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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
1
A proclamation invites residents to choose between continuing Prohibition or Government Control with sealed packages of spirits and malt liquor. Voters are urged to check names, as abstaining risks removal from the voters list and reapplication later.
An American company plans oil exploration around Abbotsford. A $28,000 boring machine is en route and work could begin at 800. The expert says indications near Abbotsford rival the best seen in the country and even surpass many locations in Mexico.
Fragmentary note notes four of five provisictal jails closed. the fifth Okul- Ta only one third full. Commitments to the HC pension in Sp18-14 cited. 70 TBEs. on Sept dst p20 records 118 prisoners in the penitentiary.
A list of Abbottsford Superior School honor readers across grades highlights named students then pivots to a pro Prohibition message urging a vote for or against the amended Prohibition Act. The piece mocks government liquor control and urges responsibility among soldiers and dependents before the upcoming election.
An organization named The Mission City Athletic Association is formed to promote indoor sports and gym activities. Officers include President Choa Wingworth and Treasurer Win Murray. Weekly practice and fitness events planned at local facilities with emphasis on youth and community participation.
Mrs Hodson of Victoria visits sister Mrs Hu Eby. Margaret Hutchixon weekends in New Westminster with Mrs Manley. A large Women s Auxiliary to the G W V A meets Monday. Charlie Roberts party with games and dancing. Attendees include Dorothy Lee Eva Loney and others. Abbotsford Bradner football score Bradner 2 Abbotsford 0. A Monday Oct 18 charity drive planned by the Parent Teachers Association at the Masonic Hall to aid pupils. Ladies Embroidery and other gatherings noted. Reverend A Reed recalls missionary days in Calgary Washington.
Fragmentary text notes Mrs McGuire wishing to thank Life Methodist congregation for food sent to a hospital. Mentions Mr J Brydges buying a house, repairs, Abbotsfoy, drinking, and prohibition debate. unclear sequence and several garbled phrases.
A fragment notes ongoing street work in Abbotsford and nearby Fraser Valley areas. Officials urge continuation of efforts and praise current progress on local infrastructure projects.
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