Community Notes From Local Society Circles
Mrs Lehman and Mrs Nicholson returned from New Westminster after a lengthy visit with daughters. Miss Ewart of Princeton DC spent days with Mrs Hilda Lawin. Miss Waite guests of Mrs and Miss Worrester before training at Vancouver General Hospital. Mrs Malcolm Morrison learned of sister Mrs Perfects death. Miss Hunice Bates heads to Cranbrook to stay with Mrs Manning. Women’s Institute directors meet Sept 7 at Mrs R Owens to plan September and Fall programs. Community Silver gifted to Ma and Mrs Harvey by the Community Club. Harold Bates, Herbert Walters and Drummond Oswald enjoyed White Rock camp then returned to study. Matsqui A and H Society posters and prize lists released. directors plan a bigger fair.
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Malcolm
Morrison
Perfect
Women's Institute
R. Owen
Geo. McCallum Nag
White Rock
Woodrow
Jean
Community Cub
Harvey
British Columbia Legislature Opens October 28
Premier Oliver announced the 15th Legislature will convene October 28 in Victoria. A redistribution bill will be introduced in the first week along with revision of statutes minor amendments to the Government Liquor Act and policy decisions on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway all expected with little contentious legislation and a seven week session projected.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Oliver
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Call of Thresher Shortens Meeting at Huntingdon
Sept. 4 The Sumas council held a short session as the thresher calls due to oats harvest quickened the town’s pace. Delays on drainage for the Lewis and Blair property stem from owner disputes over cost sharing. Three options were reviewed by the municipal engineer including continued owner contribution, modifying the ditch, or rework under the Ditch and Watercourses Act. Blair to attend next meeting. Road gazetting and land-settlement board applications discussed for local routes and crossings. Railway approvals granted with conditions. Council wary of new costs. await further information. New Saddliton to Whatcom Road school project completed. improvements to Huntingdon grounds and Musselwhite foundation repairs noted.
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Huntingdon
Sumas Council
Lewis and Blair
Blair
Welly Line
Lot 100
Land Settlement Board
Indian Reserve
Atkinson Road
B.C R
Railway Commission
Finance Comittee
Whatcom Road School
Huntingdon School
Musselwhite
Hospital Donations Recalved for August Mill MoS.A. Hospital
A August donations list acknowledges numerous households and individuals contributing magazines vegetables flowers fruit and other items to MoS.A. Hospital. Donors include Mrs Millard Mrs Conway Mrs Swift Mr Bennett Mrs White Mrs Derraugh Mr McGillum and many others with items ranging from cherries and eggs to gramophone records and baby supplies.
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Mos.a. Hospital
Millard
Alice Conway
Swift
T. Bennett
White
St. Nicholas
Derraugh
McGullum
C.g.lt. Flowers
Olding
Mrs. Jackson
Mr. Lovefart
Mr. McAllister
W. Wellslowers
Miss Peck
Gramophone Record
Willie
Lillie Coutts
Mrs. Peck
W. Hill-Tout
T. Jackson
C. Wallace
Ti. Fraser
Hunt
Eby
Davis
Wye
Miss Rogers
Nelson
Pine Grove
Veranda Kammack
James Downie
Seldon (Clayburn
Ce Pick
McMenemy
Albert Taylor
Earthquake Disaster in Japan Sets Toll to Shake Empire
Osaka reports massive losses from the earthquake and fire. Death toll estimates range from 110000 to 300000, with property destruction pegged above 5 00 000 000 dollars. Yokohama is wiped from the map and Tokyo, home to 2200000 residents, badly damaged and needing years to recover.
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Osaka
Yokohama
Tokio
Mail delivery begins in Maple Ridge district
On September 4 Maple Ridge district started a rural mail route with postmaster Mr Landa of Witonnock delivering daily along main roads east of Town Line road near Hammond. The route serves Port Haney Webster's Corners Vernanon Albion and residents on roads between. Whonnock residents declined extending the route, but overall mail service improves with local post office visits reduced.
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Port Haney
Maple Ridge
Haney
Landa
Witonnock
Hammond
Webster’s Corners
Vernanon
Albion
Whonnock
Sparrow Offers Bean At 1 50 Per Sack
Sparrow announces bean priced at 1.50 per sack. The move aims to attract buyers amid market shifts.
Miss Minnie Rucker Visits Sisters in Canada
Miss Minnie Rucker of Kamloops is visiting her sister Mrs. Vannetta and Mrs. Ruthig of Abbotsford, an Alberta newspaper notes their family ties and travel.
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Minnie Rucker
Kamloops
Siater
Vannetta
Ruthig
Abbotsford
Rev and Mrs Campbell Plan Ontario Move by Car
Mr and Mrs Campbell of Collingwood Vancouver visited Abbotsford friends then traveled by car to Los Angeles and will continue to Toronto. They were joined by their son Joe and expect to settle in Ontario after the trip.
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Campbell
Collingwood
Vancouver
Abbotsford
Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles
California
Toronto
Metor
Joe Campbell
Ontario
Matsqui Appoints Village Constable J Thorn
The Matsqui Board of Trade recommends J Thorn for village constable. The board favors a resident appointee, while praising current constables. Secretary Downes notes auto license issued free for the police chief's car. certificate status unclear. Tuberculin tests by Govt Veterinary Inspector McKay indicate Matsqui herds are healthy with few reactors.
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McKay
Engagement of Margaret Katherine Wilkinson to Albert Ward Cade
Mr and Mrs Robt H Wilkinson of Haselmere announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Margaret Katherine to Albert Ward Cade of Blaine Washington eldest son of Mr and Mrs Geo Cade of Mission British Columbia.
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Robt
H. Wilkinson
Haselmere
Margaret Katherine
Albert Ia ‘Ward Cade
Blaine, Wash
Geo
Cade
Mission, B. C
Abbotsford Fall Fair Promises Large Exhibition
Under President H Hillrop and Secretary M Shore the Sat mar Abbotsford Annual fall fair is organized with a stack exhibit stored in the barn. The two day event runs September 20 and 21 with a dance in the theatre hall on the evening of the 21st and a strong list of prizes for exhibitors.
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H.hillrop
M. Shore
Theatre Hall
Hoard to Take Over Picture Show on September Nineteen
Abbotsford Board of Trade notes plans to manage the local picture show on September 19 to provide ongoing funding for town projects. They aim to boost Abbotsford with street improvements and broader civic upgrades. The report also mentions regular WCTU meetings and weekly prayer gatherings at the Presbyterian Church.
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HOARD
Abbots,ford and District Board of Trade
Tthe
Abbotsford
Board of Trade
Abbotsford Opens Third Year High School
The Third Year High School opens here on Tuesday with a slightly acrid attendance. It adds grades for Abbotsford district pupils. P Hughes of Hatzic is principal and teaches the entrance class and first year high. Miss Gilley leads second and third year high. Other teachers include Miss McPhee Miss Mutrie Miss Vans Miss Archibald and Miss Ettuut. Last term six of eight rooms were used. new foam has been fitted to accommodate pupils.
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Abbotsford
P. Hughes
Hatzic
Miss Gilley
Mise McPhee
Mutrie
Vans
Mise Archibald
Etuut
Grand President Wise Rebekah Lodge Visit Planned
The Pearl Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting in the Masonic Hall as plans were laid for anniversary services to be held in Masonic Hall on September 20. It is expected that Miss Gus sie L. Motion, Grand President of the Rebekah Assembly of B C, will visit Abbotsford Rebekah Lodge on September.
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Pearl Rebeccah Lodge
Masouie Wall
Masouie Hall
Misgiah Rebeccah Lodge
The
Rebeccah Assembly of
B. C
Gussie L. Motion
Yonrl Rebeccah Loge
Abbotsford
True Blues Whit. Hot Re onion Meeting
The Blue Lodge in Abbotsford held a Monday meeting at the Orange Hall. Members approved a progressive whist drive for Friday September 14 and planned an October reunion meeting with Provincial Grand Organizer Mrs. R. J. Pesky of Vancouver in attendance.
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Abbotsford
Blue Lodge
Orange Hall
R. J. Pesky
Vancouver
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Mr. Lehman
Pioneer Store
England
Fuene
R. Desmazes
Anv
Whatcom Road
Whatcom Head
Tel
W.C.T.U
8. Bedlow
YAR High School
Anne
Grand Presidhnd
Rebeccah Lodge
Century Suits
Yin Lee
F. J. R. Whitchell
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