Dyk ing Scheme for Lake Lands Proposed by Commissioners
The Sthuas dyking commissioners urge the provincial government to guarantee bonds and secure lake lands to fund a major project. They expect revenue from land sales to cover liabilities. J L Atkinson and Cresswell report attempts to secure Dominion support, possibly from Grant Smith & Co. Vedder and Fraser diking planned first year with drainage next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sthuas Dyking
J. L. Atkinson
Theake
Mission City visitors and local church events in Huntingdon
Mr J Burkett from Mission City visits Huntingdon while Mr A B Skinner also appears in Mission City. The Alexandria cafe is praised for tea. Rev I W Williamson preaches at 11 in the morning and speaks at St Pauls Huntingdon at 3 and 7 30 in the evening. An event at St Pauls on Monday 13 features Williamson with singing and participation by the Abbotsford choir and Mr and Mrs Alder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. Burkett
Mission City
Mr. Christie
I. W. Williamson
Presbyterian Sunday School
St. Paul’s Church
Huntingdon
St. Paul's Church
Williamson
Abbotsford
Mrs. Alder
Howard Manzer
Silverdale
Anderson
Abbotsford Lumber and Trading Company
Cy Lim
Steede
Vancouver Island
White Reel
Roselda Zeigler
Starr
Prisoners of War Appeal Seeks Regular Food Parcels
The Red Cross and ambassadors report prisoners in German camps receive parcels, urging widespread support. A weekly parcel costs 4 or 5 dollars, or half that for biweekly. efforts form prisoner circles to adopt a prisoner with ten cents weekly. Contributions may be sent to the Vancouver committee at 1040 Sixteenth Ave West or 1225 Harwood St. Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
London
Rivers Bulkley
Berlin
Dr. Dolbey
Wells
England
Sillioe
Clare Fitzgibbon
B. J. Deacon
J. G. McLaren
Marsden
Pelly
Treas
Sixteenth Ave West
Pheppe
Harwood St
Vancouver
Dance event nets funds for tobacco ward drive
A September 3 dance and after party drew strong attendance and netted 11.00 toward the tobacco ward fund. Committee members included Mrs. W. Roberts Mrs. A. Taylor Misa Heatherington and Mr. Wm Irvine served as floor manager. Mrs. F. Wooler is reported improving in Bellingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roberts
A. Taylor
Misa Heatherington
Wm. Irvine
F. Wooler
Bellingham
Personal News From Abbotsford and Surroundings
Local residents report frequent travel to Chilliwack and Vancouver trips for sports visits and family gatherings. Newborns include a son to Mr and Mrs Hill Tout. A serious accident injures a log camp worker. hunting season notes a large deer taken by Chap py. The Young People’s Guild hosts its fifth annual banquet with Rev. David James as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Messrs Morley
McLean, Fraser and Mcrwen
Young People’s Guild
David James
Vancouver
School swings dispute prompts petition to trustees
Citizens unhappy with the danger of swinging seats push a petition to the trustees. It was signed by 26 rate payers and over forty others concerned with the schools, though some felt action was too slow.
School swings proposed to prevent danger and favor children
The editorial urges Abbotsford to add two school swings one for larger pupils and one for smaller ones, placed in separate yard areas to minimize risk. It argues neighbors should compromise for the sake of students and notes similar setups exist in other country schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
Gossip on Abbotsford jail capacity and jailer cooking
A reporter sought details on Abbotsford jail capacity and the jailer’s cooking, but could not obtain answers. He walked toward the jail, hesitated, and did not learn the information. A follow up is planned for next week if possible.
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Abbotsford
May Day proceeds donated to Red Cross and Orphanage
Secretary F Wooler reports May Day net proceeds of 17.25 split equally between the Red Cross Society and the L. T. Be Orphanage. Rain welcomed after Labor Day. L. T. B. No. 244 urged to join a church parade at Presbyterian Church on October 3, 1915, meeting at L. C. L. Hall at 10 am. The piece ends with a stray question about cutting off a horse head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wooler
Red Cross Society
L. T. Be
Presbyterian Church
L. C. L. Hall
Gun Fund Subscriptions Questioned by Wire Message
A Vancouver wire from Acting Minister Jess Lougheed to Machine Gun Fund secretary William Taylor states the government will gratefully accept additional contributions for machine gun purchases. The message dents concerns raised by local readers about fund donations and calls for clarification from Vancouver papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Taylor
Mitia
Jess Lougheed
Vancouver
Prisoner of War Aid Adopted by Abbotsford
The article notes Abbotsford adopted a prisoner of war program. A monthly contribution of $4 is set for the prisoner’s upkeep. The Red Cross sent $10 to the Base Hospital Fund and $25 to the prisoners of war fund, reflecting wartime relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Abbotsford
Knit Drive Opens For Soldiers Wool Supply
Ladies aged 14 to knit for soldiers may obtain cure wool from Mrs J H Boyd or Mrs Parton who have received a supply. Get Busy Sister Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Boyd
Parton
Sue
Entertainment proceeds from Eckardts concert for Red Cross
The Musical Eckardts concert netted 12.25 dollars for the ladies and will be used for Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross donor Mr F E B Phalen praised for monthly $5 gifts
The Red Cross thanks Mr F E B Phalen who leaves five dollars at the bank each month when cashing his cheque. The habit, done without staff prompting, is greatly appreciated by the Red Cross ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
F. EB. Phalen
Phalen
the Red Cross
Acknowledgement From Headquarters For Parcel Of Work
Mrs Parton receives notice from headquarters acknowledging the parcel sent recently. The items mailed on Aug 25 include 3 hospital shirts 100 cup covers and 50 face cloth towels.
Red Cross Sewing Meet at Garley Store
The Red Cross Society holds a sewing meeting at Garley Store at 2 p m next Thursday. All welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross Society
Garley Store
Presbytery Meeting Attended by Alder and Campbell in Vancouver
Messrs J. C. Alder and J. L. Campbell attended the presbytery meeting held in Vancouver on Tuesday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. C. Alder
J. L. Campbell
Presbytery
Vancouver
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Cresswell
Ottawa
Messrs Grant Smith & Co
Rice
Huntingdon Notes
A. B. Skinner
Alexandria
Prisoners OF War Department
Ted Cross Society
Mrs. Peelea
Chilliwaci
Erwin
Mrs. Maines
B Hill-Tout
Mrs
Paul Crooks
Geo. Hayes
Vernon Camp
Publica School
Threu
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