Local notes from Aiotse Rd and Huntingdon district events
Webster family arrival from Vancouver fills a Chefhouse vacancy. Miss Wille Tout visits Victoria for holiday. students and residents participate in church services and social gatherings in Huntingdon and nearby areas. Reports mention exhibitions, a baby show in Vancouver, and local road patrols with various residents involved. Kenneth Muggard wounded in France. Rev Robertson to lecture and lead anniversary services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Vancouver
Ad Des Ché
Johnson
Wigs Yins
Thomas
Suinas
Siaitingdon
Jos ‘Stare
Tadies
Mixel Curtis
G. Raylin
Hill Road
Marjory Padden
Marion Campbell
Wye
Bitchford and
Hart
Lunn
Murphy
Glyen
Gladys Tapp
Victoria
Charles Hil-Tout
Misa [Na Prinser
Mise Christian McPhce Rae
Dan Emery
Kenneth Muggard
Sumas Prairie
Prance
Teo, Campbell
Chilliwack
Huntingdon
Robertson
Salk
From the Front Fraser Valley Recon Update
A fragmentary wartime letter from Charlie Stokesites describes tension and humor as soldiers reflect on German weaponry, a Lance Corporal promotion, and a Highland draft headed to France. Frank Spencer visits the battalion while Archie Lamppard and Jip Cramier join the 77th Highlanders draft. The note hints at Canada’s Hindenburg Line breakthrough era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Valley
Charlie
Hindenburg
Luitor
Dad” Bryant
Aievity
Archie Lamipard
France
Lam
Jip Cra-mier
Prisoners of War Fund Activities Mentioned
August contributions totalled 76 dollars with 27 50 from fruit growers and 25 from a fruit-pickers dance. Mrs Routhier sent 2, rest from Library Circles and others. The Whale of British Columbia tag day is planned, with September 19 Exhibition day proposed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Valley
Mathewson
King
Routhier
Prisoners of War Tag Day Planned in Vancouver
A 1918 notice from Violet B. Sillitore on behalf of the Prisoners of War Committee announces a Tag Day in Vancouver on September 21. Women’s Canadian Club to lead efforts, with plans to mobilize other British Columbia communities and a large inventory of tags. The letter frames the event as an established annual fundraiser and thanks donors for prior generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Violet B. Sillitor
Don
Mission School Overcrowded In Public School
The Mission City public school is crowded and teachers seek relief from the school board by appointing an additional teacher. A prior report misstated pupil counts. divisions now show 39, 38, 30, 37, 44 respectively with total 225. Domestic science teachers Miss Coughlan and Mr. Gwarth are needed about three days to prevent overcrowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission City
Coughlan
Gworth
Premier Oliver Opens Fair in Mission City
Premier Oliver will open the exhibition in Mission City on fair day with a 1 pm start. Vancouver's prominent citizens are likely to attend by car if the afternoon is fine.
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Frater Valley
Oliver
Mission City
Vancouver
Discharged Soldier H. Ryder Heads to Harrison Hatchery
Harry Ryder of the first garrison battalion has received his discharge and left Tuesday morning for the Harrison hatchery to take up his former position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Harry Ryder
Harrison Hatchery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aiotse RD
Prisoners of War Fund
Rappleby
Capt. McKenzie
Missionqui Ferry
Mission School
Praser Valley
Canadian War Records
Lee
Albert Lee, Grocer
Balter
A. McCallum
Abbotsfard
Alexandria Hotel
M. Murphy
Proprieto
Huntingdon, B
Abbotsford District Board OF Trade
Hope Alanson
N. Hill
Abbotsford
B. C
Bats
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