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FOODS

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corn

40c
39c

Per Lb.
24 Oz. Jar

Vp Lb.
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We can help you with those last minute
there are only FOUR
Shopping Days till Christmas.

Cedar Boxes

: Filled with Candy

$2.45

THE GLACIER

$3.45

PPER SUMAS W.I.
XCHANGE GIFTS AT
HRISTMAS PARTY

ime singing of carols, exchang=
Christmas gifts and plans to

a others less fortunate brought
‘e Spirit of Christmas to the
ec. meeting of the Upper Su-
nas Women’s Institute, held oa
pond Dec. 17th, at the home
f Mrs, J. Hunter. The presi-
‘ent, Mrs. J. McGarva presided
ind thirty-two members, iwo
isitors were present.

The president reported on pro-
ress made in assisting the Young
leople of the community to or-

and establish a Recreation-

| Centre. To this end, the W.I.

id in November sponsored a
pre beer in the hall, attend-

& by over thirty young people,
who later organized with Tommy
Stout as president and Harold
Stanley as Secretary. Tuesday
evenings are being devoted to
* games with a mixer planned for
the last meeting of each month.

Mrs. Starr reported having con-
tacted the municipal council re
repairs on the hall piano, | wae

and Mrs, Starr and Mrs. M.
Nelles were appointed a commit-
lee td attend to the matter.-

Mrs. J. Leavitt reported having
attended a meeting in Abbots-
ford to establish a teen-age re-

ional Centre there, and Mrs.

FP. rbett reported on attending

j eetings held in Abbotsford

x ie Rehabilitation Committee

to plan Welcome Home parties
for Returned Personnel.

It was decided to send in the
Affiliation fee of $5.00 to the
South Fraser District Board, also
the Per Capita tax of thirty
cents per member to the Prv-

 Vircial Board.
is were made to send Christ-
‘as gifts to a few of the needy,

HUNTINGDON

Sgt. Muriel Martin, CWAC, has
been at her home in Huntingdon
on furlough for the past two
weeks, while Mr. J. Martin was
having his annual leave. Their
son, Murray, was home also, for
several days.

Relieving Officer A. D. Harvey
has been at the Huntingdon Im-
migration Office during Mr. Mar-
tin’s absence.

Mrs. H. E. Beetlestone is con-
fined to bed after a painful ac-
cident in her home.

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Mitzel
of Victoria, the later the former
Violet Finlay, brought their two
young children to Huntingdon
this week for baptism at St.
Paul’s United Church. The cere-
mony was held on Sunday after-
noon with the Rev. G. R. Tench
officiating. Mrs. Allan Crouter
was Godmother for three-year-
old Catharine while Mr. Free
Finlay sponsored five-year-old
Evan.

Home for the weekend was
Roy Beetlestone who is now em-
ployed at the Silver Skagit Log-
ging Co. at Hope. He travelled
home with Mr. Howden Carson,
formerly of Huntingdon, now also
at Hope.

Mrs. Aubrey Blanchard spent
Monday in Vancouver.

and five cents per member to
the CJOR Nickle Club, Vancou-
ver, Also a $15.00 gift to the
local school,

“Happy Thoughts” were con-
tributed by Mrs. McGarva, Mrs.
Lawler and Mrs. Marshall.

Mrs. A. Hougen and Mrs. Mar-
shall volunteered to chaperone
the Young People’s skating party
en Tuesday evening.

Drawing for the satin quilt
took place, and Mrs. E. Stickland
was the lucky winner. Mrs. A.
Lee won the Nickle Raffle.

COMING

EVENTS

RADNER COMMUNITY CLUB

DANCE

Bradner Community Hall
FRIDAY, DEC. 24. 9 to 2

Music by Valley Rangers
Admission; Gents 75c, Ladies 50c

DANCE

Aberdeen ‘Community Hall
SATURDAY, DEC 22. 8 to 12

Chilliwack Valley Rangers
Admission 35c¢ h ‘

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2 FARMER FIDDLERS’

F ission 75¢ I

MATSQUI HALL ASSOCIATION

New Year’s Eve Frolic
MATSQUI HALL .

te Monday, December 31st.

9:30 to 2:30
Modern and Old-time Tunes

5-PIECE ORCHESTRA

“Always a good time at Matsqui”

—

Vasa Lodge Enight 500

CHRISTMAS DANCE

Aldergrove Community Hall
TUESDAY, Dec. 25° 9 to 2

. Kemp & His Radio Rangers
ts 75¢ Good Refreshments
“iverybody Welcome
Sweds for Lodge funds

1941 PSHS GRADUATES

Boxing Day Re-union
Philip Sheffield Auditorium

WED, DEC. 26: 7 p.m.

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Pacific Co-op |2

(Continued from Front Page)

years old, consisting of Plum,
Greengage, Apple and Rhubarb
Pulp, and dried Apple Peelings
and Cores. From inquiries ‘made
I was informed that this had all
been
been effected. I am pleased to
report that all this old stock has
now been disposed of at satisfac-
tory prices, with the exception
of Rhubarb. I am of the opinion
this could have been moved also,
if sugar supplies had been more
favorable. For your information
the Plums and Gages were all
sold in Eastern Canada, Apple
Pulp to Eastern Canada and
Eastern States, and Apple Peel-
ings and Cores were disposed of
for the manufacture of Go West
Weevil bait.
Hothouse Rhubarb

The first shipments of new
crop hothouse Rhubarb, the biz-
gest proportion of this was sold
in Vancouver, although a few
shipments were made to Prairie
points. The average price paid to
the grower was quite satisfactory.
Tonnage handled was approxim-
ately fifty-fivé tons.

Asparagus

Practicaly all Asparagus was
sold in Vancouver, and although
the prices in some cases mizht
be considered unsatisfactory, on
the whole, we believe the grow-
er received all it was possible to
get. We must always bear in
mind that imports are a big fac-
tor in controlling prices; another
factor is the indiscriminate sell-
ing to Chinese. We are of the
opinion that a much better price
could be obtained if growers
would refrain from doing this.

the Ch 1 can
sometimes offer a little more for
part of a crop, which they might
be able to dispose of profitably,
but your own Co-op. is obliged
to take all that is offered by
the members.
Field Rhubarb

Days.

The average price was consid-
ered satisfactory and we were
able to sell all that was offered
for the fresh market. Sales were
made to canners that would have
cleaned up all the crop, but we
had several cancellations on ac-
count of the sugar situation. The
canners were cut down on their
quota for this purpose, with the
result that the entire crop could
not be disposed of. This was 9
situation which developed beyond
the control of anyone.

Strawberries

Condition of the crop this past
year can be considered except-
ionally good, weather conditions
being ideal. Sales to the’ fresh
fruit market were good, and
were all made direct to retailers
at ceiling prices. It would not
have been profitable to ship to
wholesalers under present con-
trol. It was also necessary to
discontinue shipping to fresh
fruit market, (of which you were
advised at the time) on account
of the Jam price being advanced.
Some very profitable sales were
made to other manufacturers,
both in the fresh stage, and So2.
A trial shiprhent was made to
Cape Town, South Africa. We
have not yet heard of condition
on arrival. These were sold to a
London firm. We have also maae
a substantial sale to a firm in
Dublin. This will be shipped as
soon as the Export Permit is re-
ceived.

Raspberries
The Raspberry crop was also
exceptionally good. The retail
market was also taken advantage
of for fresh fruit, and also
brought ceiling prices. The bulk
of the crop was processed in So2.
Good sales were made to the
crop. The United Kingdom took
a large percentage of the crop.
Eastern manufacturers also re-
ceived a good share.

Blackberries

Good sales were made to fresn
fruit markets, but the bulk of
the crop was processed, and sold
to Eastern manufacturers, who
were anxious to get them.

Loganberries

A few crates were shipped to
the fresh market, but the bulk of
the crop was processed, and held
for the factory. As a matter of
fact our own growers did not
produce sufficient for our fac-
tory use; it was necessary to
purchase approximately 30 tons
from outside the organization.

Boysenberries

There was also a very short
crop of these, the bulk being
processed and held for factory
use. ‘
Black Currants

It was also necessary to pur-
chase all we could procure from
outside, purchases being made at
Creston, Wyndell and Armstrong.
We might suggest to our growers
who have suitable land that they
consider the planting of Blacx
Currants, as there is a very dc-
finite shortage of these.

Cherries

The Cherry crop on the whole
was not big, but was of faily
good quality, a small quantity
went to the fresh market, but
the largest percentage was pro-
cessed in So2. A Cherry pitter
was purchased, and this proved
te be a real asset; it enabled us
to manufacture a real number
one Pure Jam, which has been
well received on the market.
Too many poor quality Cherries
were received, and we would
suggest that growers check over
their trees very carefully anc
eliminate the poor stock. Too
much poor stock and seedlings
are being delivered to plants.

Greengages

On account of the heavy car-
ryover of this variety previously,
we made our sales first this
season, then went out and pur-
chased all we could procure, the
bulk being processed and shipped
to the United Kingdom.

Prunes

We handled approximately 550

tons. About 150 tons were sold

offered but no sales had”

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Extracts, 25¢
. Tin 12¢

POLLO

$1.00 $1.25

4

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Cigarettes

FLATS of 50’s, 80c, 90c, 95¢
Supplies Limited - Buy Now

Xmas Crackers
$1.50

POULTRY DRESSING ....... . Tin 10
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SODA BISCUITS . Mol Sanaa LUe DOxeSE

Christies or Red Arrow

SALADTIME DRESSING .... 16 Oz. Bot. 33c
PLAIN .... 6 Oz. 25¢; 9 Oz. 38¢
Olive a aarae 6 Oz. 38c; 9 Oz. Sic
. Large 38c; Mammoth 39¢ <

POPPING fee . Per Lb. 33¢
GRAPE JAM . Pea Ria See ah Tin 63¢ ;
MARMALADE, MB., Pure .. Tin 55¢
RED PLUMS, M.B., 20 Oz. .....-.... Tin beads

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BULBS, 25-40-60 W . .Carton of 6 90c
WINDOW ‘CLEANER, Windex .... 27

4 s'
EGE FABLES Xmas Nuts
& PEAS & CARROTS . . 20 Oz. Tin 18¢ aad 7

DICED CARROTS . _. 20 Oz. Tin (3c Walnuts: oto. ae so bi oe

@ DICED BEETS ..... Tin 13c Almonds ......... Lb. 5le
PEAS, Sieve 4 .. Tin (Te Filberts .......... Lb. Sle
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A i Salted Peanuts .... Lb. 39¢
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to canneries. The balance was
processed in So2. Good saies
were made in Eastern Cana.la.
We have also: sold 95 tons in
So2 to Ireland. These go witn
the Strawberies mentioned pro-
viously. The quality of Prunes
this season was _ exceptionally
good.
Plums

A small tonnage was disposed
of on the fresh fruit market, but
the bulk was processed. Here is
another case where it will be
necessary for the growers to
check over their trees very care-
fully, and eliminate the poor va-
rieties. There are too many seed-
lings and poor stock. It will ve
necessary to discontinue receiv-
ing these, as they are definitely
not wanted.

Pears
The crop was not large, and
all went to the fresh market. The
Canners were definitely not int~
erested in canning local pears.
Some very poor quality stock
was received, and the growers
will need to concentrate on pro-
ducing a much better quality
product if they expect to realize
a fair price for this commodity.

Apples
This crop was also short, and
any good quality stock went to
the fresh market. Towards the
end of the season we purchased

(Continued on Page 12)

SEEK PAYROLLS

(Continued from Front Page)

for both the Abbotsford and the
M-S-A Area “Welcome Home”
functions proposed for as early
in the New Year as appears
timely. He asked for additional
volunteers* to assist the’ commit-
tees.

In introducing the guest speak-
er President J. S. Daly welcomed
the return of Mr. Gram from
RCAF service. to-his post as
head of the BCER Agricultuial
Development Division. Mr. Gram,
he mentioned, was an earlv Ab-
botsford resident representative
of the division and his work was

well and favorably known in tiie
Fraser Valley.
Assistance Available

Sketching briefly the transfor
mation of the Fraser Valley from
vast stands of timber to a pros-
perous, populated agricultural
area, Mr Gram outlined a number
of factors and agencies, not so
generally. known, which are en-
deavoring to further this pro-
gress. He also outlined the as-
sistance that is available to every
progressive community in the
quest for economic stability. M-.
Gram’s address will be publish-
ed in full in next week’s Christ-
mas edition of The News, when
readers will have better oppor-
tunity to give it thoughtful study.

SAY... =

WAYSIDE,

MERRY CHRISTMAS with

Cut Flowers & Potted Plants

Call or phone your orders early

we

GARDENS

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GAMES

of Every Description
KINDERGARTEN SETS

Drop leaf tables with chairs
Priced at $8.2,

Other Sets at $5.25

Gifts for Everyone
Gifts for mother, dad, for
brother or sister, gifts for
©. everyone on your list!

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TOYS

Christmas
(them experience the incredible joy
of awakening to view a wonderful
trimmed tree and bulging stockings.
Visit the Abbotsford 5c to $1 Store
for Gifts for the Children.
selection of which only a few are
listed below.

is for Children! Let

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A large 3

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RETA

Box 32” long by 14” wide.

OUR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL . . .
WAGONS

Tired Steel wheels. Reg. $7.95.

Disc Rubber
SPECIAL

$6.95

ROCKING CHAIRS
for the kiddies of Eastern
Hardwood tae c $1.98

— ABBOTSFORD —

5c to $1.00 STORE

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Tree Holders at 69¢
TOOLS — COSMETICS

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