ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS AND MATSQUL NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1940 WOMAN ANNOUNCER MARCELLE BARTHE rst woman appointed to the CBC French networks and the M. S. A. Schools Abbotsford Elementary School only woman to broadcasts of the Royal Visit From children’s parlor dramatics she progressed to dramatics at the University of It gives the pupils of Abbots-|of the Abbotsford School assemble Ottawa where her group won the/¢4.q Elementary School much|in front of the flag-pole to sing Bessborough trophy for the best|pieasure to send to “The NEWS"|"O Canada” and “God Save the play in Canada. Rupert Lucas/items concerning our school ac-| King”. chose her to appear in the radio} tivities. We hope that our column| We all assemble quietly and ation of Lady Tweedsmuir’s] wit) be of interest to the many|quickly at our proper places. “O play, “The Vision in the Inn."|.cgers of “The NEWS”, and that|]Canada” is vigourously sung. As Other assignments followed and]¢,om jt some idea of our school|the flag is ralsed our thoughts now she is heard on many CBC) jite may be obtained. are travelling far away to the sol- features originating in the Mon-| EareroTIC EXERCISES diers of Great Britain who are so treal studios for English and| 210 Monday morning all classes| bravely doing their duty. The flag French network listeners. ; is up, and all join in singing “God Save the King”. All are touched deeply as we depart silently to our separate rooms. Johnnie Grigg MACMILLAN CLUB The second MacMillan Club meet- ing held in Miss Hind's room took place on Thursday, October 24, at 12:30. Officers were elected as follows: President, Betty Bader; Vice-President, Shirley MacFayden; Secretary, Beverly Mitchell; surer, Jenny Donaldso: House- Managers, Jean McNelly and Nes- bit McPhail; Publicity officer, Li- lace Lind Beverly Mitchell BALLROOM DANCING The Grade 7 and 8 girls and boys, under the supervision of Miss McPhee are taking ballroom dancing in the auditorium every other Wednesday, after school. Miss Peggy Anderson plays the piano. The boys must choose their own partners, and are some- what shy in doing so, but we have hopes! We have taken dances such as waltzes, fox-trots, heel and toe polkas, and a schottische. —Gwen Lillew DRAMATICS There has been a play written by the pupils of Grade VI. It is about Columbus. There are five scenes in it. Eddie Zalesky will be Columbus, Jessie Bader will be Queen Isabella, Donald McCallum Newest training centre for Empire’ Mcunt Hope airport and is now in; flying. The school is operated by | will be King Ferdinand. There are Fenian ts. No. 10 sueinedtase: Rigive full operation. It gives initial train- Hamilton Flying Training | School, to be courtiers, sailors and Indians ee 5 aa a Mae ing to student pilots from all parts Ltd. in co-operation with the in it too. We hope to put it on raining schocl which opened of Canada before they graduate to R.C.AF. Here are a group of the by the end Bethe month Thanks Day at the new service schools for training in war 3 Pee eaetanl —Fiona McKinnon Grade 7 are having two plays which are to be produced this week. They are called “The Un- burried Woman” and “Mr, Cold You Can’t Catch Me.” We have arranged to ask another grade in to see them. —Jennie Donaldson TIGER KILLED!! Mammoths and sabre tooth tigers were roaming about in the Grade 5 room a few weeks ago. They were bravely killed by a tribe of cave men led by Cave-Man Hawk- Eye Tracey. Clubs, hatchets and knives were used in the battle. This was followed by a feast when sabre tooth was eaten by the tribe. HALLOWE'EN PLANS Monte Chevally (Grade 5) is very busy these days arranging an entertainment for Hallowe'en. He is directing a play called “The Magic Candlestick”. The hero is played by Bobby Wallace. Lois and Joanne are preparing contests for each row. We think one is a cat contest. We are mak- ing decorations for Hallowe'en in the Art period. Some cats, owls, and witches are appearing on the windows The pupils of Grade 7 made some Hallowe'en decorations. Cats, bats, witches, etc. us as we study. windows are Ready For a Messerschmidt glare down at The lights and decorated with black and orange paper. —Anne Friesen HALLOWE'EN SALE October 29, Aircraftman H. Lacelle of the) fists and he’s learning how to be,ada in the boxing team at the On Tuesday, f r Grade RCAF t Ottawa, shows just as handy with a machine-gun Olympics in Berlin in 1936 when |8 had a Hallowe'en Novelty Sale ae bin gemtattie ho he was Canzdian bantamweight |Masks, place cards, candy baskets h t 1 et the first enemy as he fires a burst from the gun- champion. He has been fighting Raa ce tie pan he ¢ n t air. For years,|ner’s cockpit of an Army Co-opera-| since 1936 and has won 275 out RIMM as oelces of the articles wane La andy with his! tion aircraft. He represented Can 1300 bouts. They Command Canada’s New Destroyers Standing on the gangway to one of the US. ships which have; St ; Lieut.-Com. ; Com. E. ‘L. Armstrong, gimost doubled the destroyer strength of the Canadian navy, the six Gani. Trail, B.C, H. F. Pullen, Oakville, the St. Francis; Lieut. Quebec, the Niagara; Lieut-Com. S. W, the Columbia; Commander H. Kingsley, Vancouver Genadian officers who will command them survey their new ships. the Annapolis. Numerically small in the years before the war, Canada’d From the LEFT, they are: Lieut-Com. M. A. Medland, Toronto, com-| expanding navy is manned and led today by seamen who rank with the from le to 10¢ Proceeds of the sale are for the ald of the Red Cross. Audrey Willan HALLOWE'EN PLANS trade 8 will be having a Hallo we'en Party in their room on Oc- tober 31. At the party we are planning to have games, refresh- ments and a programme. A com- mittee of girls will look after the refreshments and another com- mittee will look after the arrange- ments of the program. We hope it will be a success Annie Pankratz JUNIOR RED OROSS Officers of Jack Grade 4 MeDonald; Donald MeNeill; lores Lapinsky; Kinross; President, Vice-President, Secretary, Do- Treasurer, Ralph Health Convenor, Pat Fraser; Service Convenor, Charlie Trowsdale; Program Convenor, Roland Woollacott Officers of Grade 5 are: Presi- dent, Lois Lutke; Vice-President, Frank Tracey; Secretary, Joanne Fraser; Treasurer, Glen Haddrell This branch is called “Chur chill’s Helpers” and $2.12 was raised by having d concert and candy sale. The Junior Red Cross Clubs of Grades 6, 7 and 8 are painting flags for the Red Cross Military Whist. One hour Grade 4 held a cookie cake The hall was so crowded that we were sold out in 10 minutes. We made $2.19. —Jack Ashdown Senior noon and sale, GRADE FOUR NEWS We are preparing for Hallowe'en. We have been making witches and cats, owls and bats. Laura Fik We have been learning of Mr. Leewenhoek, an early scientist. He first discovered microbes in dirty water. We have been studying about Christoper Columbus, In library period we have been read- ing the Adventures of Dr. Dolittle. Caroline Fik GRADE ONE NEWS There are forty children in Grade 1 this year. We like school, we like the work. We like to read and letter and draw and sing. PLAYING We play at school. On fine days we play outside. On rainy days we play in the basement. Every day we go outside to play games with our teacher. OUR PLAY HOUSE We are buildmg a_ big play house. Some of us are making furniture. We made two chairs, a table and a chesterfield. We still have to make curtains and a rug and a fireplace. OUR HEALTH RULES To be healthy we must do these things: We must keep our teeth clean, We must keep ourselves clean, We must drink lots of milk, we must go to bed early. HALLOWE'EN We are making some decorations for Hallowe'en. We put them on the wall. We are going to have a Hallowe'en Party. MANUAL ARTS Every Tuesday and Thursday the Girls’ Sewing Club of Grade Seven meet with Miss Anderson. Some of the girls are knitting sweaters, some are embroidering, some are making bags, radio scarves, etc. We are going to do some Red Cross work this year too. Jean McBeth While the girls are sewing, the Boys’ Woodwork Club meet with Mr. Buck to work on various pro- jects. Many boys are making dog and cat door-stops from three-ply wood, Some are making bird houses, book-ends, radio ornaments and tool chests. —Jack Gilfillan TREASURE ISLAND BOOKLETS The pupils of Grade 7 ure mak ing booklets on Treasure Islund These booklets are made up of pictures of characters and scenes from the “Treasure Island” by R L. Stevenson. There is a prize for the best booklet Allan Minter MOVIE FILMS On Wednesday, October 23rd we had three movie films in our room The first film Vancouver to showed scenes from Alaska The the difference electri second film showed sity has made to the house-wife The third and last film was on the difference electricity had made to the farmer The class enjoyed the films very much. We use these films in our Social Study and Selence Lessons. Marjorie Todd VISITING SPEAKERS We have been very fortunate to have had three visiting speaker Dr. Taylor, Mr. Towell and Mra. H Fraser. Dr Taylor spoke on "How Children Have Helped in Medical Selence Mr. Towell spoke on the ‘Peace River District and Its Prob- lems”, Mrs. H, Fraser gave 4 very interesting ‘talk on “Pioneer Days in Abbotsford.” Jim McNeill PHYSICAL EDUCATION Under the supervision of Miss McPhee the girls of Grade 7 and 8 are having box work, badminton and basketball. We have Physical Education every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. —Jennle Donaldson The Senior boys have four Phy- gmander of the St. Croix; Lieut-Com. D. C. Wallace, Pictou, N.S., the! world’s Best. sical Education teama with Ger- Professional A. E. HUMPHREY B. ©. LAND SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER Room 6, Hart Block, Chilliwack P.O. Box 422, Chilliwack, B.O, H. H. B. ABBOTT B.C. Land Surveyor Write R.R. 1, Abbotsford Downes road Phone 60 or 116 DR. EWART 8. SARVIS Sumas, Washington PHYSICIAN and SURGEON (Registered in British Columbia) May be consulted at Huntingdon by appointment. PHONE: SUMAS 371 YARWOOD & DURRANT BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS NOTARIES PUBLIC ABBOTSFORD BRANCH OFFICB Open Every Friday Vancouver Offices— Rooms 8 & 4, 423 Hamilton St JAMES M. CAMPBELL SOLICITOR and NOTARY Fraser Valley Record Building 447 Main Street Mission City Office phone: 17; house phone: 144 TAXI PHONE 1790 Stand: George’s Place A. BURNIER, Proprietor GILLIES’ MORTUARY HOMES MISSION CITY, B.C. 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CROSS, THE REVELLE RAMONA DEEP RIVER BOYS BILL JOHNSON THE BLUE FLAMES FELIX KNIGHT THE NOVATONES THE VASS FAMILY THE LANDT TRIO JEAN ELLINGTON P LA CENTRA GWEN WILLIAMS AL and LEB REISER and other Headline Artiats 7:40) pam. Monday — Tuesday — Wednesday Thursday — CHWK “Voice of the Fraser Valley” CHILLIWACK Pride ———ae ald McAllister, David Lukiv, Harr Arnold and Nicholas team leaders, Liberte a Points are ‘en for relays, games, general performance gym shorts and promptness. Ger ald McAllister’s team has been fn the lead so far. A record of the posture of each boy ls kept. We have noted some improvements. —Victor Glowskti sa