wa ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS & MATSQUI NEWS June 28, 1944 ‘Dominion Wide-Mouth SEALERS Large ..... . doz, 1.95 Small ...... doz. 1.29 “Medium ..... doz. 1.49 ‘CANADIAN SURESEAL Medium .... doz. 1.49 KETTLES 135 & 155 Jar Rings and Lids— Pkt. of dozen..... 55c Kerr Mason Lids doz 20c Wide-M’th Lids, doz 29c Parowax Ib. 18c And All Canning Needs DALY'S Effective at once, shoe repair- to size three and loggers’ and ers may use full leather soles for | cowboy boots it is announced by repairing children’s footwear up| the Prices Board. Summer Purses NOVELTY FABRICS AND LEATHERS IN ENVELOPE AND OTHER POPULAR STYLES ...COLOR VARIETY, TOO $4.50 and $4.75 DALY’S SILVER WEDDING POPLAR DISTRICT PIONEER COUPLE Mr, and Mrs. H, Todd, King road, celebrated their silver wed- ding on Sunday, The celebration began with a family reunion din- ner attended by every member of the family, and was followed in the afternoon by open house to their many friends and neigh- bors, who dropped in in increas- ing numbers to congratulate the bride and groom of 25 years ago. A three-tier wedding cake centred the table which was de- corated with a profusion of red, white and cream roses and many- colored sweet peas. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Todd’s two daugh- ters, Nina (Mrs. Sullivan) and Marjorie. Mr. J. Aitken ably filled the position of toastmaster, referring to the time when he remembered those being honored as Miss Combs and Harry Todd, and since their wedding he had also en- joyed many happy times in their company. He conveyed the good wishes of all present, and con- gratulated them in their fine family. Everyone present heartily Participated in the toast. In the evening a number of other friends and relatives paid a visit to express their good wishes, including: Mrs. E. Funk of Vancouver; Mrs. Eammen, Mr. and Mrs. F. Butcher, Mrs. R. Laxton, Mr. and Mrs. Herman, J. Mahoney, Mr. and Mrs, Wil- liam Combs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Sullivan and Marjory. Those attending in the after- noon included J. S. Br Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Fal- loon, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs, G. Busby, Mrs. T. Jack- son, Miss E. Mellins, Miss Edna Green, Mrs. H. Green, Mrs. Short, PO Bob Short, Mrs. Lang. Sands, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Aitken and Mrs. Schram. BERRY PICKERS (Continued from front page) 12 men to berry farms, 20 men for miscellaneous farm work and 280 women and girls to berry farms. Dairymen ‘are scarce and there are always farms wanting this type of help, Mr. Reimer ob- serves. Men for haying have also been short of the need but the farmers have been overcoming this handicap through co-opera- tion. Better Housing Since last season’ some of the berry growers have provided or improved housing accommodation for pickers. The women and girls from the cities appreciate this, Mr. Reimer points out. There are now three berry farms in the Area with cook houses providing healthy meals at a reasonable price: J. D. Brown, Huntingdon; Westminster Canners, Bradner, and K. Baker, Abbotsford. Raspberries will be ready for picking within two weeks. Straw- berries are nearing their finish on some farms but only at their peak at others, Bradner A number of parents and friends of the Bradner school children attended the school clos- ing exercises Thursday afternoon. A ‘couple of plays were enacted by the children in the commun- ity hall, after which fhe chil- dren competed in racing and jumping. .The afternoon wound up with refreshments. Several of the Sunday school children of St. Margaret’s Angli- can church were presented with Bibles on Sunday for regular at- tendance and good behavior. Deaconess Badgley of Vancou- ver is visiting at the home of Mrs. M. H. Smith. A carload of forced bulbs ar- rived at Bradner from the east to be planted on local bulb farms, under the supervision of W. Van derZalm. Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell visited in Vancouver last week. Mrs. R. R. Donaldson guest of her daughter, Glazebrook at Vancouver, Aberdeen Mrs. W. Denny was the guest of honor on Saturday afternoon when members of the Birthday Club called at her home to cele- brate her birthday. Cards were enjoyed, the first prize being won by Mrs. H. Henry and the consolation by Mrs. J. Connor. Mrs. Denny was presented with a wall mirror. Refreshments were served by Mrs. A. E, Gledhill and Miss Dorothy Denny. Mrs. Ballinger and Lynn have returned home from visiting in is the Mrs. J. Mission, the guests of Miss A. Cox, Mr, and Mrs. D, Hall and baby son spent the weekend at the home of Mrs, J. K. Gledhill. Mr, and Mrs. Middleton were visitors to New Westminster last week. W. Connor and C. Klassen vis- ited at Vancouver recently. A short program was enjoyed by parents and friends at the community hall Thursday after- noon for the school closing exer- cises. Miss Alstead, who is sev- ering her conneetions with the Aberdeen school, was the recipi- ent of several gifts. Refreshments were served by the children, un- der the supervision of teacher ver spent the weekend at her home here. Mrs. George Kingston and her daughter left Tuesday evening to make their home at Salmon Arm. DON SAYCE (Continued from Front Page) the whole crew got out and walk- ed away. di I believe T fooled one German gun. I knew from what direction it was firing but couldn't spot it. We had five carriers lined up on the edge of a vineyard. Got or- ders to join the company ahead of us, so they started off one af- ter the other, Me, I'm the last carrier, so I thinks to myself, four carriers have made it across that opening, by now the Ger- mans must be ready. So I puts the carrier in reverse and gives her everything she had. They fired at us all right, missed by three feet, and clipped a tree be- side the carrier. Guess if I had gone ahead the gun would have nailed us, The only part that wasn't so good is we lost the platoon and were nearly an hour reaching them. However, as_ it happened, there was no counter attack so everything was OK. But I mustn’t let that happen again. My crew told me afterward that the Germans fired at least three times with an anti-tank gun at us. Lucky, I'd say. Those Jerries are good with them. Finally rejoined the pla- toon and company. More fun. Started digging slit trenches and the ground hard to dig. Justgot nicely started when somebody shouts “tanks!” Three of them, us with no anti-tank gun and orders to hold at all cost. Had visions of a real scrap. Anyway, we open up on them with all our machine guns and rifles, and got no return fire. I still don’t think they were tanks but self-propel- led guns. The German self-prop- elled gun has no turret and very little traverse, so I figure that they didn’t fire on us because it would have meant stopping and turning the tank before they could fire. There were two light tanks with us. Have an idea that they caused some damage at that. Had wonderful support from our artillery and imagine that dis- couraged any counter attacks. Didn’t get my slit trench fin- ished until about three in the morning. Sure was tired, no sleep for three days. By that time we were being mortared, espec- ially by “moaning minnies’—the six-barrelled mortar thé Germans have. What a racket, but not so bad if you are in a slit trench. Rather comical in a way, I start- ed out, and so did the other fel- lows with a shallow slit trench but every time another dozen or so bombs came over we would start digging again. By the end of a couple of days most of the slit trenches were six feet long and nearly five feet deep. And every bit of it had to be picked. Some places they had to use pow- der to make a hole. Once our ar- tillery moved “in closer it was OK. Every time the Germans fir- ed once, the 25-pounders would throw back at least 20. The Germans tried to find us a couple of times at night with planes but our ack-ack made short work of them. Never saw one German plane in daylight myself, although other fellows did. Our own planes gave us per- fect cover the whole time. You should have seen the fel- lows for the next few days. All wearing Jerry pistols like alot of gunmen. The German prisoners I saw didn’t impress me much. All very young and scared looking, except some of the paratroopers, and they were tough. Most of ‘them were scared because they had been told that Canadians shot all prisoners, which is far from the truth. There were some real sol- diers among them all the same, and I can respect them a little. Some of the gun crews stayed with their guns until they were blown up by our guns. ‘ Ill have to close for this time and hope I haven't written any- thing censorable. Will finish by paying a compliment to the four stretcher bearers attached to the company. They did a wonderful job, also our MO and padre, and every officer. And if anyone asks you what armored regiment is tops—it’s the (censored). There is also one man in the regiment who has been recom- mended for the VC. Received another 300 cigarettes from the Legion. I'll just have to write and thank them. MISSIONARY TO SPEAK OF JAPANESE INTERNMENT Rev. G. A. King, a _ United church missionary who has been interned by the Japanese in China, will speak at a public meeting in Trinity United church on Thursday, June 29, at 8 p.m. He will tell the story of his in- ternment and of China’s position in the world today. OTTAWA NEWS LETTER Continued from Page Two all wars who are prevented by illness from taking jobs to main- tain themselves. The period for treatment has been greatly ex- tended, more generous financial ance provided for and tech- removed which have prevented some veterans from securing the benefit of the plan. Casualties Moderate As Invasion Starts Canadian Arm. been “moderate” ualties “almost negligible’ inthe early stages of the invasion of France, Defence Minister inform- ed Parliament, It was also re- vealed that the Canadian Navy has taken over a large share of Atlantic convoy duty, OOX York Meat Spread 7-0z tin 2-29¢ YORK DEVILLED HAM, 7-07z, ...... ... fin 180 SARDINES, Silvets ................... 2 tins 29¢ KAM, a pork product, (2-02, ............. tin 29¢ % HP SAUCE, the orginal .. . bottle 33¢ ® STONED WHEAT THINS, Red Arrow .... 2 pkts. 290 Kraft Dinner Pkt. 18¢ RIPE OLIVES, 2 sizes reeeses. large 30c, med. 26¢ SALAD OIL, Rainbow .... 16-02, jug Sie MATCHES, Fire Chief ................ 3 boxes 29¢ MUSTARD, Polly Prim ............. 24-02. jar 2l¢ VINEGAR, dark .................. 16-02, bth, (0c STRAWBERRY JAM (pectin) ......... 4-Ib, tin 59¢ GOLD MEDAL MALT, 21/s dark hopped ... tin $1.69 NUTRIM, baby cereal ......... on heal. 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Yr ae ‘ bottle 55 NOSHOA 8 re eer oe Gish -..... bottle 65¢ SILQUE, 2 shades (on arrival) bttle $1.00 Weir’s Rexall Pharmacy Phone 8 ERIC T. WEIR, Phm., B. . the O, Saws home, Strai Pine Grove Friday. sates: LAC M. Knutson visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Larson enroute to Victoria. He was accompanied to the Island by his aunt, Mrs. wards. Mr, and Mrs. Fulton of Tacoma are spending a week at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. T. Ed- G. Fellman, who was visiting here from Prince Ruperf. Mrs. J. Schmidt of Vancouver | 's and Pte, Schmidt, Sardis, spent the weekend at the home of the former’s sister, Mrs. O, Baker. Visiting friends in the district on Saturday was Mrs, Neilson and little daughter, Linnie, of Burnaby. . LAC G. Ellwood of Pine Grove left for the East Monday after spending leave with his wife and parents. = Miss Mariel Larson was/a vis- itor to Vancouver Tuesday. C. J. Larson arrived home on Monday, having motored from Hazelton at close of school Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S, Clover were Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith and son, Doug of Olds, Alberta. * Miss Dorothy Clover spent the weekend at her home. 8 Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. |% LEE BOO POX ROBERTS’ Meat Market POO OOOO OKO OK OCICS Good Meat at Right Prices an It Abbotsford Phone 55 and Mrs, Clover were visitors at Ox ©: : : :