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THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, Aug. 31, 1949 Cultus Lake Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pells and Roeer are SDendine a hnliri.iv with Loughced H'way Has Long Straight Stretch North Side Auto Caravan Enthusiastic Over Highway Mrs. L.

J. Duggan and family, Bob, Roy and Anne, Victoria, are spending a few days with Mrs. Duggan's cousin, Mrs. R. J.

Hart and Mr. Hart. Mrs. Gilbert Fraser and children, Jack and Shirley Barnhouse, who have spent two weeks in Mrs. May's home, have returned to One hundred feet wide, almost level and forming the" longest straight section of highway in the B.C.

road system several miles of the extension of the Lougheed Highway already cleared and graded between Agassiz and Ruby Creek greatly impressed an inspection party which visited the work last week. 7 the running board of a Public Works truck and stated: "We want this road completed first. It is more essential than any other project to Agassiz, the whole north side of the Fraser Valley and to Vancouver." Seabird Island, an Indian Reserve, which the new highway traverses for several miles, originally comprised 10,000 acres, said Reeve McCullough in addressing the group. It has been eroded by the Fraser River to about 6,000 richly fertile acres. It was above flood level in 1948 although low-lying land.

"The time will come," declared the reeve, "when it will have to be taken over to produce food for growing Vancouver." "This highway must go right through to Haig," Reeve McCullough emphasized. He gave credit to the Boards of Trade forming the Northside Highway Committee and to Hon. R. C. MacDonald for the progress being made and declared "Hon.

Mr. MacDonald is with us and I believe he will see the road through to Haig." District Engineer George Stowe, New Westminster, who accompan- The construction job embraces i llJ their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Archer, Tacoma, Wash. They are returning with Mr.

and Mrs. Archer and expect to spend a few days in Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. A.

Dyer and family, Tommie and Sheila, who have spent two weeks in Rosedene, returned to their home in Vancou-i ver. Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C.

Minckler were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Minckler and family. Mrs. Ken Hartnell and small son, Kamloops, have been visiting at the home of Mrs.

Hartnell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olsen, Bal- sam St. Mrs. W.

Welsford, who has spent the summer at her Cultus Lake home, has returned to Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. George Grant and sons, George and Norman, who have been staying at 'Y Wurry' returned to Vancouver. the first eleven miles of the 18.

"PaWy, Agassiz and Hope to view Doctors and Dentists DIRECTORY Many of these are NEW Telephone numbers. Clip this announcement and keep it by your telephone. PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS Dr. G. F.

Enns Phone 7102 Dr. J. D. Grandy Phone 7876 Drs. R.

W. and C. G. Patten 3861 Dr. G.

A. Roberts Phone 4491 Drs. E. J. and A.

T. Wilford Phone 4841 Dr. A. R. Wilson Phone 6551 DENTISTS Dr.

R. G. Foster Phone 7106 Dr. E. E.

Kelln Phone 4512 Dr. W. G. Newby Phone 2251 Dr. W.

S. Trafton LPhone 7872 Cullough of Kent Municipality, the party left the new highway and took a wide semi-circular drive eastward on Seabird and Walleach roads to rejoin the new grade two or three miles nearer this year's objective, Ruby Creek. Hon. R. C.

MacDonald, referring to a recent inspection trip he had made over the nearly completed Hope-Princeton highway, declared: "Traffic will be so heavy that there will have to be an alternate route through the Fraser Valley." "I personally believe we should way extension. All were impressed by the scenic features of the ied Hon. Mr. MacDonald is with us and I believe he will see the road through to Haig." District Engineer George Stowe, New Westminster, who accompanied Hon. Mr.

MacDonald answered the numerous questions regarding the engineering features of the highway. It was recalled by the municipal officials in the party that Mr. Stowe has an intimate knowledge of the Northside Highway through years of association with its construction, particularly the extension of Agassiz and the original survey, years ago, between Agassiz and Haig. get this road built first it will be less expensive, and then let us mile "missing link" in what north shore residents hope will be the alternative, direct and toll-free route between the Fraser Canyon-Hope-Princeton highways and Vancouver. About 75 business men representative of Boards of Trade, city and municipal councils between Hope, Agassiz and Vancouver, formed the motor caravan.

They later held an enthusiastic "On to Haig" dinner meeting at Harrison Hot Springs hotel at which Hon. R. C. MacDonald, MLA for Dewdney, was guest of honor. More than 25 cars assembled in Agassiz Wednesday bringing delegates from Vancouver, North Bur-naby, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, all get behind the building of another bridge across the Fraser." Northside Highway between the Coast and Agassiz "The sunny, scenic route through the Fraser Valley." Big thrill of the trip came when the caravan swung onto the newly constructed grade of the highway extension which closely parallels the CPR right-of-way where it commences what is claimed to be the longest straight section of CPR track in B.C.

The new piece of road, the delegates were told by enthusiastic Agassiz boosters, will hold a similar record for the B.C. highway system. Guided by Reeve George Mc- The sum of $200,000 is earmark ed for the highway extension and assurance given of a further required to clear and grade the road through to Ruby Creek. Public Works Department, he 299 Main Street Medical Dental Centre pointed out, is doing the work it Invitation self and doing it cheaper than if let to contract. Local labor is being employed and is giving good value being keenly interested in THE CHURCHES the success of the project.

Clearing and grading operations have practically reached Seabird Bluff over which has been located an easy grade which will not be expensive to 'construct. It is level First Church of Christ, Scientist Sunday, Sept. 4 Services Sunday, 11 a.m.. Ser going then to Ruby Creek and for mon Topic: "CHRIST JESUS." several miles beyond that point. Petain Bluff forms the only obstacle and while it is rock work, this does not form any serious ob stacle to modern road construction, the party was told.

"It is our duty now, declared We Take This Opportunity To Extend Our Sincere CONGRATULATIONS to the new Chilliwaclc Medical Dental Centre Cement Work By REID CONSTRUCTION Hon. Mr. MacDonald, "to convince The public is cordially invited to attend the official opening of the Medical Dental Centre, 299 Main Street, between 3 and 5 p.m. on Monday, September 5 Tea will be served the government of the necessity of completing this alternative high Wednesday, Testimony Meeting, 8 p.m. Free reading room at 212 Yale road west Open daily except Sundays, Wednesdays and holidays from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Corner Yale and Nowell Sunday, September 4 9:50 a.m. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. Morning worship. 7:30 p.m.

Evening Service. Communion at morning service. Music by the Choirs. Rev. John Scott will preach at way.

Remember It is eight miles shorter or 16 miles shorter to the motorist or trucker making the return trip." Harry Fooks, pioneer resident of the district with 50 years of Phone 6633 107 Hazel Street South service to his credit as reeve, councillor and clerk of Kent Municipality, recalled the long struggle to secure the highway between both services. Visitors will receive a cordial Mission City and Agassiz. He viewed the new grade as he spoke from welcome. Chilliwack United Church Christ Lutheran Victor and Cleveland Rev. R.

Mensch, Pastor 319 Young North. Phone 7777 Harley Palmer, Choirmaster Services Sunday, Sept. 4 10:15 a.m. (English). 11:00 a.m.

10:15 Sunday School. 8 p.m. Luther League. Choir, Friday at 8 p.m. Let this be your Invitation Seventh-Day Adventist Church Corner of Riverside and Clarke Services held on the Sabbath (Saturday) Sabbath School 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Young People's Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service Sunday night, at 7:15 p.m. Prayer Meeting 8 p.m. Tune in to CHWK "Your Bible Speaks," Sundays 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Everybody Is Welcome The Church of the Open Door FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST Rev. A. J. Edwards, Pastor Services conducted in Orange Hall, 124 Wellington Avenue Sunday, Sept. 4 10:00 a.m., Sunday School.

11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. 7:30 p.m., Evening Service. Our first belief is that every man is directly responsible to God on the basis of the Bible, God's Word. You Are Welcome.

Church of God Rev. A. D. Semrau, Minister Sunday, Sept. 4 Sunday School 2 p.m.

Worship Service 3 p.m. These services will be conducted in the First Baptist Church, corner of Yale and Nowell. You are cordially invited to attend this time of Christian fellowship. The Salvation Army Phone 4407 Sunday, Sept. 4 Capt.

and Mrs. Jackson in charge. Sunday Morning Service, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 2 p.m. Salvation Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Public Meeting 8 p.m. Rev. Geoffrey Glover, DD, Minister 308 Kipp Avenue Phone 6183 Mrs. Edith McPhee, Organist and Choir Leader, Phone 7916 Services 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

9:45 a.m., Sunday School in all departments. 7:30 p.m., Evening Service. Visitors Welcome. Alliance Tabernacle (Across from Central School) Corner College and Henderson 29 5th Phone 4711 Pastor, Rev. A.

H. Orthner Sunday, Sept. 4 9 a.m., "Radio Kids Bible Club" from CHWK. 10:00 a.m. Attend the growing MERCK CO.

Montreal, Quebec Manufacturing Chemists take this opportunity to congratulate the Chilliwack Medical Dental Centre Our Sincere Congratulations to the owners and occupiers of the new Medical Dental Centre Much of the Waiting Room Furniture by McCLEAN SPECIALTIES LTD. 540 Nowell Street South Phone 7681 CONGRATULATIONS to the Chilliwack Medical Dental Centre MOWAT and MOORE LTD. Montreal, Quebec Manufacturers of Fine Pharmaceutical Chemicals Sunday school. 11:00 a.m., Devotional Service. 7:30 p.m., Gospel Service.

Miss I. Anderson will give her farewell message. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Prayer Ser vice. CONGRATULATIONS to Our Hearty CONGRATULATIONS to the owners and occupants of the new CHILLIWACK MEDICAL DENTAL CENTRE Lock's Pharmacy Medical Dental Building Hearty Congratulations to the owners and occupants of the new Chilliwaclc Medical Dental Centre W. Mclntyre, Agent B.A.

Oil Co. Ltd. Saturday, Prayei Meeting, 8:00 Fixtures by Larry's Furniture Shop Friday, 8 p.m. Young People's. Special music at all services.

Attend services at this church. A program with emphasis on Youth. Labor Day, Sept. 5, Youth Rally of Alliance churches from all over Northwest Pacific at United church hall Services at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

St. John's Church Sardis Sunday, Sept. 4 11 a.m. Litany Holy Communion. Visiting Rector, Rev.

Turner of New Westminster. Emmanuel Church (Pentecostal Holiness) Corner Henderson and Robson Pastor Rev. Dale E. Dunn SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, Sept. 4 10:00 a.m., Sunday School.

11:00 a.m., Devotional Service. 2:00 p.m., Radio Program. 7:00 p.m. Young People's Rally. 7:45 p.m., Evangelistic Service.

Tuesday, 8 p.m., Weekly Prayer Service. All services will be conducted in the Pacific Coast Bible Institute chapel, situated on Bole Avenue, across from Elk Creek waterworks. Everyone Welcome Pentecostal Tabernacle Cor. Young and Second Avenue Phone 3797 Rev. Jas.

F. W. Routley, Pastor 10:00 a.m., Sunday School and Bible class. 11 a.m. "DISCERNING THE LORD'S BODY." 7:30 p.m.

"SIGNS OF THE TIMES." Special services continue with SANSAN FLOOR CO. 1350 Hornby Street Vancouver, B.C. 133 Main Street Chilliwack, B. C. p.m.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Corner of Princess and Mary Rev. M. Cohrs, Pastor Phone 2287 422 E. Yale Road Sunday, Sept.

4 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Divine Service. Listen to the Lutheran Hour every Sunday at 9:30 p.m.

over our local station. All Are Welcome Cultus Lake Memorial Church Sunday, Sept. 4 7:30 p.m., Evening service conducted by Rev. W. A.

Welsh. St. Thomas' Church Anglican Gore Avenue at 1st Phone 3271 Rector: The Rev. W. J.

T. Clarke, BA, L.Th. Organist Mrs. E. J.

Edmonds. Sunday, Sept. 4 8 a.m., Holy Communion. 11 a.m. Choral.

Holy Communion. 7:30 p.m. Choral. Evensong. The Rector will conduct these services and be welcomed back after his holidays.

VENETIAN BLINDS in the new CHILLIWACK MEDICAL DENTAL CENTRE supplied and installed by ROY MORROW Every Success to the. owners and occupants of the new Chilliwack Medical Dental "Centre ROBERTSON BROS. (Chilliwaclc) LTD. 300 Yale West Phone 5161 COLIN C. JOHNSTON Insurance Agents take this opportunity to wish every success to the owners and occupants of the hew CHILLIWACK MEDICAL DENTAL CENTRE COLIN C.

JOHNSTON 14 Young Street South Phone 2616 Evangelist, Winston Nunes, Tues Auto Body Shop day through Friday nights at- 8 p.m. Prayer for the sick in each week night service. Everyone is invited to share in the blessings of the Lord during these special meetings. Everybody Welcome. Phone 2761 206 Yale West.