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ABRAHAM LINCOLN by Carl Sandburg published by Harcourt, Brace and World Inc.

Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln is the biography of an American who has become a legend and a part of the history of the USA Carl Sandburg's ability as a poet and a biographer make this book a mast- erpiece, beautifully written, some- times singing, sometimes sad but always a portrait of the man Abra- Lincoln as he was known by his family, friends and countrymen,

This book is a condensed ver- sion of Sandburg's original six volume edition “The Prairie Years and The War Years.”

Carl Sandburg grew up in Lin- coln County and knew men who remembered Lincoln, Through his years of research, he put together the monumental biography of the man who was loved by many, hat- ed by others, who’s character con- tained weakness as well as strength, who rose from a humble beginning to hold the highest of- fice in his country

Car] Sandburg has written a magnificent biography of a man, his life, and the history of his time.

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TELEPHONE-TV INSTALLED

Wednesday, June 22, 1966

in the B.C. Telephone Com-

pony’s Vancouver public office on experimental basis permits customers placing new telephone service orders and the service representative taking them to see each other while they talk. Here, Doreen Smith of 8.C. Tele- phone tries out the Video Tel set, talking with service representative Sharon Maxwell, who is ot her desk in an-

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Retirement Tea At Villa Ax-K’San

Well-known Thornhill hostess, Mrs, Alathea Cox held a final af. ternoon tea in her lovely home, The Villa Ax-K’San, Saturday, June 18 prior to retirement from the entertainment scene.

With the Villa lounge filled with lovely flowers, yellow glads, pink carnations, and blue iris, attract- ively arranged, Mrs. Cox enter- tained a few of her many friends.

A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by guests who were pre- sent.

The guest list included Mrs, Catherine Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Murdock Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tryssenaar of Kitimat, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Bellamy, Mr, and Mrs. W. Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. Glen McLaughlin.

Mesdames Sylvia Macdonald and Norma Bellamy, acted as hostesses, for Mrs, Cox who “sat back” and appreciated their assistance.

Garbage Contract Let In Thornhill

Thornhill Rural Ratepayers As-

sociation has announced the con-|. -

tract for maintainance of the gar- bage disposal area has been given to B, and M. Trucking. Details con- cerning days and times disposal area will be open are not yet com- pleted, but further information can be obtained by calling 843:

== CENTENNIAL MEMOS Victorla’s outer wharf was con- structed by R. P. Rithet, an early mayor of Victoria, in 1885,

Centennial Park

Proceeds Slowly

Work in Thornhill Centennial Park is proceeding slowly. Work parties are being organized to meet at the park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. in an attempt to com- plete the park as soon as possible. With assistance, the children’s Playground could be ready for use during the summer holidays.

Thornhill Centennial committee is still trying to locate pioneers of this area who were born before December 31, 1891. Silver medal- lions will be presented to them to commemorale their part in the de- velopment of Canada.

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Outstanding science films from 70 countries will be shown at Expo in a program called “Insight 67.”

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Children who will be part at Thornhill Elementary School

Mrs. Harper, who teaches grade one in Thornhill school, said they were a wonderful group of young: sters and the mornings activities were enjoyed by 48 children who attended.

Tickets. to the June 24 musical and dramatic production at Thorn- hill Elementary School are now on sale. Students from grades 4 to 7 will be participating in the pro- gram consisting o£ a dramatic pro- duction by D. Dosser and musical selections sung by the choir, with Miss J. Harrod directing.

Tickets may be purchased from

Teen Town Plans

Tie-up With B.C.

Thornhill Teen-Town plans to become a member of British Co- lumbia Teens Associated.

CFTK'’s D. J. Clive Kitchener, who holds the office of secretary- treasurer with B.C. Teens Associat- ed, was guest speaker at a meeting of ‘Thornhill parents, Friday. He explained the objectives of the as- Sociation and offered assistance to Thornhill teenagers with their organization.

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As Fire Threatens

The B.C. Forest Service prompt- ly answered a call for help last week when a smoldering brush pile threatened to cause a more serious fire on the A. Swanson pro- perty on Muller Street,

The staff of the local Forest Service are to be commended for all the help they give to Thornhill residents in fire emergencies.

———— thought for the week “I do the very best I know

how -- the very best I can; and I mean to Keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything. If the end brings m¢e out wrong, ten an- gels swearing I was right would make no difference.” — Abraham Lincoln

Two More Wins For A-Go-Go’s

Thornhill A-Go-Go's chalked up two more wins in the girls softball league. With Norma Bellamy on the mound for both games, A-Go- Go's defeated Co-op 15 to 12 in an extra inning on June 16."

Sande’s went down to defeat Sunday when A-Go-Go's won 24

to 11,

Wednesday by Mrs. W. Harper.

Beginners Feted At Thornhill School

of next years’ grade one cl were welcomed to the sc

the students. The price is 60c

adults and 25c for children. Curtain time Is 8 p.m., June

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Everything Read

For Kindergarten

The first registration for en ment in the Thornhill co-opera kindergarten will take place Thornhill Elementary School 27, at 8 p.m. when the associa holds its first general meetin

A teacher and a classroom been obtained and the first ¢ es will begin with the Septe school term.

Election of officers to ma the affairs of Thornhill ki garten will take place at the ing along with a report to members on the arrangem made so far. ;

All Thornhill residents who interested in the kindergarten welcome and parents who children who will be attending classes are urged to register t children at the meeting. The r tration fee is $5,

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