Boom Times in Chilliwack
Notes
Source from Chilliwack Progress unless stated otherwise.
CHAPTER 1 | BUILDING TO MEET THE BOOM
2 “most modern firehall”: “Crowds See Unit Open,” June 29, 1949, 13.
2 “ultra-modern in appearance”: June 22, 1949, 1.
5 new library opened: “Chilliwack Branch of Carnegie Library Is Formally Opened,” August 14, 1930, 1. For details on patronage and book circulation a few years later, see “Is Library Service Underestimated or Simply Being Taken for Granted?” September 2, 1936, 1.
5 “one of the finest small library buildings”: “Open Library Dec. 14,” ovember 30, 1949, 1.
9 courthouse suffered a fire: “Fire Damages Court House,” November 2, 1949, 1.
9 “conform architecturally”: “Courthouse Site Picked Tentatively,” June 14, 1950, 1.
10 functions had to be relocated: “Following Court House Fire, Set Up Temporary Provincial Offices,” January 2, 1952, 1.
10 second-floor tenants: “Departments Occupy New Court House,” July 9, 1952, 1.
10 opening of the courthouse: “Justice Will Have Bright Setting in Chilliwack’s New Court House,” September 10, 1952, 9; “More Than 300 Inspect District Court House,” September 24, 1952, 5.
14 designating the fairgrounds: “City Council Designates Agricultural Ground as Site of Community Center,” November 7, 1945, 1.
14 “proud addition to our community”: “How Much Do We Want It?” January 22, 1947, 2.
15 approved plans to proceed: “Recommend Immediate Start on Ice Rink; Plans for $130,000 Arena Presented,” January 28, 1948, 1.
15 construction of the new ice arena: “Rink Will Be Ready in ’48,” April 1, 1948, 1.
15 no material shortages: “Arena Work Goes Ahead, But More Funds Needed,” July 21, 1948, 16.
16 project’s funding shortfall: “Five New Directors, One Returned; Elect Five to Arena,” February 2, 1949, 3.
16 “white elephant”: “Joint Council Meeting Approves New Approach; Move to Get Arena Grant from B.C. Government,” September 28, 1949, 1, for this quote and those in next paragraph.
16 bylaw vote to ratepayers: “Councils Vote to Put Arena Bylaws; People to Choose on Its Financing,” May 17, 1950, 9.
17 concert and variety show: “At Last! The Official Arena Opening,” May 11, 1955, 9.
18 “holding of agricultural shows”: “Ottawa May Assist with Arena,” July 11, 1956, 5.
18 “all-weather coliseum”: “Coliseum Brief Goes to Provincial Govt.,” March 6, 1957, 5.
18 “shelter against atomic fall-out”: “Govt. Aid Sought for Arena,” January 30, 1957, 1.
19 played to a 7–7 draw: “First Hockey Game; Chilliwack, Nanaimo Fight to 7-All Tie,” November 5, 1958, 19.
23 “gift of the Borden Government”: “New Post Office Opened Monday,” May 7, 1913, 2.
24 new postal station: “Citizens Tour New Federal Building,” May 20, 1970, 14.
Chapter 2 | SHIFTING GEARS IN TRANSPORTATION
28 “The wind was gusty”: “Dominion Day Successfully Celebrated in Chilliwack,” July 9, 1914, 1, 6.
28 two flying aces: “Citizens Thrilled by Pioneer Airmen,” July 3, 1919, 1.
29 Chilliwack Flying Club: “New Flying Club to Seek Three Aircraft,” May 23, 1945, 1.
30 airport purchase bylaw vote: “City, Township to Vote on Airport Bylaw August 23,” August 8, 1945, 1.
30 surveying, grading, and levelling: “Start Local Airstrip Tomorrow,” October 2, 1945, 1.
30 land parcel adjacent: “Thirty Hangars at Local Airport in Year, Prediction,” October 10, 1945, 1; “Airport Leases 28 Acres,” October 17, 1945, 1.
31 official licence: “Airport Licensed,” May 29, 1946, 2.
31 banded together: “Flying Club Holds Salvage Bee at Airport,” February 12, 1947, 14.
31 new and larger terminal: “Official Hangar Opening Friday” May 14, 1947, 1. See also “Breakfast Flight Heads Praise ’Port,” 13.
32 airport expansion project: “‘Airport Marks Optimism,’” July 9, 1986, 2.
32 Chilliwack Municipal Airport: Facility statistics from City of Chilliwack, “Airport,” https://www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=34.
35 preliminary plans: “New $75,000 Bus Depot Slated,” May 26, 1949, 1.
36 “simple but distinctly modern”: “$75,000 Bus Depot for City,” April 19, 1950, 1.
36 last run of the BCER: “Ceremonies Mark Valley Interurban Service End,” October 4, 1950, 3. See also “New Depot to Open Tuesday,” 1.
36 Chilliwack’s new bus depot: “New Bus Station Officially Opened,” October 12, 1950, 13.
37 depot ultimately relocated: “Cascade Begins Connecting Stops,” November 14, 1984, 1.
39 first survey team: “Surveyors Locating New Route for Trans Canada Highway Here,” February 11, 1953, 1.
39 first section of the new freeway: “Work on Bypass Starts Today,” December 12, 1956, 1.
40 new $8-million highway: “New Route Saves 13 Minutes,” “Six-Year-Old Gwen Cuts the Ribbon for $8 M Bypass” and “Motel Operators Feel the Pinch,” August 2, 1960, 1.
Chapter 3 | LANDMARK STRUCTURES
43 Canada’s newest railway: “Canadian Northern Operating Trains,” May 27, 1915, 1.
44 first transcontinental train: “Through Train on Canadian Northern,” September 2, 1915, 1.
44 Grading work: “Work Started on C.N.P.R. Station,” October 21, 1915, 1. C.N.P.R. stood for Canadian Northern Pacific Railway. By 1923, the federal government had taken control of or nationalized a number of railways and merged them to create Canadian National Railway, generally known as CN, the naming convention generally associated with Chilliwack’s train station. Years later, CN created Via Rail, a separate operating unit responsible for intercity passenger services in Canada.
44 new train terminal: “Canada’s Third Big Railway,” December 2, 1915, 1, 2, and “Station Being Completed,” 5.
45 Confederation Train: “17,450 Viewed Confederation Train Here,” February 8, 1967, 1, 7.
45 freight train derailed: Robert Brown and Robert Dykstra, “CN Train Crashes,” May 16, 1984, 1.
46 offered the historic structure: “Council Capsules: CNR Station’s Future Undecided,” May 9, 1984, 2.
46 Arson was strongly suspected: “Fire Destroys CN Station,” September 29, 1984, 19.
46 summarily razed: “CNR Station Vanished,” October 24, 1984, 24.
48 opening a branch: “Royal Bank of Canada,” May 27, 1903, 1.
49 Excavation of the site: “Royal Bank Now Building,” May 23, 1906, 1.
49 stately new building: “The New Royal Bank Building,” November 14, 1906, 1.
49 florist shop relocated: “Greenhouses Open in New Location,” October 5, 1949, 19.
49 “Bringing the depositor”: “New Royal Bank Site Has Varied History,” October 19, 1949, 15.
49 opened the doors: “Bank Opening Beats Schedule,” July 12, 1950, 7.
50 new main branch: “New Royal Bank Opens Monday,” September 5, 1973, 29, and “Royal Bank Officially Open,” September 12, 1973, 3.
51 plans to build: “Will Level Five Corners Landmark,” October 17, 1973, and November 7, 1973, 26.
51 relocated across the street: “Pre-dawn Shuffle Marks Bank’s Nine Year Cycle,” December 5, 1973, 15.
51 new main branch: “Historic Note to Bank Opening,” July 21, 1976, 23, and “Fort Larson Under Siege!,” July 28, 1976, 7.
52 building permit: “City Building Tops $10M Mark,” November 10, 1976, 2.
52 “a winding staircase”: “Permanent Opens with 1900s Atmosphere,” February 2, 1977, 34, and “Surprise! Surprise!,” February 9, 1977, 41.
53 expanded west: “New Hatchery Firm Starting,” September 3, 1941, 6.
53 “excellent breeding stock”: “New Pringle Electric Hatchery Is Opened on Main Highway,” December 3, 1941, 11. See also “Many Modernistic Features in New Hatchery Plant,” same page.
53 officials anticipated: “Chick Output May Be 500,000,” February 18, 1942, 10.
53 doubled production: “Pringle Hatchery Ends Operations; Double 1942 Output in Spite of Bad Start Due to Weather,” July 7, 1943, 3.
54 “Air transport”: “Chilliwack-Prairie Air Express for Farm Production,” July 25, 1945, 1.
55 new space: “Constructing Cage Type Poultry House,” September 16, 1953, 7.
55 expanded again: “Egg-O-Mat New ‘Chick’ at Pringle Hatcheries,” September 22, 1954, 17, and September 29, 1954, 17.
55 5.2 million chicks: “Music Brought Him to Fraser Valley,” August 25, 1965, 11.
57 third agricultural hall: “Contract Awarded for Fair Building,” September 26, 1935, 1.
58 Ag Hall opened: “Committee Plans Drive to Complete New Hall,” April 2, 1936, 1, and “Large Crowd Attends Opening Dance in New Hall,” April 30, 1936, 2.
58 celebration dance: “First Aid Post Kept Busy on V-E Day,” May 16, 1945, 5, and “V-E Dance to Be Annual Event,” 8.
58 a concert shell: “Long-Needed Ag Hall Shell Built by Lions Club,” April 11, 1951, 1.
59 rental bookings: “Ag Hall Loses Bookings,” November 7, 1956, 9.
60 likely be dismantled: “Big Plans for Ag Grounds; Will Scrap Old Hall in Few Years Time,” February 7, 1961, 1.
60 financial sense: “Auditorium,” editorial, October 17, 1961, 8.
60 taxpayers had to approve: “District Voters Will Decide Fate of Centennial Project Saturday,” December 8, 1965, 2, and “Britton Scores Big Victory: Both Money Bylaws Pass,” December 15, 1965, 1.
60 preliminary plans: “Civic Centre Plans Unveiled,” May 4, 1966, 1, 5. See also “Civic Centre Gets Govt. Nod,” May 18, 1966, 20.
60 “refurbished Ag Hall”: “City Holds Back Approval of New Civic Centre Plan,” November 16, 1966, 1.
61 tenders were opened: “Civic Centre Tenders Again Break Centennial Budget,” March 22, 1967, 1. See also “Councils to Carry On with Centennial Plans,” April 5, 1967, 1, and “Mayor Breaks Deadlock in Civic Centre Vote,” April 19, 1967, 1.
61 “a distinctive name”: “Calling All Citizens! Name Is Needed for New Civic Centre,” October 18, 1967, 1, and “‘Evergreen Hall’ Is New Title,” November 8, 1967, 1.
61 opened to positive reviews: “Over 600 On Hand as Evergreen Hall Opened,” December 20, 1967, 5.
64 crashed his first one: “Brett Plane Total Loss After Crash,” May 3, 1944, 7.
66 “prohibitive taxes”: “Brett’s Sells One Acre to Bank,” November 12, 1975, 3.
66 carefully taken down: “Museum Bound,” June 22, 1977, 1.
66 public art project: “Neon Plane Sculpture Glows on Store Rooftop,” December 3, 2020, A23.
Chapter 4 | HOUSING THE BABY BOOM
69 “At Last!”: August 28, 1946, classified ad, 4, col. 5.
69 “This subdivision”: August 28, 1946, classified ad, 4, col. 4.
70 first ten units: “Will Start Homes Here Next Week,” March 10, 1948, 1.
70 first house: “First Subdivision House Nearing Completion,” July 21, 1948, 9. See also “Spencer’s Furnish First Menzies Subdivision Home,” August 11, 1948, full-page ad, 17. For house prices and other financing details, see ad titled “Attention,” September 9, 1948, 10.
72 Riverside Drive: By 1954, Riverside Drive was still comprised of two unconnected and unpaved segments, one from Young Road North to about where Hemlock Street is today, and the other from east of Wells Street North west to Hazel Street North. In the middle was a 260-metre gap of undeveloped land. But, by 1956, Riverside Drive was extended through this land, along with construction of new housing.
72 religious organization: “Subdivision Residents Fight ‘Undesirable’ Building,” April 25, 1951, 1. See also “Planners Take First Zoning Steps,” May 2, 1951, 1.
72 undeveloped lots: For prices, see June 24, 1953, two-column ad, 5.
72 “premium areas”: “No Big Jump in Assessments,” October 3, 1961, 1.
73 “combined experimental”: “Agricultural Class Will Farm 22 Acres City Land,” January 22, 1941, 1.
73 property swap: “Complicated Land Deal Okayed,” June 26, 1946, 13.
73-74 Berkeley Avenue: “Honor Pioneer Chilliwack Citizen,” August 21, 1946, 1.
74 Henley Avenue: “New Street Honors Council Dean,” November 19, 1947, 9.
74 agreed on names: “New Streets Honor Pioneers,” November 25, 1953, 1.
74 “model residential area”: “Ready Subdivision Plans on Friday,” September 10, 1953, 1. See also “Survey Subdivision Lots Soon,” September 23, 1953, 1.
75 set the prices: “Establish Subdivision Sale Prices,” October 15, 1953, 1.
75 a second park: “City Offered Park Site,” May 18, 1955, 1.
75 new roadways: “$1,000,000 Housing Goal in Sight for Chilliwack,” September 28, 1955, 1, with aerial view of the Berkeley Subdivision.
76 new development: Jennifer Feinberg, “Rezoning Referred Back to Staff Puts Spotlight on Home Heights,” January 25, 2021, A19.
79 a spectacular fire: “Fire Wrecks Apartment Block; Loss Estimated at $40,000,” November 1, 1967, 1.
80 formally applied: “68-Suite Apartment Is Planned,” December 6, 1967, 7.
80 new Shangri-La Apartments: “Luxury Apartment Opens Friday to Replace Burned ‘Shangri-La,’” August 27, 1969, 7. See also full-page ad on page 8.
81 career in real estate: J.P., Community Portrait, “Fred Janicki . . . Builder,” April 6, 1955, 10.
81 construction started: “Business, Apartment Blocks Started Here,” April 6, 1955, 1.
82 “ultra-modern” and “deluxe”: “Blocks Opening Nov. 1,” October 5, 1955, 1; “Solange Apts. Trade License Approved,” October 19, 1955, 9. See also July 27, 1955, photo of block under construction, 1.
83 building permit: “Construction Tops $612,000,” April 4, 1962, 2.
84 change in management: July 20, 2003, classified ad, col. 5, 20.
85 342 Williams Street North: [Frances Pollard], Community Portrait, “Vina Bartindale [née Bradwin] Always Looks at the Brighter Side,” September 8, 1976, 25.
87 paint the woman: Lazarus, “The Chilliwack Hostess with the Ghostess,” Every Place Has a Story (blog), October 24, 2014. Includes image of the painting, https://evelazarus.com/the-chilliwack-hostess-with-the-ghostess/.
89 provocative headline: F.P. [Frances Pollard], Community Portrait, “She Likes Living in a ‘Haunted House,’” May 18, 1966, 16.
89 ran a story: “Portrait of a Ghost,” Province (Vancouver, BC), May 30, 1966.
89 seven hundred visitors: “Ghosts?—Let’s Change the Subject,” June 8, 1966, 1.
90 applied to the city: “No Business License for ‘Ghost House,’” July 20, 1966, 1.
90 chimney caught fire: “Fire Damages ‘Haunted House,’” December 20, 1972, 1.
90 “very old ghost Lazarus, “The Chilliwack Hostess with the Ghostess,” Every Place Has a Story (blog), October 24, 2014.
90 completely gutted: “Neighbours Rescue Family from Blaze,” June 18, 1975, 9.
Chapter 5 | ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
93 to the local First Nations, Sqwa:la: Government of British Columbia, “Hope Slough,” updated April 9, 2024, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/flood-projects/hope-slough.
96 jolting headline: “Ban Dayton Pool ‘Polluted, Unsafe,’” December 31, 1958, 8.
97 over 500 swimmers: “Contamination Won’t Stop Dayton Dippers,” July 22, 1959, 6.
97 “spruced up and ready”: “Dayton Pool Ready for Summer Fun,” May 6, 1960, 3.
98 in honour of Tony Jesperson: “Dayton’s Pool Gets Name Change,” November 14, 1961, 1.
99 competing applications: “Two Ask Drive-in Theatre Rights,” November 9, 1949, 1.
101 weather-related delays: “Drive-In Theatre Ready for May 24,” April 12, 1950, 12.
101 joint ownership: “Theatre Partnership Is Dissolved,” June 2, 1954, 8.
103 YouTube video: Bryan Adams, “Bryan Adams - Summer Of ’69 (Official Music Video),” uploaded Jun 16, 2009, YouTube video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjjO_lhf9c.
103 screen was brought down: Fred Nelson, “Big Screen’s Crash End of Era,” December 19, 1984, 1.
105 lost almost all of its drive-in theatres: “British Columbia Movie Theatres, 1945–1960,” https://dukefilmography.com/british_columbia_movie_theatres_1945_to_1953.html.
105 two to three million visitors: Cultus Lake Park Board, “General Information,” https://www.cultuslake.bc.ca/general-information/.
106 Chinook jargon word: BC Geographical Names Office, “Cultus Lake,” Government of British Columbia, https://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/6503.html.
106 “for park purposes”: Cultus Lake Park Board, “Governance History,” https://www.cultuslake.bc.ca/cultus-lake-park-governance.
106 “fine sweep of shaded lake shore”: “New Cultus Lake Pavilion to Be Formally Opened June 21,” June 14, 1939, 1.
106 just ninety metres north of the sparkling lakeshore: Robin Ward, Cultus Lake file, Chilliwack Archives.
107 “an elegant, verandahed building”: “New Park Pavilion Opened at Cultus Lake Wednesday,” June 28, 1939, 1.
108 Canadian recording artist: Wyman Collins, “Bobby Curtola Big Hit with Teenagers,” August 19, 1964, 3.
108 a move to restore the structure: “Cultus Pavilion for Restoration,” May 10, 1989, C1.
109 nearly unanimous: “Enough Support to Save Pavilion?,” April 25, 1990, 1.
109 demolished by power shovel: “Historical Landmark Goes Down,” February 27, 1991, 1.
111 Paramount’s predecessor: “New Strand Is Attractive City Theatre,” August 25, 1926, 1.
112 purchased a lot: “Skeltons Sell to Theatre Concern; Copp Buys Block,” August 9, 1944, 1.
112 formally announced: “Permit Issued Theatre,” September 18, 1946, 1.
112 “thoroughly fireproof”: “Paramount Opens Tomorrow,” June 8, 1949, 23.
113 signature neon sign: “New Paramount Theater Sign Valley’s Largest,” April 27, 1949, 7.
113 “attractive powder room”: “Smart Design in Paramount Powder Room,” June 8, 1949, 23.
113 opening of the theatre: June 16, 1949, 7.
113 “smartly attired”: “Attendants Look Sharp in Theatre Garb,” June 8, 1949, 23.
114 first year of operation: “Theatre to Observe First Anniversary Here,” May 31, 1950, 10.
114 add a second screen: “Paramount to Become ‘A Twin,’” April 30, 1975, 11; “Locking Up on an Era,” June 11, 1975, 6.
114 theatre reopened: “Paramount Two-Screener Open Thursday,” August 13, 1975, 8.
114 closed its doors: Penny Lett, “‘Flicks’ Flickered for the Last Time,” March 25, 1987, 6; Bill Lillicrap, “Paramount Reopens,” July 15, 1987, 23.
114 Cottonwood 4 Cinemas: Mark Falkenberg, “Sardis Movie Theatre Opens,” June 9, 1995, 11.
116 community garden: Jennifer Feinberg, “Getting the Garden Going Downtown,” July 16, 2013, A5.
116 Heritage Canada Foundation: Jennifer Feinberg, “Paramount Makes ‘Worst Losses’ List,” July 4, 2013, A8.
116 Paramount Project: Jennifer Feinberg, “Retro Meets Modern Design with Idea to Use Old Paramount Sign,” August 17, 2018, A1.
116 mixed-use development: Jennifer Feinberg, “Affordable Housing for Seniors and Youth Coming with the Paramount Project,” February 25, 2022, A1; Jessica Peters, “Long-Awaited Paramount Housing Celebrated,” March 22, 2024, A1.
118 replica of the letter P: Jennifer Feinberg, “Council Opts to Create Replica Sign in ‘Homage’ to the Paramount,” March 8, 2024, A4.
121 station relocated: “Station CHWK to Use One Hundred Watts,” February 19, 1931, 1.
121 major ice storm: “Chilliwack Back to More Normal Life After Storm,” January 31, 1935, 1.
121 announced in 1946 that it would move: “Expansion Scheduled for CHWK,” September 11, 1946, 9.
121 new home: “CHWK Opens New Studio and Transmitter,” June 18, 1947, 1–2.
122 station’s reach increased: “CHWK Increases Power to 1,000 Watts,” December 5, 1951, 1.
122 quantum leap: “Premier Takes Part in Opening,” August 12, 1959, 12. See also “Step Forward,” editorial, 9.
123 fourth location: “CHWK Moves,” editorial, April 13, 1977, 4.
123 sold to Rogers: “Radio Max Sold to Rogers,” May 14, 1999, 11.
Chapter 6 | THE DINING-OUT CULTURE
127 Dari-Lou was the first: “Rain Does Not Deter Students as New Ice-Cream Bar Opens,” September 26, 1956, 6.
128 first A&W drive-in: “Chilliwack A&W Drive-In Ltd.,” display ad offering half-price root beer, December 15, 1961, 10.
128 Dog n Suds drive-in: “Grand Opening,” display ad, September 22, 1965, 6.
130 construction of the overpass: “Finishing Touches,” January 10, 1990, 1.
130 BeBop’s Diner: Robert Brown, “Drive-In Depends on ’50s Nostalgia,” April 8, 1987, 25.
130 Choi’s Burgerland: Penny Lett, “Burgers Made to Order at Choi’s,” May 6, 1992, 23.
130 Alendal Farmer’s Market: Penny Lett, “Yes, They Have Bananas,” August 17, 1988, 25.
132 city’s newest eatery: “New Aristocratic Hamburger Business Will Open Saturday,” December 19, 1935, 7.
132 restaurant reopened: “Enlarged, Modernized Peaks Has Opening Day Tomorrow,” June 4, 1941, 7.
133 doubling the building’s area: “The Peaks Marks 13th Anniversary with ‘New Look,’” December 22, 1948, 18.
134 “Rapid Serv” takeout service: “Let’s Go to the New Peaks,” full-page ad, August 27, 1958, 14.
134 grand reopening: “Thanks . . .,” display ad, May 16, 1962, 6.
135 retired from the restaurant business for the final time: “Hamburgers Were a Dime,” January 27, 1965, 13.
138 sold his business: “Turpin’s Confectionery Sold to Vancouver Man,” October 5, 1933, 5.
138 renamed his pastry shop: “Season’s Greetings from The Fashion,” one-column ad, December 23, 1936, 10.
138 closed his business for three weeks: “The Fashion Bakery and Confectionery,” display ad, January 15, 1947, 8.
138 confectionery reopened: “Fashion Re-opens Tomorrow,” February 12, 1947, 5.
138 selling it to Truman White: “New Owner, New Location,” September 8, 1955, 3.
138 reopened in mid-April: “Welcome to The Fashion Open House,” display ad, April 8, 1964, 12.
139 Eaton’s would finally close: Barbara Schmidt, “City Thinks Positive as Eaton’s Closes,” January 26, 1977, 1.
141 the restaurant opened: “Harvey Stirling Will Open New Twin Peaks Wednesday,” November 8, 1944, 5; “Five Hundred Quarts of Milk Will Be Sent,” November 22, 1944, 7.
143 found a white pearl: “Unexpected Bonus for Restaurant Patron,” May 10, 1967, 1.
143 killed his girlfriend: “LSD Said Factor in Cafe Shooting,” November 10, 1971, 10.
143 replaced its windows: Debbie Fieguth, “Vandalism Prompts Frustration and Compassion in Its Victims,” February 23, 1977, 1.
143 new ownership: “TP The Twin Peaks,” display ad, January 30, 1980, 7.
143 a Bavarian theme: “Restaurant of the Week: Twin Peaks Restaurant,” November 7, 1984, 51.
143 walked away: Peter Hammond, “Twin Peaks Too Steep for Owner,” July 24, 1985, 22.
144 Country Craft Creations: “Former Restaurant Now Caters to Lovers of Fine Hand Crafted Creations,” display ad with photo of sign, September 4, 1985, 9.
144 a new enterprise: “Chocolate Shoppe Recalls Days of Old,” October 26, 1999, 26.
144 combined operation: Penny Lett, “It’s No Yarn—This Store Is Staying Open,” October 28, 2003, 23.
144 New Mark: Robert Freeman, “BIA Hopes for ‘Domino Effect’ from Downtown Condo Development,” March 9, 2007, 6.
146 new $18,000 Dairy Queen: “Dairy Queen Newest Business in City,” August 10, 1955, 2, 3.
146 served 5,000 customers: “Dairy Queen Opening Makes History,” August 17, 1955, 7.
147 “permit ‘walk-in’ trade”: “Approve Addition,” December 30, 1970, 17.
147 received a permit: “Township News Briefs,” October 13, 1971, 10.
Chapter 7 | NOTABLE COMMUNITY EVENTS
151 heaviest twenty-four-hour rainfall in the district’s history: “24-Hour Rainfall Breaks 59-Year District Record,” January 31, 1951, 15.
152 Many people were without heat: “Council Chamber Coolish as Chamber Floods,” February 14, 1951, 6.
153 onset of snow and colder weather: “Cold Weather Halts 12-Inch Rain,” February 14, 1951, 1.
157 “the famous ash-blonde beauty”: “Marilyn Monroe ‘Wows’ Huge Male Audience Here,” July 29, 1953, 3.
158 took in her movie when it came to town: [Paramount Theatre advertisement], January 19, 1955, 9.
159 describing the sound as a “big snap”: “Lighting Hits City With Bomb Force, Sets Fire To Royal Hotel,” July 30, 1958, 1.
162 the Royal Hotel suffered a more costly fire: “‘Accidental’ fire guts the Royal Hotel,” August 14, 1974, 1.
167 the biggest-ever crowd to assemble in the downtown area: “Royal Crowd Fantastic,” July 15, 1959, 2.
168 detailed planning of the organizing committee: “THE QUEEN’S VISIT to Chilliwack,” July 8, 1959, 2.
176 “the three-day exhibition that will go on record”: “THE CHILLIWACK FAIR PRONOUNCED BY ALL TO BE A DECIDED SUCCESS,” September 28, 1910, 1.
179 in 1985, it became the Chilliwack Rainbow Fair: “Rainbow Fair name chosen,” May 22, 1985, 5.
Chapter 8 | THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
183 “in line with modern department store architecture”: “Eaton’s to Build New $400,000 Store,” July 11, 1951, 1.
184 “having a profound effect on restoring property values on the whole of Wellington Avenue”: “Service, Value Keynote at New $400,000 Eaton’s Store Here,” April 23, 1952, 21.
186 “swept into the mood of the Sixties”: “SOPHISTICATED MOOD OF THE SIXTIES IS KEYNOTED IN EATON’S “NEW LOOK”,” November 24, 1965, 15.
186 “a poor design for modern department store merchandising”: “Bay re-opens study as Eaton’s closes,” November 10, 1976, 1.
189 “an air of leisure and relaxation”: “Pedestrian Mall First for B.C,” October 15, 1958, 28.
190 “the breakaway from the Five Corners business area is a natural development”: August 13, 1958, 10.
190 “British Columbia’s finest and most convenient shopping centre”: “Southgate Centre Modern, Convenient”: October 15, 1958, 21.
190 door-crasher deals: [Advertisement], November 26, 1958, 18.
191 “the most expensive fire in the history of the city”: “Southgate Damage tops $500,000,” July 3, 1974, 1.
192 construction began on the redesigned mall property: April 16, 1975, 6.
193 a new Woolworth’s store would soon be located near Five Corners: “Woolworth Store For Chilliwack,” April 26, 1928, 1.
194 Woolworth’s undertook a $100,000 renovation: “$100,000 Woolworth’s Store Opens,” September 10, 1952, 15.
196 eighteen-page Woolworth’s supplement: “42,000 Square Feet Of Just About Everything,” October 8, 1969, 38.
196 “Pyjama Party” event: October 21, 1970, 2.
196 “marketing change”: “Woolco A Change,” February 7, 1990, 25.
199 announced plans to build its new supermarket: “New Safeway Store Here,” March 12, 1947, 1.
199 “Most Modern Food Store”: “Chilliwack Gets Most Modern Food Store in British Columbia,” November 1, 1950, 5.
199 the new store officially opened its doors for business at 115 Main Street,: “Supermart Opens Tomorrow,” October 24, 1961, 1.
201 Save-On-Foods opened: “New Save-on complex opens,” February 17, 1988, 1.
201 the city’s sixth Safeway store opened for business, “Safeway opening spurs competition,” July 18, 2006, A1.
207 “largest record stock in the Upper Valley”: [Advertisement], February 28, 1968, 8.
Chapter 9 | SCHOOL DAYS
210 “the pride of the province”: “A Grand Farewell,” February 28, 1996, 17.
210 construction commenced on the long-awaited addition: “NEW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM PROGRESSES,” November 1, 1928, 1.
210 new auditorium was opened: “Addresses and Concert Feature Successful H.S. Auditorium Opening,” March 28, 1929, 1.
211 a new stucco-framed seventeen-room structure: “Modern Junior High School Plan Inspected By Citizens Prior To Opening Monday,” April 12, 1939, 9.
212 by September, the new look was in place: “To Replace Junior High School Roof,” June 21, 1950, 15.
215 plans were unveiled for a three-room school: “Ready New School Units For Fall,” June 9, 1954, 1.
216 Plans for the $25,680 addition were finalized: “School Construction Starts Soon,” April 20, 1955, 1.
217 school board officials approved further expansion of LME: “Unveil School Plans,” October 27, 1961, 1.
217 “major historical find”: “Major Indian Find At Little Mountain,” May 2, 1962, 1.
219 another two classrooms were in place: “Anticipate Over 7,500 Out For School,” August 31, 1966, 1.
220 “a gala Mardi Gras Carnival”: “Little Mountain celebrates 50 years,” February 13, 2004, 1.
221 two bylaw votes for the new school were both defeated: “Trustees Will Resubmit High School Loan Bylaws,” July 12, 1944, 1; “Ratepayers Defeat School Loan Bylaw Proposal For Second Time This Year,” December 20, 1944, 1.
221 “low sprawling example of modern design”: “BUILDING PROJECTS GO AHEAD,” July 6, 1949, 7.
221 bylaw was finally approved: “Intermediate Start On School Plan Seen,” February 11, 1948, 1.
222 “a harmony of glass, wood, and concrete”: “School 80 Per Cent Finished,” October 19, 1949, 13.
222 despite a major snow storm: “Students Take Over High School,” January 11, 1950, 7.
222 “a very lucky modern generation”: “HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS,” March 15, 1950, 12.
222 cancelling plans to build a gymnasium: “Board Cancels Gym Construction,” October 4, 1950, 1.
223 “a sparkling new era in physical education is coming up”: “New Gym Real Boon To High School,” March 26, 1952, 21.
227 Born in 1915 in Winnipeg: “Community Portrait…James Y. Halcrow…man of many interests,” August 29, 1956, 10.
228 performing in two presentations of Pride and Prejudice: “Large Audiences Attend U.B.C. Players Presentation,” May 1, 1940, 1.
228 three days at the Rainbow Motor Inn: “The circle is unbroken,” December 16, 2001, 13.
231 the passing of an era: “The Editorial Page – J. Y. Halcrow retires,” June 15, 1977, 4.
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234 the first softball game: “New Fair Grounds Diamond In Use,” May 21, 1947, 1.
234 $400 was granted: “Fred Loutit Heads Promising New Amateur Athletic Group,” March 31, 1948, 15.
235 “teetering on their last legs due to neglect”: “Through My Looking Glass,” editorial, April 28, 1961, 6.
235 a record crowd: “Record Crowd Turns Out For Connie Mack Tourney,” June 3, 1970, 10.
235 lights added: “Lights and Dugouts Are Up,” May 12, 1976, 31.
235 “poorly drained and overused”: “CRPC pledges ice plan, diamond juggling,” January 3, 1980, 11.
235 major investment in Monarch Park: “Work To Start On Sports Fields,” August 22, 1979, 13.
237 electronic scoreboards: “Men’s Softball Teams Step Up To The Plate,” April 15, 1992, 18.
238 Chilliwack Bowling Alley: “New Bowling Alley To Open Saturday,” August 20, 1941, 10.
238 “healthy and fun”: [Advertisement], August 20, 1941, 5.
238 “moral, mental, and physical aspects”: “City Extends Hours, Ages,” October 8, 1941, 1.
239 installed an eighth lane: “Bowling Officials Expect Record Turnout,” August 20, 1947, 11.
239 ambitious expansion: “Increase Alley Bowl Facilities,” September 8, 1949, 11.
239 the improved and expanded Chilliwack Recreations: “Bowling Building Boasts Two Floors, Modern Coffee Bar,” September 21, 1949, 5.
240 automatic pin-setting machinery: “Alleys Have Face-lift,” June 2, 1961, 6.
241 developers announced plans: “Bowling alley project eyed,” April 12, 1978, 49.
241 the families announced they had leased the old Eaton’s building: “New Use For Eatons Building,” March 11, 1981, 1.
242 Chilliwack’s new bowling centre, Chillibowl Lanes, officially opened: [Advertisement], September 2, 1981, 19.
243 “tremendous contributions”: “Late Doug Hartley inducted into bowling Hall of Fame,” February 2, 1977, 12.
244 first NHL team to play in Chilliwack: “Sports Shots by Wyman Collins,” October 3, 1961, 5.
247 Chicago Blackhawks offered: “Maple Leafs nearly sold Mahovlich to Black Hawks for $1 million in 1962,” https://www.nhl.com/
250 Meadowlands Golf Course officially opened: “Meadowlands Golf Course Is Officially Opened,” July 13, 1933, 1.
251 closed for good: “Meadowlands Purchased By Jim Brodie,” March 5, 1941, 1.
251 “make it the best golf course in British Columbia”: “‘I’m Going To Make It The Best’ says Meadowland’s Sutherland,” August 1, 1951, 3.
252 opened in 1958: “190 Join New Golf Club,” May 28, 1958, 5.
252 “lush and beautiful”: May 4, 1960, 8.
252 Its official opening: “Underground Services A ‘Must’,” June 26, 1963, 8.
252 sold the course: “Meadowlands Clubhouse Leveled,” November 7, 1979, 1.
253 taken down: “Members bid adieu to Meadowlands clubhouse,” October 24, 1979, 18.
253 “serious condition”: “Golfers concerned over club,” March 18, 1981, 16.
253 restaurant tenant: “Harvesters IV moves to Meadowlands,” February 25, 1981, 35.
253 resort and convention destination: “Club eyes future,” July 14, 1982, 3.
253 work was expected to start: “Meadowlands expansion to get another hearing,” June 20, 1984, 21.
253 “provide the very best recreational and social facilities to the residents of the Chilliwack area”: [Advertisement], October 30, 1985, 3.
254 a devastating early-morning fire: “Harvesters IV destroyed,” February 25, 1987, 1.
255 Meadowlands was finally sold, to Jim Bryce: “Meadowlands sold,” May 25, 1988, 2.
256 twelve-team Peewee hockey tournament: “Pee Wee Jamboree Finalized,” December 18, 1959, 12.
257 poised to advance: “Into Finals In “A,” “B” Events,” December 29, 1965, 9.
258 annual jamboree cancelled: “Snow ices Peewee Jamboree,” January 3, 1997, 21.
260 a one-year hiatus: “Peewee Jamboree taking a year off,” December 25, 2019, A20.