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Deanne / July 22, 1938

The Former Mayor Passes Away & J.’s Aunt…

July 22, 1938

july22buscomemarraige

She reads yesterday’s newspaper.

Frederick Buscombe passed away. The former mayor of Vancouver. He had only remarried two years ago. Pity.

Doesn’t your aunt know his wife? You should send a card.

july22buscomebanqet

[Sidenote: 2nd image COV archives AM54-S
 A banquet for leading citizens at the Vancouver Club; circa 1920; no photographer listed; created by Major Matthews, archivist; altered by myself ]

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Filed Under: Local, News Tagged With: Death, Frederick Buscombe, headline, Mayor, Vancouver

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