Phillips wins Socred nomination in Dawson Creek
Former South Peace MLA Phillips secures the Socred nomination without contest after alleging pressure from Don Marshall’s floor crossing. He criticizes government policies while praising Marshall. Lewin resigns as South Peace Constituency president, citing farmer hardship and switching support to Marshall and the Conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don. Phillips
South Peace
Socred
Dawson Creek
Don Marshall
Darril Warren
Lewin
Reorganizing Sportsmen eye busy season plans
The Chetwynd Sportsman's club reorganizes and anticipates a busy season with spring fishing archery turkey shoots and an early membership drive on the drawing board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Sportsman’s Club
Eight motorists caught in radar speed traps
Eight motorists were cited in a weeklong radar speed trap. Rob ert Johnson Pete Boller Alexander Jackson Melvin Petit Eion Hogg Richard Clark Rolf Slang and Emil Henning were fined 35 each. Robert Johnson and Eion Hogg also fined 25 for no licences. John Anderson Lawrence GuJ and Louise Jenson fined 50 for purple gas. Ray Fitzpatrick announces club meeting Sunday April 30 at 7 pm in Evergreen room Hotel Chetwynd with elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Pete Boller
Alexander Jackson
Melvin Petit
Eion Hogg
Richard Clark
Rolf Slang
Emil Henning
Chetwynd
John Anderson
Lawrence Guj
Louise Jenson
Ray Fitzpatrick
Evergreen
Hot Summer Ahead in Peace Country Elections
A lively editorial foresees a hot political summer with two big provincial races and a crowded federal field. It praises Don Marshall and Don Phillips as top MLAs, notes three conservatives seeking federal seats, and mentions Carrie Jane Grey, Frank Oberle, and Bert Simmons as key candidates. Rumors fly about Sykes's provincial bid and Bill Close leading the NDP at the federal level with a Dawson Creek meeting to set dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Country
Don Marshall
Don Phillips
Chetwynd
Frank Oberle
Prince George
Carrie Jane Grey
Dawson Creek
Bert Simmons
Mrs Grey
Campas
Phil Sykes
Bill Close
Dawson’ Creek
Susan Grant weds Lennard Paul in Evangelical Church
On April 15 1972 Susan Grant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Grant married Lennard Paul son of Mr and Mrs Napoleon Paul in the Evangelical Free Church. The Rev Walton officiated as Barbara Dorosh played the wedding march. The bride wore a peau de charme gown with daisy braid, veil with orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and white carnations. Maid of Honor Sandra Ray, Best Man Lyle Paul, ushers Don Grant and Terry Ireland. Reception at Elks Hall catered by the Order of the Royal Purple. Ruth LaGreca oversaw the guest book and the mother made the three tier wedding cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Grant
James Grant
Lennard Paul
Napoleon Paul
Evangelical Free Church
Walton
Barbara Dorosh
Peice
Sandra Ray
Lyle Paul
Don Grant
Terry Ireland
Elks Hall
Order of the Royal Purple
Ruth LaGreca
Hudson Hope Parish Rally at St Peter’s Anglican Church
The North Peace Parish hosts a community rally in Hudson's Hope led by Deaconess Dorothy Dayly at 2:00 p.m. on May 14. The event features games, skits, outdoor activities and a family picnic lunch with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Peace
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
Hudson’s Hope
Dorothy Dayly
Chocolate Drive Aids Widespread Wedding Reception In Chetwynd
The Chetwynd Cubs and Scouts sponsor a chocolate drive on Tuesday April 25. A wedding reception featured a purple pant suit bride and a purple carnation corsage. Mrs H Kirkaman of Vancouver attended as maternal grandmother with guests from Dawson Creek Ft St John Rolla Hudson's Hope Prince George Quesnel and Calgary. Mr and Mrs Paul plan to live in Chetwynd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Bertelson
H. Kirkaman
Vancouver
Dawson Creek
Ft. St. John
Rolla
Hudson’s Hope
Prince George
Quesnel
Calgary
Muchc
Paul
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek Farmer Seeks PC Nomination in Prince George-Peace River
Bert Simmons, a Dawson Creek farmer and Peace River Liard Regional District director, seeks the Progressive Conservative nomination for the Prince George Peace River federal riding. He faces Frank Oberle and Carry Jane Grey and would oppose incumbent MP Bob Borrie if nominated. Simmons was born in the Dawson Creek area and plans a campaign across the large constituency centered in Prince George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Simmons
Dawson Creek
Prince George - Peace River
Simmons
Peace River - Liard
Frank Oberle
Chetwynd
Jane Grey
Prince George
Jaycees Converge For Central B C Yukon Fall Convention
Jaycees from Williams Lake to Whitehorse plan to converge on Chetwynd for the Central B C and Yukon Jaycees Fall convention during Thanksgiving Weekend. The Peace Country Associated Chambers of Commerce will meet in Chetwynd April 20 with monthly meetings held across the Peace country. Chetwynd chamber members and prospective members are urged to attend and reserve by calling president John Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hudson Hope
Williams Lake
Whitehorse
Chetwynd
B.C
Yukon
Peace Country
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Chetwyynd
Evergreen
Chetwynd Chamber
John Stewart
Chetwynd Jaycees
Prince George
Dick Burnham
Willard Dunn
Alaska Highway
Royal Purple Ladies Dinner Honors Supreme Lady Visit
The Royal Purple Chetwynd Lodge hosted a dinner at Hotel Chetwynd last Thursday to honor Supreme Honored Royal Lady Eilleen Shirley of Vancouver making her first Chetwynd visit. A special meeting followed, with gifts presented by Honored Royal Lady Grant and introductions to Brother Elks before a refreshments break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Purple Chetwynd Lodge
Hotel Chetwynd
Eilleen Shirley
Vancouver
Chetwynd
S.H.R
Shirley
Lady Grant
Elks Hall
S.H.R. Lady Shirley
Brother Elks
Wedding plans announced for Guy Lamarre and Pamela South
Busy Bunn LOM Finsel Joan Lamarre of Smithers announces the May 20 wedding of their son Guy to Miss Pamela South of Smithers. Also noted are visits, festival plans, graduation on May 19, and local social updates including scouting activities and hospital recovery news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamarre
Smithers
Guy
Pamela South
Rodeo Queen Contest Deadline Set for April 29
The Chetwynd Rodeo Club announces the Rodeo Queen contestant deadline is April 29 with judging on May 13 at 10 30 a m at the rodeo grounds. The winner will be announced that evening at the Queens hall in the Elks hall. Concession booths are available for the 1972 rodeo. Contact Box 381 or call 788 2752 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo Grounds
Queens Hall
Elks Hall
Rodeo Club
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Phillips
Ray Cowan
NDP
Liberal
Daphne Phillips
South Peace Social Credit
Larry Lewin
Don Phillip
Victoria
Socreds
Michelin
Northern Metalic Sales Ltd
Pawson Creex
FBO Beog
del Folk
Chetwynd Sportsman's Club
Paul Grant
Hudson Hope Socials
Historical Society
Pearkes
Ian Am
M. Richmond
Chetwynd Cubs
Jaycees
Chetwynd Elks Lodge No 500
Edward Mosher
Delbert McCormick
Fred Nelson
George Tollar
Edgar Allen
Alfred Stephen
al Crothers
Royal Purple Ladies
James Dillet Freeman
Doug Dimond
Harrison Hot Springs
al Lossing
Maries
Mrs. Ducharme
Hythe
Senior Citizens
Als
C. Lossings
J. Maynard
Beaverlodge
Ed. Anderson
Busy Bunn Lom Finsel
Joan
Charles Cate
Toronto
Frank Gladue
Jan Hanson
Tom Wilson
Eugene Oregan
Mrs. Wilson
Mealies
Shields
Captain Walton
R.C.M.P
Stable Schalk
Constable Schalk
Don Titus
Woodstock N.B
Louise Corey
Tana Rebagliati
Vancouver General Hospital
Tana
Pat Rebagliati
Tanas
Mary
Peter Robertson
Clara Dorosh
49S’ Square Dance Club
Chetwynd Rodeo Club
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