Vancouver Tops Canada In Telephones Per 100 People
Vancouver leads the nation with about 70 telephones in use per 100 residents End of 1972 rankings show Ottawa Toronto Calgary Regina Thunder Bay Edmonton Montreal Winnipeg Halifax trailing Vancouver’s surge tied to industrial growth and business reliance on quick communications The city’s Greater Vancouver area contains 43 percent of the regional population but boasts the strongest local demand for telephony reflecting business and social needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest of
Canadian Telecommunications Carriers Association
Vancouver
Canada
Ottawa
Toronto
Calgary
Regina
Thunder Bay
Edmonton
Montreal
Winnipeg
Halifax
Greater
Apology for Month-Long Gap in Smoke Signals
Marian Parker notes a one month absence of Smoke Signals due to forgetfulness and poor filing. She apologizes to readers for missing issues and mentions ongoing local news and visitors from around the world, including Mrs. Gething and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh.
Births and travels note in local Chetwynd tissue
Chetwynd Pharmacy announces the birth of two sons on August 12 1973 to Ronald Anderson and Ronald Donkersley both weighing 610 and 8 ounces respectively. The column also recalls holidays in Alberta Louisville and a Southern dialect anecdote ending with a tease about a wedding refused by ministers and organists, continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Anderson
Chetwynd
Ronald Donkersley
Berry
Didsbury
Alberta
Ralph Johnston
Gillies
Bill
Bob Waite
Fred Boisvert
Edmonton
Trading Post
Louisville
Kentucky
United Federation of Doll Collectors
Ontario
Hudson's Hope Socials Show Visitors and Local News
Hudson's Hope locals recount summer visits from family and friends from Selkirk Prince Rupert Edmonton and England. Highlights include a university hospital stay for Joann Kelly's wedding, new bank manager Rick Tice moving in with family, and neighbors hosting showers barbecues and bridge games while noting weather and local move news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Tice
Joan
Brian
Rick
Duncan
Vancouver Island
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carol-Ann Weir
Delta Hotels
Inn of the North
Prince George
B.C
Dave Huffer
B.C. Tel
Tative
Jack Breda
North America
Marian Parker
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Hudson’s Hope Socials
Ray Magnusson
Ray
Christie Magnusson
Selkirk
Man
Chris Gudjonsen
Doug Magnusson
Prince Rupert
Magnussons
Donna
Sharlene
John McLean
Brenda Stavely
Rita
Trevor Hunt
Trev
David
England
Carol
University Hospital
Joe
May Newlands
Dennis Hart
Yorkshire
Emily Dooley
Irene Gledhil
Mrs. Chapman
Victoria
Ken Hamanishi
Moberly Lake
Mrs. Hart
Mrs. Walters
Mrs. Tott
Ken
Swoboda
Don
B.C. Hydro
Don Dekker
Squamish
Jake
Betty Southwick
Wendy Reschke
Debbie Brough
Laura Evans
Ward
Laura
Haney
Australia
John Poschnerwith
Pam
Joann Kelly
Danny Austin
Joann
May Kelly
Bank Manger
Alex Samual
Daphne
The
Bridge Club
Ruth Kelly
G. Stubly
J. St. Dennis
E. Ferguson
C. Janzen
C. Parker
N., Jackson
Library Association
Riter
Frank
Ray Riter
Michelle
Winnipeg Man
Ness
Charlie McNeil
Vera
Nancy Ann
Cathy
James
Biggar, Sask
Riters
Kelowna
Mary
Danny Kerr
Lane Motel
Hudson’s
P.S
Ed Scott
Joy Propane
Rodeo Road
Kingdom Hall
Chetwynd B.C. Delivery
Bonnie
Earl Pollen
Shirley Matheson
Britt
Shirley
Yukon
N.W.T
BC Tel
Hudson Hope, B. C
Peter Boykowich - Owner
Hudson Hope Services Ltd
Imperial Esso Products
Texaco
Shop & Save Fuels Mackeigan Enterprises Ltd
P.O. Box
Hudson Hope
British Columbia
P.kruys
Mgr
Motorola
P.O
Dawson Creek, B.C
Dorothy's Beauty Salon
Maxine
Alison
Ise
Jim Armstrong
J.D. Trailer Sales
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