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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1973
Page
2
A reminiscence on Benjamin Franklin blends with a column of local notices from Moberly Lake. The piece quotes Poor Richard, notes Franklin’s non BC visit claim, and lists residents at home or ill, plus events like Chetwynd’s handicraft show and fur price uptick.
Hudson Hope girls rallied from a 15 6 deficit to a 21 all tie with Dr Kearney but settled for a draw rather than overtime. Peggy Reese scored nine and Louise Braaten six as outsiders helped, while the Ahmicks boys fell 33 21 after a 21 17 deficit. Gordon Webster and Greg Remfert led with six each, with Hieber and Hieber specializing on defense. Both squads prep to host Bert Bowes next weekend.
Regular meeting of the Hudson's Hope district council on February 21 1973 covered library board representation and enforcement concerns over snowmobile regulations with RCMP. Mayor recommended against purchasing or moving the Stanley Wallace building. Gimmy bid accepted at 25 dollars with relocation by June 1. Old Timers Cemetery documents to be filed. highways minister Strachan said Halfway River bridge redesign underway with construction once budget allows.
A roundup of Hudson Hope items including vandalism at the senior school and vehicles, repeated break ins at the curling rink, and community travel. Delegates Claude Stubley and Tex MacKeigan attended the Taylor Associated Chamber meeting. Local work changes include Westbourne Drilling Rig No. 10 finishing a hole and moving toward Calgary. Also notes on residents promotions, appointments, travel, and a welcome for Ralph McPhail's return to the Post Office route.
The Hudson's Hope community hall hosted a Sunday gathering for senior citizens on February 19 with a turkey dinner. Carolyn Stowe welcomed guests as they introduced themselves and shared their origins. Prize winners included Mr. and Mrs. Luchinski and others, with Irene Pringle gifting a cake to Mrs. Beattie for oldest attendee.
Four ladies curling teams traveled to Fort St John for the ladies bonspiel. The Stubley rink placed second in the A event while the Rose Bonner rink from Dawson Creek won A. The B event saw Stark take second. Other teams including Janzen and Wodinsky played through Sunday before being knocked out. The charity gathering thanked Fort St John for the trip. The Double H Saddle Club held its Feb meeting with 22 members approving a 9360 grant to improve grounds and build a new office. Rodeo plans include May 19 20 and July 14 15 with the Northwest Rodeo Association approval and Ray Jones as stock contractor. Junior and senior members discussed joining, meetings scheduled, and membership details.
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