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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 17, 1972
Page
2
Reader A D Wezner cites a Fish and Wildlife reply denying complaints and stock programs for Moberly Lake. He argues one biologist cannot cover the vast area and urges proper conservation to boost fishing and attract tourists, noting public support and long term benefits.
The Annual Florence Nightingale Tea will be held May 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Strawberry shortcake will be served. Entertainment by the Jan Hanson Dancers and Susan Hoffman's Baton Twirlers. An art display from Chetwynd Secondary School. Next meeting May 23 at 8 p.m. Evergreen Room, Chetwynd Hotel.
Mrs. Leonard Lysne starts gardening and enjoys two green thumbs as her artful plot unfolds. Delima Blandin visits sons in Edmonton for a birthday gift. Bates and Eric Bates return to the community amid telephone woes and moonlit musings. Craft talk, lake ice, and a humorous column by Marian Parker fill the piece with local life and reflections.
Parliament Hill weighs the rise of strikes across sectors including sanitation and schools. The piece argues public service workers should retain bargaining rights, warns against political meddling, and notes risks to hospitals, transport, and mail if services halt and concessions push costs toward taxpayers.
Funeral services for baby Clinton James Todd of Chetwynd were held Tuesday May 9 at Reynard's Funeral Chapel in Dawson Creek with Rev Park officiating. Interment followed in City Cemetery. He was born five months ago in Chetwynd and is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Todd and sister Shannon. Lynn at home.
A piece written by the journalism club of Chetwynd Secondary School under the guidance of Mr John Lennox. The brief reflects student reporting efforts and classroom activity in a school setting.
Louise Alexander and nine others organized a home bake sale on Friday May 5 raising 11.10 for the activity room fund. Trent Aileson won the Coke Race with Richard Howes second, and Michael Kelly took the Door Prize.
A walkathon to fund sports equipment for Don Titus School will occur Sunday May 28. About 50 grade four and five students are expected to participate and will seek sponsors this week.
About 300 residents attended the Art and Crafts Show at the Gen. Pearkes school activity room in Hudson's Hope on Sun April 30.Mike Richmond led the event sponsored by Hudson's Hope Historical Society. Proceeds aid the local Museum set to open the May weekend. door prize went to Rev. G W Lang of Fort St John.
Convalescing in the Chetwynd Hospital this past week were patients from Chetwynd including Peter Stand Napoleon Paul John Webb Florence Munch Garritt Napoleon Della Hudson Collin and Carl Courtorielle James Andrews and Dapheen Aubichon.
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