Third Annual Chetwynd Loggers Sports Day Opens With Axe Target
The third annual Loggers Sports Day in Chetwynd opened with MP Frank Oberle hitting a bullseye axe throw. A goat interruption drew laughs as Oberle tried to ride it. Ralph Allen won the Press and Radio Axe event amid protests of greased handles. Over 1000 entrants enjoyed events from hard chopping to baton routines. 182 entries were run and $1500 in prize money was awarded. The day ended with a Loggers Ball at the Legion and more trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Frank Oberle M.P
Oberle
Canada
Ralph Allen
C.J.D.C
Echo Chetwynd
CKNL
Chamber of Commerce and Loggers
B.C
Frank Oberle
the Legion
Minor Hockey Banquet Draws 200 in Chetwynd
About 200 players, parents, and guests attended the Chetwynd and District Minor Hockey Banquet. Roger Demman thanked the Ladies of the Royal Purple for the dinner and introduced the head table, including Mrs Laverne Fowler, Donna Douglas, Eava Thomson, Dorothy Braaten, Lou Suverus, Rodger Demman, Mayor Hayward, and Fred Bagg. Continued on page 2.
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Chetwynd & District
Roger Demman
Ladies of the
Royal Purple
Laverne Fowler
Donna Douglas
Eava Thomson
Dorothy Braaten
Lou Suverus
Rodger Demman
Mayor Hayward
Fred Bagg Refin
Local notes from Powell River and area readers
A chatty column highlights area visitors and events from Powell River and nearby towns. Names like Terri McLane, Susie Piper, Judy Breitkreitz, and Thomas Olsen appear among dozens of travelers, school rodeo, Loggers Day festivities, and church notices with calls for readers to phone in their own news.
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Susie Piper
Terri McLane
Prince George
Chetwynd Grain Elevator Opens for Local Farmers
The Chetwynd area welcomes a new grain elevator after G. G. Moore purchased the facility from Prince George businessmen. Open six days weekly from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, the elevator offers complete feed service and grain purchases, saving local farmers and residents a long trip for chicken feed fertilizer and grain.
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Chetwynd
G.G. Moore
Prince George
Gordon Moore
Elks Lodge 200 Install Officers in May 1975
Chetwynd Elks Lodge No. 200 held its Installation of Officers on May 10 1975 at the Elks club. Installing Officer District of Chetwynd Bros Gal Arsenlark announced the coming year’s lineup with Exalted Ruler Harry Kel ford and a slate including Past Exalted ruler Jack Thompson Leading Knight Cam Traplin Loyal Knight J Cleaver Lecturing Knight Gordon Turber field Inner Guard Roger Shields Tyler Karl Topnilk Secretary N McFaul Treasurer Tom Wilson and other officers. Guests enjoyed a social and dance after the ceremony.
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the Elks Lodge
Royal Purple
Jack Thomson
Harry Kelford
Gil Arseneau
R. Averill
Carol Berlinger
H.R
Eva Thomson
Chetwynd Elks Lodge No. 200
the Elks All
Chetwynd Bros. Gal
Arsenlark
Harry Kel
Peace River Municipalities debate Cree Program benefits
At a Fort St. John meeting Mayor Ikert said northern municipalities should expect no Cree Program benefits. Chairman Framst urged patience, hopeful for Northeast gains amid unresolved terms. Alderman Dahlen noted a Dawson Creek delegation in Victoria seeking coal decisions before Cree Program signing. Members voted in favor of the Alderman's motion.
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Peace River
Fort St. John
B.C
Ikert
Peace
Framst
Alderman Dahlen
Dawson Creek
Victoria
Garry Lauk
Alderman
Fathers Walkathon Supports Chetwynd Ski Club Effort
Fathers from the community completed a 12 mile walkathon on Mother’s Day to raise funds for the Chetwynd Ski Club. Participants included Chester Lindstrom Willard Dunny George Schreiber and Geoff Craven who walked with crutches and a thermometer in his mouth. A rider on the route collected bottles and caps while Archie Schreiber used a bullwhip on two colts for a bonus, and the Elks hosted a pancake breakfast to fuel marchers.
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Chester Lindstrom
Willard
Dunny
George Schreiber
Geoff Craven
Archie Schreiber
Elks
Elks Hall
Willard Dunn
Chester Linstrom
Dean Westgate
Marion Shirley
Chetwynd Ski Club
Bruce
Bob
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Mark Schuster
Ruth Schuster
V. Lalonde
LaLonde
Rita Fowler
Rita
Wanda Fowler
Buck Bentley
Lorne Harris
Fred Taylor
Steve Landiak
D. C
Leonard Paul Chetwynd
Barry Berg
Willie Hauber
Bud Bertram
Coyne Collison
Gordon Chappel
Ft. St. John
Sawdust
Violet Desjarlais
bGunne
Helen Fletcher Collins
Stu
Corky Grant
Terry
Karl Richert
Powell River
Mexico
Las Vegas
Disneyland
Brian
Jean
Breitkreitz
Judy Robertson
Brian Smith
Brians
Thomas Olsen
The
Presbyterian Church
Pat Flack
Anna Westgate
Mrs. George. Odishaw
Father Jungbluth
Bunne Hoffman
Droesan
W.L
Julie Demeulemeester
C.W.L
Frank
Joan Oberle
Loggers
Social and
A Rehel
Ralph Parker
Maurice Coss
Marcel Girard
Manfred Aileson
Chaplin
Ed Weeks
Esquire
Jim Best
Chetwynd Younsters
Moberly Bridge
Doug
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