Not Be Upset and Friends in Defence of Parker Family
Letter writer defends Gillies Parker on 24 hour mercy calls to Indians and Metis, stating he never refused aid and was driven by duty. She thanks supporters, warns of naming complainers, and notes weekend visitors including Hugh Berry and Miss Daphne Phillips with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Rees
Gillies Parker
Rees
Parker
Hugh Berry
Didsbury
Alberta
Daphne Phillips
Chamber of Commerce
Rix
Dunn
Births and local visit notes from the Trading Post
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Napoleon on the birth of a son. Mr. and Mrs. John Burns of Chetwynd hosted guests including L. M. Beems of Amsterdam and his daughter Gerta, a British Holland Fuel Company representative. Echoes recount rodeo entries, crowd issues, and a past item from April 30, 1924 in Chepstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Napoleon
John Burns
Chetwynd
L. M. Beems
Amsterdam
Gerta
Beems
British
Holland Fuel Company
Chepstow
London Asylum
Street sign chaos triggers council discussion and planned fixes
Continued council session reviews Dunn report on a special meeting about street signs. Three sign changes in as many years prompt talk of seven more stop signs and a three way stop on the Access Road. Mayor Hayward blames ambiguous right of way while Alderman Rix urges traffic flow engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Council
Department of Highways
RCMP
Hayward
Rix
Obituary notices for Olive Marie Beattie and Dale Beattie
Olive Marie Beattie dies in a country road accident near Goodfare Alberta at 37. Born in Lloydminster Saskatchewan she leaves four children and many relatives, with services held April 30 at Hythe Legion Hall and burial in Hythe Cemetery. Dale Beattie dies in a similar accident near Goodfare Alberta at 38, survived by four children and family in Alberta and British Columbia. services at Hythe Legion Hall noted with pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Marie Beattie
Goodfare
Alto
Marie Beattie
Lloydminster
Saskatchewan
Marilyn
Richard
Carol- Ann
Charmaine
Chase
Olive Westgate
Chetwynd
B.C
Eugene
Byron
Marshall
Sask
Vernon
Creek
Lyle
Fort St. John
Alfred
Red Rock
Ontario
Arthur
Powell River
Des
Jimmy
Virginia Beattie
Hythe Legion Hall
Skaluba
E. Jungbluth
Hythe
Harvey Kyle
Bud Fowler
Ralph Furman
Ray Schrieber
Otto Gerstel
Bud Browns
Beattie
William Dale Joseph
Dale) Beattie
W Woodfare
Alta
Dale Beattie
Carol Ann
Jack
Julia Beattie
G Goodfare
Austin
Julian
Jim
Whitehorse
Annie Wright
Alberta
Coleen
Chetwynd High School Rodeo Finals At May 19 Grounds
Results from the Chetwynd High School Rodeo at the Chetwynd Rodeo Grounds on May 19 led by teacher sponsor D S Pascuzzo. Winners include Marva Swanson Fort St John in barrel racing and steer undecorating, Brad Smith Chetwynd in bareback bronco, Ron Barnett Chetwynd in steer wrestling, and Marva Swanson dominating goat tying. All-Around Cowboy Brad Smith and All-Around Cowgirl John tied led trophy competition with Chetwynd Sec School taking top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Peace River
J. S. Paseuzzo
On Morrison
BUC
Chetwynd High School
Marva Swanson
Fort St. John
Margaret Brown
Brenda Grunweald
Dawson Creek
Ron Barnett
Fred VicRae
Sherri Vince
Mary Brown
Lionel Collins
Derald Gauthier
Tie
Fred McRae
Mary Casey
Patsy Campbell
S. Pascuzzo
T. Miliot
J. Bazan
J. Bazan:2.°.G.lownsbrough
Y. Elden
B. Campbell
J. Boorman
N. Boorman
J. Lennox
Brad Smith
Chetwynd Sec. School
D. S. Pascuzzo
The shirk ethic by Mac Brockman
A columnist argues welfare and unemployment policies breed a “shirk ethic” as long term trends. He cites an Ontario credit case, layoffs, and debates over unemployment benefits. He warns against governments funding idleness and urges taxpayers to reject drones and support work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Montreal
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Canada
House
Allan MacEachen
NDP
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marian Parker
Moberly Lake
Watson, and
Brother Bill
Auguste Rochel
Ald. Rix
Ald. Dunn
London
Shirk Ethic
Mac Brockman
Tractor Service
Moberly Lake & Chetwynd
Peace River South
Frankies Construction
David Poskitt
CIMG
Westwood
Westucol Building Systems
LTC
Chetwynd Custom Builders
Beaver
Alaska Avenue
Ben Sales
Spregire Discount Courons
Arborit
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