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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1975
Page
2
South Peace Publishing Ltd lists Cherho published every Wednesday in Chetwynd. Subscriptions cost Canada nine dollars per year and foreign countries fourteen dollars per year. Single copies are twenty cents. Editor and Publisher is Bunne Hoffman, second class registration number 2141.
The Water Safety Service of the Canadian Red Cross warns skaters and snowmobilers to check ice thickness before venturing onto rivers and lakes. Four to eight inches are needed for skating or snowmobiling, with stronger caution for large bodies and currents. Check weather conditions, avoid panic if falling through, and use improvised or official rescue gear.
Stubberfield hosts a Remembrance service at 11 00 with two minutes of silence, prayers, laments, and hymns led by multiple clergy. The Queen is honored with God Save Our Gracious Queen. Legion Hall opens to members and public with a 1 30 luncheon, 6 00 dinner, and an evening dance for Legion members, Ladies Auxiliary, and guests.
The Brownies led the Best Costume contest with winners Ber nice Tracey Sheri Campbell and Liz Seneshen. The Most Original Couple portrayed as Indians were Mr and Mrs Louis Gladue. Funniest couple were Mr and Mrs F Salt. Runners Up included Vikings Clown Irene Campbell Rose Campbell Donna Wilson and Liz Campbell and The Hillbillies Sandra and Ed Hiller. Spot Dance went to Mr and Mrs Nunweiler of Medicine Hat Alberta. Snowfall surprised drivers this week and bus mail strikes caused depots to see lines.
Tarla Hoover thanks sponsors and local businesses for gifts and support as she concludes her 1975 Rodeo Queen year. She notes twelve NRA rodeos plus three high school events, travels to Williams Lake for the IR A finals, and hopes the 1976 queen finds fulfillment in the role.
A Delta School District survey shows a majority believe student discipline is the main problem facing local public schools and 77 percent favor returning corporal punishment rights to schools. It also finds support for sex education and birth control discussions, with 53 percent willing to raise taxes if more funds are needed.
The Little Giant CBers formed in Oct 1974 celebrated their first anniversary Oct 7 1975. The group created a democratic constitution to guide civic radio service, set channel usage rules, and expanded from Channel 9 emergencies to Channel 19 for through traffic. Their membership grew to 33, then declined to 16, with new members replacing those who left for jobs. They erected CB signs and crests, gained honorary members beyond local area, and received backing from the Provincial Emergency Program and Village Council as they plan to widen mobile units and community service.
Election vote of confidence by acclamation after unopposed trusteeship. Four years of work improving education, including a new Work Shop Complex and a planned Combined Library Facility for Windrem and Chet wynd Schools. November 15 vote to continue funding education and school tax dollars. Parish Bazaar and Tea events note with November 29 date and volunteer efforts.
Reflections on Dorothy Dix the famed advice columnist and a life with 42 years of marriage. The narrator recalls Model T days, marital politics, and the clash of wills with humor and candid segments on gender roles.
In a local column the writer vents on religion, church unions, and televised ads while noting recent social tensions. Local notes cover injuries, travel, a post office layout change, and remarks on politics, media, and a Canadian sports link to Kincardine.
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