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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1973
Page
2
A nostalgic overview contrasts World Wars I and II, noting Armistice terms, Remembrance Day origins, and survivor sentiments. It highlights key figures, battles, and the poppy symbol, then shifts to local items including illness, weddings, new tenants, Halloween turnout, and UNICEF charity observations.
Hudson's Hope notes from Ruth Kelly report the Bullhead Mountain Curling Club general meeting on October 26 elected Ruth Curzon as President Doreen Burkitt as Vice President Lil Stark as Secretary and Elaine Ferguson as Treasurer. The ladies set an opening fun spiel for November 23 and 24 inviting all to join.
The Chetwynd Ambulance Society schedules a November 7 meeting at 8 p.m. with a focus on a new financing method, officer elections, the 1972-73 financial report, and a driver and attendant training plan. Interested parties should contact John Lennox at 788-2724 or Box 293, Chetwynd BC.
During October 12 to October 31, admissions included Bev Walker Joe Seung Lee Marshall Traplin Annette Girard Fred Hamen Dean Summers Judith Wilson Joey Courtorielle Bertha Reid Maria Nelson June Courtorielle Ross Napoleon Maria Santos Wanda Davis John Thomas Darcey Cardinal Timmy Brown Sandra Gladue Werner Warnka Brenda Lambert Caroline McNabb Betty Jean Hetu Jennie Nicholson Terry Blair Norman Ghostkeeper Sally Banzer Chris Rand Lenora Blue Collin Courtorielle Eunice Cooper Alice Andrews James Courtorielle Lena Reid and six unnamed patients. Discharges covered Marshall Traplin Beatrice Davis Dean Summers Bev Walker Joe Seung Lee Jason Ferns Fred Hamen Darrel Alex Maria Nelson Judy Wilson Annette Girard Joey Courtorielle Rose Napoleon Susan Nelson Sandra Gladue Carolyn McNabb Wanda Davis Billy Jean Hetu Sally Banzer Bertha Reid Mrs. Sandra Monkman and baby Christine Rand Alice Andrews. Seven unnamed patients were discharged.
Chetwynd Branch No. 258 reported strong meeting attendance and held an initiation ceremony on November 1. A Halloween ball October 27 featured Sesame Street characters whose costumes pleased schools and homes and were reused around town. New officers for 1974 were named including President Don Embree and Sgt at arms Joe Embree. Ed Campbell became the first son initiated as an associate member. Remembrance Day plans, poppy preparations, and a three headstone donation were announced, with an essay contest on Remembrance Day.
The Chetwynd Catholic Women's League announces an organizational meeting for those interested in coaching and refereeing minor hockey. The session, led by Head Coach Larry Pearson, is set for November 9 at 8 p.m. at the RCMP office. Describes a strong need for volunteers. contact Larry Pearson at 788 9221. Also notes Remembrance Day parade and Legion support, plus a charity canvass by the Ladies Auxiliary raising 664.34 for C N I B.
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