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Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Oct 27, 1971

Page

2

Deaths In Moberly Lake Ask City Funeral Services

A double funeral service was held Tuesday October 26 at St Teresa Church for Ricky Cameron and Martha Garbitt. Ricky Cameron died in a mining exploration accident in the Sukunka Valley aged in his late twenties. Martha Garbitt died October 24 after a long illness at Fort St John Providence Hospital aged 83. Surviving relatives include Cameron and Garbitt families from Moberly Lake, and others in Chetwynd Yukon Ontario and Newfoundland. Reverend Jungbloth officiated and burial occurred at Moberly Lake Cemetery.

Moberly Lake St Teresa Ricky Cameron Martha Garbitt Moberly Lake Fort St John Providence Hospital Garbitt Manitoba Chetwynd Harry Pat Garbitt Fred Coutriel Maryann Cameron Gertie’ Olito Yukon Mrs Paquette Joe Dejarlais Peace Country Sukunka Valley Ralph Cameron Ken Sandy Stewart Dwain Robert Newfoundland Marlene Aird New Denver Judy Gonvick Fort St John Dorothy Armstrong Sharon Cameron Ontario Valerie Cameron Moberly Donna Cameron Lynette Cameron Jungbloth

Hudson Hope group ends after lack of attendance

After an October 12, 1971 meeting, the Hudson Hope Home and School Association announced its discontinuation. The president said the year end meeting dealt a grave blow to the future school awards program and other donations due to poor attendance, noting two attendees attended the abortive meeting.

Hudson Hope Home and School Association Future M.D. Booth E. Molnar J. Perchie

Community Church Schedules and Local Notices

Church listings show Evangelical Free Church Anglican United services with times and contact details for Bert Peake. Chetwynd Our Lady of Peace lists Mass times and catechism with contact for baptisms and marriages. Detour area Ada notices include Home and School Association annual statements and resignation, with financials and future trust plans.

Anglican & United Bert Peake Chetwynd Our Lady of Peace

Court Continues Liquor in Public Place Case

The case involves a Saturday evening dance where the defendant was found drinking in a car. Police report an uptick in similar acts and plan a crackdown. Valley Esso manager Joe Grey says a car windshield in his yard was smashed Sunday. Police suspect vandals threw rocks and are investigating. A liquor store window was smashed Saturday night, damaged by cars dragging by and tossing rocks. Investigations continue.

Joe Grey Valley Esso

Hallowe'en at General Pearkes School Quietly Grows

Schofield organizes Tricks or Treats for UNICEF at General Pearkes School with children carrying donation boxes. Past years raised 242.21 in 1968, 202.65 in 1969, and 131 in 1970 due to dwindling numbers. Kindergarten groups to attend Halloween party Oct 29 and will have daily sessions starting Nov 1.

Hallowe'en General Pearkes School Schofield

A Meditation on Halloween and a UNICEF Box

Rev Bert Peake reminds readers that Halloween is not only candy for children but a chance to help those in need. He invites contributions to UNICEF, urging kids and families to drop coins in the orange and black box to aid sick, hungry, or cold children worldwide.

Bert Peake Bunny Robin Hood Unicef United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

Work Wanted Two Local Men Seek Steady Jobs

Two local young men seek stable employment and are willing to go anywhere. Both hold valid drivers licenses and can be reached at phone number 788-2565 or by writing Box 174.

Village Parks and Exhibition Association members named

The text notes those serving on the village Parks and Exhibition Association and possible rural area appointees. It also mentions ongoing efforts to organize senior hockey in Chetwynd and that the organizational meeting for Minor hockey has been called.

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Gordon M. Schrum Generating Station Bob Gauthier Evangelical Free Church Jesus Christ Catholic Church Hudson Hope Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Ladies Club St. Teresa Kelly Lake St. Ann Jungbluth B.C Gospel Tabernacle Tom Lowen Pathfinders M.E. Schofield General Peakes T.E. Anderson Booth Home and School Association Pearkes Oberle Bill Wanka Echo Publishing Ltd Canada Commonwealth U.S.A West Bend Wildmare Grove Norweild Supply Ltd Canadian Liquid Air Chetwynd Service Hillview Weigh Scales Moberly Road Bobbie Burns WhatNot Shop Maico Hearing Aid Consultants Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek B,c Becker’s Westview Fred Becker Frankies Construction Qavnow Nativ Gage Ae Chetwynd B.C Amsotod West End Foster & Sons Enterprises Ltd
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