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Newspaper
Weekly Advertiser
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1962
Page
2
The Weekly Advertiser notes the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reports assets over four and a half billion dollars on its October 31 balance sheet. It also lists H R Bert Lachman as manager of the Chetwynd sub-branch. The item urges readers to consider getting a loan.
On February 1, 1962, engineers Earl Breitkreitz Fred Neuls and Bert Lachman used unorthodox methods to move water down Main Street starting with Fred driving a truck through a ditch. A tractor with a bucket widened the channel while Bert Emil and others shoveled. Frank Oberle then crossed the site to raise two small dams blocking the flow. Religious notices follow for area churches with service times in Rex Theatre and Anglican and Catholic parishes in Chetwynd and surrounding areas.
A lottery or bingo style notice lists a 20 game jackpot card 14 with prizes. Additional cards are offered at $2.00 each. The fragment provides pricing and game reference numbers without further context.
If you missed our January sale specials Beaver Lumber Co continues offering building and hardware needs at reasonable prices for prices or estimates call John Martens 152 manager id behrek.
Frank Oberle reported trips to Victoria where Commissioner Col Mc Dugan and Deputy Commissioner Bruce hinted at examining the situation and possibly opening a liquor outlet in Chetwynd. They would rent premises, assign an experienced manager, and first research the community while noting that incorporating Chetwynd as a village municipality could influence decisions.
Girl Guides meet Wednesday February 7 by inquiry to leader. Scouts hold regular meeting Monday 7 to 9 pm. Brownies meet Tuesday at the school 3 pm. Legion Ladies Auxiliary convenes Thursday February 8. Community Library hours listed. clinics scheduled per page 1. Kinsmen Club Mothers' March tonight 7 to 9.
A fragmented ad styled snippet mentions Chetwynd Department Store on Melmac offering dinnerware and small appliances at promotional prices. The text hints at a contest line and customer questions about winning, reflecting a retail sales tone.
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