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Newspaper
Weekly Advertiser
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
1
Ernie Calliou a veteran faller for Barret and Grant suffered serious injuries from a falling tree at Boucher Lake on Saturday. Though initially feared fatal, his condition stabilized and he remains in hospital in Dawson. this marks his first major injury after many years of lumbering.
Wayne Nesbitt, injured in a similar accident on January 6, has improved to the point where doctors completed surgery on his jaw and face this week. Vic says a discharge from hospital next week may be possible.
Fort St John Lumber Co safety director Harry Beam is in Pouce Coupe hospital with a severe flu. He is known for impatience, and the report notes his condition as of now.
Emil Breitkreitz and Frank Oberle travel to Victoria after a local dispute over funds. They aim to press the Water Rights Branch to cover the cost of an emergency pumping installation and its operation at the Pine River.
Water returned to taps after emergency pumping at the river. By Monday evening the mains received supply while the hydrant near Chetwynd Meat Market released water to flush clay and sand from pipes under construction. The pump works to restore reservoir pressure as extremely cold weather slowed installation and repairs followed leaks along the overland line.
Classified for rent offers a four bedroom home near Windrem School with natural gas heat and partial furnishings for 75 dollars monthly contact 791. For sale a white enamel coal and wood cook stove in A1 condition with reservoir available for inspection at Chetwynd Department Store. The last Sunday hockey game did not take place but another local game versus Dawson Creek Junior Bs is scheduled for this Sunday afternoon.
A brisk aside notes that the only other sport involves wearing sun glasses for protection while sleeping in the afternoon. The remark suggests weak eyes as the likely cause. The comment reads as a light, wry observation from a periodical tone.
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