Canadian prairie communities to compete for five year prizes
Outstanding men and women across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are named as judges for an annual prairie competition. Three prizes of 1000000, 500 and 266 dollars will be awarded each year in each province. The winning community will be the one with the best schools, health, welfare, arts, and agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
J. MacKay
Manitoba College
Kistor
Ont
Toronto University
Governor Generals
United Free Church
Presbyterian Colege
Montreal
General Hoapiual
Or. McKay Institute For Deaf and Lamb
Westminister Hall
Presbyterian College
Vancouver
B.C
Winnies
Association of Canadian Clubs
International Theological Conference
72Nd Seaforth Highlanders
Holy Land
Conference On Pacific Relations
Manitoba Womens Institute
Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada
Tonconto
Rural schools opened for fall term on August 19
The rural district schools began the fall term on Tuesday August 19. Start teachers include Miss M Kennedy at Sandringham with Gerald Lepper, Miss Wilmot at Spruce, Miss J Craig at Eclipse, Miss M Allin at Wilson River, Miss Henderson at Banks, Miss G McRoberts at Mayflower, Miss B Keats at Hamilton, and Miss F Keats at Mountview along with others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
M. Kennedy
Sandringham
Gerald Lepper
Mineral Creek
Wilmot
Angel
Eclipse
J. Craig
Spruce
M. Allin
Wilson River
Henderson
Banks
G. McRoberts
Mayflower Mies
Third NR Town Saturday contest ends with one point lead
The third regular Saturday match between NR and the Town took place on the 16th at 7 30 p m James Grant starred for the railroaders against Bill McConnell for the citizens both captains backed by strong crews The lengthy session produced a tense finish with the Town holding a 14 13 edge after a exhaustive hour and a half of play
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
Bill McConnell
Winnipeg
Butter Fat Advances Two Cents Per Pound
Butter fat rose two cents per pound on Wednesday, marking a fresh move after a period of price stability since June 2. Farmers and others in the trade will note the shift as activity resumes in market prices.
Dog Derby Star Emile St Godard Visits Town With Six Running Dogs
Emile St Godard, famed for dog derby racing, was in town Monday traveling home to The Pas with six racing dogs in his car. He proposed shipping the car and dogs from Swan River. In the United States he showed his team at the Cleveland Horse Show but lost one valuable dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile St Godard
Pas
Swan River
States
Cleveland
Town employee fined for failing to understand stop signs
An unnamed town worker appeared before Police Magistrate Hawkins on Wednesday for not grasping the function of stop signs at an intersection. A small fine was imposed as a reminder to obey traffic signals when such signs appear.
Wheat pool payment set at T0 cents a bushel
Initial 1930 Western crop pool payment likely set at T0 cents per bushel after unofficial talks among the central selling agency and banks. Conditions attached remain unclear at this time.
Two Bankers Tour Northern Manitoba by Car
Jos Fox and Geo Regan two young bankers from Rolla North Dakota tour northern Manitoba by car visiting Dauphin Beach Winnipegosis and Clear Lake during a several day trip they stay at the tourist camp and praise the camp and service they received on their journey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Fox Aml
Geo. Regan
Rolla
N.D
Mapitoba
Dauphin Beach
Winnipegosis
Clear Lake
Town considers speed limit to curb reckless driving
Police Committee notes excessive speed on main thoroughfares and warns of a possible town speed limit. Discussion at Friday night’s Town Council meeting could set a limit under Motor Vehicle Act existing provisions. Likely limit set to 11 miles per hour with drivers proving they were under it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaur
Dedicatory Service Set for Memorial Gate Opening
The Dedicatory Service of Memorial Gate will be held Sunday afternoon at 330 on August 24 at Memorial Gate. Dauphin and District through the Lieut Stuart Widmeyer Chapter 10 DF financed the gate on Memorial Avenue to the Cemetery. A program of service has been arranged and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Gate
Dauphin
Disrret
Stuart Widmeyer
Memorial Avenue
Camps and visits as Dauphin residents travel season
Local residents and guests are camping at Wilson cottages near Fort Garry and Iredale cottage. The report lists families from Gilbert Plains Regina The Pas and Wisnipee visiting or camping with several breaks and arrivals through the week including Miss Inez Adams Mrs Robson and relatives Mrs Hall and family and others spending time at seaside area cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Adams
Ellen Robinson
Gilbert Plains
Mr. Way
Stewart Arbuckle
Geo Manson
Pyne Campbell
Mac McLean
Dauphin Banks
Wilson Cottages
A. Hall
Thos
Little
Wilfred Robson
Wisnipee
Robson
Thompson
J. L. Bowman
P. Robertson
Willis Murray
E. Wilson
Pas
Winnipeg goodwill motorcade to tour Manitoba this August
Organized by the Tourist and Convention Bureau of Winnipeg and Manitoba, a two day goodwill motorcade starts Saturday August 23 with about 35 cars. The route includes Porta de la Prairie, Gladstone, Neepewa, Dauphin, Clear Lake, Minnedosa, Brandon and Portage la Prairie, ending in Winnipeg. The Army and Navy Veterans band will accompany, aiming to “Know Manitoba Better” and promote regional attractions without imposing host costs on towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourist and Convention Bureau of
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Bureau
Legislative Building
Porta de la Prairie
Brandon
Portage
Prairie
Army and Navy
G. F P. C. Poussette
Cras
Mapitota
Sanderson Visits Winnipeg After 49 Years
Edwin A. Sanderson of Dauphin visits Winnipeg with his daughter and son in law after 49 years away. He recalls no rail or radio in 1887 and notes Main Street and Portage Avenue have drastically changed, while Winnipeg grows into a big city and its stores and downtown buildings astonish him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Edwin A. Sanderson
Dauphin
Enty
Mr. Sanderson
Howard Maynard
Oakview
Main St
Portage Ave
Wellington County
Prairies
Sanderson
Red River
Winnipeg Tribune
Inter-Provincial Picnic Promises Big Event
Reportedly large Labor Day gathering near Roblin Manitoba will feature a buffalo barbecue and two massed bands from Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Governors premiers and ministers will speak as the all weather highway linking Manitoba and Saskatchewan is symbolically joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robblin
Manitoba
Monda
Roblin
Saskatchewan
H. Savage
Grandview
D. J. Brass
Yorkton
A. C. Stewart
W. Ek. Clubb
W. R. Clubb
J. T. M. Anderson
John Bracken
Mantoba
G. PF
North Dakota
Assiniboine Valley
Election Aftermath Rouses Voters Charge $25 Costs
Alex Ward drove an old Ford missing plates to assist brother William on election day. He stopped at the committee room where workers urged him to collect voters to vote immediately. Police detained Alex and the magistrate set a $25 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Ward
William
Alex
Funeral for Joseph O Grenon Held at Roman Catholic Church
The funeral for the late Joseph O Grenon, who died after a long illness, was held Thursday at 11 o'clock from the Roman Catholic Church. The church was crowded with friends, with many outside. Father de Bretagne presided, Pine Creek choir assisted, pallbearers included Grenon's sons Walter and Harry, grandsons W D and Harvey, and C L White and A Arpin. Grenon was the first manager of Armstrong Trading Company and longtime employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Grenon
Father de Bretagne
O.M.L
Pine Creek
Mr. Grenon
Walter
Harry
Grandview vote set on electric light and power
Electors of Grandview will vote on August 24 to install electric light and power for the town. A favorable vote triggers a contract with National Utilities Corporation Limited and completion within six months of signing. By law readings were July 30 and a final decision awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
National Utilities Corporation Limited
Stag Excursion to the North by Canadian Institute group
The Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Manitoba Branch plans a special train trip from Winnipeg on Monday September 1 returning Friday. The itinerary includes Flin Flon Sherridan and The Pas with a banquet at The Pas Board of Trade. Special railway rates apply and reservations should be made through the CNR ticket agent. Further details from the local Board of Trade secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Manitoba
Flin Flon
Sherridan
Pas
Winnipeg
Board of Trade
C.N.R
Fire and farm losses across Canada noted in brief items
Canada reports 4 326 fur farms in total. A fire in Alice Arm British Columbia destroyed 11 buildings. Five homes burned at the New Castle coal mine in Alberta. The Lambeth Conference showed partial support for birth control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannada
Alice Arm
Newcastle
Alta
Leskiw Couple Welcome Son at Dauphin General
At Dauphin General Hospital on August 20, Mr and Mrs Alex Leskiw welcomed a son. The birth adds to the family roster and extends local ties to the Dauphin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leskiw
Dauphin General Hospital
Alex Leskiw
Dominion staff loaned to Province for another month
The Dominion Lands Office staff are loaned to the Province for another month. Details on changes or the timeline for the Provincial Department to assume control are unclear. Violet Patterson, with 16 years of service, has joined the Province. Province will not retain Dominion employees over 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Lands Office
Violet Patterson
Dominion Service
Dauphin Citizens Band Performs at Clear Lake
On Sunday the Dauphin Citizens Band with sv pieces entertained campers at Clear Lake. In appreciation the campers gave a hat subscription of 40 dollars to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Citizens Band
Clear Lake
Wolf Cub Swimming Badge Test At No 1 Wolf Cub
The Dam No 1 Wolf Cub unit held a swimming badge test with 12 boys listed including Angus Mulligan and Morrel Cox who passed. One younger cub failed to reach the average due to difficulties with 25 yards and removing his shorts. Test conducted by Mr Astwood of Dauphin with Cubmaster Wilson and a small audience. Weekly meetings resume Friday Aug 22 at 7 pm with plans for fall and winter programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Mulligan
Morrel Cox
Jimmie Fraser
Herb Young
Billie Robb
Adam Little
Edgar Towers
George McLean
Jack Hughs
Arthur Towers
Ross O’rynne
Dick Hughes
Astwood
Dauphin
Wilson
Witter
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David Watt
Bro
Joseph Fink
Pravencheor
Lowridce
C.M.R
Lake Breezes
Reg. Cc
Lisle
Macbean’s Limited
Europe
British Columbia
China
Fre
Cedar Lake
Lord Beaverbrook
Canada
Bennett
Ottawa
Sir Robert Borden
Nindu
League of Nations
Italy
Dale Jackson
Forrest O’brine
Greater St. Louis
Civic Treasury
Business College
Dauphin - Manitoba
H. C Cumming
Jesus
United Church
R. E. Spence
Caskey
Dauphin Plains
United States Limited
Crockery
Bsea
Burbank
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