Centralization site gets green light for industrial hall
D.M.C.C. resumes campaign and plans a two purpose industrial building on the centralization site. The hall will host an industrial exhibit in summer and become a seven sheet curling rink in winter. Local support from agricultural society and curling club backs the project with potential Dominion grants and a $75,000 town debenture plan.
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W.D Strang
Charwan
Bulding
Bilding
Agricultural Society
Commounity Curling Cub
DMCC
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
F. Jeffreys
Engineer Estimates $500 To Clean Rink
An engineer told the town council that a flood left several inches of mud and silt in the rink arena and passages. He proposed using heavy equipment to remove it but noted the back doors must be enlarged. a council member warned the ongoing cost could reach $500 yearly while the rink remains in the low-lying area.
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R.cm P
Revival Of Horticultural Show Draws Big Crowds
The Dauphin horticultural show returned after years with over 300 exhibits of flowers and produce. Ten silver cups were awarded to top competitors led by Cliff Robertson who won three cups including the Rotary amateur championship. Other winners included N. J. Perepeluk, Mrs. M. Sytnick, J. H. Delong, J. J. Williams, D. E. McLean and Mrs. A. D. Smith.
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Dauphin
Cliff Robertson
Gilbert Plains
N. J. Perepeluk
H W. Spgs
Cuiff Robertson
Dauphin Hotel
D. E. McLean
A. D. Smith
Long Weekend Brings Extra Day and Hour of Sleep
The town declares Monday Sept 1 a statutory holiday and observes daylight saving time to end Aug 31. Clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, giving residents an extended weekend and an extra hour of rest.
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Dauphin
Training Club Flying Service Planned At Municipal Airport
Two Swan River brothers E and H English applied to the board of trade Tuesday to start a non-scheduled air service and a flying club at the municipal airport. Councillor Alf Buckwold was asked to refer them to the airport committee. They own four aircraft and plan to use two larger planes for transport and flying and two smaller ones for training with four pilots and a small ground crew.
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English
Board of Trade
Alf. Buckwold
Swan River
New Pipeline Laid On Main Street South
Laying of pipelines and boulevards on Main Street South is finished to Eighth Avenue South with surface prepared for more blocks. Persistent rains slowed paving but weathered delays allowed the town engineer to complete all connections and extend plans to adjoining side streets.
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Main Street
Eighth Avenue
Hospital requested flood water haul rebate denied by council
The hospital board sought a $60 rebate for water hauling during floods but the city council refused the claim. The decision leaves the board looking for alternative funding to cover emergency costs and flood response expenses.
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Hospital Board
Power Commission Cancels Bill of 18180 for Flood Surge
The Manitoba Power Commission says it will cancel a $181.80 bill after the local power plant pumped water from the reservoir during the June flood. The commission notes distress period but maintains ownership and a service contract.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Lightning Fire Burns Woman at Home on Kirby Avenue
Mrs. W. Rutledge of Kirby avenue near the courthouse was admitted to hospital at 2:30 am Sunday with burns to her left leg after lightning struck her home. She stood near the chimney as the bolt hit, igniting her pajama leg. Little damage to the house occurred. She remained in hospital Tuesday evening.
Weather notes of heavy rain and cold spell
A weather summary describes Aug 22 rainfall of 1.22 inches with weekly total 1.39 inches. A polar air mass lowered temperatures to 39.3 degrees Tuesday night, yet no frost damage occurred.
Town adjusts RCMP traffic bylaw enforcement
Mounties faced complaints as town council asked police to ease off enforcing a 60 minute parking limit for trucks. Officials plan to amend the by law while reviewing restrictions on Main and Front streets and consider a reserved stand for a taxi office.
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Mounties
R.C.M.P
Main Street
Front Street
Five New Courses Planned for Composite High School
The area board approved opening Sept. 2 with five courses general shop home economics commercial agriculture and academic. Some courses may start later with full coverage within a month. Outside residents may require municipal payment guarantees to cover the $60 yearly grant and $125 per pupil cost. Desks for elementary pupils are in place and safety patrols will be stationed at the Main Street subway.
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Area Board
Massey River
Dominion
Province and Munici
John Slobodzian
Main Street
C.N.R
Wm. Bell
Bell
MacKenzie
Board of Trade seeks stricter bike traffic enforcement
The board asks the town council to crack down on bicycle traffic violations. Riders ignore signs, ride mid block, and use sidewalks as highways. Plans include entrance highway signs and illuminated tourist markers. Street signs on Main Street are deemed too small and Dauphin lacks proper signage. Harold Mobberley resigns as president. F J Myers declines chair, a nominating committee formed for a new president.
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Board of Trade
Dauphin
Harold Mobberley
F. J. Myers
No inquest planned into Vermillion river death
Coroner Dr. R E Dicks rules no inquest into the death of Abraham Neill 48 found drowned Thursday afternoon in the Vermillion River a hundred yards north of the Fourth Avenue bridge confirming the death will be treated as non investigatory.
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Abraham Neill
Vermillion River
Fourth Avenue Bridge
R. E. Dicks
Town House Sealed Tenders Opened After Bids
Two bids were received for a town owned house with offers of 335 dollars and 700 dollars. The higher bid was $700 and the lower bid was $335. The result will be reviewed by town officials.
Not Everyone Happy About Paved Streets
The Dauphin Motors presented a concern to the council over Main street paving raising the street edge and causing cars entering the station to scrape their bottoms on the cement sidewalk. The sharper angle after paving prompted debate until the engineer and public works committee were asked to devise a fix.
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Main Street
Dauphin Motors
Engineer and Public Works Committee
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Training Club
Flying Service
Ottawa Valley
Cretonne
Monk’s Cloth
American Balfour Drapery
Delmour and Kendell
W.G. White
Power Commission
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Henry Travers
Veronica Lake
Sonny Tufts
Eddie Bracken
Marjorie Reynolds
Technicolor
Frank Sinatra
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Brooklya
Lizabeth Scott
John Hodiak
Burt Lancaster
Mary Astor - Wendel Corey
Bike Law Enforcement
Gardner
Gabardines
Raglans
John Gardner & Son
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British Columbia
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Freeston
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Manitoba
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