Allied Forces Break Through Across Lamone Front
Canadian troops of the Sth army push two bridgeheads across the Lamone river southwest of Ravenna and link them along a 6000 yard front amid heavy German counterattacks. In London reports, Mosquito bombers set two German merchant vessels on fire along the Norwegian coast, and V-2 projectiles on Antwerp and Liege are described as shorter and heavier. Athens reports Elas forces mounting a full scale attack on a shrinking British pocket in central Athens while British units push to open Piraeus. The American 1st Army advances south of the Haertgen forest toward Bonn as the 7th Army nears Siegfried Line forts, and the 3rd Army holds against Saar bridgehead counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sth
Lamone River
Ravenna
London
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Antwerp
Liege
England
Athens
Elas
National Liberation Front
Ronald Scobie
Kallipolis
Piraeus
Paris
Haertgen Forest
Bonn
7Th
Siegfried
Palatinate
Germany
Saar River
Saar
Missing Canadian flyer F L H A Shewlett presumed dead overseas
Florida native F L Shewlett enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 trained as a pilot and earned his commission in 1942 at Uplands Ontario. He married Shirley Blackwell in 1942 and has one son Brian. After instructional duty in Canada he went overseas in 1943 joining bomber command. a sister Margaret and brother John are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreary and Dauphin
RCAF
Uplands, Ont
Shirley Blackwell
Neepawa
Brian
Canada
Shewret
Bomber Command
Ministerial Association Holds First Meeting
The Dauphin Ministerial Association held its initial season meeting at Rev. L. A. Muttit residence. Elected executives include President Archdeacon H. E. Bridgett vice president Rev. C. A. Barker and secretary treasurer Capt. Geo. Oystryk. Plans include a week of Prayer across churches at the year’s start. Further announcements will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Ministerial Association
L. A. Muttit
H. E. Bridgett
C. A. Barker
Geo. Oystryk
Flood Slow Allied Advance Near Nijmegen in Holland
Dutch flood conditions hinder British and Canadian movements in the Nijmegen sector while patrol duties continue. Allied units back up German positions as logistics strain grows in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Nijmegen
Holland
Dauphin Curling Bonspiel Aims To Put Town On Map
Dauphin hosts a major curling bonspiel with prizes up to 1000 dollars and 16 Farmers’ Curling Club rinks expected. Committees organize accommodation halls and hotels, aiming to showcase Dauphin hospitality and secure curling’s future in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure
Dauphin
Curling Club
Sale of Licence Plates To Begin Here Monday
Car and truck licence plates for 1945 will be on sale at the court house next Monday. One new plate only will be issued to be placed on the back of the car. Applicants must bring their pink licence card for 1944. Old plates are not wanted. New numbers start at 76-501. Apply early and fill out cards before visiting the licence bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Council Weighs Hydro Billing Fees and Plant Dispute
The council debates payment by the Manitoba Power Commission for servicing Winnipeg electric bills, proposing 2 percent on collections while handling overdue accounts and service notices. A second issue concerns ownership of a 1937 GMC distribution truck claimed by the town but contested in the sale to the M P C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
M.P. C
Manitoba Power Commission
Rotary Speaker Details Postwar Conferences by Hawkins
E. W. Hawkins spoke at the Dauphin Rotary Club outlining postwar planning progress. He cited three major world conferences Bretton Woods, UN Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Administration, and Dumbarton Oaks. He noted Bretton Woods opened in Washington with 44 nations and cost $1000 daily per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hawkins
Dauphin
United Nations Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Administration
Dumbarton Oaks
Hawkins
Bretton Woods
Washington
Banks Urge Public to Cash In Piggy Banks for Change
Local Bank of Montreal manager A J Folkersen notes a seasonal coin shortage worsened before Christmas. Ottawa Mint reports limited ability to increase small coin circulation due to material and labor constraints. Citizens urged to exchange pennies and nickels for bills, with care to avoid hoarding and minor storeroom losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Folkersen
Bank of Montreal
the Herald
Ottawa
P.b
Comedy: Her Step-husband delights Dauphin audience
The Dauphin Little Theatre staged Her Step-husband for three sessions with strong local appreciation. Beth Morrow as Mary Marshall and Douglas Blackett as Dr. Gerald Ivitts carried the comedy while Mrs. S. Peterson impressed as Aunt Emily in a lively, well cast production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Little Theatre
Beth Morrow
Mary Marshall
Douglas Blackett
Gerald Ivitts
Butter Ration Reduced During Winter Shortage
The Prices Board announced a cut in the butter ration from seven ounces per person per week to about six ounces starting January 1. The change uses single coupons and reduces monthly redemption from four to three, with coupons staying valid until invalidated to curb shortages.
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Prices Board
Mrs James L Bowman Dies in Hospital Sunday
Frances Annie Cadman Bowman born at High Bluff near Portage la Prairie died in Dauphin after long illness. She married James L Bowman on December 28, 1910 and lived in Dauphin. survived by husband James L Bowman a son John F Bowman and daughters Helen and Ruth all of Dauphin. two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral held at Dauphin United Church with burial at Riverside cemetery.
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J. L. Bowman
Dauphin
James L. Bowman
K.C
Bowman
United Church
Dauphin General Hospital
Frances Annie Cadman
High Bluff
Portage la Prairie
George Cadman
Portage District
John F
Helen
Ruth
J. M. Singleton
Saskatoon
Ethel Cadman
Dauphin United Church
L. A. Mattitt
Riverside Cemetery
E. N. McGirr
K.C. Hon. Robt Hawkins
J. J. Crowe
R. E. Dicks
J. L. Allard
J. A. Pollen
G. R. Watson
C. S. Robertson
W. G. White
J. E. Ramsden
O. E. Heaslip
J. N. McFadden
R. P. Eastman
John Gardner
Builmore’s Funeral Home
Manitoba Road Projects and Postwar Highway Plans
Provincial Minister Errick F. Willis said Manitoba will spend 2 580 000 yearly on highways. The Associated Boards of Trade backed a plan for a connecting highway every 60 miles from Jefferson to the north and south arteries as part of postwar road program plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Errick F. Willis
Public Works
Associated Boards of Trade
Public Works Department
Jefferson
Schools Close for Holidays as Board Sets Break Dates
The school board on Friday approved a Christmas recess from December 22 to January 3. Local students will have a holiday period with schools reopening after the new year.
Last Herald for 1944 Announces Christmas Recess
Ye Olde Dauphin Herald warns readers December 21 issue will be the final edition of 1944 due to a three day Christmas recess. It invites notices for yule functions and ads before the year ends and promises the next issue will arrive in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Dauphin Herald
Dauphin
Dauphin Blood Clinic Marks First Anniversary
The Dauphin Blood Donor Clinic celebrated its first year on December 7, with 1 381 donations recorded. Despite progress a donor shortage persists as 18 donors failed to show up last week without explanation. The aim remains 50 donors weekly and a final clinic before Christmas is planned at the G W V A hall next Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
G.W. V.A. Hall
Appointed Inspector Wootton Takes Sanitary Post
Appointed Inspector S L Wootton has taken over the position of sanitary inspector for the Health unit here. He replaces James Cameron who has returned to the department of health in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Wootton
James Cameron
Department of Health
Winnipeg
Two Resignations Accepted by Dauphin School Board
At the regular Friday meeting the Dauphin School Board accepted two resignations. A. E. Reid will leave as Collegiate Institute principal at end of June after seven years in the post. W. P. Wright will resign as secretary treasurer by January 31 due to health, having served on the board since August 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
A. E. Reid
Collegiate Institute
W. P. Wright
Reid
G. M. Churchil
Wright
Teachers Propose Salary Schedules for Public Schools
Local teachers have requested new salary schedules to start next September for public schools and the collegiate system. Proposals set basic yearly salaries ranging from 1 100 to 1 300 with annual increments from 50 to 60 depending on experience and grade. The board tabled the measures for trustee study before final action.
Also Mentioned on This Page
British Home Security Ministry
Tokyo
Japan
Nagoya
Honshu
H.A Shewlett
Overseas
Margaret
Roblin
John
Ministerial Association
Pia
W .G.white
Council
Rotary Club
Don Ameche
Dana Andrews
William Eythe
Charles Bickford
Sir Cedrick Hardwicke
Cary
Landy Thar
Barry Fitzgerald
Jane Duprez
Jane Wyatt
Kismet
Marlene Dietrich
Roland Colman
D.H
Stetsons
British Columbia
Dee Wagner
Florida
Texas
Dyson’s
United Stores Limited
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