17 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
1
The notice explains that 1943 licenses come as metal tabs with a registration card. Pay the required fee to Mr. Watson to receive a receipt proving payment. New plates and registration cards will be mailed to the individual license. Transfers handled by the local agent require returning plates, card, and fee for replacement by mail.
Albert Edward Iredale former postmaster of Dan Dauphin Manitoba died Friday morning December 11 after a seven month illness. Born at St Marys Ontario 75 years ago he hunted on Lake Dauphin and spoke five Indian dialects in his Qu Appelle days. He married Mary M Rowand in 1888, had five children, later remarried Ethel Victoria Wilson. funeral held December 13 at the United Church Dauphin with Lodge and Sons in charge.
Portage Terriers win season opener as Dauphin players boost the lineup. Bob Love stars with six points against the St James Canadians, scoring once and assisting five. Gordon Hank Smith and Ray Allard contribute five games in defense and attack.
A Wings Parade is set for this Friday at 3 PM at No 7 B4GS. Mayor J. E. Ramsden will present badges to the graduating class. One attendee will be welcomed.
Troopers from Manitoba and Dauphin train with Manitobans abroad to reconnoiter ahead of tank strong points. The unit spreads over five miles in southern England with squadrons in old English homes. Corporal Harvey Buckwold of Dauphin, son of Mrs. J Buckwold, predicts selling tractors after the war.
The post office offers guidance for Christmas mailing urging not to wait for all items, mail parcels as soon as ready, mail often, use strong outside wrapping and stout string, address with ink, and provide correct addresses including box number or general delivery not street number.
Dauphin citizens are invited to a 7 o clock Wings Parade at No 10 SF.TS. Mayor J E Ramsden will present the wings to the pilot graduates. A post ceremony demonstration of amateur boxing and wrestling will follow by airmen on the Station.
L Allard H Honeysett and D Gordon appear as active members with a long honorary roster including J B McIntyre R Nelson H V Smith F Beyette W J Ward D Kells F Wright and B McKinney. The document outlines a structured membership in a local group.
Dauphin council unanimously reappointed D. E. McLean to the town council for two more years after his absence during November nominations. Mayor Ramsden and councillors attended as the group discussed fuel pricing for the plant, road surfacing plans, and a proposed move of an electric light pole in front of Dr. Dicks’ house amid other routine matters.
FO. Derick, an active Middle East pilot, was shot down on Oct. 26. He and an observer escaped a sinking plane and were adrift eight days in a rubber dinghy with no food or water. They reached shore on day eight. he crawled two miles across desert before rescue, losing 35 pounds over the 13 day ordeal without sustenance.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board orders two cent per quart milk price cuts for Canadian consumers effective Wednesday. Reductions in tea coffee and oranges have been in effect since December 7. Distributors receive two cents per quart to enable sales at lower prices. Milkmen must refund two cents per unused milk ticket bought before Wednesday.
The Dauphin Herald appeals to citizens to donate money clothing drugs and other essentials to the Canadian Aid to Russia fund. Central committee arrangements for later shipment of used clothing seeds and goods are under way with interim and official tax receipts for donors.
The article states that compensation for all personnel in the armed forces is set to rise. It notes the plan includes broad coverage across ranks and branches, signaling a nationwide pay adjustment intended to improve service member earnings.
Hutchison elected president of the Dauphin and District Intermediate Services Hockey league at a Town Hall meeting. The three-team league includes Army No 10 SFTS and No 7 B A N G S with a Bryce’s bakery trophy for the season leader. Army practices at Dauphin skating arena under Lieut. S C Way. eligible players urged to contact him.
In the final holiday rush, readers are urged to buy and use Christmas seals to support charitable causes and ensure timely mailing during the peak season.
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