27 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
Retiring Councillor McDonald presents a full annual financial statement. A two cent cut to the electric light rate lowers the net price per kilowatt hour amid a monitored 48 hour plant test and fuel savings.
The novelty bonspiel opening the new curling rink and the 1973 79 Doughlin Curling Club season closed Friday with William Heard defeating Stanley Phillipe by five points. Heard’s rink included Walter Hunter and Earle Smith. Phillipe’s team featured Jack Williams Jack Wallace and Irvin Vasbinder. Thirty eight rinks entered as mild weather stretched play over two weeks. consolation reduced to Archie Chute vs W Bottom.
George Eis owner of Ellis Cash and Carry Grocery was found dead Christmas night in a lane near Main Street. Initial signs suggested possible foul play but coroner’s jury later indicated death likely from heart failure. Police reported he left home about 2 pm and was not seen again. $300, some checks, and his watch were found on the body. The inquest was adjourned to Thursday at 1:36 pm.
At 11 15 p m on Christmas eve a collision occurred between two cars at 3rd Avenue and Main St N one driven by Harry Mumo of Ashville and the other by W McCiernon The rear fender of the latter car was broken but no for damage nor personal injuries on Christmas day at 130 pm a McLaughlin car driven by Ben Silver wood was badly smashed at the inter section of 4th Ave St W and Gladys street when I was in collision with a car driven by Fred Young
The skating rink opens with a schedule like last year. Band nights occur on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. New Year’s afternoon band skating and New Year’s night hockey match feature the Christmas day tie teams. It should be a good game.
Old timers in Dauphin recall a December 5 wedding at Mr. and Mrs. J. Trew home in New Westminster B C. The bride Elen Amelia McLeod wore silver grey crepe with orchid bouquet. matron of honor Mrs. Joseph Montgomery wore brown French crepe with pink and white carnations. Best man was Mr. Montgomery. A supper and a three tiered cake followed. the couple will reside at 40 5th Ave Vancouver B C.
The Ukrainian Ladies of St Olga express thanks for community support at their annual bazaar. Prizes awarded include wrist watch to Mrs N Grozik from Shortdale and half ton of coal to Mr Blendutk of Ethelbert. Others: flour to Sam Olinyech of Dauphin, wood to Peter Papushchak of Dauphin, apples to J Syrnyk of Dauphin. Winners may claim prizes by applying to John Heyko.
Classified notice seeking a female learner for a tailoring business run by John Gardner. Offers $1 as initial stake or wage.
Lawrence C. Boenmpcastie son of Dauphin judge Bonnycastie was chosen Manitoba Rhodes Scholar for 1929 by a Winnipeg committee. He attended Dauphin Collegiate at 14, studied at Trinity College Port Hope, then the University of Manitoba, played on the debating team, and held several student leadership roles including Arts athletics president and editor of Brown and Gold. He also served with the Canadian National Railways in Alberta.
St James United Church choir under A Marshall Neal presented Christmas numbers at morning and evening services. Soloists Mrs Lottie McNab Miss N Playford and R P Eastman led festive selections including He Shall Feed His Flock from The Messiah. Grace United followed with a 27 voice choir under H A N North for Break forth into Joy and The First Noel before adjourning to the back page.
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