Stormy Debate Over Expropriation At Town Council
Heated town council session centered on expropriation of land for a memorial centre. Majority favored proceeding despite money by law of 75 000 held for buy. Soloman and Sneath opposed. final resolution ordered solicitors to continue expropriation against Duch and Hegel immediately.
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Salomon and
Sneath
Sol- Lon
Soeatn
Watson Ice Company
CNL
Ulaine An Fei
Dmc.c
Dilc.c
DMCC
Ice Company
Solomon
Couns
Refused Plane Hunt for Coyotes in Dauphin District
Two ex air force gunners Bert Wort and Jon Morris were denied a special permit to hunt coyotes by airplane in the Dauphin district. They argued Residence rules blocked Manitoba permission since one is from Alberta and the other from Ontario. They flew to Winnipeg to protest the decision after three weeks of hunting.
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Dauphin
Air Force
Bert Wort
Jon Morris
The
Herald
Game and Fish Branch
Department of Mines and Resources
Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
Winnipeg
Carnival Queen to Be Crowned at Dual Winnipeg Gala
Proceeds from a two performance carnival on Saturday February 28 raise funds for a south end playground. The event features the Queen of the Travelers, a guest radio appearance, a new show titled That Reminds Me plus skaters from Ice Club of Greater Winnipeg and comedian Eric Abbott. Daufin Boys' band performs at both shows.
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Toronto
C.P.A
T.C.A
Claire Wallace
Rupert Whitehead
Ice Club
Greater
Winnipeg
Canada
Eric Abbott
Dauthin Boys
Wll
Daunhin Commercial Travellers’ Club
Travellers
North
Sub divisions Could Cost Town a Liability
Town council debates accepting five rural sub divisions. Rural council offers the lots free, but operating costs and limited tax revenue may create an annual deficit of about $1,500. An assessment to determine the true liability is ordered and due by late March.
No Increase in Business Tax Endorsed by Town Council
The town council decided at its regular meeting Monday evening that the business tax remains at 12 percent, below the 15 percent legal limit. A by law was passed authorizing discounts for prompt payment with varying dates: before April 1 receive 5 percent, before July 2 five percent, before Oct 1 two percent, and before Dec 1 one percent.
Memorial Boulevard Budgeted Delay Contested by Council
Construction of Memorial boulevard along Second avenue S E was not included in this year’s budget. The D M C C asked the council to add the cost of construction to the 1948 budget, but councillors agreed there is no money to undertake the work this year.
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Memorial Boulevard
Second Avenue S.E
D.M.C.C
Weather watch signals early spring heat and snow drift
The report shows average temperatures rising from 7 to 13 degrees across recent days. It warns of a rapid warmup with potential sweltering weeks ahead, yet recalls gusts up to 340 miles per hour and multi inch snows from the past two days.
Price Of Town Lots Not To Be Increased
Council approved G R Brewer's offer to buy a Main street lot between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Members debated raising lot prices but favored keeping cheap lots to boost purchases over the small revenue gain from higher prices.
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G. R. Brewer
Main Street
Eigth and
Ninth Avenues
Local Talent Wanted For Amateur Contest
The United Church choir sponsors an annual amateur contest in the town hall on Friday March 12. Talented locals may enter to win one of several prizes by contacting Miss Ethel Cadman.
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United Church Choir
Ethel Cadman
New IDs Required for Diagnostic Treatment in Dauphin Area
The medical director of the Dauphin health unit tells The Herald residents must obtain new identification cards by March 1. Cards are issued free at the Dauphin town office Dauphin rural office Ochre River municipal office and Ethelbert municipal office and grant access to free diagnostic treatment at Manitoba's only diagnostic centre Dauphin General Hospital. Residents without a card receiving diagnostic services may be charged.
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Dauphin Health
Herald
Dauphin
Dauphin Rural
Ochre River
Ethelbert
Manitoba
Dauphin General Hospital
Nurses Home Funds and Blue Cross Policy Debate
The hospital board reported a $500 grant from the Hotel Keepers and Brewers Association for the new nurses home, joining a prior $1,500 grant from the Manitoba Pool elevator association. Demolition costs for the old building reach about $3,600, with total expenditure near $8,600 and a remaining fund over $10,000. A health department letter clarifies Blue Cross coverage differences in Dauphin, noting diagnostic services are not paid and doctor-ordered services are. Board members discuss rates, with Blue Cross members paying $4 daily for semi private wards versus $5 for others, sparking concerns of two patient classes.
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Hotel Keepers and Brewers Association
Hospital Board
Manitoba Pool Elevator Association
Commttee
No. 1
Blue Cross
Dauphin
Health Department
Funds Available From Donations For Dauphin DMCC Building
Funds from donations will underwrite the Dauphin Memorial and Community Centre industrial hall project. Maple Leaf Construction to dismantle hangar No 10 and move trusses to the DMCC site. Estimated work totals about 15 000 dollars including foundation, roof, and erecting trusses. Donations pledged include 900 dollars from businesses and 200 dollars from payroll deductions by end of March, with further anticipated donor contributions.
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Dauphin Memorial
Maple Leaf Construction Company
No 10 Airport
Dm.lc.c
C. R. White
Maple Leaf
W. D. Strang
Agricultural Society
Mr. Dowler
Dauphin Pier to Be Fixed as Breakwater
The Herald reports the Dauphin Beach government wharf will be reconstructed as a breakwater rather than demolished. A letter from MP Fred S. Zaplitny includes a Public Works statement noting engineers are now examining the project after local groups pressed to repair or remove the hazard.
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Herald
Dauphin Beach
Fred S. Zaplitny
M.P
Department of Public Works
Visiting curlers win Sandy MacDonald event at Grandview
Andy Hamelin's four man team captured the Sandy MacDonald event at the Grandview bonspiel held last week. Claude Dunbar's rink won the grand aggregate prize. Dorland Palmer and George Scott also entered the spiel.
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Andy Hamelin
Sandy MacDonald
Grandview
Claude Dunbar
Dorland Palmer
George Scott
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Edgar Buchanan
Ray Collins
Marc Platt
Nightmare Alley
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Coleen Gray
Helen Walker
Adult Entertainment
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