06 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
1
Nearly four hundred guests attended the Rose Ball hosted by Lieut. Stuart Widmeyer Chapter of the LODE in the town hall. The evening featured a grand march, ornate decorations, and a late buffet luncheon amid festive ambiance and New Year revelry.
The Children’s Aid Society calls its annual meeting at the Town Hall Monday evening January 1 at 8 o’clock for officer elections and home reports. The President and Directors urge a strong turnout to show progress and recognize donors.
The long running business change hands at the start of the month with Max Goffman of Manville Alta as the new owner. He will sustain the high class service previously offered by Mindess while Mindess plans remain largely unknown and he plans to leave Dauphin soon.
The Manitoba U F W convention runs January 11 to 14 1927 in Portage la Prairie with two presidential addresses by A J M Poole and Mrs S Gee. Reports cover immigration health education marketing legislation and more from U F W M directors.
The Local Council of Women gathered Monday night with eight of eleven societies represented. Reports praised work done, Ma Gill outlined Junior Red Cross efforts urging mother involvement, and Mrs. Beer announced 176.10 from Blind Institute sales. Officers elected include President Mrs. Bready and Vice Presidents Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Lyon, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Farrell, Treasurer Mrs. Bennett, Rec. Secretary Mrs. J. A. Gorby Carr, Secretary Mrs. Harrington, Convenors led by Education Mrs. D. D. McDonald and others such as Public Health Miss Cotter and Citizenship Mrs. Watt. Mrs. Wasbinder to act until Mrs. Bonnycastie’s return.
The Salvation Army held its annual banquet at Oddfellows Hall on December 31 with many leading citizens attending. Ensign S Joyce presided as Adjutant White spoke on Army education work in Punjab and the fight against criminal tribes, followed by greetings from Dauphin officials.
In Winnipeg on December 29, Mrs. Simon Silverstein longtime Dauphin resident died at 65. Survived by three daughters Mrs. J Buckwold of Dauphin Mrs. D Pereles and L Leipsic of Winnipeg and son Hymie who served in the war and was killed in a crash after joining the flying corps. The report lists extensive town council committee appointments and 1927 municipal officers and boards across Dauphin and Sifton districts.
About fifty delegates gathered at the Ukrainian National Hall on Monday to organize for the coming election. N A Hryhorczuk MLA spoke along with others. officers named P Sawczyn President J Pelehaty Secretary and Mrs S Wyshnecki Treasurer. Santa Claus visited homes at Christmas and a party for forty guests followed at the hall with games dancing and lunch.
The Christmas University examinations show 1st year Jean Iredale passing. In 2nd year Dorothy Bewell Eleanor Steen Beth Crowe achieved passes. In 3rd year Agnes McDonald Mary Walker The Misses Walker McDonald and Bewell earned clear standings. John QGouise passed clear in first year medicine.
The St James anniversary will be held Sunday the 16th with a special speaker at both services. The Rev John McKay of Manitoba College will speak. Monday at 8 pm a special programme follows. Full particulars will be provided in the press next week.
Free Press notes the Chambers biscuit factory wedding cake for the Fred Herchmer and Miss Sinclair nuptials. The cake is a five story creation topped by two amiable turtle doves in icing, described as a notable display.
Miss Keith directs Primary Courthouse room allocations with Miss Gofton in Ramsay Wright and other teachers listed for Mackenzie pupils. If possible classrooms open Monday Jan 10 at 9 00 a.m Ramsay Wright Burrows and 9 30 Courthouse. Grade v seats secured. other grades to be notified if delays occur. Books advised by teachers. Harold Bell Wright's The Mine with the Iron Door plays at Dauphin Theatre Monday and Tuesday with Hoot Gibson in Saddle Hawk as added attraction.
About two hundred members and friends gathered at Pol len hall on Friday night December 1 to bid farewell to the old year and greet the new one. The night featured songs and dancing ending with a threefold chorus of A quid New Year to one and an. Some attendees reflected on past celebrations away from Dauphin as the crowd dispersed in the early hours.
The Dauphin Fire Brigade held its annual meeting on December 30 electing Chief E C Batty Asst Chief R C Smith Secretary J S Oliphant and Treasurer Robt Fagen. A new ladder truck will soon be ready and an entertainment is planned for January 14. The four officials each have twenty years or more service with the brigade.
The 1927 officers include Past President F. W. Bumstead President E. L. Waters Vice President J. J. Williams Chaplain A. C. Wade Sec Treas S. Mills and guides W. C. Wade E A Philpott C D Bates W Pocklington with W Brooks as Guard F Douglas as Out Guard auditors F Douglas A C Wade and trustees W Douglas A C Wade J Taylor. From rags to silken gowns Nell Gwyn plays Dauphin Theatre Friday and Saturday.
A Liberal Organization meeting in the Rest Room organized a provincial riding committee with an almost entirely new lineup to replace the dominion executive. Delegates to the Winnipeg convention on Jan 12-13 were named: F. E. Simpson, A. Bennett, D. McLeod, Mrs. C. A. Gofton, and Mrs. R. M. Smith.
The Dauphin Maroons traveled to Grandview last Wednesday and cruised to a 17 to 1 victory over the host team. Lineup included McMaster, Leech, Scrase, Bennett, Heard, Slo Bodzian, and Leech.
A New Year dog race drew strong spectator turnout though few entrants. The half mile track ran from the river bend on Burrows Avenue to the Post Office. In prelims A. Hoskins, P. Phillips and De Craig won. In the final Hoskins took first prize, followed by Phillips and De Craig.
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