25 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
1
A late December report shows power plant efficiency rising with peak load reaching 520 kilowatts, compared to 460 last year and 440 year before. Six year production totals climb from 1934 to 1939, with 1939 at 1,447,400 KWh and fuel use at 4860.2 cords, up from 1937.
Alf leads a curious expedition beside the river near Dauphin in search of a missing duck among misgivings and riverbank slips. The lone bird later appears circling a pool below the dam while the group contemplates relief and survival.
Guests of Dauphin Lodge No. 26 L O C F included members with over 25 years in attendance led by Robi Hawkins H V Smith Wm Murray Jas A Fraser J A Haddresl James May J 3 Oliphant Sr W P Armstrong W Terry J A Stewart D Kelis Sr Ship. Robert Hawkins James May and Denny Kells spoke for the veterans E A Marcroft spoke for the younger members of the lodge.
The Dauphin Agricultural Society short course committee announced the annual boys and girls judging contest and short course in agriculture and home economics will run from March 12 to 15. Manitoba Agricultural College extension service professors will lecture on agriculture and home economics. Classes cover poultry sheep swine horses cattle with prizes and cups for winners. Ages 15 to 19 for entrants. Activities include town hall poultry judging tours of Dauphin industrial sites and a joint closing session Friday night with the Rural Youth school providing the program.
The council plans a full survey of Edwards Lake and its watershed to assess a water supply meeting heavy demand. An engineer and two assistants will survey the lake area while the fire brigade investigates direct fighting costs. The Dauphin Medical Association proposes a treatment charge schedule for relief cases. Councillors Amos Seton and Astwood, on a special committee, will meet the doctors to discuss the proposal.
The Salvation Army announces a fortieth anniversary celebration in Dauphin to honor its long service in the community and raise awareness of its ongoing welfare work.
Girls of the Youth Training School in Dauphin join the Local Council of Women meeting in Mackenzie school auditorium on January 22. Mrs. A L Bonnycastle reviews war activity and allied fronts while noting Finland's stand and Italy's neutrality shift. A E Reid discusses visual education and its motion picture benefits using slides and film strips.
The Dauphin Commercial Travellers announce their annual winter carnival featuring two events. A Friday junior carnival with a queen crowning and costume contest precedes a Saturday Winnipeg Winter Club skating performance. George Dowler invites queen candidates, Keith Thompson is carnival manager, with P. S. Cohan president, J. B. Symons secretary treasurer, and W. L. Breadner assistant secretary treasurer.
A chimney fire at Harold Ferguson's residence on Second Avenue Northeast called the brigade at 3 PM Wednesday. No damage was reported.
Two fast hockey games highlight the weekend for Dauphin fans. Yorkton Midgets meet Dauphin’s rising junior team Friday at 8 PM in the Skating arena, followed by the Clark Cruisers from Winnipeg facing the Dauphin Intermediates Saturday at 9 PM. Dauphin eyes a strong comeback as Manitoba’s hockey town.
Patsy Wilson a paralyzed seven month old girl from Ochre River sends her Christmas dollar to the Finns in their fight for freedom. The donation was received by the Finish relief committee in Winnipeg and accompanied by a note signed Patsy, with her mother’s hand completing the signing.
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