09 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
1
Council considered completing blueprints for a new impounding dam and reservoir and planned to invite tenders and begin work at the soonest. A October completion target for the dam was noted along with a by law authorizing a contract with the Manitoba Power Commission to supply power to Gilbert Plains and Grand View for over a decade.
George A. Jackson, a respected Dauphin resident and wartime veteran, died leaving a legacy of service to youth. He led boys’ work, shaping clean living and clear thinking, and inspired hundreds under his guidance. The community extends sympathy to his wife, son, and daughter.
George Airey Jackson born in Gananoque Ontario 43 years ago died of pneumonia at Dauphin General Hospital on Sunday May 1936. He had worked on the Temiska Ming and Northern Ontario Railway before moving to Dauphin in 1912.
Monday afternoon the Dauphin Liberal-Progressives unanimously nominated Robert Hawkins, MLA, as their candidate for the provincial election set for July 27. The convention endorsed the current Manitoba coalition government under Hon. John Bracken and paid tribute to deceased party members Archie Esplen Dan Hamilton A A Brewer James Norton and others.
Ernest N. McGirr K C of Dauphin reaffirmed his candidacy for the Conservative party at a Dauphin riding nomination in the town hall. The meeting included Willis outlining platform planks and Charles Ashe of Makinak serving as chairman at the June 30 gathering.
At Elk's Hall in Dauphin Ronald Moore was unanimously chosen as the CCF candidate for the provincial election. S J Farmer MLA led the party's campaign kickoff with an afternoon speech and a public evening meeting. Frank Crowder presided. Moore opened with a sketch of party origins in Canada and England.
The Dauphin Agricultural Society opens its Annual Summer Fair for three days with the largest livestock poultry and hall exhibits in five years. The second annual Rodeo Round-up and Stampede features Grandstand entertainment with De Waldo’s attractions and Virden Citizen’s band. Judges from Winnipeg and North Dakota will oversee livestock poultry and craft classes as home crafts return this year.
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