Allied and Soviet Forces Push through Normandy and East Prussia Fronts
British 2nd army holds high ground near St Lo as American troops press toward Saint Lo. Soviet forces push toward East Prussia, nearing Wilno and expanding operations in Baltic and western Poland. Rome air raids hit southern France and southern Germany while cashing large bomber offensives. In Italy US forces reach Castiglioncello near Livorno and prepare to assault the Gothic Line.
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Normandy
Ely
St. Lo
la Meauffe
Germany
Munich
Mosocow
East Prussia
Wilno
East Prussian
Red Army
Baltic
Poland
Rome
Mediterranean
France
London
Southeast Asia
Kandy
Ceylon
India
Burma
Kamaung-Mogaung
Ledo
Ukhrul
Chepu
Bishen Pur
Imphal
Italy
Castiglioncello
Livorno
United States
Pisa
Tea Cofttree Validity Dates By Month Schedule
This explains why coupons T.35 due June 22 do not apply for tea or coffee until July 13. The same three week gaps occur between Aug. 24 and Sep. 14 and between Nov. 23 and Dec. 14.
Dauphin Soldier Killed in France
Donat Pilote a 30 year old Dauphin signaller with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles was killed July 4 in France. He was born at The Pas in March 1914 and moved to Dauphin at age five. He worked for Canadian National Railways before enlisting in 1940 and served overseas since March 1942. He is survived by his foster parents two foster sisters and two brothers in Dauphin Creighton Mine Ont and Shilo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donat Pilote
Dauphin
France
J. H. Roy
The
Pas
Canadian National Railways
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Anng Pilote
W. J. Coppell
A L. Lounsbury
Creighton Mine
Ont
Wilfred Roy
Shilo
Gilbert Plains Fair Scheduled for July 26 27
The Gilbert Plains fair runs Wednesday and Thursday July 26 and 27 with Red River shows rides a ferris wheel and games. Events include baseball horseshoe tournament open running and pony races plus a dance July 27 by the Music Makers orchestra. The livestock show promises strong value for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Gilbert Plains
No Parking Signs Enforce Theatre Area Limits
No parking signs were placed along Main street in front of two theatres to mark restricted zones under the traffic by law amended last year. The signs designate areas where parking is prohibited in front of the theatre buildings.
Community Field Day Highlights Friday Program
Community Field Day will be held here Friday with judging contests for swine grain poultry and garden. Short Course cups will honor top individuals and aggregates. Prof. T. J. Harrison of Manitoba will speak on grain husbandry followed by other speakers J C Forbes and Frt Lieut Bonar Gorby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Harrison
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
Prof
Harrison
Graysville
Carman
Indian Head
Sask
J. C. Forbes
Swan River
Lieut
Bonar Gorby
Dauphin
Householders urged to order coal now amid wartime shortages
Coal Controller E J Brunning warns delivery crews are scarce in Canada and coal transport is tight. With invasion underway the shortage may worsen, risking days or weeks delays for households unless a steady mine-to-bin flow is maintained before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Brunning
Canada
Mr. Brunning
Airgun class to receive badges at wings parade
A class of wireless airgunners will receive flying badges from Wing Cmdr H E Stewart at a wings parade held at No 7 B&GS on Friday afternoon July 14 at 3 o clock. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Stewart
No. 7
B&gs
Sidewalk Work Underway on Main Street
Manitoba land surveyor E. G. Waller of Lenore arrived this week to take levels for the new sidewalks between Third and Fourth avenues on Main Street south and for future water and sewer installations to be done this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Fourth Avenues
Main South
Main Forth
E. G. Waller
Lenore
Man
Manitoba
Waller
Whitmore School Wins Safety Patrol Trophy
Eight members of the Dauphin Lions cub visited Whitmore and Smith Jackson schools on the last day of the term to present the Lions cup to the winning boys safety patrol and certificates to members of both patrols. Whitmore won with 83 points. J. E. Burton presented the cup. Myrtle Brown and Billy McMillan won James P. McKay memorial awards for improvements in studies. Willard Monson and Lions club members attended the presentations and awarded certificates to 20 patrol members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Lions Cub
Whtmore
Smith Jackson
Witmore
Whitmore School
J. E. Burton
James P. McKay
Myrtle Brown
Billy McMillan
Lions Club
Willard Monson
Boys’ Safety Patrol
John Bell
Peter Goshulak
Garfield Lintick
Mike Kowalchuk
Tony Urbanovitch
Ian Williamson
Bill Voss
David Tully
Fred Magalos
Harvey Feingold
Bob Mansfield
Bob Coppell
Ronnie Hobson
David Bates
Basil Clary
Dick Foreman
Dauphin Pioneers Picnic Highlights Weather Affected Event
The Dauphin Pioneers held their annual picnic Friday despite poor weather. Robt. G. Ferguson was named longest resident pioneer while Mrs. Geo. Leigh and Alfred Coombes earned oldest lady and gentleman honors. Geo. Barker and wife won for largest family with nine children. Several races and contests produced multiple winners including Uriah Roszell and Geo. Buchannon in the married couple's race, and Mrs. U. Roszell in the ladies rolling pin contest. Supper served on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. G. Ferguson
Geo. Leigh
Alfred Coombes
Geo. Barker
Uriah Roszell
Geo. Buchannon
Stewart McDonald
Crop Demonstration Plot To Be Inspected Here
The Senior Crop Improvement association of Dauphin sponsors a cereal and forage crop demonstration at R. E. Forbes home in Mountview. Over 80 varieties are grown in foot rows for observers to compare. Prof. T. J. Harrison will discuss pros and cons with help from J. C. Forbes Swan River and Frt. Lt. B. J. Groby. Farmers are invited to meet at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Crop Improvement Association of
Dauphin
R. E. Forbes
Mountview
Bob Forbes
T. J. Harrison
J. C. Forbes
Swan River
B. J. Groby
Forbes
Sun Comes Out For Holiday Event
The Dauphin Loyal Orange lodge staged its largest holiday celebration in years with sunny weather and more than a hundred participants. The Orange walk from Town hall to the exhibition grounds included lodges from Winnipeg Killarney Deloraine Ninette Minnedosa Ninga Angusville Neepawa McCreary Gilbert Plains and Carberry led by King William on a white horse with Jack Riehl in regalia. No. 10’s brass band and several fife and drum units provided music as softball pony and children’s races accompanied the county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Loyal Orange Lodge
Town Hall
Exhibition Grounds
Main Street
Winnipeg
Killarney
Deloraine
Ninette
Minnedosa
Ninga
Angusville
Neepawa
McCreary
Gilbert Plains
Carberry
King William
Dauphin Shoppers Open All Day Despite Holiday
Dauphin business places will stay open all day Thursday after a Wednesday half-holiday observed for the Orangemen's celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
Births and Deaths Rise in Half Year Totals
Half year statistics from the Town office show more births and deaths for January to June 1944 than in 1943. There were 204 births, an increase of 47, and 57 deaths, up from 46. Marriages remained at 58, with female births leading male 108 to 96.
Manitoba servicemen return from overseas in 28 strong
Cpl. D. C. Murray of Dauphin and Sgt. M. A. Denby of Dauphin among 28 Manitobans back from overseas last week. The veterans served in Sicily and Italy. Murray was injured during an air raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
D. C. Murray
Dauphin
Wm. McDougall
Hudson Bay Junction
Sask
Gmr
M. A. Denby
Cpl. Murray
Dauphin Readies Summer Fair Revival
Dauphin's summer fair is set for revival next year after three-year hiatus. The Dauphin Agricultural Society, with about 30 attendees, voted to resume the annual exhibition and fair. The meeting also restructured governance, limiting the directorate to 15, and a six-member committee was formed to propose a new slate. A member drive raised membership to 193, led by E. W. Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Dauphin Agricultural Society
W. D. Strang
Agricultural Society
E. W. Hawkins
Bridge Near Court House Wrecked by Vermillion Flood
The swinging bridge across the Vermillion river, located three miles north and five miles east of the courthouse, is a total wreck after the recent flood washed out supports at the south end.
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Vermillion River
Court House
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Bettiah United Press
Asad
WAB
O.V
Whitmore
C. R. McArthur
A. Johannesson
J. Burton
E. E. McBride
E. Robson
A.G. Boncey
Sgt. M. C. Scheer
Dauphin Pioneers
Okae
Eddie Cantor
George Murphy
Exone Cantor Genes Pay & Iee Et Ce
Tee
Matinee
Jost Amy Iturbi
Durante
Grace Allen - Horne
Barry James
Xavier Cugat
Ofaaace Henney Stephenson
Camos Fae
Aloetet Coates - Monald
Amras Vane
Pastormes
Lucille Ball
John Gardner
SUNI
Sunkist Seed
Alencia
Dyson
Lealand
Taylors
Kellogg’s All Wheat
Hip’s
Christie Digestive Biscuits
Bing
United Stores Limited
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