15 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
1
Delegates addressed world politics including attacks on Southern Rhodesia’s race policies led by Kwame Nkrumah and calls for sanctions on South Africa. Malawi celebrated independence ending 73 years of British rule as its new flag replaced the Union Jack.
Large crowds applauded the 4H rally as Durston Handy Thimblers earned the Bank of Nova Scotia trophy and prize money from National Grain Co. Four red ribbons and 14 blue ribbons highlighted the judging. Demonstrations covered senior and junior home economics and agricultural topics with multiple clubs earning top and reserve honors.
Veteran Canadian National Railways employee Andy Dugan retires after 29 years of service. Born 1905 in Lalin Poland he began as a laborer in 1935 and rose to yard foreman by 1945. He resides in Dauhrin with his wife and enjoys gardening.
Dauphin Rural Council approved Centennial projects under federal provincial grants. Plans include acquiring land and building at Stoney Freedom where East Central European pioneers settled along the Drifting River in 1696 and where the first Ukrainian Church service in Canada was held. A picnic ground is planned along Vermilion River in township 23, range 20W near Riding Mountain National Park. The council will negotiate with the lands branch to buy NE% of section 7 for the site. A cairn will be erected to honor the first white settlers and the municipality’s development.
The Mary Ellis Memorial Home at Winnipegosis among five elderly housing projects approved in principle by Manitoba Welfare Minister John B Carroll. The $84 000 project includes ten single units and two double units named for Marvin Lytwyn and the Winnipegosis Elks lodge. Financing features a $22 000 provincial grant, $8 460 from the Elks, and remaining through a CMHC loan.
Allison Day and Eli Bay two grade 11 students from Dauphin chosen for Canada's Centennial exchange project will tour the East this summer. Allison leaves Winnipeg today for Halifax Nova Scotia joining the No 2 unit until July 27, while Eric Bay joins his Winnipeg unit August 15 and travels to Montreal with their group.
Record crowds at Dauphin's 70th fair weekend bring an estimated 28000 attendees with 12000 watching platform races 4H and stock parade while about 10000 children and 4H members entered free. Organizers praise grounds layout midways and concessions for comfort and sightlines.
Forestry officials report four fires in the Duck Mountains and five in the Porcupine Mountains, all under control at reporting time, caused by lightning after light showers. new fires break out daily as the regions remain extremely dry and open campfires are banned. A fair segment notes strong showings in cattle, fowl, horseshoe pitching, and 4H exhibits with steady crowds and optimistic outlook for next year.
Nearly 900 4H participants and leaders filled Dauphin Fair grounds for Rally Day. A giant parade showcased 40 marchers and 12 floats led by standard bearers, with awards to Roblin 4H Home Economics, Gilbert Plains Beer and Clothing, and Durston Handy Thimb lers.
The 1964 Dauphin Commercial Travellers parade, part of the Dauphin Summer Fair, drew large crowds along the route as 64 floats competed for prizes. Commercial class winners included Fashion Shoppe, B & B Farm Equipment, and Manitoba Telephone System with a tub scene. honorable mention to the Town of Dauphin and Chamber of Commerce. Comic class winners featured the Dauphin Commercial Travellers African Bar-B-Que and Bill Green with his Gone to the Dogs. honorable mention to the Dauphin Herald float. Club floats honored The Pas Trappers, the Dauphin Rotary, and the Dauphin Lions Club with honorable mention noted for the Herald display.
Manitoba farmers are urged to harvest all possible hay this summer to bolster drought prone districts. Hon. George Hutton notes feed shortages in the northwest and Interlake, and directs salvaging of alfalfa and sweet clover to aid livestock needs. Public works suspends roadside grass cutting to aid fodder production.
A 1958 sedan carrying eight people rolled into a ditch about 6:25 PM Friday July 10 one mile south and one mile west of Dauphin. Mrs Ivonne Edger McCorrister 27 of Birch River died. Norman Edger McCorrister 27 was driver and survived with non serious injuries. An inquest began the same evening before Coroner Dr R E Dicks and was to resume Friday July 10.
Poultry prize results listed for Willeen Acres Brandon with winners across barred rocks white leghorns cross breeds heavy and light breeds. Names include B Hrehirchuk John McLean Karen Angus Don Dunfield J E McLean Geo Warner J A Wallace Mrs A L Pyne and others along with 1964 hatch and turkey and goose placements and champion awards.
A list of award winners from the 1964 Dauphin fair includes numerous sheep and swine classes. Prizes are credited to individuals such as Mrs J A Wallace, D D Pyne, Ken Evason, and Don Burton with champions named for ram and ewe categories, plus separate boar and sow divisions with dates and owners noted.
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