26 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
1
Major General G I Hatton warns a full scale defense drill has reached Canada United States and Puerto Rico as part of a mass nuclear test and related measures. Radar guidance shapes the plan for evacuations and defense readiness.
The United States pulls back a 56 million dollar aid offer for a Nile dam as Egypt's Premier Nasser seeks closer ties with Russia. Britain adds 14 million in grants, plus loans from both nations totaling 130 million and a World Bank loan of 200 million.Egypt officials decry US action while hints of Russian assistance surface amid toughening policy.
Three Dauphin area women compete for the Elks Regatta Queen crown at Ochre Beach on Monday August 6. Pat Pollon leads voting with Adele Maslove of Roblin and Audrey Sandstrom of Minnedosa as challengers in the popularity contest.
Hundreds of cars and trailers hauled to town for the Dauphin Ethelbert Ste. Rose du Lac 4-H Club Rally the largest in local history. George Dornfield and Marie Jubenville won grand aggregate prizes with gold watches while Steffie Bayan was crowned Rally Fashion Show Queen.
More than 400 passengers will board two CN specials from Winnipeg on August 10 and 17 for the 20th annual all expense tour to Churchill. The routes include Dauphin Flin Flon Cranberry Portage and The Pas. Each train carries two diners and two recreation cars one with a piano for sing alongs and the other for motion pictures.
By-law repealed sections from Oct 24 1940 that capped cinema licenses at two while population stayed below 6000 and at one per 3000 residents above that threshold. Military personnel temporarily resident were not counted as town residents. Continued on Page 6 Col.
Plans are in place for the 60th anniversary of Gilbert Plains incorporation on August 10. The event features a parade, children's games, sports, fireworks, a monster dance, and a museum of relics with photos. Dignitaries will attend and anniversary ribbons will be presented to former residents.
A sunny July parade drew large crowds as the tenth annual Travellers Parade showcased clubs and commercial floats. Prizes went to Fatima Knights of Columbus for a blue white float, Anglo-Canadian Oil rocket in the lead commercial display, and the Travellers Wives second birthday float with a cake and candles.
Dauphin Ochre area board hires W. H. Ludgate to supervise construction of the Mackenzie school addition for about five months to save on architect fees. Architects will conduct six crucial inspections on soil conditions foundation masonry and mechanical trades, with Ludgate in charge of overall inspection.
Attendance figures soared at the DMCC gates with about 13 000 pleasure seekers on Tuesday. Wednesday attendance of 7000 brought the total to 27000, up 6000 from 1955, and with Monday near 7000 the three day total neared last year's 21000. In season sales reached about 2000 on Tuesday, 500 above 1955, as cattle and poultry entries set strong showings and Hereford stock and dairy cattle drew praise. Supreme champion Shorthorn awarded to Glen F Powell of Grandview. judges honored veteran cattle showman A J Rankin and sons of Killarney.
Ladgate Construction Company awarded a $6,432 contract to renovate the old post office building for civic administration. Work includes interior woodwork, new counters, doors, plaster and wall repairs, and ceiling and vault room updates. Execution planned in two months with divisions on main and second floors.
Fire at the armouries near the municipal airport on Monday evening caused about $1,000 in damage. Sparks from a jacket heater ignited a wall and coal bin, with firefighters working for about 14 hours to extinguish the blaze.
The Dauphin-Ochre area board approved seven teacher appointments for the 1956-57 term. Names and assignments include John Dzik Oakraina school Miss Marie Kowaluk Sifton Mrs Ursula Dahlgren Composite high school Miss Anne Buyera Dauphin elementary Mrs Jane Mathieson-Winters Dauphin elementary Miss Patricia Vickery Dauphin elementary Miss Jean McDonald Dauphin elementary.
The period saw highs from 72.2 to 83.3 with a 83.3 on Sunday July 22 and lows in the 50s, down to 49.6 on Friday July 13. Measurable rain occurred on seven days totaling 1.66 inches, with a trace on four additional days.
Dauphin Rotary sponsors a water safety program testing 132 swimmers. Ninety eight awards will be issued as the first course closes. Second course begins this week and runs to August 3 with third session August 6 to 18. Repeats allowed free. higher classifications require new registration. Instructor Arnold Taylor notes progress and safety goals.
June brought a mix of wind rain and sunshine with a mean high of 65.7 and a high of 93.7. The low stayed at 41.4 with 12 days above average. Sol provided 273 hours of sun and 8256 miles of wind traveled. A peak gust reached 31 mph from the southeast on the 16th, and the longest east wind persisted.
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