Five Records Set As Sports Meet By Jim Gardner
Jim Gardner leads with 18 points in a multi class meet as Brock Folkerson posts 17 and Jack Haddrell 16. Gardner sets records in high jump hop and step and jump broad jump and 100 yard dash while also winning the 200 and placing in several sprints. Evelyn Miles adds wins and seconds in D group events as champions are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gardner
Brock Folkerson
Jim
Jack Haddrell
Evelyn Miles
Wartime Prices Board Opens Branch Office Here
A regional branch of the Wartime Prices and Trade board opened this week in the Me block on Burrows avenue west. D. W. Blackett, local representative, will head the office which handles all board regulated matters for Dauphin district and as far north as Mafeking.
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Prices and Trade Board
Burrows Avenue West
D. W. Blackett
Dauphin District
Mafeking
Public Works Graveling Local Streets Report
Public Works Department lists gravel work on Seventh Avenue W and Fourth Avenue from bridge to Hospital Streets with Main Street remaining. Also Ninth Avenue SE two blocks, Eighth Avenue SE one block, McLeod Avenue three blocks, Edgar Avenue in Lovering Park, plus a portion on First Street NW.
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Seventh Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Hospital Streets
Main Street
Ninth Avenue SE
Eighth Avenue S.E
McLeod Avenue
Edgar Avenue
Lovering Park
First Street
N.W
Local motorists urged to heed corner parking ban
Dauphin motorists are reminded that parking is prohibited within 20 feet of a corner. New curb markings in bright yellow will show the no parking zone, with the words No Parking to be painted in black on the yellow stripes. Traffic is increasing and enforcement will intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Rainfall Totals Compared Across Time Periods
Rainfall last week totaled 1.65 inches, with a year to date 4.10 inches since April 1. The same period last year recorded 3.19 inches, while the long term average stands at 2.34 inches.
Bicycles Rise in Popularity Amid Future Travel Plans
A local surge in bicycle use accompanies the outlook for future transport. Three hundred eighteen bicycles are registered, with June projections hinting at continued growth. Nationally, 150000 bicycles are authorized for 1942, a 50 percent rise, though children's models are banned and extra parts trimmed from new adult bikes.
Gunshot Wounds Fatal To 19 Year Old Girl
Dauphin girl Donada Neault died after eight weeks of treatment for an abdominal gunshot wound. The 19 year old, who had been living in Flin Filton, was injured on a hunting trip and admitted to Flin Filton General Hospital on March 31. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Neault of Dauphin.
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Donada Neault
Dauphin
Flin Filion General Hospital
Joseph Neault
Flin Filton
Lake Ed wards Reserve Rises After Rainfall
Measurements after last Wednesday's downpour show the water reserve at Lake Ed wards increasing by three inches in 24 hours. At 12 million gallons per inch, the reserve gained 36 million gallons.
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Lake Edwards
Red Cross Local Contributions Reach Over Five Thousand
Local Red Cross collections in Dauphin have reached 5167.30 through Tuesday, with 4877.30 paid in cash and sent to Winnipeg. A balance of 290 remains as deferred payments. Officials had aimed to raise between 4000 and 5000 without a fixed quota. Officials say returns exceed expectations and urge pledges be fulfilled by week’s end to complete drive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Red Cross
Central Committee
A. H. Mar
Dauphin
Winnipeg
Japs Attack Alaska Near Dutch Harbour
Japanese aircraft attacked the naval base at Dutch Harbour Alaska at about 6 o'clock Wednesday, with the raid occurring less than 2000 miles from Victoria British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Harbour
Alaska
Victoria
B.C
Appeal Lodged In Narcotics Case In Provincial Court
In provincial police court on Wednesday morning Dr. O McGuirk was found guilty of one narcotics offence. Magistrate Little imposed the minimum fine of 200 dollars plus 5.75 dollars costs. Defense counsel A Katz appealed the verdict. J N McFadden K C led the defence with Delimorphine to Detective Corp J on April 29 Fraser held until later. E N McGirr K C assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. McGuirk
Little
A. Katz
J. N. McFadden
K.C
Detective Corp. J
Fraser
Dauphin Rotary Salvage Drive Seeks Tires and Metal
On Thursday afternoon the Dauphin Rotary salvage committee will canvass the district for discarded items. Rubber tires and metal objects are particularly in demand for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Rotary Club Salvage Committee
Field Day and Graduation Highlight Dauphin Collegiate Week
Students at Dauphin Collegiate face a busy week with Field Day on Tuesday afternoon and graduation Friday. Guest speaker Flight Lieutenant J Sargeant of No 7 Bombing and Gunnery School will address the ceremony. Final exams for Grades Nine and Ten run June 8 to June 16, with Grade Eleven and Twelve exams starting June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Collegiate
J. Sargeant
No. 7 Bombing and Gunnery School
Lieutenant Governor Visits Winnipegosis Marks First Such Tour
Saturday May 30 in Winnipegosis saw the first visit by a lieutenant governor. His Honor R. F. McWilliams and Mrs. McWilliams toured local industries including W Stevenson boat works Booth Fisheries and Crerar hospital. A reception at Elk's hall featured speechmaking, music by schoolgirls, and civic leaders guided by H F Williams.
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Winnipegosis
R. F. McWilliams
K.C
McWilliams
N. A
W. Stevenson
Booth Fisheries
Crerar Hospital
Elk’s Hall
Cooper
Jean Williams
N. A. Hyrorocynk
G. G. Spence
A. E. Medd
A.S. Barbour
R. M. Morrison
H. F. Williams
Howson
Miss Goodman
Fort Garry Horse
E. V. Dobson
D. Palmer
Boy Scouts
Jack Wal
Highlights of 1942 staged at Town Hall by No 7 B G School
A wartime revue presented at Town Hall by No 7 B G School to raise funds for recreational facilities. Master of ceremonies Corporal Frank Lees led dancing burlesque acts with Roy Caldwell tenor and Aubie Jacobs tenor receiving applause. The program featured the Dauphinettes, Maypole and fan dances by Paulsonettes and other varied performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
B. & G. School
No. 7
Cpl
Frank Lees
La.c
Roy Caldwell
L.A.C
Aubie Jacobs
Dauphinettes
Frances Lister
Edra Neill
Dorothy Skinner
Dorothy Bell
Margaret Hamilton
Frankie Lees
Decoration Day Service To Be Held as Cenotaph
Cenotaph ceremony scheduled for 2.30 pm will replace cemetery observance. Legionnaires and veterans along with the Veterans' Guard Fort Garry Horse reserve air cadets boy scouts cubs and girl guides and RC A F detachments will participate.
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Legionnaires
Veterans’ Guard
Fort Garry Horse Reserve
Air Cadets
Boy Scouts Cubs
Girl Guides
R.C.A.F
Highways Near Town Under Repair and Grading
Workmen from the Good Roads branch repaired the hard surface between Dauphin and No. 7 B G school and may re lay a half mile damaged by frost later. West of town the department grades three miles toward the junction where the road was low. Other roads in the district are in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Dauphin
No. 7
Hospital Earnings Up in 1941 Annual Statement
Annual meeting of the board of Governors of Dauphin General Hospital reelected the full slate of governors. The secretary treasurer reported 1941 expenditures of $49,616.76 and revenue of $50,579.80 with a $963.04 surplus, up from 1940. Readings show 2,605 patient admissions, 8.4 day average stay, 266 births, and shifts in ward earnings and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin General Hospital
H. N. Naeneill
Robt. Hawkins
M.L.A
W. R. McCormack
Alex Katz
Dave Justice
Wm. Vos
John Gardner
Winnifred Miller
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Wartime Prices Board
Public Works Department
Jean Gordon
RED Cross
D.C
Mickey Rooney
Andy Hardy
Lewis Stone
Cecilia Parker
Fay Holden
Andy
United Stores Limited
Melrose Coffee
Pkt
Bane Fescheen
Lala Pala
Sunkist
Valencia
Clark
Kellogg’s
Allen
F.D
Urge
Zic
Shechioy Cas Des Marten
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