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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
1
The Dauphin town and rural municipality extend their boundaries effective January 1 1963 adding about 600 acres and boosting population from 7500 to an estimated 8000. The 24 parcels transfer to the town with tax and debt adjustments and new residency and relief provisions for residents.
Mr and Mrs Frank W Bumstead of 107 Wellington Crescent celebrated their Golden Wedding on May 20 at home hosted by their son George and daughter in law Helen. Over 100 friends signed the guest book and sent congrats including a letter from Stewart E McLean minister of education. The couple’s son in Hawaii ordered a tropical bouquet shipped by air mail for the event.
The report records May moisture at 3.80 inches, with 1.80 inches on May 1 night in Dauphin. Gardeners face frost risk and warmth is needed. Gilberts Plains observed ice on water in containers. May total compared to last year is higher, pastures green, 189.2 hours of sunshine. month highs 80 and lows 26 with means of 51.2, 48.9, and 36.6.
At the Dauphin General Hospital annual governors meeting on May 25 the board re elected John Gardner Wm Cruise and J H McIntosh for three year terms. Other members include Dr C S Robertson Mrs H A Bres law Miss Rhoda Tucker with two years remaining and E W Hawkins QC Mrs D A Ross Albert Simp son. Construction on a major hospital laundry extension is progressing and tenders were awarded to Matheson Bros of
Mrs. John Beck and her three daughters lost their farm home 70 miles northeast of Dauphin when a Friday morning fire gutted the upstairs of the frame house. Neighbors saved the downstairs furniture as the Salvation Army provided clothing and aid. Two benefit nights are planned in Dauphin and Sifton to help the stricken family living in a granary adapted as temporary quarters.
Four candidates officially entered the Dauphin federal race for the June 18 election joining four major parties. Nomination papers were filed by R Elmer Forbes Isaac Johnston Lawrence Milner Joe Green Sigurdur Thorberg Sigurdsen George Carmichael Fred S Zaphtry and bonds of 200 posted. Returning officer Vernon Rampton noted a national record 1018 candidates across 285 seats. In Manitoba 58 candidates contest 14 seats up 9 from 1958.
An 18 year old Clanwilliam youth Les Johnson won the Manitoba teen age safe driving road eo in Dauphin with 487 points to claim the Imperial Esso trophy and a $100 prize. He earns a berth in the national finals at Victoria B C in July. Brian Clifford of Winnipeg was second with 473 points and Lee Davies of Brandon took third with 468. All three received miniature trophies.
Voters face a heated week as prime minister Diefenbaker and Liberal leader Pearson confront disruptions at rallies across Canada. Douglas and Thompson report late upswings while Western voters respond with intensified interest in unemployment and economic issues. Britain’s Common Market stance adds a new campaign factor shaping regional sentiment.
Boris Stasiuk topped 15 contestants at the Teen Age Roade held Sunday at Dauphin airport. George Richardson and Alex Paul finished second and third. Prizes included 15 dollars for first, 10 for second, 5 for third, plus trophies, a wristwatch, and travel bags. Judy McLean was the sole female contestant receiving 5 dollars. Judges were Art McLaren Stan Clarke Wm. Dunwoody and Ron Dompierre. The event was organized by the Dauphin Jaycees with sponsorship from Imperial Oil.
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