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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
7
The Happy Handy Helpers sewing club in Sifton plans an achievement day on Friday June 1 at the rink hall. Attendees are invited to arrive at 2 pm for an exhibit of work and a short program.
John Merko left for Winnipeg after a two month holiday at home. Frank Wickes family plans to near Garland. A fire swept Kewalewick's millsites last Sunday, destroying all. Miss Bessie Kuzuchar staying with sister and brother in law. Mrs. Sam Wetick visited Dauphin last week.
Mrs. Zimmer of Roblin visited the Waters home for a few days. Mary Pshebniski celebrated with a surprise party on May 3rd, receiving a purse of money. The Pokotylo family returned to Dauphin after a weekend with Mrs Pokotylo’s parents. M. H. Sawchuk and Mrs Sawchuk hosted a banquet for the christening of Donna Pearl with 28 guests including out-of-town relatives. J. C. Forbes organized the Fork River garden club at Mose River school last week. Lena Tordon’s surprise birthday honored with a money purse on May 21. Harmony WI held its first country meeting of the year at W. T. Dale’s in Pine View. Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. McMillican reported on district convention. next meeting set for June 16 with hoped attendance by MLA Sawchuk. The roll call asked the question what movie was enjoyed most.
Mrs M Merko left Friday for a visit with son Fred Merko in Dauphin. Pine River team lost 12-9 to the Eagles. The first birth in Ethelbert hospital since its opening was a twin birth to Mr and Mrs John Philipchuk of Garland on June 4. Rev Constantine Kostiw arrived from Neuremberg DP camp to take over church charges end of month with residence in Ethelbert. Accompanying Rev Kostiw was Rev J Robert Kowalewich of Winnipeg. Walter Bushuk won a Tucker scholarship in Winnipeg valued at 200. Seeding completed. rain would help. Dr Henderson arrived as Ethelbert’s resident doctor and surgeon.
A large turnout from the district attended the rural field day at the fair grounds last Friday despite the cold. Miss Nicholson, a teacher, and J Fruits of Winnipeg were treated at Deer Lodge hospital. Harvey Morley joined collegiate students for a Brandon track meet last Saturday as farmers finished seeding and welcomed Sunday thunderstorms after a long dry spell.
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson and family and Leonard Carmichael traveled to Rackham Man to visit Mrs Wilsons relatives over the weekend. The Halley district saw Copeland family visits. Miss Magen Lievd of Metreary is visiting relatives in the Durs ton home. The district attended rural field day despite chilly weather. June 7 marked the Banks and Thurston sewing club achievement day with judging by Miss McDonald and a talk by J C Forbes. Edith Durston and Grace Seale won first year ribbons. Louise Mason won second year ribbons and a trip to the Brandon camp was awarded to Gladys Cardiff and Doreen McMillan.
Miss Alexander and pupils attended a rural field day. Week-end visitors included Mrs M Knowles and Miss Merle Collison of Lesuptin. Several families, including the Damsgaards, Lazinskis, and Lenards, hosted relatives over the weekend. The next ladies meeting is set for June 16 at Mrs Flamsgaard's home.
The district held a field day on Friday despite the cold and the event was enjoyed by all. Our school did its best in competitions though not winning. thanks to Dave Doerfler for transporting the children to town. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Hyde Mr and Mrs Ayers and Maxwell Kaufmson. Banks residents welcomed Mr and Mrs Peter Doerfier back to the district. Luke Coyne renewed acquaintances Thursday. Mrs R G Henry and Rae left for Flin Flon Friday evening.
The paper publishes a roster of correspondents by town and district including Ashville Banks Camperville Park Ciff Dauphin Durston Fairville Fishing River Gartmore Garland Lake Magnet Mayflower Moose Bay Mission Norton Ochre River Pine River Pulp River Ste Rose du Lac Ukraina Venlaw Olga Winnipegosis and more. New correspondents are welcome in districts without a news column and arrangements can be made with the editor for stationery and postage.
Eight girls earned red ribbons in the second and third year work show. Diplomas went to four third year girls Alice Stammen Jean McKinnon Shir iny McKinnon and Laura Preston. Detailing future modelling tasks and a horse pageant, the program included fashion parade duets and readings with leaders addressing mothers and participants. Edward Taylor returned from Ste Rose hospital. readers are invited to send news to Mrs Ronald Highfield.
Residents and visitors frequent the district with multiple weekend trips. Winnipeg guests include Mrs Kenner and Mrs Bryan with Mrs Stone. Births, hospital shows, and birthday celebrations appear alongside field day and Lexion sports day reports.
Makinak and Mrs. C. Bothwell spend a week at daughter Mrs. K Willson in Arden. Mrs. Stan Clark and Brian visit uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. W Rudd for a week. Mr. and Mrs. R Jefferies of Winnipeg spend the long weekend with brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. R Murray. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Robert Blair on the birth of a daughter in Dauphin hospital.
The report claims Peter Hutchison organized the Dauphin Plains swine club in 1941. In fact Peter Hutchison is Lloyd P. Hutchison, now living in the Borketon district, raising questions about the club's founding record.
The Rorketon nursing station committee met at E Aho's home to plan a picnic. Mrs. A J Mitchell visited Neepawa to see her daughters. Mrs J A McLaren visited Foxwarren to see her seriously ill sister. Mrs Papuga and Mrs Yaro Shen returned from Ste Rose hospital. Local residents attended graduations and church events, with sermons, diplomas, and a community dance at the hall. A whisky event was held with proceeds for the United church, and improvements to the Orthodox church continued.
Pins for the building fund are being produced for a Ladies' Aid connected to the United Church to be organized soon. A traveling basket and patch apron are being used to raise funds for church work as the group gathers support in the community. A Ruskin spent several days in Borketon then returned to Sioux Lookout for summer work.
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