Rural Schools Stage Sports Friday Parade Honors
Rural schools staged a Friday sports event with pupils in school colors parading. Melton won best marching and neatness, Gartmore Mayflower second, Halley third. Valley Village last year’s winner. Judges included Mayor J. E. Ramsden. Wilfred Caldwell led massed choruses. Mayor Ramsden welcomed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Gartmore-Mayflower
Halley
Mellon
Valley Village
J. E. Ramsden
D. D. McDonald
E. D. Palmer
Wilfred Caldwell
Ramsden
Near Drowning Rescued At Dauphin Beach
A young girl playing in the sand at Dauphin Beach was rescued after a near drowning. Margot Laidlaw alerted rescuers, Jerry Pichard found Elaine by a pier, and Frt.-Lieut. J. Baxter led artificial respiration until revival after about 45 minutes. She recovered and left No. 7 hospital the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & G. School
Margot Laidlaw
R. Laidlaw
No. 7
Fichaud
Elaine
Jerry Pichard
Lieut. J. Baxter
Edmonton
No. 7 Hospital
Former Dauphin Boy Lost In Cologne Raid
Sgt. Clinton S. Chute aged 21 of Dauphin who resided in Regina and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force is presumed lost after a Cologne raid. Born in Dauphin he played hockey and baseball, attended local schools until 1930, and enlisted in 1941 training at Brandon Trenton and Calgary where he earned his wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton S. Chute
Germany
Sgt
Chute
Stanley Chute
Regina
Sgt. Chute
Dauphin
R.C.A.F
Brandon
Trenton
Calgary
Rainfall totals and comparisons from April through last week
Rainfall figures show totals for the period since April 1 and the same period last year, with a longterm average. Courtesy Searle Grain Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searle Grain Co
Tent Caterpillar Threat Spreads in Dauphin District
A vast army of tent caterpillars spreads through the Dauphin district threatening fruit trees. Miss McConnell advises fruit tree owners to spray with arsenate of lime or arsenate of lead mixed in water, following Manitoba University entomology guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin District
Tent Dauphin
Miss McConnell
Department of Entomology
University of Manitoba
Police Parking Zone Marked in Front of Post Office
A bright yellow strip labeled Police Only designates a parking zone for RCMP detachment vehicles in front of the Post Office this week, clearly marking restricted space for official use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.M.P
Mrs H E Bridgett to Speak at Rotary Luncheon
Mrs H E Bridgett will be guest speaker at the Rotary club weekly luncheon at the Hamilton hotel on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
H. E. Bridgett
Rotary Club
Hamilton Hotel
Local Teaching Staff Changes Reported
Friday update notes vacancies from resignations in the local teaching staffs. In the collegiate department new hires include L. B. Smith and K. E. Chambers along with Miss Mary Hamilton Miss Vera Fryer Gilbert Plains John Slobod zian Fork River and J D Dyck Makinak. In public schools Miss Margaret Warkentin and R M Monro resignations are reported with new Dauphin district appointments Miss Evelyn Strang Miss Isabella Dresser and Miss Ethel Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 8. Smith
K. E. Chambers
Mary Hamilton
Vera Fryer
Gilbert Plains
John Slobodzian
Fork River
J. D. Dyck
Makinak
Margaret Warkentin
R. M. Monro
Red Cross Dauphin Praises Local Support Amid Campaign
The Dauphin Red Cross thanks volunteers and donors as the campaign nears its close. The town and district have raised over five thousand five hundred dollars for the Red Cross, with more contributions expected and subscriptions going to treasurer A. H. Marcon of the Bank of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Dauphin
A. H. Marcon
Bank of Commerce
Graduation Day at Collegiate Institute Sees 89 Graduates
Fifty grades elevens and twelves gathered in the Collegiate auditorium for graduation. Miss Beverlee Myers received the governor-general's medal for scholarship and leadership. Valedictorians were Ernie Stranachuk and Russel Phillips. Flight-Lieut. J Sargeau, speaking from No 7 Bombing and Gunnery school, urged students to pursue seven adventures in mind industry freedom and to embrace responsibility as they enter the world. The program included choruses and solos by students and a closing note from Principal A E Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverlee Myers
Collegiate ‘Institute
A. E. Reid
Ernie Staranchuk
Russel Phillips
J. Sargeau
No. 7
England
Britain
Dunkirk
Lieut
Sargeant
William Morris
Margaret Cruise
Geraldine Winters
Inez Rutherford
Georgie McElwain
Nettie Porter
Phoebe Veal
Victoria Semchuk
Gladys Graves
Ethel Cadman
Albert Graves
Reserve Training Activities Increase at Fort Garry Guards
Reserve training strengthens with higher strength and a waiting list of eligibles. A second squadron is formed as the 103rd company of the Guards at Dauphin area increases. Training runs nearly every evening with parades and instructional work at Ochre River and Winnipegosis. Promotions include Palmer to 2nd lieutenant and McKee, McGuirk, Dagg to sergeants.
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Eee Ce
Monparade
Fort Garry
E. V. Dobson
Shilo
N.C.O
Veterans’ Guard
Ochre River
Winnipegosis
F.G.H. Regiment
Sqn
E. D. Palmer
A. D. McKee
Jack McGuirky
Earl Dagg
Decoration Day Observance Draws Large Dauphin Attendance
A large crowd gathered at the cenotaph Sunday for the District Decoration Day service in Dauphin. Veterans from the Veterans' Guard of Canada and the Fort Garry Horse Reserve led a parade that included two local RCAF flights, Canadian Legion B E S L branches from nearby towns, and youth groups. Attendees included units from Roblin, Grandview, Gilbert Plains, Winnipegosis, Ochre River and MaHmm. Major B Saunderson led the parade, with support from the 108th company commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Veterans’ Guard
Fort Garry Horse Reserve Army
R.ca.f
Canadian Legion B.es.l
B.saunderson
108Rd Company
Veterans’ Guard of Canada
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Arty
Dauphin Beach
Cologne
Jean Gordon
Wabasso
ASANO
Orient
Kayser
Hey
Penman
Lee Lisle
W .G. Whutte
Mr. Strauss
Cary Grant
Joan Fontaine
Cedric Hardwicke
Nigel Bruce
May Whitty
Rebecca
Bob Hope
103Rd
Bigpides
Guard of Canada
Has Dauphin
Es.l
Fit
John Gardner
United Stores Limited
Barks
Smart’s
Bartlett
Sunkist
British Columbia
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