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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
1
President Truman stresses ongoing danger from Russia while denying Korea air force is run by Russian planes. He cites rapid buildup of air force wings and overall boosts in army and navy to counter the Red threat.
The 103 graduates at Dauphin Collegiate Technical Institute proceedings in the town hall auditorium drew about 550 spectators. Diplomas were presented by J J Arthurs W G Booth and H C Ray. Dr A D McKee addressed the class urging a life book rich in vim and kindness citing Washington Carver and Louis Pasteur as examples. Several scholarships crests and pennants were awarded and the student council for 1952 53 installed.
Boris Hryhorchuk son of Mr and Mrs Michael N Hryhorchuk of Ethelbert received the Governor General's medal at the Dauphin Collegiate and Technical Institute graduation ceremony held June 6 in the town hall auditorium. He plans to complete grade XII in Dauphin before university and follows a strong academic and extracurricular record.
May permit activity shows 31 entries totaling 180 295 dollars pushing five month totals to 56 permits valued at 235 etc. 18 new dwellings accounted for 134 400 dollars in May and 150 900 for five months. Four commercial permits valued at 31 000 were added in May bringing five month commercial total to 59 700. Private garages contributed 1 300 in May and nine garages worth 2 050 for five months.
A record entry of 32 schools attended the 27th annual Dauphin Ochre school district field day last Friday with 710 pupils in the parade of schools compared to 582 in 1951. The opening performances were held in the Dauphin arena led by Miss E Peters on Halley school. Mountain Stream school won the marching contest with 95 marks. Dauphin Plains was second with 93. A mass drill for students over ten was directed by Ernie Hasichuk. Mountain Stream also provided the platform demonstration and a Ukrainian folk dance was performed. Kosi school took second in the solo Ukrainian folk dance. Judges were Miss Ritchie and Constable W Bach. A record 28 softball teams competed. Wilson River school won the first championship by defeating Bay Centre, with Melton taking the second title.
Norma Lupak won the girls class trophy and Don Forbes won the boys class in the 37th Macneill award history speech contest at Henderson School. Runners-up were Sylvia Moroz and Tom Love among sixteen contestants. judges included Eva Ferguson and Rev Wilkinson.
Dauphin town council confirmed a $45,000 debenture for waterworks with 5 percent interest over ten years. Five bids were received. Canadian Bank of Commerce and A. E. Ames & Co. offered the highest premium of $1.37 per $100 par, yielding a $616.50 cash premium to the town.
Dauphin town council recounts to Attorney General C Rhodes Smith its surprise at the denial of a land swap. The letter argues the proposed site is near Block 8, benefits local residents, avoids sewer costs, and would generate revenue if owned by the town, urging cabinet reconsideration.
Alex Peter Kuzyk of Dauphin 23 son of Mrs Mary Huska reported wounded in action in Korea from army headquarters. He joined the army in June 1950 and went overseas with the P.P.C.Lt. Jan . He was wounded May 26 when shell fragments penetrated his left elbow.
Harness horse races will be held at the fair on July 22 and 23 with a race meet after the afternoon program on July 23. Two races are set for 4 15 pm and two at 7 pm with three starters per race and a purse of 200 dollars. Bruce Goodhand and Jack Crowe oversee the race and track program.
Membership tickets are available at Goodhand's Oliphant's and Scotts stores. One dollar grants grounds access during the fair and eligibility for Dauphin Agricultural Society members. The Cavalcade of Stars features Hap Henry and his eight dogs Bobo the clown the Lee sisters trapeze performers and Dainty Marie the baby elephant with Vaughn as emcee.
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