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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
3
An inquest into the death of Peter Yarem, struck by a car on No 10 highway west, will be held at Dauphin courthouse at 10 am Monday June 17. Yarem died at Dauphin General Hospital on Friday June 7. Dr G W Rogers of Dauphin is the coroner.
Louis Flatfoot, after firing up in the Swan River district, was shot in the jaw by a rifle bullet from a pirate farmer, Paul Yakielash ek. Fired from his job, he drank whisky, caused trouble at a district school, then broke into Yakielashek’s farmhouse before being wounded and taken to hospital. He remained a Dauphin jail visitor until June 6 when moved to Swan River.
The 1936 census reports Manitoba had 57 774 farms compared with 54 199 in 1931. The data highlights a farm count rise over the five year period.
Dauphin public school students compete in a baby war savings effort raising 25 cents or more per child by month end. Business workers unite weekly to save for stamps and bonds. A local idea suggests customers buy two bits of stamps with each beer to boost contributions for the war effort.
In vintage etiquette the man would turn down the gas as a sign of restraint while courting. The modern approach shifts to different courtship signals reflecting contemporary manners and communication styles.
The Wide Awake group runs a bingo evening at the Elks hall this Saturday starting at 7 30. Proceeds fund cheer boxes for enlisted Dauphin boys, with more cards promising bigger cheer boxes.
One Dauphin resident, Mrs. Harry Foreman, reports harvesting a fully ripened tomato on Saturday, June 1. She said the plant began indoors with a small green fruit before being set out, and the ripe tomato is among the most delicious she has tasted.
A reflective note on true value lying in personal achievement. The piece contrasts easy cheer in simple tasks with genuine happiness found in facing real results and keeping a positive mindset.
In June 1889 J B Nicholson first visited Dauphin, then a wilderness outpost 24 days from Portage la Prairie. On June 2, 51 years later, he revisited Dauphin to tour his brother T A Nicholson’s farm.
A note from Jim McKay a Dauphin Collegiate science teacher on leave, called to duty by the RCAF. He reports happy in the air force but cautions that none of his remarks may be published.
A witty truism contrasts a fifteen collar with a sixteen shirt as a metaphor for overprecision and mismatch. The remark highlights fashion norms and social detail in a dryly humorous tone.
A nature note invites walkers around Lake Dauphin and Riding Mountain Park to enjoy early spring foliage and abundant wild fruit later in the season. Saskatoons wild plums choke berries peak as fruit blossoms follow by dogwood and june-berries, with a cheeky aside about wood violets and a peppermint flavored gum substitute.
James Easterbrook, known for snapping photos at the Collegiate, unexpectedly wins the governor-general’s medal for general proficiency. He rushed to the stage for a photo but discovered he was the winner, a surprising turn at the announcement.
A brief item notes that adjustable desk gadgets showing dates reveal calendars four days out of sync, reflecting a simple tech annoyance discussed in the St. Louis Star-Times.
Dauphin community groups push aid for soldiers and refugees. Nearly 150 wool blankets have been shipped by the Red Cross branch, with more to come to meet the emergency. Rotary plans a carnival and proceeds will support the Red Cross. Musical clubs and local groups held benefit events, with proceeds aiding wounded soldiers in France and England.
Red Cross rooms on Main street north in G W V A hall open Tuesday and Friday afternoons. All ladies are urged to attend sessions on either afternoon. Demand for war supplies and refugee work may increase sewing and related tasks. Regular shipments of finished supplies go to Winnipeg.
A Fork River resident clarifies past criticism of a CKY program, saying he targeted the announcer’s senile remarks heard between 7 and 8 a.m. and possibly the soap dramas, noting family members often shut off the radio at his home.
A light hearted feature previews Pinocchio in Disney's second full length production showing six times at the Dauphin Theatre next week. The wooden puppet seeks life under the watch of Jiminy Cricket the wise guide with a heart as big as the world guiding him through right and wrong amid village life and moral lessons.
The Dauphin Rotary club runs a boys camp at Lake Dauphin this summer with proceeds from bird house sales to offset expenses. Camp runs July 15 to August 15 with two two week groups under canvas. A United church camp at Clear Lake July 20 to 30 is led by Rev. Frank Milligan, Mrs Tem plin, Miss M Robb and Winnipeg helpers.
A lively Pinocchio tale centers on Figaro the kitten and Cleo the goldfish as they charm and chip the puppet boy. Five villains Monstro Honest John Foulfellow Giddy Stromboli and a coachman are defeated by Pinocchio and friends in classic fairy fashion.
Mary Hamilton, famed for Little Theatre work in Dauphin and across the province, started a new prize for the best one act play written within the year to be presented by the Manitoba Drama League at its 1941 festival. The Mary Hamilton award aims to spark new local drama.
The Herald reports the Dauphin School board salary schedule applies only to collegiate staff. Public school teachers on probation earn 750 dollars while permanent staff start at 800 dollars. Birth notices follow for local families with names and dates.
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