Post-Election Potpourri Reflects Canadian Conservative Upswing
The bulletin surveys reactions to Conservatives haltingly approaching a national majority after Monday’s federal vote. It lauds John Diefenbaker for reviving the two party system, notes cabinet upheaval and shifts in Manitoba, and ponders provincial election implications as Dauphin and Winnipeg South figure prominently.
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Canada
People of
Liberal Party
Manitoba
Pickersgill
John Diefenbaker
Dominion
Powers
House of Commons
Gordon Churchill
Winnipeg South Centre
Dauphin
Dauphin Collegiate
National Defence
Citizenship and Immigration
Health and Public Welfare
Veterans’ Affairs
Zaplitny sweeps Dauphin riding in record mandate win
MP-elect Fred Zaplitny secures a third term with a strong turnout in Dauphin constituency. He wins amid five candidates, setting records for deposits forfeited and becoming the first local member eligible for pensions after three terms. Liberal split signals limited payoff for party.
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Fred Zaplitny
Zaplitny
Dauphin
Federal Treasury
Mr. Zaplitny
House of Commons
Dauphin reminiscences recall old buildings and sports
Joe Barker of Winnipeg recalls Dauphin's 1904 era and the old building that stood west of the Burrows block used by George King and local boxing. He notes boxing era habits, town hall basement wresting, and names local athletes, with anecdotes from Snodgrass Week and church services, plus fairground improvements and a 1811 David Thompson stamp.
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Dauphin
Joe Barker
Winnipeg
Burrows
Baptist Church
Tween Lakes
George King
Dauphin Press
Herald
Mr. King
Mr. Barker
Bob Fagen
Jas. Gardner
Archie Hoy
Billie King
Ed McKinstry
Billie Dennison
Len Shaw
Jack Wishart
Jim Ball
Watt Adams
Courtney “Eal
Jim Miles
Jack May
Jimmie Hughes
Bob Hawkins
Nicholson
Copeland
Minnedosa
Gladstone
Dauphin The Beautiful Plants Set In Post Office Enclosure
Plants set out in a cement-walled enclosure in front of the post office are taking root and thriving. With regular watering they appear ready to prosper in their new location.
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Dauphin
Sourpuss Defends June Pleasures Amid Garden Pests
A poetically inclined lady quotes the line What is so rare as a day in June The man questions the rarity The exchange pivots on weather and garden pests like tree worms potato bugs and cutworms that threaten enjoyment of a June day.
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Sourpuss
Yellow lady's slipper blooms amid shifting landscapes
A reader notes the yellow lady's slipper or Canadian orchid, a fragile flower linked to Good Roads work. The piece laments its rarity as civilization advances reduces flora and fauna, suggesting leaving plants in clumps to sustain future production.
Women theology students attend Unite Church conference
The Saturday Free Press reports five women pictured at the Unite Church annual conference. Four have worked in the Dauphin presbytery. Rev Margaret Miller, now of Foxwarren, spent four years at Kemille, Rev McLean presents at Bowsman, and Phyllis Murdock, a 1937 United College graduate, served at Dauphin Plains. Roy Wilson, Winnipeg minister’s wife, spent two summers in Grandview before graduation. A poll note records a husband and wife voting in order, and two papers numbered 2048 and 2040 issued to voters 48 and 49 by accident.
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Proving Ground
Saturday Free Press
Unite Church
Dauphin Presbytery
Margaret Miller
Foxwarren
Kemille
Margaret’. McLean
Bowsman
United College
Phyllis Murdock
Dauphin Plains
Dauphin Plains Mirs
Roy Wilson
Winnipeg
Grandview
Onions and Radishes Boost Spring Salads
A cookery column argues onions and radishes enliven spring salads. It notes the produce adds zest and texture to seasonal dishes.
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Fae Dauphin Herald & Press
Innit Compaey Limiad
Manioba
Post Office Department
Ortens
Helen F. Marsh
St. Laurent
Hydro Showroom
Hyon
THE
Manitoba Power Commission
Coouree Birer Reeg
Barker
Stars
Oddfellows
Dickson
Millers and Esplens
Barry Dauphin
Snodgrass
Linda Snodgrass
Bob Snodgrass
Manitoba University
Jack McKillop
Dan McKillop
Cactus Beauty
Leigh Curtis
Third Avenue NE
Curtis
Dave McLean
Fail Board
Canadiana
Davy Crockett
Pacific
David Thompson
B.C
Hudson's Bay Company
Fur Company
OLA
Bumsteads
Quality Plumbing
Melrose
Glenrose
Seven Bells Beaver Brand
T.V
Campbell's
California
Oliphant's
Hardware & Groceries
Dad
Schick
Remington
Ronson
Bel Ami
Sunbeam
Philis
Bulova
Elgin
Longines-Wittnauer
Zenith
Edward F. Fox Watchmaker & Jeweller
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