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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
An office staffer notes rats in the building basement and ventilation system created an unwanted odor and air quality issue. The source took a couple of days to locate, highlighting routine maintenance gaps.
The council debates extending industrial zones while protecting residential districts. They seek expert town planning advice to avoid overreach and ensure balanced growth as applications for new commercial building permits test current rules.
Napier Moore recalls a Scratch pad tale from the Financial ost about a group of keen young men discussing Canadian affairs and economics after a university scene. A poker game followed with sharp play and laughter, yet all were blind to the war’s impact.
An Irish civil servant quip frames a note on the year end operetta by public school leavers. The piece recalls past annual shows like The Magic Key and The Nautical Knot with tuneful solos and colorful costumes, featuring comic Irish characters and townspeople as cast and audience fondly remember.
A local woman visiting a friend took home a piece of dough wrapped warm. She made rolls in her own kitchen and served them for supper, despite initially declining to stay.
Girl Guides held Orange Day with orange sales from five cents each or five for two bits. A new paper dish cloth that is washable and reusable is showcased. Dauphin customers greet a daily paper delivered the same date, printed early and flown in by airplane to arrive at noon.
A British manufacturer unveils a home phone gadget with three switches for recording rewinding and replay. It answers rings announces the resident and records any message for later reproduction, aiming to identify callers and curb anonymous abuse.
G I Jackman promotes the first Northwestern Steeplechase at the Elk’s Sports Day with 10 local entries. Horses and jockeys, mostly new to jumps, practice over four brush-topped hurdles as plans include pony and horse races. Some entries may be scratched or late entries added.
A bachelor neighbor paraded down the street with four bouquets of lilacs, causing neighbors to admire the blooms. A passerby reported the man admitted taking the pastel blossoms from a friend’s bushes for a vase.
The piece recalls Mrs. John Bruce Dodd in Spokane starting Fathers Day to honor paternal sacrifice. It notes Spokane landmarks like Father Garden and Mount Spokane commemorating fathers and contrasts the holiday's history with today’s gifts and commercial tone. It urges choosing timely keepsakes this Sunday to say Pops is “tops.”
Workmen at the fairgrounds finish repairs ahead of the fair and a six year anniversary. The old hall in front of the grandstand was removed. new steps and siding added to the judges stand. the hall grandstand bleachers and surrounding fence received minor repairs.
The Dauphin event will distribute lapel buttons to former residents attending the Golden Jubilee and Reunion. A special crest reads Dauphin Village 1908 with Golden Jubilee and Reunion encircling it. Smaller host buttons say Dauphin Exhibition and Reunion Booster.
Three babies arrived in Dauphin last week and have not yet been christened. They share the Austin surname and are cared for by Peebles Motors as the town welcomes first post war baby-sized automobiles.
A cheeky column notes the progress of parade floats as organizers prepare for a community celebration with talk of design tweaks and last minute touches reflecting local pride. Authors emphasize creativity and teamwork driving the event.
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