Wartime Issues On Agenda At Manitoba Municipal Meeting
About 80 delegates from Dauphin district towns met at the Town hall for the annual Union of Manitoba Municipalities session. Resolutions urged federal action to cap loan interest, repeal the three cent gasoline tax for agricultural tractors, enforce citizenship duties, and seek provincial aid for two thirds of highway costs.
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Dauphin Judicial District
Flin Flon
Pas
Union of Manitoba
J E Ramaden
R. W. Dicks
Dominion
Union
Canada
S. Solomon
Dauphin
Wm. Walmsley
Winnipegosis
H. E. Welland
Good Response To Housing Appeal At Dauphin
Dauphin citizens reacted positively last week to a housing appeal for airmen and wives. J H Delong of the Employment Service of Canada in the Town Hall Rooms Listing office said locals were surprised by the shortage and promised to open more rooms. A line formed at the listing window and demand continued as accommodations are filled as they become available.
Lighting Storm Hits Dauphin Takes Town's Power
A violent electric storm struck Dauphin Tuesday evening after 10 PM causing a major lightning discharge. The town’s lighting system tripped the plant breaker but the plant remained undamaged. Seven north end street lamps burned out and power was restored within a minute after safety gear was reconnected. Winnipegosis Victory Loan returns for the week total $26,600, 75 percent over the district quota.
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Dauphin
Winnipegosis Victory Loan
Manitoba Municipalities Meet Sets 1942 District Meeting
D. E. Mellish spoke on licensing public service vehicles while John Spalding reported on union developments from last fall’s resolutions. Reeve R. Mitchell of Grandview was named district representative to the provincial convention in Winnipeg in November. Winnipegosis will host the district union in 1942 with a visit to No 10 S.F.T.S. near here and a concluding dinner.
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Manitoba
D. E. Mellish
Municipal and Public Utility Board
John Spalding
Union
Reeve R. Mitchell
Grandview
Winnipeg
Winnipegosis
No. 10
S.F.T.S
Here
Driveway Hardsurfacing Underway at Allard's Garage
Hardsurfacing began on the driveway in front of Allard's garage at the Burrows and First corner. The work extends from the west sidewalk to the air pumps on the east with new concrete aprons on both sides of the gasoline pumps.
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Allard
Burrows
First
Control Board Extends Dauphin Rent Control in Seven Areas
The wartime prices and trade board extends rent control to seven new areas including Dauphin with new maximum rents set to Jan 2 1941 levels or latest 1940 lease. Applications for rent variation accepted through Sept 30 1941. Local county and district courts will handle variation applications with rental committees consisting of district judges.
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Dauphin
Prices and Trade Board
Golfers Forgo Improvements To Fund Victory Bonds
Dauphin Country Club directors reverse plan to raise Sunday and holiday green fees and to build locker and club room. Fees stay at fifty cents daily, not seventy-five for holidays, while $700 slated for improvements is redirected to buy Victory bonds. Weather data and grain company courtesy follow.
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The
Dauphin Country Club
Victory Bonds
Young Banker Found Dead Near Vermillion River Camp
W Edward M Simister a 20 year old banker from Estevan Sask joined Bank of Montreal as ledger keeper arrived fortnight ago was found dead on the Vermillion river banks near a tourist camp Friday police suspect suicide He carried a 32 calibre pistol in his hand and was last seen Thursday evening at his bank before missing the send off he did not sleep at his bed the body taken to Bullmore’s Funeral home and later moved to Thompson’s Funeral Home Winnipeg for services
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W. Edward M. Simister
Estevan
Sask
Bank of Montreal
Simister
Raymond Pitcher
Alvin Hall
Robert W. Simister
Ste
Edwincourt
Winnipeg
Bullmore
Thompson
Victory Bond Draw At Playground Dance
A $50 Victory bond will be awarded in a draw held June 30 during the Playground dance. Proceeds go to Dauphin Children's playgrounds with sponsorship by the Dauphin Confercial Travellers and the Dauphin B P W club.
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Dauphin Children’s
Dauphin Confercial Travellers
Dauphin B. & P.W. Club
Dauphin Recruiting Sets Province Record
Dauphin's mobile unit signed 50 men, a record for Manitoba towns, after visiting last Wednesday. More than double the number applied to the examining board, with the unit staying an extra day. Nine recruits were signed at Winnipegosis, while Capt. Maris H. Garton praised Dauphin's excellent response.
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Dauphin
Manitoba
Winnipegosis
Maris H. Garton
M.D. 10
Winnipeg
Quiet Council Meeting Ends Without Notable Action
Last Thursday's council session produced no major headlines as the meeting spread through routine matters. Mayor Ramsden chaired with Councillors McLean Puchalski Solomon Astwood Hutchison Justice Lepper and Taylor present. the group moved into committee, and the scribe left early for the night.
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Ramsden
McLean, Puchalski
Solomon
Astwood
Hutchison
Justice
Lepper
Taylor
Dauphin Surpasses Victory Loan Goal by Large Margin
The Dauphin Victory Loan committee exceeded the 1941 quota of 105000 by a wide margin with subscriptions reaching 171700 and the new objective set at 200000. Canvassers are praised for explaining government loan methods, and a full committee roster is listed.
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Dauphin Victory Loan Committee
Dauphin
Central Committee
Tme
F. T. Wright
Herald
Salvation Army Tag Day Totals $154.30 For Charity
Proceeds totaling $154.30 were raised last Saturday during the Salvation Army annual tag day. Major John Sullivan reports the amount surpassed last year’s returns. Sellers included C. Lenard Agnes Scarff Edna Taylor Caroline Howard Margaret Hill Mary Scarff Annie Ward Shirley Hill Helen Ward and Margaret Ward.
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Salvation Army
John Sullivan
Dirs. C. Lenard
Agnes Scarff
Edna Taylor
Caroline Howard
Margaret Hill
Mary Scarff
Annie Ward
Shirley Hill
Helen Ward
Margaret Ward
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K.O
Winnipegosis Victory
Control Board
Sistesssee
Searle Grain Co
California
Smart Magic Foundation
Gotham
Gossard and Dominion Corset Co
Wabasso and Magog Print
Council
Dauphin Theatre
Frank Capra
Gary Cooper
Barbara Stanwyck
Mr. Deeds
Mr. Smith
Washington
John Doe
Alexander Korda Pessons
Vivien
Laurence
Leigh Olivier
NEW Gay Theatre
Main Street South
George O'Brien
Chino
Roscoe Turner
Phil Regan
Thomas Mitchell
Jeffrey
Lynn
Merie Oberon
Dennis Morgan
Gene Autry
Gene Stratton Porter
Victory
Tion
Jas. L. Bowman
Robi. Hawkins
D. D. McDonald
J. A. Gorby
Reeve M. F. Szewszyk
M. F. Szewczyk
John H. Conner
Alex Boles
Steve Ganszar
John Mckhillop
Paul Sawczyn
Nick Slyzuk
Cecil Durston
Town
W. G. White
P. Cowton
E. Treendle
E. W. Routley
HL. Heath
H. W
Florence Edwards
the Herald
John Gardner
United Stores Limited
Swift
Alwa
Miracle WE
Virginia
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