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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
2
A coastal resort diary notes two power outages at 10 am and 2 pm during a holiday at Clear Lake. It observes residents’ mental health and reports a 100 percent absentee rate from a local booby hatch, attributing the cause to curtailed radw jabberfest.
The Herald reports on local topics including public bylaw discussions and hydro link considerations. It covers a itinerant scissors grinder visiting Dauphin and a gray suit incident, plus a seven leaf clover found in the tourist park and Nurse graduation fashion remarks. Harold Cochrane, a bombardier graduate, is home on leave.
Grade X students of the Col legiate class enjoyed a closing social on Wednesday with a picnic at Dauphin Beach. Miss Anne Smith, the class teacher, accompanied them. Games and a hearty picnic supper at the Allard cottage plus a late evening weiner roast rounded out the day.
A dishevelled woman on the street recalls a pantry rush after the grocery store released bananas at 4 30. She admits grabbing a bunch, placing it on her bag, and proudly declaring she got bananas today.
A planned outdoor picnic for an out of town guest was halted by rain. With the group already assembled, they moved indoors to celebrate in the new basement room of the visitor’s host, turning the outing into a housewarming.
A Lions club gathering features two elder ladies discussing the honor roll and board lines while workers assemble. A veteran member replies with a heartfelt comment about hoped for a reunion of the boys, earning a serious nod from the group.
Dauphin trustees face wartime housing shortages as they hire teachers for next fall. The board is actively securing a residence for a married teacher and room and board for single teachers new to the town. Residents are urged to contact W. P. Wright, secretary-treasurer, with available accommodations.
Miss Howe presented awards to graduates with Wayne Chow the sole Chinese Canadian receiving a diploma amid applause. The event featured humor from H Britton and a public speaking adjudication by Gordon Hunter. Joan Ward commented on youth chances in public speaking.
Elmer Durston returns to RCAF duties. A. L. Agar and family spent a brief holiday at Yorkton. Durston picnic planned for Friday. Mrs. W. J. Gillies and daughter Florence of Winnipeg visit Wm. Robb’s home. Margaret Redgate staying with C. J. Collingbourne while writing Grade X exams. Ellery Long on leave. District attends Mountview dance. Agnes Robb visits home. Mr. and Mrs. W. Cardiff visit A. R. Durston home.
A Dauphin area display at Miss E McConnell's office showcases work from 16 clothing clubs for public viewing during office hours this week. Attendance at the June WI meeting at Mrs. W. J. Boughen’s home was strong, with the next gathering set for July 5 at Mrs. A. Meakin’s home. A WI district convention in Ochre River was noted with several local members in attendance, along with various community notices from Winnipegosis and surrounding towns including fundraising, new auxiliary groups, and local visits from soldiers and airmen. The piece also reports school picnics, dances for curling fundraisers, and a 25th wedding anniversary surprise party with silverware gifts.
Cpl John Fry returns to New Westminster after a two week fur lough with his wife and family. Gov Betty Morley spends a four day leave with her parents. Mrs Robi Campbell visits Winnipeg for a week. Mrs Ernie Hill and Miss Lillian Niemi visit Meadow Portage relatives. Campbell and Marjorie Lane accompany them on return visit.
Community items include Fred Shields losing two horses on the railway early Sunday, a Ladies' Club overseas box packing, and the next annual meeting to be held at the school in July. Visitors include Miss Helvie Wauhkonen from Meadow Portage and Polly Sozinski. District folk attended H. E. Brewer's flock field day and Mountview club dance profits were strong.
Pte. Metro Babiuk of Camp Shilo and Miss Rosie Rewniak return home Friday from Winnipeg and visiting relatives. Mrs. K. MacKay of Winnipeg holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Schurko. Nellie Strilkiswiski of Barrows visits her mother Mrs. Marie Haybida. Cpl. Albert Sozinski of Vern on visiting at the Haybida home.
Miss Viola Tyler visits Winnipeg with sisters while Dr. Walker leads a dental clinic in McCreary this week. Willoughbys hear their nephew died in Italy. Howard Strang returns from Winnipeg and joins RCNR. Community club quilt on display as Rural Field Day draws pupils and parents. Eclipse school baseball team among top winners.
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