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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
3
A compact feature tracing piano origins from clavichord to modern upright. It notes Cristofori as early inventor, describes square and upright shapes, pedal functions, and mentions 36 black and 52 white keys. The piece promotes DAL VHIN MUSICAL SUPPLIES and invites readers to visit or call 4712.
Helena Konowalchuk born in Austria married Hnat Konowalchuk and moved to Canada in 1897 settling in Sifton then retiring to Sifton town. Survived by two sons John and Peter, two daughters Mrs Hunt Burdeny and Mrs M Mackara. Funeral by Sneath. interment at Sifton. Robert J Malcolm a Dauphin pioneer died at 85. Former Dauphin mayor and council member married Martha Douglas in 1904. Survived by wife two sons James and Robert a daughter Jean, a brother James L and sister Mrs A Small.
Funeral services were conducted at the Ethelbert Greek Orthodox church for Richard Chomiczuk of Ethelbert who died in an accident near Horndeen at age 23. Rev Myba led the service with interment in Ethelbert cemetery. He was born in Ethelbert and educated there and in Dauphin. He worked as a ground man then line construction with the MPC until his death. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Mike Chomiczuk and three brothers John Walter and Edward.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at Silverwood United church for Annie Prisilla Dixon 68 in Makaroff following a long illness. Interment followed at Mount View cemetery with pallbearers named. She was born in Humphrey Ontario married Thomas Dixon in 1905 and lived in Kamsack Grand Narrows Deepdale. husband predeceased her in 1954. Survived by five sons John Gordon Norman Donald Earle Bert a sister and three brothers.
Walter Lockwood 70 died May 2 after a week long illness. He resided in Yakima Washington and is survived by his wife two sons and four grandchildren. He lived for years on the farm east of town now owned by Gavin Strang. He came from the U S with his parents and brother Lester who died during their stay in the district. The family left to return to Washington in 1925.
Wasyl Yarema aged 80 died at Dauphin General hospital on June 15 after a long illness. Funeral services were held June 18 at the Ukrainian Catholic church with pallbearers named. Interment followed in Riverside cemetery. Born in Austria he came to Canada in 1897, farmed 46 years, retired in 1943 and moved to Dauphin. He married Nellie Fedorowich in 1902. she died in 1954. Survived by three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Fork River residents report visits to relatives in Loungiac Ont and Canoe B C while Winnipegosis Fork River travellers recall gatherings with McMillan and Pawlinsky. A sports day postponement followed heavy rains and notices cover a Winnipeg convention report and Farm Women's Week travel. A fatal accident of Richard Chomiczuk and a fall injury to Mrs Belza are noted alongside social visits and upcoming meetings in Harmony W I.
SIFION turned to Tianoga on Saturday after visiting Crest's parents Mr and Mrs B F Gniazdoski. Mrs M Polloway of Vancouver visited her mother at the St Mary's home for the aged. Mrs W Weselowski went to Winnipeg for graduation exercises at the Winnipeg Normal School where her son Orville Weselowski graduated. The next Women's Institute meeting will be at the school on Thursday evening June 30 at p m. Mrs Herman and Mrs Lozinski to host. A provincial convention report will be given. A large crowd gathered June 16 at the Community Centre to honor Mr and Mrs Charlie Baudin as they leave the district. gifts presented including a coffee table and money. Mr Baudin to take new duties with C N R at Flin Fion. Mr Hawke of Plumas arrived to be elevator agent for United Grain Growers. Mr and Mrs Peter Marciniuk and son Barry, with Mrs Harry Marciniuk, motor to Winnipeg to visit friends and relatives.
The Listowel Ladies' club met June 15 at Mrs. Roy Archer's home with eight members and one visitor. They finalized plans for the June 30 annual picnic at Jack Robinson farm and agreed field day uniforms should be left with Mrs. Harold Archer by month end. The group noted the next meeting will be July 14 at Mrs. Art Swanton's home. Sympathy extended to Mrs. R. J. Malcolm on the sudden death of Mr. R. J. Malcolm June 18.
The Canadian National Railways is described as the largest transcontinental railway system in North America.
A total of 233 delegates attended the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Cooperatives district No 2 convention in the town hall all day Tuesday. John Zaplithy of Oak Brae was re elected provincial director for a second term. District directors were elected including George Cove Deepdale W Livingston Roblin and others. It is estimated that Quebec's Perce Rock weighs about four million tons.
Elk Island National Park in Alberta is identified as the country’s largest fenced wild animal preserve. The designation highlights the park as a major protected area for free roaming Canadian wildlife within a secured boundary.
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