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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
3
The Lions Club district convention will be held in Midmeapolis with details to be announced by local organizers including the Lions Club chapter in Alexan.
A cinema program features George OBrien in Racketeers of the Range with interludes of hillbilly music and feuds raising local roars during the showtime.
A Swan Valley German community issues a declaration of loyalty to Canada, expressing desire for peace and democratic ideals. Signatories include A Mincer, R Schilke, Joe Belselt, John Schoenrath, Reinhart Eisner, Julius Tulman, R Jackstut, with a June 17 public signing by Swan River church members R Schilke, J D Peters, and Hervey Binder.
The Salvation Army tag day held last Saturday June 15 raised 127.12 for local relief work. Adjutant John Sullivan told The Herald the funds will aid Dauphin residents seeking aid and thanked citizens for their generosity.
AK seeks luck finding a four leaf clover but Victor Parrell arrives with two six leaf clovers and army life notes. He reports the Princess Pats demonstrated the infantry trench mortar, 110 pound bombs, firing 30 to 35 rounds, and ground blew up. He mentions a new drill uniform issued.
A fragment notes a girl who strokes a fellow's hair, hinting at a character or scene. The readable text presents no clear event, date, or setting to confirm significance or identify individuals beyond generic roles.
Dauphin locals report several enlistments with Canadian forces. Arthur E. Clarke, now with the RCAF at St. Thomas Ontario, is a former Dauphin boy and early dog race winner. Walter Weselowski, Walter Fradley, Jimmy Playford, and Walter Sapach join units including the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, Winnipeg Rifles, and Saskatoon Light Infantry CASF, with Fradley previously at Flin Flon.
Last week frost blanket hit Dauphin district damaging tender vegetables leaving them blackened and feeble. Weather outlook offers little comfort as growers brace for recovery.
In Dauphin two RCMP officers tracked down a four legged suspect in the mountains. They captured the turtle near the bushes and ferried it to the Grange Cafe where it became a fine meal. The turtle’s shell measured about 10 inches in circumference.
A resolution of thanks was extended to Inspector W. J. Henderson at a Rural Field Day association meeting last Saturday for his work with rural schools during the past year and for help at the annual field day. He returns next year as principal of the Dauphin public schools.
The piece calls baseball fans to prepare for a summer season, noting readiness of the grounds and stands while acknowledging larger news priorities. It captures a hopeful note that baseball may return, encouraging anticipation despite unsettled plans.
The report notes uncertainty about why this year’s potato bug crop is developing slowly but expects buds to form within a week or two, signaling a change in activity.
The town hall hosts a school event for Grades 7 and 8 described as the nicest day of the year. It is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, at 8.00.
Herald staff writer describes a novel method to run a golf competition in Edmonton during a West Coast holiday. Prizes included baby war bonds, adding a patriotic twist to the event.
Russell district agricultural representative Conner spoke on cultural land cultivation and water conservation at a rural field day near Russell. More than 300 farmers and youth judging participants attended the event last Friday at Oh ae et Dunn.
A reflective line notes that there are few voices in the world but many echoes, suggesting memory and resonance out of sparse spoken words.
In this first of a series of cartoons about Dauphin youths a red-haired local lad is shown playing golf. He is known for always finding the bunkers on any course.
About 200 Dauphin district pioneers and families gathered at the Dauphin exhibition grounds on June 19 for the annual basket picnic. The event featured races and games for all ages, with women winning the pioneer ladies race and the senior couple honors going to Mr. and Mrs. George Leigh. Albert Birss won the men’s race and led the pioneer couples’ contest alongside his partner. Softball matches and a basket luncheon capped the day, with W. D. Strang as president and Harry Wickes as secretary.
Horses trained at the Dauphin exhibition grounds finished preparation last week and departed for race meets. H. L. Hoover of Lacombe Alberta drove four horses owned by Solomer Marantz Dave Roulette and George Dow of Gilbert Plains to Moose Jaw for competition. Ed Chute also left with Shirley Bryson owned by H W Chute of God's Lake for Deloraine. Bryson is a new entrant this year and expected to figure among winners.
The article notes personnel changes at Wellwood and surrounding schools. James McKay left for RAF duties. Miss Winnifred Robson joins the Public school staff to replace Miss Ebien Playford. Miss Beth Crowe resigns from Collegiate. Miss Mary Ferguson and Vincent Madder will not return. Ferguson joins Flin Flon board. W J Henderson resumes elementary principal duties. Delmage had acted. Miss Betty Campbell moves to Gretna.
Dauphin's Associated Young People's clubs plan to supply comforts to Canadian soldiers in care of the C A S F. A representative meeting at St. Viator's hall on June 21 outlined forming a local union with eight invited societies Anglican United Baptist St Viator's and Pentecostal among those represented. Chairmen will be appointed at each meeting and hosts will chair sessions likely in members' homes.
Justice Minister Ernest Lapointe announced Technocracy Incorporated an illegal organization in Ottawa last Friday. The group already has a presence in Dauphin and planned a convention at the Town Hall in the third week of July.
Local want ads showcase a wide range of needs from housing and employment to services and goods. Readers find job listings, selling and buying opportunities, and community notices in a concise marketplace format.
Hon. Robert Hawkins M.L.A. Dauphin told the Manitoba Hospital association at Minnedosa that free hospitalization for all is possible within ten years. He noted hospitals in the province run deficits, urged councillors to study finances, and cited rural ward costs of 2.25 dollars daily and city wards at 3.25 dollars. Municipal contributions with small government grants leave hospitals short.
The Union Stock Yards in St Boniface are the largest in Canada and represent an investment of about one and one quarter million dollars. They will handle about 25 000 head of stock at once.
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