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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
6
Secrase and Son announce shipments of hogs and cattle leaving Dauphin and Valley River on Monday July 1. The notice lists origin points and destination schedules for livestock movement by sea and rail.
A historic Missouri fur trader, Jasper Hawes, lent his name to the Jasper National Park region’s famed preserve. The article traces his alleged roles as clerk at West Company posts in the Rockies and hints at his possible origins, with limited details on his life. It notes the opening of a new Dominion Day route, the Columbian Icefield Highway, linking Jasper and Banff Parks and opening access to the Athabaska Glacier.
The Dauphin Board of Trade directs an intensive membership push with Les Kitson as treasurer and J H Meanwell chairing the publicity committee. The board plans to welcome the Churchill excursion in August and to pursue a federated war budget plan.
Discussion of lax patriotism among Canada’s youth at a Dauphin security corps meeting. Veterans urged better attention during the national anthem and flag ceremonies, with plans to work with the education department and local groups to foster unity. A possible gun storehouse was discussed but not decided. Dave Justice chaired. a slate of officers was drawn.
The Anglican Young People’s Association invites all ages to a Day of Fun at Harold Atkins home end of 9th Ave S W at 3 o clock Thursday July 4 Refreshments free admission games and welcoming to all.
The Dauphin Blues girls softball team defeated Ochre River Town 23 to 21 to win first place in the Ochre River tournament. Cottick Beaton and Russell powered the batteries under coach William Leskin and manager Hal Miller. The Blues also placed second in Ste. Rose on June 23, with Ste. Amelie taking first at 14 to 13.
The Dauphin Theatre installs a large air conditioning plant under Bob Morrison direction. It moves air constantly with vents in the theatre and under the stage. The system filters cleans cools or warms air and distributes it through the building. A demonstration showed the unit’s power and cold water cooling. Installers include B Jorgenson of Alpha Manufacturing Winnipeg and Harvey Yeo for electrical wiring. The management invites patrons to enjoy summer comfort as weather is made to order.
CKY broadcasting staff led by D R P Coats recorded visits to Dauphin points of interest as part of the Manitoba Impressions series. Coats plans to travel to The Pas and other Manitoba sites, aiming to begin broadcasts within a week and continue all summer. Accompanying him were George Henderson and his son John Coats assisting in the mobile recording car.
Old Dauphin Miss Dickson, a missionary from Africa, spoke at an introductory service of the Cana dian Sunday School mission last Thursday.
North Lake residents Mr and Mrs Bill Broschuk of Flin Flon arrived to spend an extended holiday with the Spikaluk family. A Rice Lake picnic last Sunday was a success followed by a school dance at night. North Lake junior and senior softball teams won first prizes.
Virstiuk, charged with driving while intoxicated and using dealer plates, received seven days in jail with hard labor, three year license suspension, and a $20 fine on related charges. Ross Hryhorchuk, charged with filing a false statement, pleaded guilty and faced days of hard labor. Magistrate Little urged tougher penalties for drunk driving.
A brief tally shows Spruce Creek Young Peoples giving 10 dollars Gartmore Ladies' club 10 Mountview Ladies club 10 Local Council of Women and affiliated bodies 36.36 garden tea at Aberson's 51.18 and private subscription 37.50 for The Netherlands Relief Fund.
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