Town Drives Scrap Salvage Campaign Across Districts
A community mobilizes an anti waste effort to collect scrap metals rags bottles paper and rubber. Twelve districts are assigned to service clubs including Rotary Lions Girl Guides Ukrainian Women’s association and more. Monthly salvage drives proceed as residents sort attic cellar shed and garage items to aid victory.
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Lo.d.e
Canadian Legion B.es.l
Canadian National Recreation Association
Dauphin
Plebiscite Date Set For April 27 In Dauphin Riding
The government announces Monday April 27 as the plebiscite date to seek release from pledges against overseas conscription. J. G. Vance diiron is noted as the candidate for the Dauphin riding in this forthcoming decision.
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J. G. Vance Diiron
Dauphin
War Services Dance Hosted by Alexandra Rebekah Lodge
Members of the Alexandra Rebekah Lodge acted as hostesses at the War Services dance held in the Town Hall on Monday evening.
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Alexandra Rebekah Lodge
War Services Dance
Rider suffers leg fractures after fall from horse
An injured man fell from a horse and suffered severe leg injuries with multiple fractures. Dr Elaine Peacock provided first aid and arranged hospital care. Dr R E Dicks reported the right leg crushed above the ankle with multiple breaks. leg and thigh bruised. Onlookers watched as bystander David Harris restrained the crowd until splints were applied.
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Elaine Peacock
R. E. Dicks
Baird
David Harris
Rentals Official To Be In Dauphin Next Monday
Eric Gold regional rentals administration officer of the War Time Prices and Trade Board will visit Dauphin on Monday March 16 to discuss rental problems. He will be at the Hamilton Hotel in the afternoon and early evening for those wanting to discuss rental questions.
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Eric Gold
Wartime Prices and Trade Board
Dauphin
Mr. Gold
Hamilton Hotel
Dauphin Curling Club Bonspiel Reaches Main Events
The Dauphin Curling Club bonspiel progresses with the fours reaching the main events. Only two of eighteen rinks remain undefeated, skippered by Stan Fraser and Les Kitson, as early morning and late evening draws combat sun and ice. The club also raised $115.25 for the Red Cross.
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Dauphin Curling Club
Old Sol
Stan Fraser
Les Kitson
Kitson
Fraser
Ev. Brown
Gilbert Plains
Stuart Fraser
S Mill
J. Bass
Grandview
Ab Gowanlock
Red Cross
Former Local Couple Appears in Captains of the Clouds
An Ottawa shot features Roy Watt and his wife from Dauphin in the film Captains of the Clouds. Mrs Watt notes they appear exiting the Chateau right door and on the curb near Parliament Buildings as air force units pass. She recalls multiple retakes for the Chateau scene and credits the Little Theatre Group with Ottawa extras.
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Dauphin
Captains of the Clouds
Roy Watt
Ottawa
Roy
Chateau
Air Force
Parliament Buildings
Gasoline ration books available for motorists
Application forms for gasoline ration books are now available at the local post office. After forms are completed and a category is authorized, a coupon book may be obtained from the motor vehicle license office at the courthouse. Category A motorists receive 60 to 76 units based on car make.
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Court House
K. G. Slocomb
Dominion Oil Controller
Rib gptors sorted. Mayen agen weaves.
Fabric listing notes rib gptors sorted with widths 36 and 38 inches. It invites inspection and offers pricing by the yard from 49 cents to 1.69 dollars. The source text preserves era style and product range hints.
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Mayen Agen
Dauphin Surpasses Victory Bond Quota In Second Campaign
Dauphin raised 229 900 dollars in Canada’s second Victory bonds drive, 170 percent of the 135 000 quota. Local breakdown includes 12 750 from CN R employees, 25 000 from the town, 65 250 from a town canvass, 69 600 from banks, 7 400 from air force personnel, 26 850 from rural Dauphin residents, and 23 050 from Ochre River subscribers. Winnipegosis also exceeded its 20 000 quota, with early reports suggesting totals over 35 000.
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Canada
Dauphin
C.N.R
Air Force
S.F. TS
No. 7
Ochre River
Winnipegosis
Rotary Reverses Plan for Dauphin Summer Carnival
The Dauphin Rotary Club reversed a prior decision to host a carnival with the Dauphin Agricultural Society’s summer fair and livestock show. The carnival plan was to replace the usual class B fair attractions, and negotiations with an amusement company for rides and games have been discontinued.
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Dauphin Agricultural Society
Dauphin Rotary Club
Smiths Learn Son Promoted to Captain in Army
A cablegram received this week by Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith confirms their son Hershel Smith has been promoted to Captain. He has been on active overseas service since June of the previous year and has been acting second in command of his battalion for some time.
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Hershel Smith
A. D. Smith
Winnipeg Skaters Shine At Ice Carnival
The Dauphin Commercial Travellers hosted a Friday ice carnival with Winnipeg Speed and Figure club performers delivering a varied program. Fourteen skaters presented solos, pair skating, group dances, and fox trots despite rough ice and poor weather.
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Dauphin Commercial Travellers
Winnipeg Speed and Figure Club
Local First Aid Worker Receives High Honor
John E. Delmage, long time secretary and current first aid instructor for Dauphin’s St. John Ambulance, receives the Governor General’s Vellum Vote of Thanks. The honor was presented by the Earl of Athlone after the Canadian commandery awarded the scroll last week. Delmage, active since the branch’s formation ten years ago, teaches a Tuesday class at Mackenzie School alongside officers S. V. Brickman and B. Haigh.
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Dauphin
St. John Ambulance Association
John E. Delmage
Governor General of
Canada
Earl of
Mackenzie School
S. V. Brickman
B. Haigh
Photo Contest Extended Two Weeks in Dauphin District
The Board of Trade photo contest deadline moved to April 4, announced by committee chairman E. W. Hawkins. Many strong entries already received, but organizers urge more photos highlighting Dauphin and district. Amateurs are asked to photograph local beauties and encourage residents to search family albums for suitable shots.
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Board of Trade
E. W. Hawkins
Dauphin and
District
Dauphin
Mayor J E Ramsden Celebrates 52nd Birthday
Local note salutes Mayor J E Ramsden who marked his 52nd birthday on Tuesday this week with community recognition and well wishes from residents.
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J. E. Ramsden
War Services Re-Organizes In Dauphin
The Dauphin War Services association restructured its executive setup at a Monday meeting. It dropped two committees and added three, forming hostess club building and furnishings, hostess club management, and a general finance committee. A hostess house for all armed forces personnel is planned once suitable premises are found.
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Dauphin War Services Association
Hostess Club
J. N. McFadden
K.C
Vera Macquarrie
M. G. Peebles
B. C. Goodhand
D. D. McDonald
R. Fagen
M. H. Lewis
R D. Chase
J. H. Conner
S. Lowes
Ochre River Club Buys Victory Bond at Annual Meeting
At the Ochre River Community Club annual meeting on Monday evening March 2 the group approved purchasing a hundred dollar Victory Bond. Officers elected for the year include President Dr. F. McLennan, 1st vice-president George Gagen, 2nd vice-president M. Kirshner, treasurer Hugh Bryan, secretary S. H. Cooper, and hall committee members Earl Gray H. Kirkland Alex Sutherland.
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Ochre River Community Club
Dr. F. McLennan
George Gagen
M. Kirshner
Hugh Bryan
H. Cooper
Hall
Earl Gray
H. Kirkland
Alex Sutherland
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George Tobias
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