Inflation and Wartime Price Controls in Canada
Mr. Gold outlined how wartime inflation rose from initial expansion to braces under government control. He cited wage and price measures, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board led by Donald Gordon, and a 13-region Canada with Dauphin managed from Brandon. Rent rules, retroactive liability for landlords, and tenant landlord avenues were explained. board oversight kept the cost of living near its initial index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gold
Mr. Lissey
Prices and Trade Board
Canada
Dauphin Theatre Gets 517 New Attractive Seats
The Dauphin Theatre installed 517 new seats with a staggered arrangement and love seats for two on the aisle of every second row. Wayne Bahnsen of Waterloo assisted by Charles Carphin of Winnipeg supervised the project.
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Atogether
Wayne Bahnsen
Waterloo
Ont
Charles Carphin
Winnipeg
Two Salvage Groups Begin Collections Today
Baling operations started at the salvage depot Tuesday led by Rob J. Nelson and a cleared shed is expected before canvassers begin rounds on Thursday. Rotary club and Canadian Legion salvage committees will collect this week with the central group paying cartage. Some organizations also provide their own cartage. Some collectors will use car trailers and villagers with open trailers are asked to help salvage efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob J. Nelson
Rotary Club
Canadian Legion
Wheat Must Yield to Coarse Grains for Livestock Needs
W J Parker president of the Manitoba Wheat Pool told Dauphin’s Board of Trade that wheat should give way to coarse grains to support increased livestock production. The 1941 activities review noted the Churchill excursion and air school tours as highlights, with housing and rent listing initiatives to accommodate airmen. The board also thanked C.N.R. staff for arranging Mckenzie’s Dauphin visit and reported on planning for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Parker
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Dauphin Board of Trade
Parker
Dauphin
E. N. McGirr
K.C
Display of Art Thursday Attracts Wide Attention
A display of art loaned by Dauphin residents and district was held Thursday afternoon and evening March 12 at Town hall under the Local Council of Women. Hundreds visited the exhibits including photography, needlework and paintings from local and outside entrants. Exhibitors listed include Frank Wallace T Walker R Monro Mrs J M Douglas Winnifred Miller Dr A D McKee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Council of Women
Sifton
Gilbert Plains
McCreary
Frank Wallace
T. Walker
R. Monro
J. M. Douglas
Winnifred Miller
A. D. McKee
C. S. Robertson
M. Hamilton
Wm. Murray
A. Lewis
B. C. Goodhand
R. D. Chase
Gordon Aikman
Edith McFadden
J. L. Allard
J. A. Berridge
Mrs. A. Oliphant
W. K. Marsh
Get Your Gasoline Coupon Books Now
Motorists with 1942 license plates must apply for ration gasoline coupon books under category A at the motor license bureau in the courthouse. Applications are at the post office. Bureau hours are all day Thursday and until noon Saturday. Present filed forms with 1942 vehicle permit to register. Fee is $1 for registration. no charge for the coupon book.
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Motor License Bureau
Court House
Canada
Dauphin
Kitson Clinches Four Titles In Dauphin Curling Club Open
Les Kitson leads a trio of champions at the Dauphin bonspiel winning Burrow’s and Citizen’s trophies and the grand aggregate. Ev Brown and Gowaniock also claim major honors as Kerfoot family, Greenview, Kipans Mills and Gilbert Plains players compete for prizes amid wartime ration notes and regional rejections.
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Dauphin
Sol
Leslae
Gowaniock
Danc McMillan
Gord Farrell
George Scott
Brown
Harvey Yuill
Neil Hamilton
Vic Wilson
Burrow’s
Les Kitson
Er Brown
Stan Fraser
Stewart Fraser
Kippan's Mill
Citizen’s
Ab. Gowanlock
Ernie Brown
Merchant’s
Wm. Myers
Gilbert Plains
G. Keating
Grandview
Kippan’s Mill
A. E. Phripp
Winnipegosis
H. Pouncey
Joe Christ
Ochre River
W. H. McDermid
Town Council Briefs Report Short Session
A brief town council meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 on Thursday March 12 dealt with two weeks of correspondence reports and accounts payable plus two delegations. Police records show 13 convictions with several auto theft and liquor Act results, fire alarms totaled six with a chimney fire at Major Lys home and a false alarm at Doris Dressmaker shop. Revenue from fines reached 215 with inspections rated satisfactory. Restaurant owners urged tax relief amid heavy levies. Mayor Ramsden will consider. A garage near fire limits sought by Chas Stewart. building permit recommended. Public health nurse Miss E Russell summarized three months of Dauphin health services.
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Ramsden
R.C.M
Dauphin
H. E. Lys
Doris Dressmakers Shop
Public Health Nurses
E. Russell
Winnipeg
Herald
Rotary and Legion Salvage Pickup Planned for Dauphin
The Dauphin Rotary Club and Dauphin Branch Canadian Legion organize a salvage collection Thursday afternoon. Districts cover Front Street to Fourth Avenue north and Main Street west to Mountain Avenue east, with salvage ready at the back lanes.
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Dauphin
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Dauphin Theatre
Board of Trade
Dominion
D. G. McKenzie
McGirr
S. F. Dingle
N. P
C.N.R
Mr. McKenzie
E. W. Hawkins
Western Manitoba Boards of Trade
Local
Orient Hose
Orient
The
Director of Public Information
Toronto
Hugh Herbert Mischaauer
SANE
Frazee
Robert Paige
Alex Gottlieb
Universal
Disney Cartoon
Shirley Temple
Kathleen
Herbert Marshall
Laraine Day
Gail Patrick
Felix Bressart
Shirley
Miss Shirley
Aliso News
Wallace Beery
the Bugle
Wurlitzers
Mert
Guy
Grange Cafe
Restaurant Association
Chas. Stewart
John Gardner
United Stores Limited
Sunkist
Texas
Country Club
Colgate - Palmolive
Paulin
Kellogg’s
Edwardsburg & Beehive
Stayman Apples
Libby’s
Clark’s
McDonald & Oliphant Phone 59 Hardware & Groceries
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