03 May 1961
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1961
Page
1
Readiness for the annual Teen Age Safety activities includes a 1 pm parade along Main Street with judges and sponsoring officials. Local dealers provided cars for driving tests at the airport as Dauphin County urges residents to pledge child safety Day on May 7 and teach children safety rules daily.
The Dauphin district received about 1.10 inches of rain over the past week, with April moisture totaling 2.04 inches. Comparisons show April 1955 had 2.22 inches and 1957 had 1.53, while last year had 1.06. The last two weeks were cool, and forecasters expect a slight move toward warmer temperatures soon.
The Dauphin Lions club announces a 57 000 donation to a local hospital as a notable community project. Postmaster W J Quick says effective May 1 all local airmail must be mailed by 3 pm daily except Sunday to align with daylight saving time.
Neighbors aided by Ted Bloomfield and his son Tom prevented major loss at the A. M. Michaluk farm home ten miles south of Dauphin near Riding Mountain park. The fire started in the basement and caused about 500 dollars in damage before the fire department arrived. occupants were away. Dauphin General Hospital will receive seven thousand dollars for a Pediatric ward renovation with new furnishings and a plaque at the ward entrance. Lions Club approved up to 1500 dollars to support a school for retarded children this fall.
The Salvation Army launches its Red Shield Appeal in Dauphin and nearby areas starting May 1 to meet a national target of 2.715 million dollars. Local leaders express confidence in reaching the goal to support social services and shelter for Canadians. Donations are welcomed via the Dauphin branch Bank of Commerce.
Dauphin reports a brisk start to 1961 building with 42 permits issued by end April and a value of $328,550. New dwellings lead with 28 permits valued at $279,500, plus one commercial permit and several repairs. Last year’s pace lagged behind as hospital work spurred a boom. this year shows a 50 percent rise in new homes as registrations climb.
The Dauphin boys and girls bands present their annual spring concert this Sunday May 7 at MacKenzie auditorium Conductor is ika assisted by Dr Vernon Watson and Jack McMurray The senior and junior bands each have 44 members Stage band under Dr Watson features Cam Chernecki Mickey Chernecki and Ed Lozinski Performances by Dauphin Legion majorettes during intermission Committee headed by Walter Fordyce includes V F Sanderson D Hnatiuk D H McMillan Russ McMillan Jack McMurray and Dr von Watson.
Dauphin council approves a 1961 street paving program of 130000 dollars, rounding the four year total to about 440000 for asphalt improvements. The plan covers roughly 250000 square yards, with yearly costs 78000 in 1958, 106000 in 1959, 124000 in 1960, and 130000 in 1961. Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. of Winnipeg remains the contracted builder at 1960 unit prices.
The town reports higher 1961 tax collections for frontage and business levies. Frontage receipts by April 7 reached 35 376 dollars, up from 25 728 in 1960, while business taxes total 31 570 dollars. Overall 1961 frontage at 71.66 percent and business at 82.46 percent. Debenture sales for 1960 local improvements totaled 117 869.52 dollars with 113 953 30 private sales and 3 916 22 town reserve.
The 1961 Dauphin Regional Drama Festival presents ten one act plays starting Thursday May 4 at 8 p m in Henderson school auditorium. Entries include a French language piece La Paix Dans Une rgee D eaux by Ste Rose du Lac group. Eight trophies will be awarded after Saturday adjudication by Miss Norrie Duthie.
The Dauphin Agricultural Society reports over 200 entries for the 1961 livestock show and sale on May 12 at Dauphin’s livestock arena. The event features 30 purebred cattle, 10 bred Yorkshire sows, 150 4H club calves, and 20 farm fed steers. Judging, weighing, and sales proceed with auctioneer Jack Blacklock of Saskatoon guiding the sale. special prizes from the Canadian Hereford Association include 150 for grand champion and reserve grand champion.
Dauphin council and the local health unit declare May 8 to 13 as Spring Clean-Up Week to tidy properties. Residents urged to dispose of winter waste, keep fires safe, raise garbage containers, prevent rat harborage, and involve family in cleaning yards and fences. Lions assist library grounds cleanup.
A capacity crowd attended the dedication of the renovated Grace Bible Church on April 23. The event featured a special music program, including a duet, choir pieces, and solo performances, with Rev. D Hogman and Rev. R Bourke as speakers. The church began as Dauphin Bible Mission in 1947, grew under Pastors Gillett and Streight, added a manse, achieved debt freedom, and completed a large expansion in March this year, boosting Sunday school to about 160–165 and staff to 21.
Trustees of Sifton and Ferley districts signal closing of Sifton high school after 1960 61, and Ferley elementary, due to teacher shortages and dwindling enrollment. A one year trial closure is possible if population rises. Transportation and road upgrades tied to bus routes are urged. two transport services proposed to Dauphin and Sifton.
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