09 May 1918
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
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The third meeting of the Dauphin War Committee in the town hall on May 6 drew large attendance. Boards report progress for the Food Production and Food Saving committees detailing vacant lots, plowing plans, school involvement, storage needs, and food substitutes to support Allied war efforts.
Judge Bonnycastle disposed of numerous exemption appeals on Wednesday. Several appellants had extensions granted to November 1, including Ernest A. Kelly Roblin and Chas. Bennett The Pas while many others were disallowed. Some cases were allowed under wartime acts or extended to July or November 1 as noted for various towns such as Dauphin Ochre River and Glenella with multiple names involved.
Dry weather and strong winds last Saturday sparked fires across the district. Stables, barns, and outbuildings burned for several residents including Henry Herrick and Jordan at Wilson River farm. Four square miles of timber burned near the Grandview lower dam. Mrs McLean return from California. Chas Murray visited Ochre River and Ste. Rose. Vacant lots for cultivation advertised by Wm Blackadar.
Writing from Chicago dated May 3, Rev. R. E. Spence says he heard Billy Sunday twice and that last night 12 000 to 15 000 attended. He notes Sundays fiery and distinctive preaching style and powerful blasts.
The semi monthly meeting on the 2nd lnst. saw the mayor and all councillors except Bennett present with Rev H P Everett and Mr John Kennedy representing the YMCA. They urged a grant to replace individual subscriptions and the council approved $150 monthly for eight months. A fire by law governing starting and control of fires within town limits received all readings and passed.
The G W V Auxiliary lists officers led by President Mrs J McKinstry and 1st Vice Mrs F Crowe with 2nd Vice Mrs Terry Recording Secretary Mrs A O Poole Corresponding Secretary Mrs E Buchan Treasurer Mrs Gooch Honorary members include Mr Gooch Mr N Munson and Capt Scrase The executive covers the officers and 16 members names follow The group will meet monthly on the second Tuesday at 8 pm Applications are available from Mrs Buchan or Mrs Gooch
A quiet wedding occurred at the Presbyterian manse on Wednesday May 8. Percy L. Watson and Ellen May Waite joined in matrimony with Rev. 8 A. Martin officiating. George G. Waite and Elva Lenore Hughes were married by Rev. 8 A. Martin on the 2nd inst.
Pte Isaiah Winters of Dauphin suffers shell shock. Pte Berut William Douglas of Dauphin gassed. Pte C Houston of Ochre River wounded. Pte Fred Davis of Dauphin killed in action.
The Gilbert Plains dramatic society led by Mr and Mrs Robbins presents A Noble Outcast titled The Dust of the Earth at the town hall on Thursday May 9 with proceeds supporting patriotic work. Post show dance to 12 30 featuring McMurray Orchestra. Play starts 8 pm sharp. Extra at Gay theatre Friday and Saturday The Girl who did not Care six reels admission 15 and 25 cents.
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