11 May 1960
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1960
Page
1
CAOS-TV begins testing pattern measurement with transmitter and station feet pattern analysis. The plan includes weekly testing and potential public involvement as broadcasters review equipment and procedures.
CBC president J A Ouimet told Manitoba officials CBC plans television for northern Manitoba by 1961 The Pas and Flin Flon would receive service subject to 1961 budget approval by Parliament.
The village held its council elections with ward candidates named for Ward Three and incumbents listed for Wards Two and Four. Trustees in Pegasas Shop District No 30 were acclaimed, including Mike Vaaielasiek in Ward Three and J. Ho Turner in Ward Four.
Dauphin town council set a 41 mill general and special tax rate for 1960 to balance a budget estimated at 500 916. The 1960 rate covers 335 490 for operations, with 165 426 from the business levy and other revenues. The budget reflects a doubled assessment base and notes increases in general and school levies and planned spring cleanup week and new garbage packer equipment.
The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal ends with a house to house canvass on May 17. Volunteers include Canadian Legion members and other civic groups led by canvass chairman George Delaney. Contributions may be sent to the chairman, the treasurer, Bank of Commerce, or Salvation Army headquarters to support a $4500 goal for next year services.
A new local business offering television sales and repair has opened in Dauphin along Second Avenue NE. Operators J. S. Gier and J. A. Falcon run the shop, with J. N. Gingles noted for prior electrical training and work in Erickson and nearby towns.
Tax data from Dauphin Town and Dauphin Rural Municipality shows higher general and special school levies for 1966. The Dauphin Ochre School area total levy rises to 107 658 dollars with a 30 931 dollar jump in the rural district, reflecting adjusted balanced assessments and budget needs.
Miss Ann Ward announces Dauphin area drive nearing completion for Cancer Society funds. Community canvassing and village efforts boosted support for education and research. Donations to the treasurer Ros Khopeiuk aimed to reach the campaign objective. full report to appear next week.
A new Coin Launderette venture is planned for Dauphin Manitoba near Memorial Park. The facility will offer automatic washing with a double‑load capacity and modern self‑serve operation, aiming to open soon with franchise support from King Kon.
The Dauphin Agricultural arena hosts an eighth annual livestock show on Wednesday May 11 featuring 26 bulls including 15 Herefords six Short horns and five Aberdeen A sabe plus five females. The selection committee praises the quality of animals and calls this year’s sale one of the best Dauphin has offered. Farmers have a good opportunity to choose a strong herd sire.
The 1960 regional drama festival begins Thursday May 12 at 8 pm in the Henderson school auditorium. The free event presents nine plays across three nights with three performances each Friday and Saturday. Further information on performers is available from organizers.
Vague notes describe land work and agricultural activity in Kansas with references to ported data and bushel figures. The fragment hints at ongoing construction or irrigation efforts and a Herald report continuing on page 4, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A fragmentary financial note shows totals including 154 804 56 and 500 916 09 alongside figures 125 and 3475. No clear entities or context are provided to identify the organization or exact period beyond 1959.
The Dauphin Boys and Girls bands plan their annual spring concert this Sunday in Mackenzie auditorium. Conductor Crewe Aratuck leads with De Vernon Watson and Ray Prosunka assisting. a 36 member senior band and a junior group perform popular piano and band selections. Intermission features Dauphin engine Aiawhralts. committee chairs include Walter aka, Hin, and McMillan among others.
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