Canadian Club Urges Steps to Conserve Lake Dauphin Water
The Canadian Club calls for immediate action to conserve Lake Dauphin water levels citing a two foot drop after Massey River dam logs were removed. It warns of impacts on fish life and beaches and notes possible summer shortages for farmers. Dr. Macneill is praised for a university honor. Inspector Connolly recounts travels in Ireland and views on rural poverty, cattle prices, and politics.
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Canadian Club
Lake Dauphin
Inspector H. Connolly
Gladstone
Ireland
H. N. Macneill
Siga
Massey River
Massey
Macneill
University
Manitoba
Connolly
Belfast
Killarney Lakes
Rainfall Totals Through April First From Local Data
This week rainfall amounts to .50 inches with year to date figures for April 1 showing 1.45 inches in 1937 and 2.56 inches in 1936 based on data from Searle Grain Co.
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Searle Grain Co
Museum and Art Exhibition Draws Dauphin Visitors
Close to 1500 school children and citizens viewed paintings and articles at the Dauphin town hall Monday and Tuesday. Exhibits from the Manitoba Museum Winnipeg Art Gallery and University of Manitoba highlighted Manitoba scenes Eskimo and Indian crafts fossils and mineral ores. Miss Alice E. Johannsen led lectures and illustrated talks on Canadian painting. The event, sponsored by the School Board, drew organized groups from Dauphin and rural areas.
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Dauphin
Dauphin Town Hall
Fine Arts Committee of Manitoba
Manitoba Museum
Winnipeg Art Gallery
University of Manitoba
Alice E. Johannsen
Manitoba
National Gallery of Canada
University
Johannsen
Honorary Degree Conferred On H. N. Macneill at Manitoba Convocation
Laws, honoris causa, were awarded to H. N. Macneill at a Winnipeg convocation in the Civic Auditorium. The ceremony opened a diamond jubilee celebration of the University of Manitoba with Dean D. S. Woods presenting the candidate and Chancellor J. W. Dafoe conferring the degree. Dr. Macneill, known for educational and hospital service, is the first Dauphin citizen to receive the honor.
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg Civic Auditorium
Manitoba
Institution of Higher Learning
Macneill
Manitoba Trustees’ Association
D. S. Woods
University School of Education
J. W. Dafoe
Dauphin
Mrs M Sumpton 50 Dies After Lengthy Illness in Dauphin
Mrs Morris Sumpton nee Catherine Rose O Donnell died Sunday night May 16 after nearly a year illness. A Dauphin resident for 30 years she was born in Inman Nebraska and married Morris Sumpton in 1909. She leaves husband three sons Dan George M J, and two daughters Mary and Alice. four sisters and two brothers. Funeral May 19 at St Viator s Church with burial at Riverside Cemetery.
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5Th Avenue
N.W
Dauphin
Sumpton
Catherine Rose O'Donnell
Inman
Nebraska
U.S.A
Canada
Tenby
Man
St. Viator's Church
Dan
George
M. J. Sumpton
Port Arthur
Mary
Alice
W. W. Patterson
J. L. Patterson
Oakville
A. Ferguson
W. Rowland
Winnipeg
Honors and Graduations at University of Manitoba
Following examinations, Manitoba University honors and graduations list includes Edna Medd as Isbister Junior first year scholar, Bonar J. Gorby as Cunningham Memorial Chemistry first year recipient, and graduates Leslie Steckley, John Armstrong, Marcel Aubin, Myrtle Albright. Law results show Edward Hawkins third year pass and Allan Solomon second year pass.
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Isbister
Edna Medd
Winnipegosis
Robert Alexander Cunningham
Bonar J. Gorby
Dauphin
Leslie J. Steckley
John A. Armstrong
Marcel George Aubin
Laurier
Myrtle Bernice Albright
McMaster
Edward W. Hawkins
Allan CO. Solomon
Football Outlook Bright As Teams Organize for Year
The Dauphin Football Association held its first meeting on May 11 at McKenzie School to elect officers and plan the league schedule. Three teams signaled entry for a season opening May 21 with seven p.m. games at the ball park, including Collegiate, Dauphin United, and Bryce Bakeries.
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Dauphin Football Association
McKenzie
Alf Buckwold
Don McArthur
J. J. Lysecki
Dauphin United
Bryce Bakeries
United
Unit
Bryce Bak
Ball Park
Dauphin
Softball teams prepare for coming summer schedule
As a meeting is yet to be held, several softball teams are forming strong outfits for the regular summer schedule. Further details and the schedule will be published once arrangements are finalized.
Country Club Offers Holiday Play on May 24
Country Club plans a holiday program for May 24 with special arrangements for play. A mixed foursome draw will be posted at the club house on Saturday. Visitors and green fee players are welcome and the holiday schedule will not affect them.
Rural Field Day Set for June 11 at Exhibition Grounds
Rural schools in the Rural Municipality of Dauphin will hold Field Day on Friday June 1 at 10 30 a m at the Exhibition Grounds not at Smith Jackson school as before An invitation is extended to the public to attend The date was moved from June 4 to accommodate the U F M convention.
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Dauphin
Exhibition Grounds
Smith-Jackson School
U.F.M
Tennis Club Opens Saturday With Tea Service
Weather permitting the Dauphin Tennis Club will officially open on Saturday afternoon May 22. Tea will be served to members and visitors. The Commercial Girls Tennis Club members are cordially invited to attend.
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Dauphin Tennis Club
Commercial Girls Tennis Club
Stores Closed Monday Driving Public Reminder
Citizens are reminded that all stores will be closed on Monday May 24. The notice emphasizes a universal observance affecting shopping and services.
Coronation Day Observed In Dauphin Parade and Service
Dauphin celebrated Coronation Day with a municipal parade through town streets and a commemorative service in front of the town hall. The parade featured floats from local groups, over 100 decorated bikes, and a military escort led by Lieut. W. J. Easterbrook, with music by the Salvation Army band and ceremonies led by RCMP officers. Hon. Robert Hawkins MLA delivered the address, followed by hymns, prayers, and the National Anthem.
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Dauphin
Robt. Hawkins
Town Hall
Canada
The
Empire
George VI
Elizabeth
W. J. Easterbrook
Dauphin Rotary Club
la Verendrye
Stuart Widmeyer
Lod.e
Canadian Legion B.es.l
Dauphin Commercial Travellers Association
B.P.O. Elks
Ukrainian People's Home
Boy Scouts
Wolf Cubs
Girl Guides
Salvation Army
Capt. Young
Robert Hawkins M
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