Combines of '43 Enchants Local Audience With Dance Showcase
The Combines of '43 entertained local air schools with two performances featuring adagio ballroom numbers acrobatics and French Apache style. Betty Robertson and Pat McIntosh led a dynamic cast including Grace Law and Norma Lawrie with Kersey father and son guitarists and Ray Calder on piano. Cast Cordova the Spanish dancer and Grace Michas sang duets while Grace McCutcheon and others performed taps and modern routines. The troupe arrived Sunday for the tour with public town shows arranged and Hostess Club luncheon follows Tuesday and Wednesday shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Robertson
Meta
St. John
Pat McIntosh
Grace
Laidlaw
Norma Lawrie
Kerseys
Ray Calder
June Huehnergard
Elsie Woodend
Jennie Novac
Shirley Anderson
Shirley Alexander
Marguerette Clarke
Grace McCutcheon
Margaret Munro
Cordova
Ravel
Grace Michas
Phin
Winnipegosis Surpasses Quota in Victory Loan Drive
Winnipegosis Unit 39 reports surpassing its $45,000 Fourth Victory Loan quota with total subscriptions at $48,700. Mossey River and unorganized territory contributed strong. May results show 164 buyers in Winnipegosis, 110 in Mossey River, 44 in unorganized territory. road conditions limited canvassing. organizers hope to reach $55,000 overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Winnipegosis
Unit 39
H. L. Williams
the Herald
Winnipegosis
Mossey River
Victoria Day Closures Noted By Dauphin Businesses
The Herald reports many Dauphin business places plan to observe Victoria Day and close on May 24. Dauphin retailers advertise holiday notices and the Dauphin Herald itself will be closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Victoria
South
North
Clear Lake Resort To Open Says Heaslip
O. E. Heaslip, superintendent of Riding Mountain national park, confirms that the Clear Lake resort will be open this summer. Labor shortages may cause some difficulties but should not disrupt park operations. Two caterers prepare, but food-supply permits not yet issued. Season admission remains $1 per car. no stickers issued, original receipt required for future entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Heaslip
Riding Mountain National Park
Clear Lake
Dauphin Surpasses Fourth Victory Loan Quota
Dauphin's Fourth Victory Loan drive surpasses its goal with Unit 38 exceeding quota by 25 percent. By Tuesday night total subscriptions reached 3,165 bonds totaling 470 050 dollars. Rural areas contributed twenty thousand dollars, boosting Dauphin's overall support and marking a historic funding milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Unit 38
Operetta Charm Draws Crowds in Two Night Run
Collegiate students staged The Country Girl in the school auditorium with strong music and drama. Cast includes Geoffrey Challoner, Marjorie Joy, Nan, Sir Joseph Verity, Mrs Raikes, Barry, Rajah and Princess Mehelaneh. Notable numbers include Two Little Chicks and A Sailor's Life with strong solo work by Evelyn Skinner and Ilona Brunton. audience responded with enthusiasm.
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Devonshire
Geoffrey Challoner
Joseph Verity
London
Douglas
Quinton Raikes
Sir Joseph
India
Bhong
Mehelaneh
Marjorie Joy
Geoffrey
Barry
Challoner
Marjorie
Nan
Raikes
Sophie
Wilma Merrell
Virginia Zweren
Evelyn Skinner
Bob Wellman
Jack Haddrell
Yo Ho
Mrs. Brown
Ilona Brunton
Johnny
Molly
Rajah
Don Watson
Corinne Anderson
Ennis Rutherford
Deedar
Russell McAmmond
Exceptions To Postage Increases For Military Addresses
Postmaster David Justice announced new rate rules effective April 1 exempting letters to Canadian Navy Fleet Mail Halifax or Victoria addresses and armed forces in Newfoundland Labrador CAPOS Base Ottawa. Ordinary mail to these addresses costs three cents per first ounce and two cents each additional ounce. air mail is six cents per first ounce and five cents each additional ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Justice
Fleet
Halifax
N.S
Victoria
B.C
Newfoundland
Labrador
C.ap.os
Ottawa
Sugar Allotment Set for Dauphin
Robt Fagen, secretary of the local ration board, announces the Dauphin district canning sugar allotment is 215 640 pounds, about 32 percent of the 680 200 pounds asked by housewives. Rural residents receive 12 pounds per person and urban residents 10 pounds. 13 200 rural and 6 300 urban applicants. Distribution of coupons begins around June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Fagen
Ration Headquarters
Dauphin
Fagen
The
Herald
Water level in Edwards Lake hits record height
Edwards Lake reached a record high of 74 inches by May 6, with levels lowered by two inches after extending cribbing on the upper dam. Council reports reinforcement will allow storing millions more gallons, noting last year’s level was ten inches lower. Coal grates for the power plant boilers are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire, Water and Light Committee
Coun
McLean
Edward's Lake
Coun. McLean
Wheat Acreage Reduction Payment Plan Announced
Dominion department of agriculture announces 1943 wheat acreage reduction payments for farmers diverting to other crops or summer fallow. Those who did not apply in 1941 or 1942 must notify their municipality by May 31 and file after seeding, with sworn statements due when seeding is completed and no later than June 30. Payments are 2 dollars per acre reduced versus 1940 plantings, up to 80 percent of cultivated acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Refugee directs British focus on Ruhr dams attack
A Jewish refugee who fled Nazi persecution guided British attention to the potential attack on the Ruhr and Eder river dams, highlighting the pursuit of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ruhr
Eder
Winnipeg Tribune
Meat Rationing To Begin In Canada May Twenty Seventh
Ottawa reports nationwide meat rationing effective May 27 with weekly limits from one to two and a half pounds per person. Coupons from brown sparé A will govern purchases and fixed group values determine weekly allowances for boneless and bone in cuts.
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Dominion
Prices Board
Canada
Group A Half-Pound Per Coupon List of Meats
Group A lists smoked meats back bacon sliced rindless side bacon rind on and cooked meats butt boneless ham boneless and any uncooked Group B cuts when cooked pork cured boneless back sliced not smoked or cooked.
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Clear Lake Resort
Heaslip
Smart House
Printella
White’s Thrift Hose
Orient
Kayser
Gotham
Ismart
Harmony
Alexander
Yardley
Wabasso
Irm
the Store of Service
D.C
Edwards Lake
Western
Mary Annn
Jor Garfield
Gib Young
Marry Carey
George Tobias
Arthur Kennedy - Jrs. Brown
Jown Ridgely
Haan Lam
Paulette
Midland
Bee Megent
George
Virginia Field
Cecil Kellaway
William Bendix
R.C.A.F
John Gardner
Florida
Calif
Annie Scott Lee
Pkt. Cc
Country Club
Mrs. Luke's
Raymore
Clark’s
United Stores Limited
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