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Newspaper

Dauphin Herald And Press

Location

Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

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Dauphin council approves 14 mill general tax levy

The town of Dauphin set the current year's general tax rate at 14 mills, down from 17 mills in 1930 and 21 mills in 1929. The assessed town value is $2,195,575 with $2,254.20 needed for general purposes. Budget notes show slight revenue gains in electric light and minor increases in waterworks expenses, plus planned bylaw changes and public works adjustments.

Dauphin Electric Light W. H. Wallace A. Rogers K.C A. H. F. Sitelck Solomon Taylor McRae - Bateman Coun McRae Taylor Bateman Whetter Rawson Puchalski Solomon Fire, Water and Light Taylor - Rawson A. H. F. Stelck M. R. Harkness Puchalski - Whetter

Winnipeg Visitors Beat CN RA 3 2 In Close Football Clash

Winnipeg squad defeated Dauphin 3 to 2 as P Gillette and D McKay scored late to edge ahead. Billy Gibson directed Winnipeg attack with Meek and Kemp among goal threats while Cameron stood out for Dauphin. After the match a banquet at the Hamilton Hotel honored the winners with a fused medallion trophy.

Winnipeg CN RA C.N CNRA Dauphin Dan Hamilton Red Lloyd Weaver May Firth McArthur Peter Meek Winnipeggers Billy Gibson New Zealand Lemons Murdoch Cameron P. Gillette E. Kemp D. McKay Cameron Hamilton Hotel Finn Filton Winnipeg Scottish Fort Rouge Glascow Rangers Gibson Nationals Rangers Ranger McIntyre Cardiff Cutforth McEwen Conton Hawkins Brickman Scrase Hangers

Nicholson's solo setup leads Mazur to equalizer

Nicholson carried down the left wing and dispatched a precise cross to Mazur who finished for a clean shot. The goal earned a draw in a tightly contested match.

Nicholson Mazur

Open Mixed Tournament Draws Dauphin Lawn Club Winners

Enthusiastic turnout May 25 as Dauphin Lawn Bowling Club hosts Open Mixed Tournament. Final match saw Jas Grant skip a 10 8 win over J M Strachan. Prize rinks listed with Grant and Strachan teams. bowls draw won by Mrs W Terry. Committee members named. next season to begin mid June with signups sought.

Dauphin Lawn Bowling Club Jas. Grant J. M. Strachan Grant H. N. Macneill T. W. Saville C. A. Davis J. A. Gorby W. J. McConnell J. Haddrell Dr. R. FE. Ricks W. J. McPhee T. T. Malcolm Messrs. J. Grant E. Bottomley R. G. Smith M. Wick M. Wicks G. C. Leech

Country Club Holiday Golf Events Highlight Windy Match

The Country Club marked Victoria Day with a men's foursomes match where wind reduced scores. best rounds were Wilf Robson 8 7, T Warnock 89, and Emerson White 1 for eighteen holes. Handicap committee may discount ten strokes for wind. Many visitors played, and in the afternoon Lady Golfers hosted a social tea.

The Country Club Wilf Robson T. Warnock Emerson White

Scouts and Wolf Cubs Meet at Armoury for lecture

Scouts and North End Wolf Cubs will assemble at the Armoury at 6.55 p.m. on Friday May 29. R.C.M.P. officer Set. Green will deliver an illustrated talk on bird and animal life.

North End Green R.C

Jitney Dance at Melton School Declares Nickel Per Dance

A jitney dance at Melton school invites all to attend on Friday June 12 with a nickel per dance. Everyone is welcome.

Melton Melton School

Privileges to Farmers on Riding Mountain Not to be Curtailed

Jas L Bowman M P said wood and timber privileges for Riding Mountain residents will not be withdrawn. He spoke after discussions with Interior Minister T G Murphy and noted potential movement of saw mill locations but only with regard to local needs. Residents who have enjoyed permit privileges for thirty years may rest assured no interference.

Jas. L. Bowman National Park Area Bowman Riding Mountain District T. G. Murphy

Eastern Star Ninth Annual Session Planned at Portage la Prairie

Mrs Essie M Vasbinder and Mr Bartlett J Ellis will preside as the Grand Chapter of Manitoba Order of the Eastern Star meets in Portage la Prairie June 2 to 4. Events include a civic reception, host chapter program, a memorial service, an auto drive, a banquet, and the installation of Grand Officers. Divine Service precedes the session on May 31 with Rev Dr G A Woodside as preacher.

Essie M. Vasbinder Dauphin Bartlett J. D. Ellis Ayers Grand Chapter Manitoba Order of the Eastern Star Portage la Prairie Electa No. 2 Elks’ Club Electa Board of Trade Agricultural Hall Island Park At & P St. Stephen's United Chuch Winnipeg G. A. Woodside

Porcupine Fire Blamed on Incendiarism Near Bowsman

Fire crews rushed to confront a new outbreak west of Bowsman threatening Porcupine Mountain reserve. District fire rangers say arson is the likely cause with seven fires last week. Police investigate as dry forest conditions raise risk.

Bowsman Porcupine Mountain Tom Pollen R A. Fairwell J. J. Wright Porcupine Reserve

Kiss Me Again at the Dauphin Theatre this week

The note praises Kiss Me Again as genuine romance and inspiring Victor Herbert music, calling it wholesome comedy and top entertainment. It announces showings at the Dauphin Theatre on Thursday Friday and Saturday, and advises to see F. Stewart for insurance.

Victor Herbert Dauphin Theatre F. Stewart

Agricultural Society Advances Plans for Summer Fair

The Dauphin Agricultural Society held a May 23 meeting to finalize fair arrangements. The group discussed engaging the Dauphin Town Band, budget concerns, horticultural exhibits, weather insurance fund participation, and a Fat Cattle Show with outside exhibitors. A banquet and a possible Friday half holiday were tentatively planned, with next meeting set for June 6.

Padley Progess Dauphin Ramsden Secetary Opion Hall Crimes Agricultural Society Horticultural Society Conklin Canadian Passenger Association Iain M. McDonald Padhey Agricultural Department Dauphn Agricultural Society Gunne Winnipeg Robson Agrcultural Board of Trade

Rotary bird house contest closes June 1 at McBeans Store

On Monday June 1 the Dauphin Rotary Club sponsored bird house competition closes. Bird houses must be delivered to McBean's Ltd Main Street for judging and will be exhibited in the windows for one day after judging. Two Rotary members will be at McBean's Store at 4 p.m. to receive the entries.

Dauphin Rotary Club McBean’s Ltd Rotary Club McBean’s

Second Annual Musical Festival Shines At Dauphin Schools

The Daw pho School Districts held their second annual festival with 65 entries and nearly a thousand voices from Dauphin and surrounding towns. Miss Ethel Kinley of Winnipeg judged the contests, with A. Marshall Neal as platform marshal and Miss Ethel Cadman as accompanist. Winners span Rotary Club trophy to Dauphin trophies across rural and high school classes, with a concert in the town hall concluding the event. Attendance was modest, but organizers praised the effort and the artistic gains among the youth.

Daw Pho Ethel Kinley Winnipeg A. Marshall Neal Grandview Nelson Winnipeg Piano Co. Shield Smith-Jackson Dauphin Barker Town of Giis M. G. Peebles Margaret Bishop Elgin Fredale H N. Macneill Robert Hawkins Irene Vasbinder Chas Padley Jack Barker Theestival Liewing H. N. Macneill M. Padley Rebt. Hawkins Chas. Padley E. Kinley Kinley Macneill Kingdom of God Miss Kinley

Enter your garden for a prize

A local garden contest invites readers to submit entries and compete for a prize. Details on submission, judging, and eligibility appear promised in the next Herald issue.

Herald Parti

Reeve Wickes Criticizes the Child Welfare Act

Harry R. Stratford alias Hartford of Virginia was sentenced to six months in jail by Magistrate Graham in Winnipeg after pleading guilty to 23 fraud charges. He ran a magazine scam targeting nurses in Dauphin and across Manitoba, collecting funds for a nurses periodical that was never delivered. Police say up to 123 charges could have been laid. Stratford claimed he kept names of nurses he cheated and planned repayment when finances improved.

Harry R. Stratford Hartford Virginia Graham Winnipeg Stratford Dauphin Manitoba Daniel Heschuk Canada Austria Sifton Annie McCreary John Busby Busby Children's Aid Society of Milton Louise Heschuk D. F E. Street Hamilton Children’s Aid Sraety Gar Council Winniper Juvenile Court J. A. Gorby Freq Miltonana

Manitoba Residents May Fish Without Permits Year Round

Manitoba residents may fish any time of the year without licences or permits, per A. G. Cunningham. Non residents require a license from June to October 30, with fees of 5 dollars for the season or 1 dollar per day for transient licenses. Domestic nets for personal use are allowed under department approval, with a 100 yard maximum net length. Sold catch is prohibited.

Manitoba A. G. Cunningham Game and Fisheries

Two Boys Injured in Car Collision Near Town

Howard McEwen and Steve Bundt wick were injured when their car driven by Bert McCorvie collided with Robi Gorby’s vehicle at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and First Street South near town. McEwen suffered two broken ribs and head injuries while Bundt wick fractured a wrist. both were released from hospital the next day.

Howard McEwen Steve Bundtwick Bert McCorvie Robi Gorby McEwen Bandswick Eighth Avenue First Street

Gilbert Plains Boy Burns Thigh In Firecracker Accident

Charles Robertson son of P A Robertson was admitted to Dauphin hospital with serious burns from a firecracker explosion. A cracker in his hip pocket exploded when he attempted to reseat it after fearing it would not go off, burning from thigh to knee. He freed his belt and removed his trousers to escape.

Charles Robertson P. A. Robertson Dauphin Hospital

Barn Dance at Coult hard's Barn Friday

A barn dance will be held at Coult hards Barn one mile east and seven miles north of town on Friday June 5 with admission thirty five cents.

Coulthard

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