Contract With C.N.R. For 5000 Yards Gravel
Town Council approves a gravel contract with C.N.R. for 5000 yards as a routine public works matter amid ongoing municipal business.
20 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
1
Town Council approves a gravel contract with C.N.R. for 5000 yards as a routine public works matter amid ongoing municipal business.
Justice Galt sustained injuries after a Tuesday evening car crash while returning from a chicken hunt with local parties. The vehicle struck a culvert plank, throwing him onto the cover and smashing his eyeglasses.
Dauphin crowds flocked to the new theatre as marble lobby sparkle greeted movie fans. The two advanced Powers Cameragraph projectors promised sharp clear pictures while McMurray's orchestra and Ward Ireland entertained with fresh songs.
The council backs continued building of g600 roads while pushing fiscal labor use. It approved buying 5000 yards of gravel from C N E and set a 235000 by law for good reads for December elections. Prentice lands main gravel contract at 0.44 per cubic yard.
La Verandrye Chapter LO D E announces a dance at the Town Hall on Friday October 28. Proceeds or details not specified in the notice.
The United Farmers Progressive Party held its Lutphin convention on Tuesday the 18th with delegates from across the county. After multiple ballots John Seale and William J. Ward advanced to the final round, with Ward securing the nomination as the party’s candidate.
The article lists several Kings Bench term cases set for hearing including Richard Mathirson vs Bugese Landry and Bowles divorce motion. It notes judgments for plaintiffs in multiple cases and final judgments on others. A public meeting followed with Mr Ward and speakers urging Labour and Progressive Party cooperation on issues like reorganization and the Canadian National Railway.
Three Winnipegosis men Alex Arpin Napoleon Paradise and H Garrioch faced Manitoba Temperance Act charges after a boat seizure of liquor. Arpin and Paradise were convicted fined 300 and four months in jail. Garrioch and Boyer were remanded. Inspector Martin returned from Swan River with updates.
St. Paul’s congregation marked Harvest Thanksgiving with new seating from Ontario and carpentry by men of the church. The Altar Guild and A Y P A decorated the church, drawing large congregations and increased communicants. Lt Col the Rev G A Wells preached on gifts from God and the life lessons of two talents. He urged men for the ministry and spoke at Taxi’s Square on responsibility. The organ by G H Crimes impressed. a new motor pumping system fulfilled hopes. Monday’s W A banquet hosted over 200, followed by an Anglican Synod talk on union and Lambeth Quadrilateral. The event closed with God Save the King.
A government official will inspect the skating rink to ensure safety. The facility may be overhauled with improvements warranted by patronage.
Mr Ward, chosen as Progressive Party candidate, argues tariffs harm farmers by forcing costs up in a restricted market, supports revaluing the system and reducing ore capitalization. He offers to resign if not true to party platform as meeting closes with praising notes for Mrs Parker and Miss Strang.
The Canadian Club met at the King's Hotel on Wednesday October 15 with thirty members present and Mr Justice Galt unable to speak due to a minor motor accident. Rev P Duncan spoke on citizenship and Canadianism. next meeting is October 26.
Mrs J J Porter and daughter Mrs A Jackson invite friends to an At Home event Friday from four to six at 312 Second Avenue Southwest. Hats on sale for five dollars Friday and Saturday. MISS MERRICK.
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