Allied Paratroopers Hold Arnhem After 10 Day Stand
British paratroopers at Arnhem, cut off for 46 hours, faced no word from three Allied correspondents as the Allied command pushed northeast against the Meuse barrier toward the Siegfried Line. Allied forces widened a 65 mile corridor from the Belgian border to the lower Rhine while air raids softening Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnhem
Miles Dempsey
Meuse
Siegfried
Aachen
Luneville
Nancy
Lower Rhine
New Schoolboy Patrols Chosen in Dauphin
The School Boy Patrols begin their third year in Dauphin with 31 boys from three public schools, sponsored by the Dauphin Lions Club. Patrols direct and assist students crossing streets near schools, chosen by principals from volunteers, wearing white Sam Brown belts, led by captains and lieutenants. a cup is awarded annually for best patrol based on obedience, punctuality, duty, appearance and marching. The 1944 45 patrols include MacKenzie school led by Elliot La Fleur, Smith Jackson school led by Edgar Wells, and Whitmore school led by Henry Bell, with respective crews listed.
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Dauphin
Dauphin Lions’ Club
Sam Brown
Leutenant
MacKenzie School
Elliot la Fleur
Joseph Ward
Lorne Chartier
Paul Allard
Terry Farrell
Donald Loadman
Ralph Meredith
Dennis Ringstrom
Edward Trewella
Carl Voss
Weather Delays Harvest Across District Threshing Ongoing
Local authorities estimate over half the crop remains to be brought in this week. Wheat about 65 percent threshing, barley 35 percent, oats just starting, flax barely touched as harvest lags.
Woman Kills Dog and Then Self in City Hotel
Mrs. Edward S. Kliske 47 was found dead at the King's hotel after taking her life Monday afternoon. She had prior killed her large dog, a beloved pet. Surviving are her husband a son two sisters and a brother. she formerly lived in Dauphin and was born Kathleen Munson.
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Edward S. Kliske
King’s Hotel
Kliske
Kathleen Munson
Daupphin
Slow Purchasers May Have To Deliver Their Own Fuel It
Householders warned to stock a winter fuel supply now as delivery bottlenecks loom. Shortages of teams and trucks threaten prompt coal and wood delivery, and late orders could force homeowners to move fuel from yard to home in severe weather. Officials urge immediate purchases.
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The
Herald
Dauphin
Kayser Comfort Snuggies In Waffle Knit Colors
A Kayser made Snuggie in a neat weight waffle stitch provides good warmth and fit. Available in white and tearose colors, well proportioned for comfortable use.
Soldier Korney Killed in Action in France
Sgt Michael Korney aged 23 of Dauphin was killed in France on Sept 11. He joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in 1940 and went overseas in 1941. Survived by mother, seven sisters and two brothers. Other local soldiers reported wounded or missing in action in France and England.
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Michael Korney
France
Korney
Dauphin
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Pearl Seeley
Pte
Frank Seeley
Pte. Seeley
Salvation Army Drive Progressing in Dauphin District
The Home Front appeal across Canada raises 1750 dollars in Dauphin and district with four local service clubs aiding a house-to-house canvass. The drive is led by H. V. Smith with F. T. Wright as vice chairman and A. H. Marcon as treasurer, and includes representatives from Rebekah lodge Lions Elks and Rotary clubs.
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Canada
Salvation Army
Dauphin
Rebekah Lodge
Lions Club
Elks Lodge
Rotary Club
H. V. Smith
F. T. Wright
A. H. Marcon
R. Durston
H. Keats
P. Mizibrocky
S. S. Hunt
Wounded Son Reported in Italy
Wounded Mrs. J. J. Dunfield has been informed that her son Pte. W. R. Dunfield was slightly wounded in Italy on Sept. 16.
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J. J. Dunfield
Pte
W. R. Dunfield
Italy
Major Hershell A. Smith M C Wounded in Action in France
Major Hershell A. Smith veteran of North Africa Sicily and Italy is wounded in action in France. He is the only son of Mr and Mrs A D Smith and a Royal Military College graduate who went overseas in 1941 with an Ontario tank unit and won the Military Cross at Ortona.
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Hershell A. Smith
France
A. D. Smith
Smith
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Royal Military College
Ontario
Ortona
Blood Donors Clinic Calls for Immediate Attendance
Urgent plea to citizens to attend the upcoming blood donors clinic. Organizers urge prompt participation to boost available supply and help patients in need. Schedule details not provided in the text.
Lions Outswing Rotarians In First Interclub Golf
Six quarters of Lions and Rotarians played at Dauphin County club. The Lions won 1091 to 1113. Rotary president Al McKee presented E E McBride with the Oscar mug. Prizes went to Geo Bunting Ilan McDonald Mike Zworon and the two club leaders.
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Dauphin Country Club
Rotary
al. McKee
E. E. McBride
Lions Club
Oscar
Geo. Bunting
Ilan McDonald
Mike Zworon
E. McBride
Clear Lake
Soldier Victor Ferris Killed in France
Pte. Victor D. Ferris 26 of Westminster British Columbia died in France on August 14 according to official word to his wife. He was the son of Mr and Mrs H B Ferris of Dauphin.
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Victor D. Ferris
France
Westminster
B.C
Ferris
H. 8. Ferris
Dauphin
Manitoba Sets Victory Loan Target At 90 Million
Manitoba's objective for the Seventh Victory Loan is 90 million dollars, up by 10 million from the previous campaign. Local finance committee members attended a Winnipeg organizing meeting led by E. E. McBride, D. D. Grant, J. E Burton, and A. Rusconi.
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Manitoba
National War Finance Committee
Winnipeg
E. E. McBride
D. D. Grant
J. E Burton
A. Rusconi
Home Nursing and First Aid Courses Announced
The local St John Ambulance branch will offer home nursing and first aid classes. An enrollment meeting is set for Tuesday October 3 in the town hall rest room at 7 p.m. Registrants will finalize arrangements for start of the courses.
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The
St John Ambulance Association
At & P
Private Crawford Reported Killed in Action in Italy
Pte. W. Gordon Crawford, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Crawford, was officially reported killed in action in Italy on Sept. 5. He was 22 years old.
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W. Gordon Crawford
W. J. Crawford
Italy
Pte. Crawford
Dauphin Inspectorate Employs 82 Teachers Across Districts
Inspector W J Henderson reports eighty two teachers are employed in the rural municipal schools of Dauphin Massey River Gilbert Plains and surrounding areas. Three schools still lack teachers while a detailed list names teachers for Gilbert Plains Brickburn Deer Park Strathcona Vista Winnipegosis and many other local schools and rural sites.
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Dauphin
Massey River
Gilbert Plains
W J. Henderson
Brickburn
Eileen English
Marion Stewart
Mary Schutte
Laura Wotton
Winifred Woods
Amy Cotton
Deer Park
Mabel Maloney
Eldon
Elsie Edwards
Alice Stephanow
Markham
Vera Hart
Strathcona
Helena Somers
Sulphur Creek
Grace Priest
Anne Howelko
Tanner
Edith Nicholson
Vista
Wm. Harasyniuk
Wilford
Olive Bassett
Clearview
Winnipegosis School
H. L. Williams
Beulah Whitelock
Jessie Howson
Rosa Cooper
Edith Howatson
Winnipegosis Rural
P. H. Rudiak
Cork Cliff
Olga Tracz
Bicton Heath
Lena Sawatzky
Nordheim
Kathleen Marciniec
South Bay
Dorothy Hatfenbrak
Banks
Margaret Dewar
Burrows
Evelyn Cassin
Dauphin Plains
Vida Cameron
Dickson
Laura Thacker
Durston
Kathleen Quinney
Eclipse
Gertrude McInnis
Gartmore
Pauline Shenderowich
Halley
Margaret Roadfoot
Listowel
Lloyd McDermott
Melton
Dorothy McAmmond
Mountview
Mary Sametz
Mountain Stream
O'Neill
Old Dauphin
Mary McQuay
Rigby
Alice Dykun
River Bend
Victoria Demechuk
Ripon
Jeanine Chernesky
Kostw
Ruby Davidson
Spruce Creek
Hope Bowman
Wilson River Sifton
Adeline Kozak
Dublin Bay
Beulah McLean
Fairville
Jerushowy
Fishing River
Helen Solwy
Mink River
S. I. Yellowega
Norton
Anne Stanko
Ukraina
John Ferance
Sifton
W. T. Sklepowitch
West Bay
Fedorchuk Zorta James Stanko
Farion
Wrycliffe
Eleanor
St. Mary’ Convent
Dauphin District Teachers To Hold Convention Here
Dauphin district teachers plan a two day convention at Mackenzie school auditorium on Oct 5 and 6. H G S Strange director of the research department will be guest speaker. Attending officials include J Dryden minister of education and Searle Grain company.
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Dauphin District Teachers’ Association
Mackenzie
Sall
H. G. S. Strange
Searle Grain Company
J. Dryden
A. Kristinson
Gilbert Plains
Tanner
W. Lisowsky
Fishing River
H. Williams
Winnipegosis
Army Cadets Win Efficiency Shield in 1943-44
The Cavalry Association shield for 1943-44 was awarded to No. 1597 C squadron Fort Garry Horse Cadets of Dauphin. Capt. W. Cummings of Winnipeg inspected the corps in May. The local unit has four troops with over 120 public and high school cadets under Lieut. S. V. Brickman.
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Cavalry Association
Fort Garry Horse Cadets
Dauphin
W. Cummings
Winnipeg
Cavalry Cadet Corps
Cummings
Lieut
S. V. Brickman
Clinic Day Change At Town Hall Well Baby Clinic
The weekly well baby clinic moves from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoon in the ladies rest room at Town hall. Public health nurse Miss Dorothy Duxbury oversees the clinic.
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Dorothy Duxbury
V Day Planning Session In Dauphin Council Meeting
A Dauphin town committee with Mayor Isaac C Johnston and Councillors Marsh and Hutchison met the Dauphin Board of Trade on Sept 26 to discuss V Day plans. They aim to coordinate store closures, religious observance, and celebrations and consider a townwide meeting of organizations. The board proposed amending the Early Closing bylaw to 9 p m Saturdays and 6 p m other days. They also urged federal and provincial reps to back a postwar highway program linking four western provinces and Dauphin to major cities, parks, the US, and the Alaska highway, including a route through Riding Mountain National Park to Yorkton.
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Isaac C. Johnston
W. K. Marsh
Thos. Hutchison
Dauphin Board of Trade
Johnston
Board of Trade
Dauphin
United States
Alaska
Manitoba
Riding Mountain National Park
Yorkton
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Rhineland
Germany
Kassel
Oppau
Ludwigshaven
Cologne
R.A.F
R.C.A.F
Canberra
Australia
Port
T. C. Davis
Rome
Adriatic
Albania
Yugoslavia
Balkan
Hitler
Dalmatian
Whitmore School
Henry Bell
Ray Ellis
Alex Warobetz
Anthony Clarke
Roy Cryderman
Ronnie Spencer
Billie Hoy
Leonard Baran
Kenneth Porter
Harold Neill
the Store of Service
Rnn
Vernon A. Mouck
Ann. Mouck
Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
Harold
Royal Canadian Artillery
Melvin
R. C.A
England
James Mouck
Cpl
Ralph M. Smith
Brandon
Royal Canadian Engineers
Cpl. Smith
A. Smith
Lillian Fowler
Lions
Jarrin
Eddie Bracken
Ella Raines
William Demarest
Preston Sturges
Lereune
Thurstee Stombey
Cocr BB Oumai
Gary
Gary Cooper
Cecil B. Demille
Dr. Wassell
White Cliffs of
Dover
Dauphin Inspectorate
Grandview
Patricia Stefanson
Plainview
Ashville
Olga Gerega
Sandringham
Peter Smalack
Trembowla
Dan Stasiuk
Comrie
F. Haluschak
Mary Podworny
Lemberc
Marion Murray
Bernice Smylski
Mineral Creek
Valley River
Fred Zaplitny
Podolia
E. M. Zaplitny
Valley Village
Fork River
R. Galbrath
Mowat
A. J. Drebnisky
M. M. Sawchuk
M. Sawchuk
A. Drebnisky
North Lake
G. E. Rowe
Pine View
Anne Paziuk
Small Creek
Ward
Man
B. N. Bilash
Belle Creek
Mary Bilash
Zelena
Wenlaw
Stephen Negrych
Kolomyia
M. J. Maksymetz
Tar
Army
John Gardner
McDonald & Oliphant
Hardware & Groceries
British Columbia
Aylmer
H.M. Canadian Forces
Clark’s
Weston “Old Hickory
Christie
Hekman’s Dutch Tea
Rusks
United Stores Limited
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