Red Cross Drive Nears Objective in Dominion Appeal
A March Red Cross fundraising drive across the Dominion targets 10 million dollars for the Canadian Red Cross Society. By yesterday the total reached 9.8158 million with Manitoba contributing 600 thousand of its 594 thousand goal. Manitoba’s recent subscriptions include a 5 thousand donation from the Brewers and Hotel-keepers of Manitoba, plus large firm gifts and newspaper ad campaigns. MacGregor committee reports 1140. in total donations with numerous small gifts from individuals and districts including Rosehill Macaulay South End Image Creek Pat and Image Hill districts.
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Dominion
Canadian Red Cross Society
Manitoba
Red Cross
MacGregor Committee
W. Leckie
Rosehill
Ed. Chant
Macaulay-Southend
Albert Pogue
Image Creek
Menzie Sisters
Herb Barton
Pat
S. H. McLach
Law
Image Creek SD
Image Hill Junior Red Cross
Canada’s Fourth Victory Loan Ready for April 26 Launch
Canada plans its Fourth Victory Loan with a $1.1 billion target. Finance Minister Ilsley announced the April 26 opening and urged sharper individual purchases. The National War Finance Committee and local units mobilize support as publishers pledge backing for the campaign. The budget numbers show borrowing needs of roughly $2.748 billion for the year ending March 31, 1944.
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Canada
House of Commons
J. L
Sisley
Ilsley
National War Finance Committee
Canaa
Canadians Aim Higher for Fourth Victory Loan Drive
The speaker notes the Third Victory Loan in October raised 91 million dollars from over two million subscribers and calls for a minimum objective of 1.1 billion dollars for the Fourth Victory Loan. He stresses unity and determination to secure a complete victory and asks citizens to double up to back the effort.
Portage Wins Hockey Tournament Final Victory
About three hundred people gathered at the local rink for the annual hockey tournament entering seven teams. In semis Portage defeated MacGregor while Pathead beat Orangeville, with Portage then defeating Pathead in the final. Walter Allan refereed, with Lamb Lye Orchard and Labassiere assisting. the Ladies Curling Club offered lunch to many attendees.
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Orangeville
Austin
Pathead
Poplar Leafs
MacGregor
Long Plains
Portage
Walter Allan
Messrs
S. R. Lamb
R. E. Lye
F. Orchard
Labassiere
Passin g of Mrs Mary E McGregor
The passing of Mrs. Mary E. McGregor widow of Robert McGregor occurred March 22 at her daughter Mrs. G W Petersons home following a short illness. Born in Guelph Ontario October 6 1856 she came west to Winnipeg in 1875 then Portage la Prairie where she toiled as a tailoress for fourteen years. She and her husband farmed in Light Hill until 1909 when they moved to MacGregor. Survived by daughter and six grandchildren. funeral Wednesday at the Austin cemetery with Rev. Cecil King officiating.
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North Norfolk
Mary E. McGregor
Robert McGregor
G.W Peterson
Guelph
Ont
McGregor
Austin
Light Hill
MacGregor
United Church
G. W. Peterson
MacGreg
Robert W
J. Charles
Cecil King
Card of Thanks for Kind Expressions and Floral Tributes
Mrs G W Peterson and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy during bereavement and for floral tributes, thanking all who offered comfort and support.
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G.W. Peterson
Local Rink Closes After Four Months of Winter Fun
The curling skating and hockey rink will close after about four months of operation. President J L Lamb and Curling Club members organized a successful season with Red Cross and LO DE war fund donations totaling 355. Ladies Curling Club contributed 100, caretaker Wilson Lamb praised for diligence.
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J. L. Lamb
Red Cross
Sxteen
Ladies Curling Club
Curling Club
Wilson Lamb
Wheat price rise puzzles farmers in Winnipeg market
In eighteen days wheat gained 9 cents a bushel amid a Winnipeg Grain Exchange surge driven by U S purchases. Hon J A MacKinnon told the House of Commons on March 8 that rising U S demand and price gaps between Chicago and Winnipeg explain the move, highlighting the open futures market's value to farmers.
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J. A. MacKinnon
House of Commons
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
United States
Chicago
Winnipeg
Advertising Drives The Herald Publication
No paper can succeed without advertising. This plea invites advertisers to support The Herald and enable its continued publication through their backing.
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Herald
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M. Kirshner
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Sisman
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