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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
4
A urged community effort in MacGregor to improve roads and signage. Proposes fixing the northeast corner, improving the approach roads, and adding larger welcoming road signs. Advocates better town front appearance and continued cleanup to attract visitors and support local business.
A Roll of Honor listing young men from North Norfolk and District who have enlisted for King and Country. Names include Neil R. Cook Archie Cook Nelson Nohlgren Horace Hazel Ohn R. Gair George Carroll Jack Gillis R. D. MacKenzie A. E. MacKenzie W. Roach and others. Indicates those overseas. Let us remember these boys who volunteered their services in defense of the Empire and Dominion.
The piece urges residents to clean boulevards yards and lanes and trim trees as spring nears. It calls for a broader citizenship spirit and greater town pride to develop a better business center, asserting the town has assets if citizens cooperate. It ends with a rallying call to move forward in 1910.
The Women’s Institute gratefully acknowledges the cash gift from the L.O.B.A. and thanks all donors to the teas and produce table, especially those who are not Institute members.
Geo. Snaith reports good oak fence posts available by phone 85-21 in MacGregor.
Community notice requesting forward of any donations or information to the Herald Office with a note that complete or additional items may exist and to send if available.
An announcement indicates a gathering or event will occur at the MacGregor Hotel in AY on April 10. No further details on purpose or participants are provided in the readable text.
Eye care described as using experience and the latest scientific equipment to ensure top optical service. Mentions a hotel for appointment, indicating availability and accessibility for customers seeking eye tests and glasses.
Report shows F D MacKenzie Lib P led Neepawa with 6637 votes, Hon T G Murphy Nat G 4777, J H Daffy 2191, with 0 unaccounted. Soldier votes totaling 36942 did not alter the 26th election standings.
The Alberta provincial election held on March 21 sees the Aberhart government win a substantial yet smaller majority. Final tallies show Social Credit 37 seats, Independent 19, and Labour 1, reflecting a shift in the political landscape while keeping the governing party in control.
Spring warms the reader with reflections on winter blues and the promise of awakening nature. The piece notes how weather inspires talk, yet resists control, and likens snow to vines and frost to future blooms, urging optimism: Cheer up, Spring is coming.
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