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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
4
A public notice urges all citizens to register on August 19th, or Z1st, with penalties for neglect though no one should be penalized for absence. Register at the nearest point, answer questions 14 and 17 about employment and ability to work, as answers aid in labour needs for national production during wartime.
Fire at the William Moore home in MacGregor destroyed a garage and a 1934 Plymouth sedan, a granary, and tools early Saturday after the car fire likely started from a short circuit. Neighbors aided but could not stop the blaze. part of the loss was covered by insurance.
The British Ministry of Food announced the largest wheat purchase ever, agreeing with the Canadian Wheat Board to buy 100 million bushels for the 1940 41 cereal year. The deal underscores Canada as Britain's chief granary. No price or prior quantities disclosed.
Farmers are urged to grow and market high quality malting barley to receive a premium per bushel over the cash price. To qualify, barley must be carefully threshed to avoid lowering its grade.
The Canadian Forestry Association's tree planting car visited town via the Canadian Pacific last Wednesday. Town and country residents visited the car to discuss planting problems and shelter belt planting. The evening program drew a large crowd, with pictures and a lecture on tree planting. Mr. Beaven, in charge, praised the strong turnout despite heat. Since March the tour has drawn over 20,000 attendees.
Local field reports note abundant grain in many fields with quality wheat and bin crops. Dealers report strong demand for machinery repairs as harvests progress and sales outlook stays favorable in the region.
Ina Margaret Fraser died in Portage la Prairie in August at the hospital. She was wife of Jack A. Fraser of Bissett Manitoba and daughter of Mrs. J. J. Pearson of Portage la Prairie. born February 9 1906 in Portage, she taught long in Portage schools and served as North Ward principal. She married July 3 1939 and resided at Bissett. Survivors include husband an infant son Robert Andrew her mother and sisters Mrs Gavin Brown and Mrs Cliff Webb. Funeral at Portage United Church with Rev G W Abernethy and Rev S R McLeod. Burial in Hillside Cemetery.
The Fraser family expresses sincere thanks to friends of MacGregor for expressions of sympathy and the many floral tributes during their bereavement. J A Fraser and Mrs E Fraser.
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