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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
4
The Herald, MacGregor Manitoba, published Thursdays by H. T. Trethewey, established February 1897. The note records the newspaper’s founding and printer, marking its historical publication cadence.
A November 28 White Paper details Britain’s wartime mobilization. Civilian and military losses are cited along with production milestones: 11,500,000 tons shipping lost by 1943 end, 4.5 million armed forces, 102,000 aircraft, 25,000 tanks, and 4,500,000 tons of shipping in five years. Brendan Bracken defends the war effort against critics.
A local exchange urges residents to support home industries and merchants to sustain town progress. It notes local businesses are major taxpayers and provide employment and services year round, emphasizing continued support for churches, schools, and social groups to keep the town on the map through regional cooperation.
Neepawa notes that several Manitoba weeklies advocate ending daylight saving and returning to standard time. The piece argues DST has produced no power savings, caused hardship, and offers no universal benefit, urging individual communities to choose their own approach.
Town leaders have secured a brand new Wisconsin air-cooled eight horsepower engine with three 2 inch discharges to aid fire response. The fire station has been renovated with insulation a new sliding door and a heater installed to keep the unit ready. A meeting to organize a volunteer fire brigade will be held soon with public support urged.
Marjorie and Jackie Giles thank friends and neighbors for kindness during their quarantine. Gratitude also extended to the W I for the fruit baskets.
James Collier son of Mr and Mrs Jos Collier of Portage la Prairie has been promoted to Squadron Leader by the F Fighter Wing in Belgium on December 1. He takes command of the Wolf squadron where he previously served as Flight Commander as part of recent officer appointments for the Red Indian and Wolf Spitfire fighter bomber squadrons replacing commanders who completed tours of operations.
An unusual season in the Canadian poultry trade brings a large supply of fowl and high US Army demand for well prepared birds. Manitoba notes many birds killed and prepared well, but defects like blood in the mouth, dirty feet, foul vents, and imperfect plucking lower grade. Inspectors certified under both US and Canadian rules.
Wartime notice urges subscribers to check last receipt and renew if due before December 1 1944. Newsprint rationing prevents carrying arrears. the Herald cannot continue subscriptions in arrears under current regulations. Readers are asked to renew promptly to avoid discontinuation.
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