Local Herald of MacGregor Publishes Weekly Edition
The Herald established February 1897 in MacGregor Manitoba releases Thursday issues under editor Trethewey.
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
4
The Herald established February 1897 in MacGregor Manitoba releases Thursday issues under editor Trethewey.
Communities in Roland Carberry and MacGregor plan memorial halls as postwar projects to honor local service members and provide public gathering spaces. The piece notes a shortage of recreational and civic buildings and offers the newspaper’s support in promoting such construction.
Indications point to tremendous Christmas mail volume in Canadian post offices. Early mailing of parcels cards and letters will ease staff workload and help ensure delivery before Christmas day. Citizens are urged to mail early this year.
The Government of Prime Minister Mackenzie King was sustained in the House of Commons in Ottawa by a 143 to 70 vote. The special session opened November 22 and debated reinforcements for Canada overseas before adjournment until January 1.
The Shawinigan of the Royal Canadian Navy was lost in the North Atlantic last Thursday with seven officers and 83 ratings dead or missing. Only five bodies recovered. Manitobans Edward Ralph Ritzer and Ted Ritzer among the missing. Family and community extend sympathy to those affected.
Mr and Mrs F A Ritter and family express sincere thanks and appreciation to neighbors and friends for messages of sympathy and for kindness shown in various ways.
The MacGregor Curling Club convened its semi final meeting Tuesday with President E. W. Lamb presiding. Skating is set for Wednesdays and Saturdays and hockey on select weekdays. rink formation remains open to four players. Entries to H. A. Lye as secretary. draws by R. C. McKelvy and W. Pepper. Local Red Cross bonspiel planned with proceeds toward a $37,000 goal. December 26 bonspiel opens at 1 p.m. with a $2 per rink entry. Ice delays due to mild weather. skating ice hoped ready within a week.
A Western Canadian writer argues against disunity among races in Canada noting friendliness in prairies communities and the shared sacrifice of Canadian soldiers. He asserts the nation is cemented by the virtues of many races and the blood of sons in battle.
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