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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
4
Canada schedules a wartime election for Tuesday March 26 as parliaments conclude a four hour final session. Prime Minister Mackenzie King delivers dissolution, seeking a mandate to sustain war efforts with a national government and cabinet of capable leaders.
The date of the Dominion elections is set for March 26 with nomination day on March 11. Campaigns begin nationwide as returning officers are notified of duties and parties prepare candidates for 245 seats. The war dominates the issue, voters must decide the best methods to achieve victory and a lasting peace.
After a Winnipeg meeting United Grain Growers urged the Canadian Wheat Board to authorize an interim distribution before seeding to Western wheat producers who delivered grain. In a telegram from president R S Law the board asked that payment arrive before spring work begins to bolster 1940 national production and be as large as possible under the circumstances.
The text notes that an interim payment of not less than ten cents per bushel would be justified with consideration for lower wheat grades, possibly a larger payment. It includes a birth notice: Alma Patricia Stewart born January 25 at Grace Hospital Winnipeg to Gunner and Mrs. Donald Stewart (Marjorie Nicholl).
In Victoria and the British Columbia coast region gardeners report fine fat strawberries from thick beds as eastern Canada braves cold blasts. The photo shows Miss Muriel Laurence with berries in Mrs. Rudolph Olsen's garden in Victoria. Winter sports and CP hotel inquiries suggest many Canadians choose the West Coast evergreen playground for holidays.
A Dominion wide drive for 500000 is to be launched February 12 by the Canadian Legion War Services with the North Norfolk and District Branch canvassing the area. Training to fit soldiers for civilian life, personal service, and repatriation will be the prime objects. All funds will benefit Canadians serving in the Army Navy and Air Force with government approval and cooperation.
The Britannia Chapter I.O.D.E sponsored Robert Burns Night at the Masonic Hall last Thursday for the War Fund. Rev G L Armstrong opened with songs, readings, and Highland touches from H A Lye. Dr Geo A Dickson gave an inspiring talk on Burns, highlighting his humanity and faith. Proceeds reached 3500 dollars as the audience sang Roamin in the Gloamin and God Save the King.
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