Red Cross Drives Launch for War Relief Funds
With Canada's fighting forces on multiple fronts, a national Red Cross drive aims to raise ten million dollars, plus a separate ten million nine thousand dollars campaign, launching February 2 to fund sick and wounded relief and supply food parcels to Canadian British and Empire prisoners of war in Europe and the Far East. The Red Cross seeks strong home support.
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Canada
Red Cross
Europe
Far East
Annual Ratepayers Meeting in MacGregor Elects Lamb
The MacGregor ratepayers’ annual meeting reports 1943 finances with a $1565 levy and $1271 expenditures, including $875 for lighting and $275 for street work. A push for improved fire equipment and wells was approved. W Lamb elected to a three year term replacing F C Berry, whose nine-year service was acknowledged.
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MacGregor
Thos. Clarke
G. E. Lewin
W. Lamb
F. C. Berry
Berry
Fat Calf Class Brought to Norfolk 1944 Fair
Directors of the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society plan a fat calf class for under one year old cattle to compete in the 1944 show ring. A fat calf sale will follow with outside buyers and top market prices. Open to any person regardless of age or gender, with prizes funded by local supporters.
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North Norfolk & District Agricultural Society
Letter From Pte Neil Cook From Italy
Mrs. B W Cook receives a winner letter from her son Pte Neil Cook who writes of good health in Italy. He mentions brothers Archie and Norman also being there but not yet seen since their arrival. The note reflects family news amid wartime letters.
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B.W. Cook
Pte
Neil Cook
Neil
Italy
Archie
Norman
Order Certified Seed Potatoes Now
The Plant Protection Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture notes strong export demand for certified seed potatoes and urges immediate orders before U S planting rush. Certification rules require 1944 fields use Foundation or Foundation A seed, with local inspectors listing available stock for sale.
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Canada
U.S.A
Caerice
Semdone
Dominion Department of Agriculture
United Church Reports Good Year
MacGregor United Church held its annual congregational meeting on January 26 in the Annex. Reports for 1943 show receipts around 2754 dollars, with various groups like the WMS and Mission Band posting modest surpluses and memberships ranging from 16 to 30. The Sunday School attendance fell to 52, prompting appeals for greater parental involvement.
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MacGregor United Church
Annex
C. A.J. King
H. I Collins
Marsh
W.ms
Misson Band
Joan Stinson
H.B. Gilroy
Ladies Aid
Young Ladies Society
Margaret Lamb
J. Woodin
King
Board of Stewards
In Memoriam Pears
In loving memory of my husband George Thomas Pears who died February 6 1942. Memories are treasures none can steal. Death is a wound no one can heal. Silent thoughts bring many a tear for the one we miss and loved so dear. Inserted by his wife Florence and family.
Wanted Ward Maids for Public Institution
Public notice seeks ward maids for a government institution in Portage la Prairie. Describes good wages and directs applicants to apply to the National Selective Service in Portage la Prairie.
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National Selective Service
Portage la Prairie
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Herald
HT. Trethewey Publisher
Red Cross Drive
Annual Ratepayers Meeting
Norfolk
Pobe Balding
Winns
Moe
Agricultural Supplies Board
Lominion Department OF Agriculture
Ottawa
Gardiner
Drewrys
Aga
Bracken
C.K.R.C
CKKO
Sylvan Sommerfeld
ASU
Hilda Hesson
M. Kirshner
General Merchant
O.K
Pkges
Kelloggs
Pkge
Castle Brand
Campbell's
United Church
Messrs
S. R. Lamb
H. T. Trethewey
S. J. Booth
R. W. Cobbe
Mitchell Hay
Messrs. I. M. West
F. T. Coure
Florence
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