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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
4
The appeal urges Canadians to join a two million strong war effort by buying war savings certificates. Sign up in February to pledge weekly or monthly savings, with $1 yielding $5 after seven and a half years. Distinct officials and locations are listed for purchase and canvassing.
Cliff Pratt and Fred Smith were home for the weekend from the Portage la Prairie military training centre. Roger Peterson of Woodside, also training in Portage, visited with friends here for the weekend.
Supreme Test Reports from Britain say high officials and military leaders foresee a Nazi invasion bid soon. They believe Hitler plans a desperate strike to topple Britain before U S aid shifts the balance. Brits across ranks acknowledge the invasion threat and the heavy sacrifices likely cautionary for defense.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced a four month compulsory military training period replacing the 30 days plan. The March 15 start will see 6,000 to 6,400 men enter camps with graduates by July 15. Annual need projected at 72,000 to 78,000 for the 21 year old class, barring changes. A 30 days training period slated for February 2 is expected to be canceled as camps are prepared.
St Pauls W A plans a gathering at the home of Mrs J Birkett on Wednesday February 12 at 3 p m for a neighborhood meeting and fellowship.
Edward R Schamehorn died at Portage la Prairie Hospital at 71 after a period of illness. He was born in Kingston Ontario and married Hilda in 1914 in British Columbia. The couple moved to Manitoba in 1922 and farmed near Rossendale Lavenham and east of MacGregor before moving to town five years ago. He is survived by his wife daughter Dora and three sisters Mrs. W Williams Mrs Josep Farncombe and Mrs George Burns. Funeral held in Portage la Prairie with burial to follow in MacGregor cemetery.
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