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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
2
Residents face a near disaster as current town fire bell proves inaudible beyond a block. A telephone operator alerted citizens, highlighting the need for a village siren and faster alarms. The town notes its new equipment but questions if an effective alert system exists for all areas.
Four young women fleeing a Friday morning blaze above the Bluebird Cafe left a wallet with thirty dollars behind. The wallet vanished in the chaos, later replaced by the town with a new wallet bearing the donated money. Citizens quickly raised funds to restore the loss, suspecting a petty theft during the fire ordeal.
The ceremony for Miss Gene Kitson and John Murray Guinn was held at St Pauls Church with Canon L J Ad officiating and a choir performance. The bridal party included Miss Kitson as maid of honor and Miss Dixie Durston as bridesmaid, with a reception at the bride's parents home and out of town guests listed.
A note of thanks to friends in MacGregor for their generous donations toward replacing money lost in the fire. The writer expresses sincere gratitude for the support received on the day of the incident.
The War Time Prices and Trade Board announces renewal procedures for special evaporated milk ration cards. Applicants must show the old card, ration book, and a physician signed certificate of need stating daily milk requirements. Regulations apply to restricted areas in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
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