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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1945
Page
4
The Herald of MacGregor Manitoba notes Wartime Prices and Trade Board Licence No 751043 and Permit 1886 details under publisher H T Trethewey. Established February 1897, the weekly paper operates Thursday editions.
Plans are well ahead for a Quick Freezing and Cold Storage Plant in MacGregor. J L Lamb of the local Meat Market is arranging erection this coming months if enough customers sign contracts. A new industrial venture seeks farmer and town support for post war growth across Western Canada and Manitoba. Lamb will secure a site and build a modern plant at a several thousand dollar cost and invites interested producers to learn more.
A Tivoli Theatre crowd heard Bruce Moorhead outline the Canadian Youth Commission’s planned postwar agenda. He noted scientific planning and that seven reports would shape future policy, but warned only about 25 percent of youth served in the forces contributed to discussions. A post‑address Q and A led to a committee forming to organize a Community Council on rehabilitation for service members.
L O D E residents of the Women Institute joined Legion Masonic Lodge and school leaders in a meeting. The Principal and Municipal Clerk, along with church ministers, received thanks for the event. R W Cobbe added humor with another reading of The Town Fathers to conclude, drawing hearty applause.
W Garfield Case former Owen Sound mayor and Progressive Conservative won the Grey North by election defeating Liberal A G McNaughton by 1 239 votes with Godfrey third. Case 7338 McNaughton 6099 Godfrey 3136. The result raises speculation of a federal vote as Prime Minister Mackenzie King and cabinet met in Ottawa this week. Canada's Eighth Victory Loan tentatively opens April 23 with election timing likely avoiding the loan campaign.
A brief public notice urges renewal for the Herald for the year 1945. It asks readers who have not yet renewed to complete their subscription promptly.
The Crescent Creamery Truck will call at Bluebird Cafe MacGregor at 1 p.m Beacon Garage Bagot at 1 30 p.m and Farncombe s Store at 2 p.m on Mondays and Fridays.
The Health League of Canada issue a pamphlet during Health Week noting that over 1,000,000 armed forces examinees yielded more than 300,000 classified unfit. Annual sickness costs reach about 1 billion dollars while prevention spending lingers around 7 million. Industrial workers miss work daily, and sickness costs to employers amount to about 200 million annually.
Since 1945 the MacGregor team has played well with three wins two ties and one loss. A January 24 tie at Carberry followed by a goalless home game last Thursday showed tight defense. Key players include Gerry Cobbe Ronald Lye Glen Lye Howard Kilfoyle Cecil McIntosh Alex McIntosh Jack Olson Bill McGregor Philip Towerty Allan Nohlgren Frank Lewin and Howard Turner with Jack Emerson and Walter Allan coaching. The piece urges community support while senior brothers serve in Canada’s armed forces.
The 57th annual Bonspiel of the Manitoba Curling Association opened in Winnipeg on Tuesday with 350 rinks participating, a record for this event. Local club representatives include J.L. Lamb R. E. Lye Laurie Smith and Mel McRae.
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