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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
8
The news reports a fierce battle for Singapore Island with British Imperial and Allied troops under heavy Japanese pressure. Defence costs are cited around 100 million dollars and experts fear the island’s fall would be a severe Allied setback, despite gallant defense efforts.
In wartime Canada every driver should conserve rubber. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co has issued a booklet with tips to extend tire life including driving at or below 50 mph maintaining air pressure wheel alignment proper brakes rotating tires every 2000 to 3000 miles and avoiding curb contact. Get the booklet from local Goodyear dealer.
Mrs Allan Mackie of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Green. Mr and Mrs Wm Robinson and two sons left Saturday for Bagot. Mrs A Rosling and Mrs H Jarvis and three sons from Muir visited at the Irwin home. The Whist Club met at the Lamont home with prizes to Mrs H Rodgers and G Martinnizen and to Mr and Mrs Cryderman. A chocolates draw awarded Mrs Cryderman. proceeds totaled 200 and went to the Red Cross.
Herald notes that next week will feature advertising and other items for Canada’s Second Victory Loan, with the loan opening on Monday.
George Thomas Pears of Beaver Manitoba died at his home on Friday February 1942 at age 71 after a long illness. Born in Williamsford Ontario 1870 he worked on the Indian National Railway and helped lay Beaver steel. He married Florence Robinson in 1901 and farmed at Beaver with his wife and son Eddie. he is survived by his wife, one son, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held at Beaver United Church with large attendance.
Mrs Pears with Eddie and Minnie express heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness sympathy messages and beautiful offerings shared by friends and neighbors during their bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Alex Borozny of Regina announce the engagement of daughter Katie to Harry Pereszinha of Winnipeg. The marriage is planned for the latter part of the week. Leslie Fox traveled to West Burnaby B C to visit his ill father J B Fox. Friends wish the former citizen a speedy recovery to health. Freely to Stay Free.
Notice announces rental of two rooms in Mac Gregor with application addressed to Mrs. C. A. for potential tenants.
Mrs J McLachlan and Harold spent Tuesday in Portage. Fred Lake traveled Winnipeg Tuesday. Miss Nona Noblaren visits aunt Mrs Henry Taylor. Phyllis McIntosh spent Sunday with Audrey Shaw. J Reid returned home after two months East. G Kidds of Transcona visited Blanchard home. Reid family guests included Florence Reid and Ada Reid. The Friday drive drew a good crowd. Mrs F Lake and J Heselwood won first prizes. Eva Cooper and Bill Blanchard second. A Red Cross meeting Feb 3 elected officers. World Day of Prayer service set for 2 30 pm Feb 20 Katrime Hall. Committee formed to pack boxes for armed forces. donations invited.
Applications are invited for two weed inspector positions in Worth Norfolk Rural Municipality. One inspector will serve the West half and the other the East half. Salary is 175.00 each. Applications due by noon March 3. MacGregor, February 12, 1912. G. E. Lewin, Sec. Treas.
Tenders for the purchase of municipal scales at Youill Beaver Ros sendale Pratt Arizona Gateside Extra Austin and Bagot are invited. Offers must include certified cheque money order or cash for full amount and mailed by noon March ied. Dated February 12 1942 G E Lewin Secretary-Treasurer.
Dr J H Merrell, dentist of Portage la Prairie, will visit MacGregor on Wednesday March 1 from 10 am to 6 pm at Geo Croucher's residence. Phone 804 Box 682 Portage la Prairie.
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