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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
4
Canada mobilizes to support Britain in a titanic struggle. Citizens, including men women and children, are urged to join by purchasing War Savings Certificates and Stamps through local banks and committees. Since February 1, about 3,000 has been subscribed, with more pledges expected.
A large audience enjoyed a School Ambulance Fund concert hosted by locals at the Tivoli theatre. Principal J E Morrison chaired the afternoon show and J P MacKinnon led the evening. Miss Phyllis Lye accompanied most items as pupils from Miss Tupper and Miss Rutledge showcased plays, choruses, dances, duets, and solo numbers.
Miss Munroe’s pupils performed the Oxen dance and Rhythm Band selections by Grades I and II. Florence Venn, Joyce Peterson, and Howard Turner led monologues, with duets by Denver Collins and Joan Stinson, Una McKelvy and Wilbert Gibbs, Charlotte Muirhead and Howard Cobbe, Joyce Peterson and Elsie McMinn. Mr. H. A. Lye sang There’ll Always Be An England and spoke on the War Sayings Certificates campaign. About $70 was raised. after expenses, roughly $60 will swell Manitoba school children’s fund to buy ambulances for the sick and wounded in war-torn areas.
An advertisement highlights eye tests and glasses fitting using modern scientific equipment. It promises expert knowledge and personalized service to ensure accurate eye care and proper eyewear.
In the matter of the estate of Frederick Hodgins deceased late of Katrime Manitoba all claims must be sent to Mackinnon at Hampton Street MacGregor by April 4 1941. Dated MacGregor Manitoba February 26 1841. Mackinnon and Myrtle Olive Hodgins Administrators.
A local carnival at the rink hosted by the Skating Club drew a modest crowd due to cold weather yet delivered lively entertainment. Judges awarded many prizes for costumes across age groups while races and games added fun, including a patriotic bicycle display.
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