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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
4
Local notice outlines weekly Thursday printing at Herald Printing Offer MacGregor Manitoba. Publisher A M Shaw lists yearly USA rate of two hundred dollars and second class mail authorization details from Ottawa Office Department.
A reflective column cites Frank Stanton and Cromwell to urge hope after war. It argues that after political and racial strife, calm follows tempests, and warns to keep faith in God and fellow humans while pursuing paths toward permanent peace as nature’s laws remain true.
The four horsemen of the Apocalypse dominate the wartime world with Famine and Death still rampant in Europe and Asia. Officials warn 140 million people face malnutrition, leading to apathy disease and rising maternal and infant mortality as epidemics threaten beyond borders.
A review of Great West Life Assurance Company wartime processing shows rising business size, strong policy retention, and a shift toward government bonds and farm loans. By 1945 holdings changed from mortgages to lower percentages, with 57 percent of assets in government bonds and farm loans cut to 87,000. Dividends on participating policies increased starting January 1946.
Portage Mutual reports 1943 a notable year with $11.57 million rise in fire insurance in force to $16,002,256 and cash premiums higher by $3,994.19 despite rate reductions in 1944. Surplus reached $873,721.14, while assets not admitted rose to $1,424,924.88. G Tidsbury reelected president. E Ho Mair vice president. A H Thorpe reappointed manager and secretary. A G Hail treasurer. Portage la Prairie agents Association meeting had 40 attendees. Keith Stewart reelected president, R C Atkins named vice-president.
Katrime News notes Mr Bill Blanchard visiting Winnipeg this week and Mr Bob Reshaw taking a section foreman post at Muir. Mr and Mrs Davidson and their son returned from Winnipeg Monday. Mrs Allan Smith visiting Mr and Mrs L Smith. Hockey fans drove to Portage Saturday night to see Portage play Hamiota. A whist drive and dance last Friday drew good attendance with winners: Ladies first Lilian McRae, second E Alton. Gents first Norman Mc Lachlan, second J Heselwood.
The North Norfolk Council will hold its next meeting in MacGregor on Tuesday March Sth.
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