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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1943
Page
4
Canada declares a triple wartime aim to win the war secure the peace and build a new world. It calls for democracy guided by God ending greed and power seeks a spirit of sacrifice by individuals for the nation and envisions a world governed by a super-force of God s spirit with shared responsibility.
A Portage la Prairie blaze destroyed the McLenaghen apartments at the west end, killing Mrs. T Watters aged 80 and Miss Doreen Holmes aged 19, with about seventy residents in the upper suites and five stores plus two offices below. Estimated damage near $80,000. W. G Henry among those severely affected.
A prominent landmark in Plains City traces its origin to about fifty years ago, reflecting the town's early development and architectural era as described in the period's local records.
Premier designate Stuart Garson, 44, was named leader of the Manitoba Coalition Government succeeding John Bracken. The caucus, with independents allied to the coalition, gathered in the Legislature. Garson was the youngest cabinet member.
The Herald reports a Manitoba division appeal urging Canadians to donate to the Canadian Aid to Russia Fund. It contrasts wartime hardship in Russia with Canada’s comforts, noting thousands of wounded in Russia need medical supplies, and asks readers to contribute funds to support Allied efforts. The Herald will forward contributions to Winnipeg headquarters.
The Yuletide season brought family gatherings despite many fathers and husbands serving in Canada's navy and army. Mild weather allowed community members to attend church services, Christmas concerts, the picture show, skating rink, and curling. Overall, the holidays were pleasant for most residents.
Nine couples from local bridge circles joined the Austin Bridge Club last week for ten tables of play. Top scores included Austin MacGregor 895, Elston couple 109, and MacKinnon with Miss McIntosh 101. Fred Hall 103, Doris Barber and Cyril Clarkson 11853 led N S. Lunch and a social hour followed. Mr A Barber ran the event and the crowd offered thanks.
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