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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
4
The Bracken government released the Manitoba Electrification Inquiry Commission report urging an after war plan to extend hydro power to farms. Within ten years at least 25,000 farms could receive service with early wins in the first year. Electric power would greatly aid farm families and communities.
Manitoba along with other provinces has enacted liquor and beer limits. The new rules allow forty ounces of whisky or spirits per week, one gallon of wine per week, and two cases of beer per week, replacing the prior daily quotas of fifty-five ounces of spirits, a gallon of wine, and one case of beer.
A national appeal for 10 million dollars in voluntary contributions to the Canadian Red Cross Society will launch across the Dominion on March 1 and run three weeks. Justice P. H. Gordon, chairman, says the goal is needed to carry on relief work and mitigate human suffering. The drive supports food parcels for prisoners of war in Europe and the Far East. the Society operates five packing plants in Canada.
The appeal notes Cross donations will support prisoners in Europe with $0,000 weekly, while the British and Australian Red Cross Societies back others. provision for food drugs and supplies for Canadian prisoners in the Far East is planned. These efforts require $5,500,000 in 1943. The society states its work has never been greater and calls Canadians to prepare to answer the need.
The MacGregor United Church held its January 13 congregational meeting with strong attendance. Reports show all departments met financial obligations, totaling about 3000 dollars, with 2000 dollars in receipts for the Board of Managers. The Building Committee announced the new annex is debt free after a 2565.72 cost, with major contributions from Ladies Aid Young Ladies Society and others. Six board members were re-elected and thanks were given to Rev King and others. a printed report will follow, and a luncheon social followed.
The annual Annex Social of MacGregor United Church takes place Friday February 8 with Fit.-Lieut. 8. R. and Mrs McLeod among guests. The event features a program and lunch admission 25 cents. Notes on the annex will be burned during the gathering.
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