Canada to Vote on Conscription Plebiscite
The new Canadian Parliament opened in Ottawa amid expectations of a plebiscite on releasing the government from past commitments restricting conscription. Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced legislation to set up the plebiscite machinery with voting anticipated for late March or early April. The issue arises as Canada and allies confront the Axis powers in the ongoing world conflict.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Great Britain
United Nations
Earl of Athlone
MacKenzie King
Plane Crash Kills Seven Royal Air Force Crew
Seven airmen die when a Lockheed transport of the RCAF crashes two and a half miles northwest of MacGregor during a snowstorm. The aircraft exploded on impact, all occupants were killed instantly, and victims include W J Dyson, J Thrift, F W Field, and T C Bate among others.
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Lockheed Transport Service
R.C.A.F
MacGregor
Anderson Bros
TCA
Clarence Sparrow
Frank Southworth
Constable Croucher
Jubb
Canadian Legion
RAP
Carberry
R.C.M.P
Portage la Prairi
W. J. Dyson
Victoria
J. Thrift
Estevan, Sask
F. W. Field
Calgary
Alta
L A.C. T.C. Bate
Winnipeg
Airmen Return From Weyburn Ferry Duty in Royal Air Force
News notes that seven airmen are being brought back to Winnipeg from Weyburn Saskatchewan where they had flown planes to the air school. The three Royal Air Force men had been engaged in ferry duty from No 8 Repair Depot Winnipeg.
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Nes
No. 8
Winnipeg
Weyburn
Sask
Ra.f
MacGregor United Church reports progress at annual meeting
The MacGregor United Church held its annual Congregational meeting on Thursday with strong attendance. Rev S R McLeod was elected chair and Mr R Cobbe secretary. Reports from Ladies Aid WMS Young Ladies Society Baby Band and Sunday School praised progress. 29 baptisms 9 marriages 8 funerals noted. Total department receipts near 3000 dollars. Annex Fund 200 paid leaving 300 outstanding. McLeod plans resignation in June whether or not he joins His Majesty's Forces. Re-elected Board of Stewards members plus three new faces. social time followed.
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MacGregor United Church
S. R. McLeod
R. Cobbe
Ladies Aid
H. B. Gilroy
W.M.S
Marsh
Young Ladies Society
M. Lamb
Florence Venn
N. J Smith
Woodin
McLeod
MacGregor
Bagot
Beaver
Messrs
S.R. Lamb
H. I. Collins
Board of Stewards
V. McIntosh
J. P. MacKinnon
H. T. Trethewey
S. Booth
R.w.cobbe
Mitchell Hay
Norman Pogue
T. L. Jolliffe
Card of Thanks from A Horton and family
Mr. A Horton and family express gratitude to the Emmeline community for kind expressions of sympathy that were greatly appreciated and acknowledged.
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A. Horton
Emmeline
A Tribute To Lady Nanton
Lady Nanton, a prairie pioneer, inspired a nation with spiritual zeal and a vision for Canada as a united family. She died January 20 in Winnipeg, having carried the nation in her heart and urged women to lead on the home front and shape the country’s future.
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Canada
Lady Nanton
Winnnipeg
West
CBC
Prairies
Tenders for wood cards at Southend School
Tenders will be received for 10 cards of wood with 50 percent Elm and 39 percent White Poplar. Tenders due February 15. Delivery to Southend School by March. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. E. Orchard, Sec. Treas. MacGregor.
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Southend School
H. E. Orchard
Sec
Treas
MacGregor
Sale of Wall Lumber and Miscellaneous Items Tender Notice
Separate tenders will be received until January 31 by A. E. Stirling secretary MacGregor for the sale of Wall Lumber of Poplar Leaf kating rink approximately 1510 feet and a 16 ft water pump with a five inch grass cylinder two years old waiting room 4 by 20 in excellent condition for hen house Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
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Wall
A. E. Stirling
MacGregor
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