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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1942
Page
4
During June 29 to July 5 Canada observes Army Week with daily special entertainments gifts parcels and letters for service members and flags displayed across the country Churches will hold special Army Week services on Sunday Canadians praise the men and women of the Canadian Army for their defense and presence in the United Kingdom efforts against invasion.
H E Sellers, chair of the National War Finance Committee for Manitoba, urges Canadians to increase War Savings through Bonds and Stamps even as the Budget raises taxes. He notes the government will need about 8.9 billion to wage the war and that roughly 2.1 billion is taxed, leaving 1.8 billion to be borrowed. He stresses personal sacrifice and that victory depends on broad public financial support.
A rural writer links wheat farming to coal supply concerns for winter heating. He warns many coal miners may join the armed forces or work in munitions, potential freight car shortages loom, and urges prompt coal orders and delivery to avoid a repeat of a two week deep freeze without coal.
In loving memory of Sel Nohlgren who passed away June 27 1941 Oh for the touch and the sound of a voice that is still Remembered by family and grandchildren
Canadian sugar rationing begins on July 1 with coupon purchase required. The War Time Prices and Trade Board urges readers to read the advertisement on sugar rationing by coupon and learn key points about ration cards. Application cards for those who have not applied are available at post offices and should be filled at once.
Sidney reports Sgt. Austin G. Hunter son of Mr and Mrs C G Hunter formerly listed missing in a mass R A F raid is now a prisoner of war in Germany Born in Sidney and educated there he is 21 and graduated from Macdonald flying school as a gunner he went overseas in February this year
The Selection Committee of the Dominion Provincial War Emergency Training Program will interview applicants in Portage la Prairie on July 3 at City Hall for training in 12 week courses. Open to boys and men over 16 not subject to military training or farming. Courses offered include Machine Shop Practice Sheet Metal Work and Welding with subsistence allowances of 7.00 for single and 13.00 for married men per week.
In loving memory of John B. Green who died July 2 1938 his memory remains dear today as when he passed away Anserted by Father Mother and family
The Lowes family remembers Mabel Jeanette Lowes who died July 6 1940. Their tribute speaks of the soul beyond death and the enduring love that remains.
Applications for the position as caretaker of the MacGregor School will be received by the undersigned up to July Leth, 1942. Applicants must state salary desired. Duties to commence August In, 1982.
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