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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
4
Ottawa announced by federal oil controller G R Cottrelle a ban on sale delivery and distribution of gasoline and oil to motorists from 7 p m to 7 a m on weekdays and all Sundays to curb a serious shortage. An increase of one cent per gallon was authorized and credit card use was prohibited with cash and carry sales required.
A wartime appeal urges Canadians to conserve gasoline for the Empire’s airmen amid rising RAF raids on Germany. The piece frames private car use as a luxury compared to fuel needed for flying missions and calls on Canadians to donate or conserve fuel to support the war effort.
Manitoba crop conditions remained generally excellent with the province leading in prospects. Dry weather in the northwest caused some deterioration, but most areas report fine progress and abundant hay as farmers finish haying operations.
Farmers must finish the second form at the Municipal Office in MacGregor to qualify for bonuses under the Wheat Acreage Reduction Plan. A municipal clerk notes 417 applications were completed by May 31. Roy Sims of Brandon is visiting town with former school chums.
Captain Maris H. Garton issued a call for 1 471 recruits by August 1. The rural recruiting plan will place sub recruiting centres in nearly every town in Manitoba, allowing applicants to enlist and undergo medical exams in their home towns. J P MacKinnon appointed recruiting officer for MacGregor district with Dr A V Jubb as examining physician.
The Canadian Wheat Board requires all wheat deliveries or sales in 1941 42 to be made only with a permit and recorded within set quotas. Only authorized persons may buy, deliver, or mill wheat, and unauthorized handling is prohibited. Elevator firms licensed under Wheat Board agreements are routed through their head offices. others must apply to 423 Main Street Winnipeg for authorization. Applications should be filed promptly as no transactions can occur without Board approval.
Since the last report Britannia Cnap ex forwarded items to Red Cross headquarters in Winnipeg including April 23 1 dozen children's dressing gowns 50 towels 2 child dresses 1 feeder donated 1 quilt 2 dresses June 5 8 girls dresses 6 boy dresses donated 1 quilt and 1 crib quilt by Gregor W 1 4 quilts from Katrime Glow Club July 11 6 women's dresses 5 slips 1 bloomers donated 4 quilts from MacGregor W L 1 quilt from MacGregor W A 2 quilts from Rosebill Helping Hands Donations of buttons buckles and brooches for civilian relief work are welcome Mrs Barber Convenor of Red Cross Work
On behalf of the Navy League of Canada Britannia Chapter LO.D.E. thanks all who contributed services on Tag Day. The amount collected was 64 dollars 83 cents.
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