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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
4
Italy joined Germany in the war on Monday, promising wider Mediterranean combat and Near East tensions. A week of fierce French fighting leaves Paris within reach of German forces, with the city declared an open city to avoid destruction if Paris falls.
A June 4 meeting in MacGregor chaired by H A Lye included about a dozen businessmen with S R Lamb as secretary. They voted to erect an illuminated sign at the northeast highway corner, asked the Good Roads Board to widen the corner, formed a cleanup delegation, and urged stronger police protection. J L Lamb and E G Smith were tasked to canvass Board of Trade members.
Local Legion branch reports a new Union Jack bought for the monument flag pole was flown on Field Day and then lowered and left across a man gate fence. Investigators say several boys committed the act. parents and teachers urged to reinforce respect for the flag during Canada and Empire's life and death struggle.
The annual Decoration Day for MacGregor Beaver and Katrime districts will be observed Sunday June 23. It honors community members who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Great War and urges all to join Legion and I.C.D.E. in remembrance.
The 26th annual Field Day in MacGregor drew pupils teachers and 500 to 600 adults from 26 schools. Highlights included parade winners Squirrel Creek Hartford and Pathead in various classes track events banners and drill competitions with MacGregor and Austin teams earning top spots and Norman Bergquist supplying sound and music. The day showcased exhibitions from Edrans wood-work and a broad display of baking sewing and painting with prize lists to follow.
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