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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
6
Governor General Earl of Athlone told Regina listeners that Canada has grown from a small nation to a great power due to war effort. He praised Canada's role in winning the war and hoped peace would reflect equal sincerity and effectiveness, noting national consciousness must endure after peace.
Canada contributed to the Allied invasion with more than manpower. Trade Minister James MacKinnon reported an all out push to send food and fighting gear to Britain before D day. In May exports to the United Kingdom reached 140 million dollars while 11.864 million dollars of foodstuffs and military supplies went to Italy aiding the Rome drive and Nazi rout.
Motorized equipment locomotives ammunition and guns aircraft parts textiles and large food shipments were sent from Canada for the Allied offensive in Europe. Wheat shipments valued at 45100000 up from 25400000 May 1943 flour 10800000 oats 12100000 bacon 21900000 fresh beef 2600000 dried eggs 2500000 show substantial year over year gains. Canada has provided material support for armed forces and must continue this effort to win the war and address postwar challenges.
Wartime necessity in England has developed a scheme that will be continued after the war. The Children’s Clothing Exchange operated by Women’s Volunteer services lets mothers trade outgrown clothes for others. The plan has worked so successfully that requests are made to extend the scheme beyond wartime.
Reports describe a process in Hungary using human hair with rayon and hemp to make fabrics. In three years 600 meters of suit cloth, 2,500 blankets, 2,500 sweaters, and 1,000 stockings were produced, with durability and low cost touted for postwar use.
The report notes a large convoy through Russian waters facing heavy German air attacks and U boat danger. Two U boats were sunk by Royal Navy aircraft with a destroyer support, with a British destroyer lost. No merchant ships were lost, but vigilance and strong escort is required.
Mrs. M. Marke of Montreal YMCA hosted a dejected Canadian who had received an unpleasant cable from his wife. A Trans Atlantic investigation found the garbled message read Am. on leave in London. Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here.
A vintage rhubarb dessert recipe presents rhubarb crisp pudding with toasted bread cubes, All-Wheat cereal, shortening and honey. It details mixing shortening with sugar, adding eggs, flavoring, layering rhubarb with bread and cereal, baking at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, and serving warm with thin cream for 6 to 8 portions.
Workers rewarded for faster, cheaper production cut costs by 534250.63 dollars as of April 30, per the Aircraft Industry Relations Committee. Awards totaled 64006.27 dollars for ideas, with 500 dollar tops. best 25 ideas win the Director General's Merit Award. Helene Griffith of Boeing Vancouver Catalina patrol bombers earned praise for a simple nail-holding gadget that sped work and reduced thumb strain.
The Air Ministry notes the recent German raids failed to disrupt invasion preparations due to RAF night fighter advances. It states invasion dumps and troop concentrations were targeted, and German success was blocked by improved RAF night interception, revealing the core cause of the Luftwaffe setback.
Dr Hans Techel, 75, died in Kiel. He is remembered for guiding German submarine construction. After World War I he went abroad, continuing to design subs and contributing to Germany's 1935 mature U-boat design, according to Der Neue Tag Prague.
Readers ask about buying half quantities of rationed coffee and using coupons. Answers clarify coupon use, attachment to ration books, tea and toffee coupon validity, and strawberry price ceilings in Canada’s zone three provinces from May to September. Submit questions or request the Consumers News pamphlet or Blue Book to the local Wartime Prices and Trade Board office.
Experienced gardeners stress destroying weeds while small to save water and nutrients for young vegetables. Hoeing on a bright day may be uncomfortable but is effective. Weeds resisting hoeing should be destroyed before seeds mature to prevent reinforcements. War Savings Stamps regularly.
Britain's milliners are producing civilian hats virtually identical to the Canadian Air Force service hat worn by RCAF women. An English girl demonstrates popular Great Britain styles this summer, noting the civilian version comes in assorted colors while preserving the same shape as the Canadian service hat.
A reader endorses Kellogg's All Bran as a gentle remedy for constipation caused by lack of bulk in the diet. The notice urges regular consumption with plenty of water, claiming the cereal produces bulk and smooth elimination, and notes Kellogg's makes the product in London, Canada.
A collage of quick snippets captures humor and everyday life. Characters include a waiter and a miserly remark about spending, a photographer with poodles, a hats-on Miss Cane, and banter about employment, doctors, and druggists. A brief joke about Americans abroad and a note on nutmeg spice caps the piece.
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