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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
4
War bonds and savings stamps are urged as practical help to finish the war. Citizens are reminded that every penny supports soldiers with guns tanks ships and planes and speeds victory through patriotic effort.
A reflection on Mother's Day urging appreciation for mothers. It emphasizes the home as the core of society, the mother as its central figure, and links gratitude to the cardinal virtues guiding moral life. The piece calls renewed recognition of mothers and the responsibilities of remembrance.
The text urges readers to think of mothers during wartime and to honor one’s mother next Sunday as a best and worthy friend amid daily trials and perils caused by war in the homeland.
Public notice states the Electors Roll for 1943 is in the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk office and open for inspection for thirty days. Complaints must be written ten days before the Court of Revision sitting at Municipal Hall MacGregor on June 10 1943 at 1 00 pm.
North Norfolk Municipality learns from E L Gray of Regina that the 1943 Wheat Acreage Reduction Act will pay farmers $2.00 per acre for any reduction below 1910 wheat acreage. No payment on abandoned land and no need for farmers to report crop use. Base acreage remains 1939 80 percent in some cases. No preliminary filing. notice of intent required by May 31 for 1943 claims. June deadlines apply for claim filings and landlord claims. Historical payouts: 395 farmers received 45986 in 1941. 574 farmers got 16274.92 under PF A A program.
The death occurred May 1 1943 at 679th St Portage la Prairie of David Calvin Allan aged 65. Born Guelph Ontario 1877 he moved to Manitoba 1889, married Ada Willerton 1901, worked on Glenella farms, NR section man 1911, foreman 1924 at Rignold, retired 1942 after time at Beaver. Survived by widow four daughters three sons and siblings. Funeral held Tuesday by Rev Cecil King at Beaver cemetery with pall and flower bearers listed.
Mrs David Allan and family express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during Mr Allan’s illness and for sympathy shown during bereavement, including floral tributes.
The Trusteed act notices that all claims against the estate of Henry Annison, deceased, Farmer of Beaver North Norfolk Manitoba, must be sent to Mackinnon and Mackinnon Solicitors at Hampton Street MacGregor Manitoba by May 13 1943. Executors are Arthur H Smith and Margaret J Annison.
Help wanted notice for a capable housekeeper at a good Portage la Prairie home. Apply at Herald office. Includes social notes of visitors from Winnipeg and local residents. Mentions L F Gunston of The Fort Garry Horse and others visiting, plus a May 12 W A meeting at Mrs Lewin’s.
Chuck McDonald former Bank of Montreal staffer and Don Sti of Winnipeg visited the town over the weekend. Chuck has enlisted in the R C A and reported for duty Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A Houston visited MacGregor, renewing friendships after a year and a half in Vancouver and weeks in Banff. They are now at Carberry. Home Nursing exams were given by Dr A V Jubb at Mrs J R McNeely’s home, awarding St John Ambulance vouchers to several ladies. the class thanks Mrs McNeely and Dr Jubb for instruction and interest.
Mr Frank Southworth and Miss Southworth express gratitude to neighbors and friends who answered their call for help after a Good Friday barn fire.
For sale a quantity of Russett potatoes. Apply to Fred D Wright at 18 3 phone 91 3 MacGregor.
Ladies urged to book at their MacGregor salon for a spring perm using Nestle Victory and Creme d Elite products. Advertises modern feather bob and circular cut techniques. Contact Mrs. Ella Smith at four seven for appointments.
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