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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
A call to unity for the Fourth Victory Loan stresses that victory hinges on home front support. George W. Spinney, chair of the National War Finance Committee, urges Canadians to invest to the limit, insisting sacrifices at home are essential and that bonds back the frontline effort.
War time Prices and Trade Board orders ration meat to two pounds per person per week. Starting May 4 meat less Tuesdays begin for the first time in Canadian history. The plan limits meat sales in all commercial eating houses on each Tuesday while fish and other non rationed items remain available.
Officials argue rationing is necessary as Canada relies on Britain for meat and must keep supplies for the armed forces. They cite overseas shipments, a projected second front, and past local shortages, praising coupon controls as fair and efficient to distribute remaining meat.
In Austin on May 7 the North Nor folk Council with Reeve S C Duff presiding authorized the purchase of 15000 dollars in Victory Bonds and approved inoculation of children against diphtheria smallpox and whooping cough for those under two. Three old age pension applications were approved and by-laws were read to transfer land parcels to Cliff Litster and A M Smith. The council adjourned to meet in MacGregor on June 10.
In the matter of the Estate of Henry Annison deceased late of Beaver North Norfolk Manitoba a farmer. All claims against the estate must be sent to Mackinnon and Mackinnon solicitors for Arthur H Smith and Margaret J Annison executors at Hampton Street MacGregor Manitoba on or before June 14 1943 Dated at MacGregor Manitoba this May 3 1943
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