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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
4
The record shows a historic MacGregor Manitoba weekly publication with publisher HT Trethewey listed and a Thursday release pattern noted from Main Street office.
Canada's Sixth Victory Loan surpassed its 1 200 009 goal on Saturday and is expected to exceed two hundred million dollars total. Manitoba also over subscribed with an 80 million dollar objective, while North Norfolk subscriptions reached 193 500. A total of 724 applications were received, down from 904 in the previous fall, with a list of North Norfolk salesmen and their amounts.
Group Captain Massey returning from overseas voiced concern over a carnival mood and inflation of victory optimism in Canada. He warned that no beachhead will be gained without ghastly costs and urged acceptance of hard realities to sustain resolve for the war effort.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Isabella Marg KEILLOR late of MacGregor Manitoba widow. All claims must be filed with the undersigned at their Portage la Prairie Manitoba office on or before June 15 1944. Dated Portage la Prairie May 1 1944.
Applications for dug-outs must be filed at the Municipal Office at Gladstone by May 19. The cost to the farmer will be 100.00 dollars for a 2500 cubic yard dug-out. Norman I. Spalding, secretary treasurer, Gladstone.
The piece urges unwavering home front support for the war effort and moral regeneration. It links Allied battles abroad with the need to secure a postwar world, insisting that victory at Rome and elsewhere depends on domestic strength and unity. It stresses that Americans must be prepared for “Zero hour” and that civilian resolve reinforces military fighting courage.
The Manitoba War Fund, started September 1940, funds Canada’s war effort with 258 hotelkeepers and six breweries contributing. Five trustees oversee collections by the Liquor Control Commission with no deductions or administration expenses, distributing all to beneficiaries.
A Sunday Katrime church service is scheduled for 3 pm with Sgt Norman McLachlan on furlough. Winnipeg resident Miss Ethel Taylor visited locally. Local visits include Mrs Merton Lindsay and baby at Neepawa LAC and Steve Thompson from Brandon. Katriine W.A. to hold annual tea and sale of work June 1 at 3 pm at the Community Hall.
A quantity of Wee McGregor potatoes is for sale stored in a pit. Apply to William Jeffrey at MacGregor for details or purchase.
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