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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
4
The document notes a licence issued under the Wartime Prices and Trade Board for McGregor Manitoba. It appears as a publisher notice dated February 1507 HT from Trethewey, publisher, with publication every Thursday.
Britain sets general election for Wednesday May 25 after Winston Churchill resigns as war time prime minister. He has led since May 10 1940 succeeding Neville Chamberlain during wartime. Labour party's withdrawal from coalition precipitates resignation and political shift.
The Eighth Victory Loan reached 1.2 billion by Saturday night, up 35 million from the Seventh. Manitoba reports 108,277,750 and North Norfolk about 190,000 with 800 subscribers. Six ladies of the C.D.E. chapter sold 63,500 in bonds for the MacGregor community.
Five teaching staff members are re engaged at MacGregor Collegiate and Public School. Mrs Mary Morris of Austin and Miss Dorothy Primmer of Oak River are hired to replace Mrs Baskier and Miss Morris who depart with the end of the current school year in June. Salaries rise across the board with Mr Labassiere at 2000 dollars and Struthers and Miss Primmer at 1500 each. Miss Tupper, Miss Muirhead, Mrs Brown and Mrs Morris each receive 1100.
The note states that an overwhelming mass of election and other advertising overwhelmed the office in recent weeks. It mentions continued high usage of space across pages and urges readers to consult the supplement pages for additional ads and news items.
The passage extols young veterans leaving the armed services with the best years ahead. It promises jobs for all, with strong prospects and reliable wages to sustain buying power. After hardship and sacrifice, Canadians are urged toward a brighter, grander postwar future.
Rollie McKelvy a longtime MacGregor resident and cafe operator died suddenly May 17 1945 after a stroke at about 2 PM. Born March 27 1901 at Wellington he married Minnie Corrizal 1916 and Constance Barber 1941. Survived by wife Constance two sons Vernon Ronald Una a granddaughter and sister Cressida Williams. Funeral held at United Church with Masonic rites and large floral tributes.
Mrs. McKelvy and family express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their bereavement. They thank those who sent floral tributes, lent cars to Temple Lodge members, and assisted pall-bearers and flower-bearers at the funeral. "Thank You One and All."
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