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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
4
The government urges farmers and farm workers who can leave winter farms to enter woods and cut pulpwood. Shortage of woods labor has cut production, vital for pulp and paper and war supplies. Applications go to agronomists, Farm Production Committees, or National Selective Service for immediate placement.
The National War Finance committee reported Saturday that Canada's Fifth Victory Loan subscriptions reached 1.1639 billion dollars from 2.79 million subscribers, a record well above the 1.2 billion target. Manitoba totals hit 379.48 million, while North Norfolk subscriptions neared 600 thousand, far surpassing initial quotas.
The 25th Armistice Day was marked by business closures and a United Church service. Cadets Girl Guides Brownies and school children marched to the cenotaph for a two minute silence and the Last Post and Reveille by Mr B Embree. Poppy wreaths were placed as Rev L J Adams and Rev C A J King conducted the service and a united church choir led the singing.
A Canadian Aid to Russia Clothing Committee launched a second drive last Monday to send clothing to Russia. Railways guarantee free freight for shipments through December and the committee seeks an extension as a major drive continues. Thousands of towns and villages are involved.
A young lad under 16 with fair schooling or a young lady to look after books and assist with general work is sought. Apply to the Publisher.
The annual meeting of the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society is moved to Tuesday Nov 30 at 8 pm in the Stinson Hotel. Those planning the annual Summer Fair are urged to attend. the society has over fifty years of events and seeks strong support from directors and residents.
Canada remains an agricultural nation with farmers guiding postwar renewal. The piece argues that landholders provide not only food but moral stability, honesty, neighborliness, and faith in God as essentials for a peaceful world after war, stressing the farmer’s role in shaping a better future.
Mrs. Chas. Durwood reports the safe arrival overseas of her son, Sgt. Bill Durwood, of the R.C.C.C. confirming a family wartime update from the home front.
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