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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
4
Municipal Clerk reports taxes received to September 30 fall short of 1939 by under 2000 dollars. Nine month collections for 1938 1939 1940 were 36923 28081 and 26203 dollars against levies of 70387 69673 and 69743 respectively. An annual financial statement will appear mid November in the Herald per Municipal Act section 569.
The first batch of notices went to 21 year old men calling them for military service on October 9. They are to report to a doctor for examination with medically fit individuals receiving a second notice for 30 days of training. In Neepawa district 175 are liable, with about a dozen from MacGregor called. Brandon and Portage la Prairie host depots across Canada.
Education Week will be observed from November 10 to 16 with the theme Education for Democracy in Peace and War. The piece notes the heightened importance due to the war and calls attention from teachers trustees churches and other education groups to national welfare in Manitoba.
The Red Cross drive in Mac Gregor and nearby districts has drawn strong support with cash totaling 490 dollars as of last night. A cheque from the I.O.C.E. for 100 dollars is included and pledges near 100 bushels of wheat are reported. The society will keep books open this month for additional contributions.
The report lists treasurer Mr. E. G. Elliott of the local Bank and notes the Emme line district has collected 12.60 in cash. A rumor from the chicken shooting season claims a tall citizen took two birds from a nimrod’s truck, then returned them per orders from headquarters. Rollie will share more details.
A message from a Canadian weekly emphasizes community ties and service. From October 1 to 8, papers nationwide observe Newspaper Appreciation Week, highlighting their role in reporting home news and serving readers as part of a dedicated community.
A publisher emphasizes the newspaper’s pivotal role in community life for small villages. It notes how news editorials and local ads shape the trade area, boosting business and funds for schools churches and homes. Readers are asked for help and suggestions to improve.
Manitoba officials praise weekly newspapers for public service and extension cooperation. Miss Mary Williamson leaves United Church Choir after a decade to take a position in Portage, bringing a Hymnary gift.
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