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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
4
Prime Minister Churchill warns of hard battles ahead as Canadians rally for the new Loan to back troops. The home front is called to support with every dollar in bonds, sharing the duty and privilege to hasten the return of soldiers.
A two man team with a film show and a military speaker will tour Katrime on October 30 and Bagot on October 31 to promote the Seventh Victory Loan. No admission fee but collections will defray expenses. Merchants are urged to decorate shops and display Victory Loan posters to boost support.
Lyall Douglas, 22, son of Edwin Douglas of Winnipeg, was killed September 6 while serving with the Canadian Army in Italy. He farmed with brother on a MacGregor area farm before enlisting. Survived by sister Ruth in Winnipeg and brother Robert of MacGregor. Community extends sympathy.
The 1.C.C.E. will hold a Patriotic Supper in the Annex Friday October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is five cents.
An extra sheet publishes a revised North Norfolk and District Honor Roll to update readers on enlistees from 7th Norfolk and District. The notice asks cooperation to keep the list current as about 460 names are already on it. It honors those serving for freedom and victory in the Empire and Dominion.
The Manitoba Division of the Canadian Weekly News held its 25th annual convention at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg on October 12 and 13. Forty of sixty four Manitoba weeklies were represented with E P Brown presiding. Guests included John Lowry and H H Cottingham of Manitoba Power Commission F G Mathers of Brewery Products and C V Charters of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. The group urged Thanksgiving service for V day and dedication to freedom and pledged support to Allied leaders. A committee sought power charge reductions and Charters outlined wartime press duties in democracy. W K Marsh was elected president with A W Hanks as secretary manager. Host firms included Mid West Paper Sales Clark Bros Manitoba Telephone System and Brewery Products. The Herald was represented by H T Trethewey and accompanied by Mrs Trethewey and Mrs H I Collins.
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