Britain and France Declare War on Germany
Britain and France declared war on Germany amid failed ultimatums to withdraw from Poland. Prime Minister Chamberlain announced the war at 11 a.m. British and 5 p.m. French entry, pledges to defend Poland and uphold national freedom. In Canada and the dominions, citizens were urged to maintain routine life while preparing for national effort.
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Great Britain
Germany
France
Britain
Hitler
Poland
Chamberlain
Australia
New Zealand
India
Canada
Dominion
Palatine and Chicago visitors arrive for two week stay
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lundy and Marilyn of Palatine Illinois and Mr. Jas E Kemp from Chicago arrived Saturday for a two weeks visit at the home of Mrs. M. J. McIntosh. They were accompanied by Miss Viola Mc Intosh who had been visiting with them.
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A. L. Lundy
Marilyn
Palatine, Ill
Jas. E. Kemp
Chicago
M. J. McIntosh
Viola McIntosh
Farmers Complain Over Saturday Night Car Parking
Farmers protest town car parking in front of general stores each Saturday night. A farmer jokes about extra charge for front seats. Parking in the business section blocks space, hindering farmers from doing business without inconvenience.
Canada bound liner Athenia sunk by German submarine
News reports say the 13,465 ton passenger liner Athenia, owned by Donaldson Atlantic Lines, was torpedoed and sunk in the North Atlantic about 200 miles off the Hebrides as it carried Canadians and Americans home from Europe. Survivors were rescued by nearby ships and British ports. Officials cannot yet confirm exact casualty figures, but initial estimates appear high.
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Athenia
Donaldson Atlantic Lines Ltd
North Atlantic
Hebrides
Europe
Canada
United States
Vicini
Western Canada
America
Steamship
Ine
Rst
Births and local notices from MacGregor community
Born at MacGregor on Aug 28 a son to Mr and Mrs Wendell Dolessi Wallace Gerald. WMLS meeting announced by United church Sept 13. Mrs J L MacDonald of Winnipeg visiting town. Mrs J R McNeely home from Misericordia Hospital recovering well. Miss Helena Holtslag Bank of Montreal porter transferred to Winnipeg. She has worked in MacGregor ten years in law and banking and active socially. Miss Winona Morris of Austin to replace Holtslag at local Bank.
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MacGregor
Wendell Dolessi
Wallace Gerald
Helena Holtslag
Winnipeg
Portage and
Goulding Street
Bank of Montreal
Miss Holtslag
Messrs. MacKinnon & MacKinnon
Helena
St. Paul's
United Churches
Winona Morris
Austin
Permanents at MacGregor Hotel advertised in Portage la Prairie
Mrs Demna McPherson of Modern Beauty Salon Portage la Prairie offers Guaranteed Nestle Permanents at Foodon Soo and 609 for MacGregor Hotel on Wednesday September 10 appointments with Mrs Pepper by Tuesday evening call 77 for bookings.
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Demna McPherson
Portage la Preille
MacGregor Hotel
Nestle
Foodon
Soo
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C. W. Lye & Sons
Plymouth
Chrysler
McLachlan’s
Chrysler Motors Sales and Service
W.mls
United Rch
J. P. Lawrie
Mr Norfolk
Brookdale
Austin and
M:verday
J. L. MacDonald
G. E. Lewin
J. R. McNeely
Misericordia Hospital
Pantin’s
Penman
Re. Lamb
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