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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
The Herald notes a gala Christmas shopping season with many shops in MacGregor showcasing gift merchandise. Toyland opens at the Drug Store tomorrow with Santa Claus presenting an expanded gift selection. Merchants advertise in columns urging readers to view ad suggestions for holiday shopping.
A MacGregor Curling Club meeting set winter rink activities with hockey on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and skating on Tuesdays and Saturdays. To boost interest, twelve new skating records were ordered and skating fees reduced: Gents 3 dollars, Ladies 2.50, under 16 2 dollars, under 10 1 dollar, general admission 20 cents. curling fees stay at four dollars, with school or 3 mile radius exceptions.
The speaker recalls a trip to Alberta where a religious man urges focus on religious experience over creed. He cites Matthew Arnold and Jesus, arguing true faith is knowing the doctrine through inner grasp and practice. He urges ministers to lift congregations toward radiant God consciousness and spiritual values.
Postal authorities announce Christmas mailing dates for the Dominion and global destinations. Urges urgent posting for British Isles and Europe, with U S mail due in the next few days. Provincial deadlines include Maritime on or before December 15, Quebec Alberta and British Columbia on the 16th, Ontario on the 19th, Manitoba and Saskatchewan on the 17th, and local delivery by the 20th.
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