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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
4
With warm summer weather in Manitoba, the calendar nears Christmas in five weeks yet shoppers are urged not to rely on climate. Local merchants already prepare a varied stock and invite customers to shop at home, stressing early conduct of Christmas shopping through the Herald.
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society met at the Stinson Hotel with poor attendance. Jas. Barrett was chosen chairman and the financial report showed the society was in good shape. Plans include E. J. Casey as a midway attraction for the 1940 Fair and a new prize for ladies sewing and knitting groups. Directors and officers were named, including President James Barrett and Secretary Thos. Clarke.
A list of women including Pennell, Mrs H J Collins, Mrs T Poyser, Mrs Barrett, Mrs S H McLachlan and Mrs W C MacWilliam appears in the society column reflecting ongoing local gatherings and affiliations.
William Morton, longtime member for Gladstone since 1927, was added to the Bracken cabinet yesterday as minister of municipal affairs. The appointment is said to be temporary during W. J. Major's holiday due to health issues and absence.
Sunday marks the Sunday next before Advent with Holy Communion at 9 30 a m led by the Lord Bishop of Brandon. Sunday School at 11, evening Apostolic Rite of the Laying on of Hands at 7. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 8. United Churches note MacGregor Sunday School at 11 and 7 p m second in The Lord s Prayer series. Beaver activates at 1 p m with a meeting in MacGregor at 2 p m Wednesdays.
Thousands of volunteers march to support the national Red Cross war drive seeking three million dollars for expanded work. Manitoba quota set at 125000 and donations invited at local businesses or via this newspaper, with names optional in print.
Illustrates sale of 25 Birch and 25 Poplar wood cards with good body and well seasoned timber. Indicates advertiser MacKinnon & MacKinnon.
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