Canadian War Brides Learn Canadian Manners in Britain
British wives of Canadian servicemen attend courses sponsored by the Canadian Legion and other groups to prepare for life in Canada. Lectures cover geography, cooking, and provincial life with help from C W A C personnel and RC A F volunteers. The aim is a balanced view of Canadian homes and customs before joining their husbands in the Dominion.
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England
Great Britain
Dominion
Canadian Legion
TIODE
Old Country
Dominion of Canada
Canada
C.W.A.C
Britain
Royal Canadian Air Force
Rc.afm
Scotland Yard and Its 24 Hour Command Center History
The article traces Scotland Yard’s origin from a Whitehall yard to New Scotland Yard and tours the nerve center where 200 stations relay messages around the clock. It notes the Information Room, the 999 hotline, and direct teleprinter links to 23 divisions, plus the Gazette distributed to police and select cities.
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Whitehall Palace
Kings of England
Scotland Yard
Metropolitan Police
Westminster Bridge
Metropolitan Police District
Greater London
War Office
Admiralty
Air Ministry
London
Whitehall
The
Gazette
Great Britain
Ireland
Advice On Poultry Sanitation and Parasite Prevention
The best step is strict sanitation. Keep rat proof, moisture resistant poultry houses with sun and fresh air. Regularly clean and disinfect quarters roosts nests and utensils using veterinarian recommended products. If parasites appear consult a vet and rotate range to prevent soil contamination.
Has Many Talents in War Effort Ex Viceroy Praises India's Role
Pte Molly Engler of the Canadian Women's Army Corps reflects a globe trotting career from Holland to Spain Yugoslavia Italy Greece North Africa and the Balkans before settling in Invermere B C She joined the C W A C in 1943 and now works at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa After the war she plans to study agriculture in Canada Lord Linlithgow lauds India's magnificent wartime contribution and Nepal's aid in a London Times report praising allied efforts and military support.
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Canadian Women's Army
Pte
Molly Engler
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Holland
Engler
Italy
Switzerland
France
Belgium
Spain
Yugoslavia
Greece
North Africa
Balkans
Canada
British Columbia
Pte. Engler
Invermere
B.C
C.W.A.C
National Defence Headquarters
Ottawa
Lord Linlithgow
India
West Lothian
Linlithgow
London Times
British India
Nepal
Alaska's vast size vs Nordic lands
The Christian Science Monitor notes Alaska lies at a Sweden Norway Finland latitude, surpassing the combined land area of those three nations, which together have a population exceeding 12 million.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Alaska
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Fish as Brain Food and North Africa Granary Link
The article notes fish as brain food only because it is easily digested and lightens the stomach’s workload on brain blood flow during digestion. It also recalls that in ancient times North Africa was referred to as the granary of Rome.
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North Africa
Rome
Canadian Railways the Nations Greatest War Industry
The piece argues Canada’s railways are the nation’s top war industry and credit the system with sustaining munitions, aircraft, and shipyard efforts. It notes 30,000 workers in the armed forces, expanding women’s roles, salvage efforts saving millions, and railways powering postwar industrial growth. also mentions Dr Barnardo’s home beneficiaries now serving with Allied forces.
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Anadas
Dominion
Canada
Great Britain
Russia
Canadian Railways
Dr. Barnardo's Home
England
Winged hero earns George Cross for selfless act
Leading Aircraftman Kenneth Gerald Spooner of Smith Falls Ontario received the George Cross for taking control of a training aircraft when the pilot faltered. He kept the plane at a safe height until three crew members bailed out, but died when the craft crashed with the unconscious pilot aboard. This marks the second George Cross awarded to a BROAT member.
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Kenneth Gerald Spooner
Smith Falls
Ont
Spooner
Plastics Seen as Major but Not Replacement for Metals
Speakers at the plastics conference in Toronto said plastics will shape the future of industry but cannot fully replace metals. The event showcased items from bullet tips to imitation pistols for army practice and numerous peacetime uses.
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Society of the Plastics Industry
Toronto
Embroidered Dirndl Pattern by Alice Brooks
Embroidered dirndl frock design with flower and lattice motifs by Alice Brooks. Pattern 7652 includes transfer embroidery details and dress pocket pieces in size 2. One size in patterns. send twenty cents and write name address pattern number to Winnipeg Household Arts Dept. Pattern may arrive later due to slow mail. The note also mentions the poem Annie Laurie first printed in 1424 and set to music in 1835.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Avenue
Man
Annie Laurie
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Prince Robert
United Kingdom
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Alice Brooks
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