World Happenings Briefly Told
The Netherlands Red Cross to send an ambulance unit to Finland with at least four doctors and nurses. United States postal revenues in 1939 reached a new high of 753,867,444 dollars, up 25,035,805 from 1938. Old age benefit payments were raised in Britain’s House of Commons by Sir John Simon. Italy accelerates electrification of state railways using water power to guard wartime transport. Queen Mary visited Belgrave Square headquarters of Red Cross and St. John’s war relief staff. she was welcomed by staff. Britain tightens anti spy and anti sabotage measures and reviews 54,000 enemy aliens in liberty. The King approved a 45 month extension of Viscount Galway’s term as governor general of New Zealand. term ends April 12. Leonard W. Brockington of Winnipeg honored by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Over 100 Calgary garrison men studying French. arrangements for German classes for Canadian forces also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Red Cross
Finland
United States
House of Commons
John Simos
Queen Mary
Department of the Red Cross
St. John’s War Relief Organization
Belgrave Square
Britain
Viscount Galway
New Zealand
Dominions
Leonard W. Brockington
Winnipeg
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Board of Governors
Corporation
Calgary
William McLaws
Auxiliary Services Officer
McLaws
Canadian Active Service Force
Just Like Him Porter Helps Girl to Train
A tall man in a rusty suit assists a crying girl by carrying her trunk to the railroad. Onlookers exclaim that behavior is typical of him. The self appointed porter is identified as Abraham Lincoln, a Congressman from Illinois.
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Washington
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Christian Science Monitor
Mystery of Missing Testaments Found With Seaforth Highlanders
The British and Foreign Bible Society of Canada missing consignment of about 7000 New Testaments for the Canadian Active Service division was recovered by Seaforth Highlanders who found crates mixed with baggage en route. Distribution to divisional chaplains began promptly with each copy labeled by recipient unit and chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British and Foreign Bible Society of Canada
England
Seaforth Highlanders
Wheat For Britain proposed to raise one million bushels
Dr. W. H. Butt of the Toronto board of education urged Health League of Canada supporters to donate one or more bushels of wheat to aid evacuated English children. He proposed service clubs and individuals contribute while Canadian banks might serve as clearing houses for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
W. H. Butt
Toronto Board of Education
Health League of Canada
Butt
Exercise as Health Factor Questioned by Expert
Dr William OBrien of the University of Minnesota cautions that too much exercise can be harmful. He says small doses are beneficial but after 40 rest and habit checks are needed. He adds mental faculties grow through alertness study and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Brien
University of Minnesota
Horoscope Fun and Fortune Reading Offered by Home Service
The ad promotes learning horoscopes and card fortunes with a 32 page booklet and related titles. It explains zodiac signs Pisces and Taurus with personality hints and card meanings, inviting readers to send 15 cents to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for copies. It also notes the prong horned antelope sheds only its outer horn shell.
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Bob
Taurus
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Entertaining Soldiers in Wartime Canada
The Canadian Legion War Services plans to lift morale with music, drama, and mobile film units for troops at the front. They will provide education and travel services while staging light entertainment such as musical programs and moving pictures to ease the path toward the Siegfried Line and Berchtesgaden celebrations.
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Siegfried Line
Canada
Cas.f
Professor Goering
Canadian Armed Forces
Canadian Legion War Services
Legion
Tipperary
Mademoiselle
Armentieres
Johnnie
Tin Pan Alley
London
Albert and the Lion
Joe
Anne Boleyn
Lancashire
Berchtesgaden
Tree Harvest Time Frame for Large Lumber
A historical note states that it requires forty to one hundred years to grow a tree large enough for high quality lumber. This reflects long rotation periods in timber production and resource management.
Salvation Army Campaign Names Lord Tweedsmuir Honorary President
Salvation Army officials announced Lord Tweedsmuir would be honorary president and patron of the $1,000,000 home and war service campaign. Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen chairs the national advisory board with provincial lieutenant governors and premiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Lord Tweedsmuir
Army
Arthur Meighen
British terms for common garden flora
The note explains regional names for plants: earth-worm called dew-worm by British people and the lady-fern titled Queen of Ferns. It highlights folk nomenclature for familiar species.
Gay Young Jacket And Skirt Pattern 4322
Anne Adams Pattern 4322 offers a two piece outfit with a gores skirt and a fitted blouse. The design suits date wear or sportier looks with options for dark crepe or plaid wool contrasts, plus a sewing chart for guidance. Available in misses sizes 10 to 20 and busts 28 to 38 inches. Send 26 cents for pattern, include size name address and pattern number to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Ave. E Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Battle of Lobos Island Likely Name for Graf Spee Action
A Toronto Star note argues the 1939 clash off Uruguay will be known as the Battle of Lobos Island naming the battle after Lobos Island at Rio de la Plata where sea lions aided the Graf Spee’s defeat. The report adds that Sphagnum moss from Scottish and Welsh moors is now used in British bandage dressings as in the last war.
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Uruguay
Graf Spee
Lobos
Rio de la Plata
Toronto Star
Britain
Sunday School Lesson on Body, Price, and Glory
Golden text from I Corinthians 6 20 proclaims you were bought with a price and urges glorifying God in the body. The lesson surveys Genesis 1 27 31 and II Corinthians 6 16 19 20 along with devotional Matthew 9 35 and related passages to affirm sacred living.
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Corinthians
Made in the Image of God and Temple of the Holy Spirit
The text argues humans bear God's image in intellect and will and urges holiness. It cites Genesis and Corinthians to present the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It calls believers to cleanse defilement and pursue moral perfection under God’s fear and love.
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Paul
God
Jerusalem
Lev
Jer
Isa
Ezek
Sam
Charles R. Erdman
Pilots Battle Subzero Skies In Open Cockpit War Air
In harsh winter training, Royal Canadian Air Force pilots endure open cockpit flights at depths of 25 to 30 below zero. They layer underwear, sweaters, socks, a large scarf, a fur flying suit, a canvas overlayer, and a parachute as feet stay warm with fleece packs. Gloves remain scarce for stick sensitivity, while ear protection and masks round out the gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Mars
Air Force
Canadian woman gives $1000 to Royal Navy families
An anonymous Canadian woman sent a $1000 gift to aid families of those lost on the Courageous and Royal Oak sinking. The donor's representative said the sympathy reflects Canadian public feeling for the Royal Navy. The message accompanies the donation.
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Courageous
Royal Oak
Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
Royal Navy
Canada
Not a Good Driver by Fines and Jail, Says Racer
A famed automobile racer argues that fines and jail time do not build good drivers, but such penalties can deter risky driving and keep people off the road. The remark reflects debate over tough penalties in traffic safety.
Health Insurance Lessons From Europe For Ontario
Dr. J. A. Hannah of Associated Medical Services Ontario argues health plans in Europe show long development and public demand. He says quality is primary, costs rise with true value, and taxation often inflates expenses. Budgeting for medical care may empower patients to share costs responsibly.
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Europe
J. A. Hannah
Associated Medical Services Inc
Toronto
Denmark
Hannah
Ontario
Editorial Note on McCullough Cancer Articles Pickup
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont.
Desert Prospector Grace Finley Keeps Mining Solo in Mojave
Grace R Finley thirty tells of ten years prospecting across the Mojave Desert living near Copper City Barstow California. She drills holes shovels ore from dawn to dusk stacking 120 sacks toward a 26 ton order at nineteen dollars and seventeen cents per ton. Ore assays copper about 25.47 percent and silver sixteen ounces. She says difficulty of finding work pushed her to mine and enjoys the desert company fourteen miles away.
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Grace R. Finley
Mojave Desert
Copper City
Barstow
California
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