World Happenings Briefly Told Ended Lying Boats and Spitfires
The ministry of aircraft production announced Sir Herbert Holt has donated 250 000 dollars for Spitfires. US Secretary Claude Dickard said aid to Britain under lease lend could reach 20 million to 500 million dollars in 15 months. A Christmas shipment of food to Britain is planned routed via Leningrad Vladivostok Vancouver and Montreal. Air Commodore Johnson and Air Commodore Anderson will join the RAF in England temporarily.
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Ender
Canadian Vickers Ltd
George Rousseau
House of Loria
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Herbert Holt
Montreal Snander
United States
Claude Dickard
Britain
London
Leningrad
Vladivostok
Vancouver
Montreal
G 0. Johnson
NR. Anderson
Eastern Air Command
England
RAF
CG. Power
War Victims Fund passes half million in Toronto Telegram report
The Toronto Evening Telegram notes the War Victims Fund has surpassed $500,000, rising steadily from an initial $20 donation on September 11. Daily contributions average $28, with the total reaching over $902,000 by March and overseas aid increasing through the Lord Mayor's National Air Raid Distress Fund.
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Toronto Evening Telegram
Ald
John Tanea
Tance
Lord Mayor
Bdi
England
Wales
Loneliest French President Resides Quietly Near Virille
France's loneliest man, former Albert Lebrun, spends days around the grounds of a chateau he refused as a gift. He and his wife lie near his son in law's home in Virille, rarely leaving the neighborhood, greeted by villagers with quiet respect. He is the third republic's only president to be re elected after a full term, facing little public attention aside from extremist press attacks for not dissolving Parliament.
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Albert Lebrun
Virille
Campletion
Oconhe
Grenoble
Monsieur
Third Republic
Grade Crossing Accidents Toll in Canada Through Carelessness
A Canadian open series notes 10a deaths and 485 injuries at railway grade crossings in the past year. Sixty eight accidents caused 43 fatalities at crossings with safety devices in use. Over half occurred in daylight under good visibility with 101 crashes from motorists colliding with trains. The piece blames motorists for much of the toll and announces a graphical series with the Canadian Pacific Railway engineering department to illustrate costs and promote safety.
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Canada
Lunder
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cfficum
Engineering Department
The
Canadian Railway
England's Small Towns In Wartime Atmosphere
Ernie Pyle notes in the province that many English towns have not seen bombing, yet wartime presence is felt. Policemen still wear fore and aft hats instead of steel helmets, highlighting the contrast between daily life and ongoing conflict.
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England
Ernie Pyle
Anne Adams Pattern 4634 for a tailored mature lady dress
Winnipeg newspaper ad details pattern 4634 by Anne Adams offering a fitted dress with double front and back panels a soft cut bodice darts at waist and shoulders tulip embroidery optional self or contrast highlights three quarter length sleeves sizes 34 to 48 with fabric yardage and 20 cent price send size name address and pattern number to Anne Adams pattern dept Winnipeg Free French officers report the Messerschmitt 110 Nazi fighter bomber was designed from prewar plans
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Umpc
Anne ‘Adams
Anne Adams
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave. E
On the Road to Emmaus and the Revelation Reading
Two followers on the Emmaus road encounter Jesus who is unrecognized until he breaks bread. The moment opens their eyes and leads them to tell the disciples that the Lord is risen, as Luke 24 13 35 and related verses frame the lesson.
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Emmaus
Christ
Jerusalem
Jesus
Holden
Simon
Warning Issued On Inflammable Substances Mail Rule
Dominion postal authorities at Ottawa warn against sending matches lighter fluid or other inflammables via mail. It is against postal regulations to post any dangerous substance for delivery and violators face prosecution. The warning targets parcels sent to troops overseas and notes prior incidents of ignition risk aboard aircraft and ships.
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Dominion
Ottawa
Russia
How to Budget and Buy for Better Living booklet offer
A Home Service notice promotes a 32 page budgeting guide from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union Home Service Dept. It urges saving one fifth of income for rent clothes and health and also a fund for foolish purchases. The piece lists 15 cent booklets including gift novelties dreams home dancing etiquette and guitar lessons.
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Speirling
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Man
Gardening guidance on shrubs trees and perennials in Canada
A vintage gardening piece explains space planning for shrubs like Van Houtte spirea, peony spacing, and hedge planting. It stresses seed quality and Canadian conditions as crucial, noting weather soil and location matter but seed selection drives success. It mentions salad crops, hand cultivators, and a historical nod to Washington State apple orchards tied to Hudson's Bay Company seeds.
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van Houttes
Canada
Washington State
The
Hudson's Bay Company
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France
Ner
Lebrun
Potez
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Atkil
Home Service
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