World Happenings Briefly Told
Cyto Freitas Valle arrives in Ottawa as first Brazilian ambassador to Canada. Estimates show about 20 000 Netherlands executions by Germany since May 1940. Soviet ace Alexander Poklyshkin reportedly shot down his 3rd enemy plane. Claud Bowes-Lyon turned 86. Canadian poultry machines speed chicken processing under 10 seconds. Savings deposits in Canadian chartered banks hit 2 123 821 000 on Feb 29. HMCS Strathadam launched at Yarrows Victoria. Canada tightens tire use for Army. no new tires issued locally.
Nadians Fortunate Says Ottawa Journal Column
The Ottawa Journal notes that Nadis face hard taxes and loss of comforts yet remain in a relative comfort, with food and shelter available. It imagines how millions in Europe would feel in similar circumstances and calls it a “cosy corner.”
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Europe
Ottawa Journal
Glass Eyes Used by Romans and Egyptians
The article notes that ancient Romans and Egyptians used glass eyes in their prosthetic practices. It highlights the evidence from artifacts and historical records showing the use of glass components in eye replacements or decorative objects. The discussion reflects early medical and cosmetic applications of glass in antiquity.
Pattern 4697 for new willow-slim frock in multiple sizes
This Week's Pattern offers Pattern 4697 a young new willow-slim dress with a soft back fullness and cap sleeves. Available in junior miss and misses sizes with yardages listed, orders to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union. Send 20 cents and write size name address and style number.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Sunday School Lesson on Paul’s Damascus Conversion
Golden text Romans 1 16 proclaims salvation through faith in Christ. The lesson traces Paul’s conversion in Damascus, his Arabia reflection, and early ministry, noting Barnabas’ mediation, Peter’s guidance, and the shift from persecutor to preacher in a wartime church context.
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Timothy
Secret British anti aircraft gun slows Luftwaffe
In 1940 British air defences repelled daylight raids after London with three inch guns challenged by a secret 37 inch anti-aircraft weapon. The larger shell, greater range, and higher accuracy helped halt the German offensive as Bay War Savings Stamps advance.
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Britain
London
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Cyto Freitas Valle
Canada
Ottawa
Fier
Alexander Poklyshkin
Claud George Bowes-Lyon
Earl of
Hmcs Strathadam
Yarrows Yards
Victoria
Canadian Defence
Y Anne Adams
Saul
Paul
Damascus
Christ
Arabia
Luke
Jerusalem
Arabian Peninsula
Jesus
Son
God
Corinthians
Aretas
Cephas
Simon Peter
A. T. Robertson
Barnabas
Acts
RAF
Pony Express
BY William Ferguson
China
Woller
Santa
Zootie
Pinhead
Bay War Savings
Tee
Sicily
By Fred Neher
VMNE
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