World War II era briefings and civil defense notes
In one month troops in Canada trained using YMCA facilities 1,500,000 times. One in three British post office workers joined the armed services or civil defense totaling 313,000. London evacuees received 1,000 toys made by fire station volunteers. An Indian researcher produced a plastic container for aerial gas and water drops. Sir Ronald Cross warned continental invasion risks, while Lord Beaverbrook urged a larger wartime labor force. Women auxilary air force now accepts weather forecasters candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
YMCA
Britain
Navy
Army
Air Force
Civil Defence Service
Home Guard
India
8. S. Bhatnagar
Europe
Gallipoli
Ronald Cross
Lord Beaverbrook
House of Commons
Women's ‘Auxiliary Air Force
Royal Air Force
Switzerland Faces Economic Strain Between War Economy and Independence
The London Economist reviews Swiss trade and economy noting shrinking food and raw material stocks threaten independence. It warns that Switzerland cannot sustain industrial self sufficiency in a landlocked state lacking coal iron or metal resources while Germany could pressure Swiss industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
France
London
Germany
Two-piece frock by Anne Adams pattern 4915
Anne Adams offers a practical two piece frock with blouse pattern 4915. The blouse buttons down front with center gather and three quarter sleeves. options include long or short sleeves. Skirt uses three sections to speed sewing. transfer motif for jacket and embroideries suggested. Pattern includes size 12 to 20 with fabric yardage listed. Order form asks for size name address and pattern number, 20 cents mailed to Winnipeg pattern department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Wheat Visible Supply Reaches Peak in October 1941
The visible supply of Canadian wheat hit a record high of 5024 million bushels on October 31 1941. Of this total 455 million were in Canadian elevators 20 million in US elevators and 27 million in transit by rail or on the Great Lakes. The rise followed a delayed harvest with a sharp late October increase though export shipments remained modest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Canada
YMCA seeks large supply of games for soldiers overseas
The YMCA has requested Canada to provide 1,400 rugby footballs 2,000 Chinese checker boards 5,009 checker boards 10,000 cribbage boards 5,000 sets of horse bars five gross of golf balls 28 800 decks of playing cards and 64 boxing glove sets to ensure recreational activities for soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Canada
Sunday School Lesson Reflects Christ’s Love for the Church
Golden text from Ephesians 5 25 proclaims Christ loved the church and sacrificed for it. Lesson references Matthew 16 13 20 Acts 237 47 1 Corinthians 7 17 12 431 Galatians 113 4 Ephesians 115 23 41 16 Revelation 1 10 11 and devotional reading Revelation 21 18.
Planning a Play Production and Drama Study Notes
The article advises locating suitable play material from publishers and consulting an experienced drama person. It emphasizes time management, aiming for three weeks to a one act if needed, and suggests a two month prep for quality results, with focus on casting, directing, and character development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Mary Ellen
Tuberculosis Care Advances Reported Across Canada
Modern methods cut TB deaths in Canada significantly from 1921 to 1939 with Ontario showing strong gains and a projected rise in sanatorium beds from under 2 000 to about 11 000. Early detection via surveys to high risk groups is urged, and Ontario notes no waiting lists while Germany expands mobile grocery routes in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
G. J. Wherrett
Canadian Public Health Journal
Alberta
Quebec
Ontario
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