World War II era financial and population notes across Britain Canada and Australia
Payments under the wheat acreage reduction plan in prairie provinces during 1942 totalled 13806689, compared with 34507107 in 1943. The Duke of Kent's will estates valued at 157345 with net personality about 399248. The BBC reported the wife of Gen Henri Giraud was arrested in France by the Germans. Brazil joined the United Nations against the Axis. Wings for Victory Week to launch in Britain. Canada’s 1941 census population now 11506655. Australian Returned Soldiers League seeks higher pay and dependents’ allowances. Canadian selective service offices reported 1 392943 applications and 1 289404 vacancies April–December 1942.
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Prairie Provinces
BBC
Henri Giraud
French North Africa
France
Selective Service
Out
Canada
Ex-boyfriend quips as woman pretends not to know him
A witty exchange unfolds at a social gathering when a girl, avoiding acknowledgment of her former partner, tries to dodge a formal introduction. The ex-boyfriend playfully notes she already knows him but feigns ignorance, delivering a sharp quip about her remembered past.
CNR Promotions Highlight Wartime Rail Leadership Changes
The review notes Norman B. Walton’s promotion to executive vice president and his oversight of operations, maintenance, track, motive power, shipbuilding, and wartime traffic. It cites 1942 figures moving over 72 million tons of munitions and 2,500 locomotives with 80,000 cars in service. It also announces J. F. Pringle as general manager of the Atlantic Region and J. P. Johnson as chief of transportation for the system, new posts arising from wartime demand. Mr. Walton, a 42 year railroading veteran from Palmerston Ind., rose from clerk to senior roles across western Canada.
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Norman B. Walton
R.C. Vaughan
Walton
Vic
CNR
Toronto
Minaki
J. F. Pringle
The
Atlantic
P.johnson
J.P. Johnson
Ontario
Pringle
W. A. Appleton
Appleton
Palmerston, Int
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Prince Rupert
Canada
Indian National Railways
Montreal
Johnson
Grand Trunk
West
North Bay
War Savings Stamps Drive Urges Saving For Victory
Money is needed to win this war. Help to win it by savings. Every quarter you set aside to buy War Savings Stamps helps arm our fighting men and keep them armed.
Canadian Crawl Dances Take London Halls by Storm
Canadian troops stationed in Britain have introduced a new dance craze in London dance halls. The eccentric image dance known as the Canadian Crawl forms a crocodile chain where each dancer holds the waist of the person in front and moves to Ebers Tune in a follow my leader style. It is usually performed late in the evening as part of war fund efforts.
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Manchester Guardian
London
Eber
The Good Shepherd Sermon and Christ’s Way
Devotional notes discuss John 10 and Psalm 23 focusing on Jesus as the door of the sheep and as the Good Shepherd. The allegory contrasts Jesus with thieves and robbers and emphasizes abundant life through faith, citing related scriptures.
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John
Jess
Syria
Jesus
Baek
Versatile Sty Pattern 4316 from Anne Adams
advertisement for Anne Adams Pattern 4316 offering a versatile child’s dress with back buttons and high front waistline points. available in sizes 2 4 6 8 with specified fabric yardages for views A B and C. order by sending 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Manitoba with name address and size 435
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Anne Adams
Chidren
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave. E
Man
Accidents Rise As Drivers Fail To Hear Train Whistles
A study shows many railroad crossing incidents involve drivers with windows closed and no hearing of the whistle. Authorities urge louder warnings and public awareness to reduce collisions.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
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C.N.R. Promotions
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Mickie
Wden
U.S
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Boreas
Per
Gene Byrn
Wooay
Jesus the Good
By Fred Neher
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