Four Catholic Churches Destroyed in British Air Raids
Across Great Britain up to autumn 1942 four Catholic churches were wiped out by air raids and 158 more were damaged. Other notes report increased sheep production urged by the US agriculture department and a Calgary ruling upholding Alberta oil conservation policy.
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Great Britain
Universe Catholic
US Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Supreme Court
Calgary
W. A. MacDonald
Centenarian recalls early Canada life in Vineland Ontario
Mrs John G Tufford of Vineland near St Catharines is 100 years old and recalls Canada’s early days. She describes sand floors, a hearth for heat and cooking, spinning for hire, toil without time clocks, and nightly quilting parties. She notes food canning, hog slaughter, and wartime bonds urging savings.
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Ontario
Canada
John G Tufford
Vineland
St Catharines
Tufford
Flying Officer George Beurling DSO DFC DFM and BAR
An interview with FC. George Beurling at the Fort Garry Hotel recounts his wartime exploits. He notes 29 confirmed enemy kills including 25 fighters and 4 bombers, multiple crash landings, a bailout at sea, and rescue after a land crash near Gibraltar.
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George F. Beurling
George Beurling
Winnipeg
Union
Fort Garry
McCall
Ottawa
Lieut
Anderson
Air Command
Canada's Ace Fighter Pilot Beurling shines from Malta
The article profiles Flying Officer George Beurling, 20, stationed at Malta, with 29 enemy planes destroyed in five months. It covers his rapid rise, deflection shooting study, teamwork with ground crew, and views on Italian versus German pilots, plus a wartime anecdote about a German traveler’s letter home.
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Canada
George Beurling
Malta
RAF
R.C.A.F
England
Beurling
Axia
Germany
Air
Park
Atl
Army orders urge use of overalls to conserve clothing
The Canadian Army directs officers to have units wear overalls for training when weather permits. In mild conditions overalls may be worn over underwear, and greatcoats may be dispensed with for parades. Troops value overalls for comfort and movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Gospels Lesson on Humility and Foot Washing
Sunday School lesson from John 13 emphasizes Jesus washing the disciples feet as a humble service. It contrasts pride with service and urges believers to imitate the spirit of humility in daily acts of kindness.
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Palestine
Jesus
Rabbi
Mar
Anne Adams Two-Piecer Patterns For Misses Sizes 12 14 16 18
Anne Adams offers two pattern numbers 422 and 1325 for a bright fashion future. Pattern 422 creates an under the coat outfit evolving into a smart street ensemble with a round yoked neckline. Pattern 1325 comes in misses sizes 12 through 20 with yardage details for size 16. Send twenty cents in stamps to the Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Numad
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave E
Winnipeg
Man
War Savings Stamps Drive Boosts Certificates
War Savings stamps can quickly grow into War Savings certificates by regular purchases. Buy them regularly to build a steady, high yielding savings instrument.
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Royal Norwegian Navy
External Affairs Department
Jamaica
Dominion
Manitoba
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Ay Kam Ferguson
ASYS
New York City
By Fred Neher
Battle-Ax
Marta
Air Vi
Air Force
Jas§'S
RCAF
Canad
Gibraltar
British Commonwealth of Nations
Remy
Sgt
Army
Jemnne
John
T Peter
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