World Happenings Briefly Told
Four hundred Arabs volunteer to defend the British Empire in a Mediterranean war scenario. The Scottish Development Council plans to send exhibits to Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition. A French military court punishes a 24 year old Frenchman and a German widow as spies. Ontario seeks a new super highway linking Toronto and Fort Erie named Elizabeth's Way. Yukon territorial council focuses on mining worker protection. Frank Duggan of Guelph rescues Margaret Proctor from the Speed River and retrieves her skates. A cave will store historic British National Film Library records for war readiness. Secretary of State Corbett appeals to physicians worldwide to strive for an end to war. Lord and Lady Runciman entertain W K Runciman and family in Banff en route to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Mediterranean
Scottish Development Council
Canadian Nation
Toronto
Ontario
Tronto
Fort Erie
Elizabeth’s Way
Frank Duggan
Guelph
Margaret Proctor
British National Film Library
Washington
Cornerun
Lord
Runciman
England
Australia
W. K. Runciman
Banff Alta
W. K Runciman
Pekisko
Lord Runciman
Britain Ready For Any Eventualities, NY Paper Says
The New York Times editorial asserts Great Britain will be ready when the time comes, noting Britain’s pavilion at the New York World's Fair was ready while others lagged. It praises Britain as leisurely now but confident in future readiness and business resolve.
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New York
Nation
Briann
Butter Scotch Fudge Cake From Selected Recipes
Butter Scotch Fudge Cake combines Swans Down cake flour butter sugar eggs milk and Baker’s chocolate with vanilla and boiling water. Two 9-inch layers bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes, then sandwich with Butter Scotch Fudge Frosting and pecan halves. double for three 10-inch layers.
Recipe for Stuffing with Oysters and Porker Butter
A compact stuffing recipe combines shredded Wheat Biscuits and mery crumpen with melted butter and oysters plus their liquor. Adds lemon juice parsley salt white pepper and a splash of boiling water to moisten. Use to stuff chicken or turkey with adjustments for larger birds.
British warships speedier than Rodney and Nelson
The British admiralty disclosed that the battleship Prince of Wales, like sister King George V, will be faster than Rodney and Nelson. King George V, launched Feb 21, expected speed 30 knots. Nelson ~23 knots. The Prince of Wales shares armament and armor with King George V.
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Rodney
Nelson
Princess Royal
TFROCK Aids Slimness Pattern Ad By Anne Adams
Sewing notice for Anne Adams Pattern 4089 describes a scalloped collar dress in silk, rayon, or cotton with yoke styling and options for cottage wear. Details include sizes 16 to 44, yardage for 85 inch fabric, and 20 cent order instructions from Winnipeg Pattern Dept. Also a miscellaneous note about a weighted wood at depth and storage tips for jams.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson on Redeeming Time and Spirit
A devotional discussion on Leviticus 10 9 Jeremiah 35 5 10 and Ephesians 5 15 21 urging Christians to live wisely amid evil times. It stresses seizing every opportunity for good, avoid drunkenness, and be filled with the Spirit with worship through hymns and spiritual songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisman Rerver
Paul
Ephesus
C. R. Erdman
Christ
Do It Yourself Chair Slip Cover Instructions
Fresh spring style guide offers a home sewing project to transform dull chairs with striped cotton fabric in green and off white. Includes pinning, cutting, basting, and a straight flounce with kick pleat, plus patterning for arms and back and a 12 page booklet with diagrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg
Sion
McDermot Ave
E. Winapes
Gardening spread urges continued sowing across Canada through July
Experts warn against early sowing stopping too soon and advise extending plantings across most of Canada until July. They recommend dividing seed into three parts for staggered sowing and highlight window box gardening as accessible despite space limits. Proper watering and careful fertilizer use are stressed to avoid root or foliage damage.
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Canada
Mozart Surpasses Haydn in Fame Yet Lags in Peak
The statement notes Mozart was born about 25 years after Haydn, yet rose to eminence earlier and died before Haydn reached his artistic peak, highlighting contrasting career arcs between the two composers.
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Mozart
Haydn
Commercial glass production in Canada centers on Ontario Quebec and British Columbia
The text notes that commercial production occurs principally in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia with glass made from sand comprising three quarters.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
British
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Bull
Yukon Territorial Council
Britain
Gregory I
Benedict
Parasani
Appleford Paper Products
Appleford Pared Products Ltd
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
Home Service
Rome
John Millen
Detroit
Gene Tunney
Millen
Yuma
Ari
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
Dr. McCullough
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