World Happenings Briefly Told
Dr EA Chatwin of Saskatoon arrived in London to direct an educational program for Canada's fighting men. A magnesium factory opened in Tasmania aims to convert its 1 000 ton annual output to war needs. The food situation in France grows more serious according to the British economic warfare ministry. Swedish farmers killed many cattle this fall for fodder shortages. Lord Woolton warned of food shortages as war continues. Samuel Factor, Liberal MP for Toronto Spadina since 1930, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as a temporary flying officer. Iroquois parachutes in Canada expected to rise to 500 weekly. Howe said this would soon double. There are about 3 350 000 old age pensioners in Britain. India-Canada trade has surged since the war began. Canada purchases in two months reached 1 668 760 versus 1 034 500 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EA. Chatwin
Saskatoon
London
Canada
Tasmania
France
Briish Ministry of Economic Warfare
Lord Woolton
Liverpool
Samuel Factor
Liberal
Toronto-Spadina
Royal Canadian Air Force
Howe
England
Wales
Scotland
Macolm MacDonald
House of Commons
Radio Mechanics Wanted for Overseas Service in Canada
England requests 1 000 radio mechanics for ground service overseas recruited in Canada under the RCAF. Pay includes regular rates plus allowances, rank Leading Aircraftsman Group B, ages 18 to 48, high school standard, medical category A, and a Toronto trade test. Training at Toronto depot then overseas as soon as possible. Also note an ad for Radio College of Canada and a new U S sewing thread claims smoother operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
RCAF
Toronto
Training Depot
Canadian National Exhibition Park
Radio College of Canada
Dept. W.N.Y
Bloor St. W
Ont
Prehistoric Humans Found In Wester Plains Archaic Site
A Saskatchewan University expedition near Hanley discovered flint arrowheads pottery and skinning tools attributed to the Yuma culture. Professor J W T Spinks says the inhabitants predate Indigenous peoples and may share origins with groups in Arizona and Mexico though exact dates remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester, Plains
Western
Prairies
Hanley
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
J. W. T. Spinks
Arizona
Mexico
Saskatchewan
United States
Meaning of Dreams Explored by Psychologist Feature
A Home Service column explains dream symbols such as sticky mud half dressed and a car out of control as subconscious messages. It notes dreams reveal insecurities and hidden problems and promotes a booklet The Meaning of Dreams available by mail for 15 cents with related advertisements for home guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg News , Paper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg, Man
Burns and Carroll Items Bring Over Fifteen Thousand at NY Sale
In the first session of a three day public sale of the late John Gribbel’s library in New York two rare items topped $15,000 each. Dr. A S W Rosenbach bought Burns The Scots Musical Album in four volumes for 15500 and a private Pennsylvania collector paid 15300 for a presentation copy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland from 1865. The day’s auction total reached 6132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Lewis Carroll
New York
John Gribbel
Philadelphia
A. S. W. Rosenbach
Burns
Pennsylvania
Apron pattern 4370 by Anne Adams offers two gay versions
Anne Adams Pattern 4370 presents two apron styles with full back straps and high curved sides for protection. Instructions note sizes small to large, fabric and trim requirements, and a Winnipeg Pattern Dept address for orders. Lt General Ivar Holmquist tells Swedish troops religion provides needed support amid war. RAF factory morale hinges on continued plane production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg
Union
McDermott Ave. E
Spirit of France and Mind Unbroken in Wartime Adress
Andre Maurois spoke in New York about France's enduring spirit and mind despite German occupation. He recalled meeting Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace who offered sympathy and urged resilience, saying a victor cannot touch the fortress of the soul. France, though disarmed, remains spiritually intact and unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Andre Maurois
New York
Armes
Maurois
Paris
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth
M. Maurois
Parable of the Sower in Luke and Teaching Notes
Sunday school lesson reviews Jesus parable of the sower set on the Sea of Galilee with seed falling on different ground. It notes parables teach followers while concealing meaning from hostile listeners. A Bible fact list includes light travel times and banks using blotting paper to deter forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke
Mark
Jest
Sea of Galilee
Jesus
Frank E. Malcolm Named Sales Manager for Shredded Wheat
J. Wilcox announces Frank E. Malcolm as Sales Manager for the Canadian Shredded Wheat Company. Malcolm is a recognized figure in Canadian groceries, having served as Assistant Sales Manager since early this year and covering the country for the last ten years in Shredded Wheat interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilcox
Canadian Shredded Wheat Company, Limited
Frank E. Malcolm
Malcolm
Canada
Neving
Pasteurization and Health Resolutions From Canadian Conference
The Canadian Public Health Association at Winnipeg urged provincial enactments for milk pasteurization endorsed by Heart League of Canada. It backs certified sanitary inspectors and health supervision in war industry workers, plus nutrition steps to ensure bread with wheat germ for Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Public Health Association
Winnipeg
Heart League of Canada
The
Public Health Association
Canada
Dominion
Cancer articles offered by Health League of Canada
Readers can obtain Dr McCullough's articles on cancer free of charge by writing to The Health League of Canada Dept W.N. Avenue Road Toronto. Include a plainly printed name and address and say please send me the articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Health League of Canada
Dept. W.N
IL Avenue Road
Toronto
Oni
WcCullough
Friendships Grow Weaker Without New Ties Through Life
A man who fails to form new friendships as he ages loses social connection and support. The idea urges maintaining and repairing existing friendships to stay socially resilient.
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Radio Mechanics
U.S
Montreal
Home Service
Anne
Adam
Ivar Holmquist
RAF
Britain
Hitler
Spirit of France
Novemise
W. J. Wilcox
Canapal
J.W. $. Mecullough
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