Christmas Ration Gift From Government Aims To Soothe Britain
Britons will receive a Christ mas present from the government an extra holiday ration of ten cents worth of meat a pound and a half of sugar and four ounces of chocolate The government is praised for delaying the news until after elections Emersons 1847 sentiment is quoted as Britains adversity reveals a steadfast vigor in a cloudy day Despite dire domestic needs British papers highlight the plights of Europe and commend the United States for considering restrictions on trade and aid.
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Europe
United States
Honest talk about aiding Europe earns praise
The Christian Science Monitor commends candid comments on aiding Europe, describing the frank approach as deserving a “sugar plum” in its Christmas stocking. The remark highlights a straightforward standard of living as a benchmark for aid and moral seriousness.
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Europe
Christian Science Monitor
Plane crash on Lala Island claims two lives in foul weather
Vancouver News-Herald reports a Tiger Moth crash off Lala Island with two dead as visibility near 1000 feet or less and flight authorization granted despite bad flying conditions. Wagers by pilots said the chancy return to Chilliwack was unlikely as grim reports began.
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Vancouver News- Herald
Lala Island
Vacouver
Chilliwack
A Matter of Pride on Snow Removal Duties
The piece urges indifference to snow clearing by residents and shop owners, arguing laziness worsens winter conditions. It warns the problem spreads from residential to business districts and stresses newcomers need clear rights of way. It calls for pride in keeping shop fronts snow free for public benefit.
The Kitchen Hymn in happier days at Manchester Guardian
The passage reflects on the popularity of Rock of Ages and its imagined usefulness, noting the difficulty of determining how many households embraced the song as a marker of happier times.
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Manchester Guardian
Hymn Heard From Parsonage Kitchen at Breakfast
A local parsonage offered a pleasant scene as a bishop and household members noted the hymn echoing from the kitchen. The melodic strains drifted through the home, adding warmth to a morning meal.
Hymn Choice Sparks Odd Parsonage Exchange
In a London parsonage a cook selects a hymn for prayers and explains it is tied to egg cooking times. The vicar’s wife comments on the choice, only to be told the hymn corresponds to the number of the cook’s policeman.
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London
Molotov’s Lunch Refusal Highlights Diplomatic Tact
Detroit Free Press notes Soviet diplomat Vyacheslav Molotov declined a lunch with Secretary of State Marshall saying he had previous engagements. The piece suggests Molotov’s restraint reflects diplomatic protocol and hints at other possible reasons such as studying eel habits at Billingsgate.
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Detroit
Uneasy Defence Shift and Wartime Fallout Across Regions
Australia shifts to assumed empire burden as Britain withdraws east of Suez and push-button warfare grows. Nationalism in India Indonesia Burma and the Philippines prompts a defence review. In Chatham, Helene Schw a sz e l faces jail for tipping off police about an assassination plot, amid Nazi era reprisals. A Vancouver area fire claims a three-year-old boy, with a nine-year-old sister escaping.
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Australia
St. Catharines
Suez
Pacific
Britain
India
Indonesia
Burma
Philippines
Jimmy Rugella
Jesus Named Heir to David's Throne Promise
A religious quotation from St. Luke's Gospel declares the forthcoming birth of Jesus who will be called the Son of the Highest. He shall receive the throne of David and reign over a never ending kingdom.
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Jesus
David
Airman deaths in North Carolina and France briefed nationwide
The Times Journal reports two unnamed airmen killed in a North Carolina crash and two more in a French accident. The dispatches note that air accidents receive worldwide coverage unlike automobile deaths, prompting broad news distribution across the continent.
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St. Thomas
Engagement announced for Miriam Della Lee to J Mellon Hughes
The Rev and Mrs F W Lee announce the engagement of their second daughter Miriam Della to J Mellon Hughes MBE of Victoria BC. The wedding will be held at the United Church Rivers on Friday December 26 at 8 p m.
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F. W. Lee
Miriam Della
J. Mellon T Hughes, Mbe
Victoria, B.C
United Church
Rivers
Clergy Proposes Sermon Interruptions For Debate
Rev Armon Cheek of the Unitarian Universalist church Mukwanago Wisconsin says sermons will allow interruption starting tomorrow so parishioners can present their views. He argues the church has become too smug and calls for more spiritual freedom with rules to prevent one argumentative individual from taking over the service.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Armon Cheek
Unitarian Universalist Church
Mukwanago
Wisconsin
Cheek
Cards of Thanks and Gratitude Notices
Mrs A J Madden expresses grateful thanks to friends and neighbors for kind acts during bereavement. She especially thanks Mrs Hedley. Mr and Mrs Tom Richardson extend sincere appreciation for kindness shown during Melvin's illness.
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A. J. Madden
Mrs. Hedley
Tom Richardson
Melvin
Would You Like a Collie Pup
Cute wee collie puppies offered for sale as companions. Contact phone 50-6 for details and availability.
Cost of living index climbs to 143.6 in November
The Windsor Star notes an October rise of 1.4 points pushing the annual index up 16.5 points from 127.1 a year earlier to 143.6 on November 1. Consumers have a clear sense of price increases over the past year and seek guidance on future costs.
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Windsor Star
Wanted to Rent a Storage Place for Furniture
Public notice seeking a storage space for furniture with contact option. Mrs. C Keating can be reached at phone number 73 as listed on page 18 column 25.
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Mra. C. Keating
For Sale Items From Rivers and Hamiota Area
Classified notices list several for sale items including a new electric washing machine, a cow ready to freshen, inner spring mattress and box spring, young pigs six to seven weeks old, and a 1 6 half ton Ford truck in first class condition. Contacts include Jack Hain Rivers James Turney Rivers R. W. Brown Rivers H. H. Wiens Rivers and M. Coupland Hamiota Man with phone numbers provided.
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Jack Hain
James Turney
Rivers
R. W. Brown
Pii
HH. J. Wiens
M. Coupland
Hamiota
Man
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