World Happenings Briefly Told Amid War News
London changes nearly 3000 street names since 1935 awaiting a 1939 revision after the war. Royal Navy awards total include four CBE's six OBE's and 11 DSOs for Bismarck chase. Alexander notes Dunkirk cost 10 destroyers and 75 more docked for repairs. Molotov denies Moscow claim of a son. Flight officer Peter Geoffrey O'Brien of Toronto awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. King and Queen visit troops with a Marx Brothers film screening during a weekend stay.
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Royal Navy
C.B.E
D.S.O
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Moscow Radio
Vycheslav Molotov
Molotov
Ldr
Peter Geoffrey O’brien
Toronto
Royal Air Force
King
Jolly jumper ensemble pattern 4846 by Anne Adams
Anne Adams Pattern 4846 offers a V neck front bat jumper with a bib bodice extending into the skirt and bias cut side panels. A contrast blouse with Peter Pan collar and long or short sleeves completes the look. Sizes 6 to 14. pattern price 20 cents. send Size Name Address and Pattern Number to Winnipeg Pattern Dept.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
An Example of Liberal Giving in Corinth
The lesson centers on Paul citing the Macedonians' generosity despite poverty. They begged to join the Jerusalem relief, gave beyond ability after consecrating themselves to the Lord, and demonstrated that cheerful giving enriches the giver more than the gift's size.
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Paul
Jerusalem
Corinthians
Norseman Aircraft Noted For Reliability And Range
A Canadian built Norseman transport aircraft designed for year round operations is described as sturdy with large weight carrying capacity. It features a 550 hp Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine delivering 170 mph at 5 000 feet and 150 mph cruising, with a gross weight of 6450 pounds, 51 feet 6 inch wingspan, and a maximum range of 870 miles.
Planning a Community Play Requires Royalty Considerations
A guide explains selecting a suitable play after securing a director. It notes most good plays carry royalties, with examples like The Devil Among the Skins and Sunday Costs Five Pesos, both five dollars. It warns against avoiding royalties by changing names and invites readers to request a list of non royalty options from Mary Ellen, Box 326, Regina, Sask.
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Electric Light Company
Town Hall
Regina
Enclosed self addressed envelope for requests noted
The message instructs to include a stamped self addressed envelope with requests. It emphasizes preparation and compliance for future correspondence.
Paris officials stock wooden shoes for students to beat leather shortage
La France Socialiste reports Paris suburbs buy sabots in large quantities for schoolchildren due to a leather shortage. Prices rise to about ten times prior levels as the municipal purchases continue.
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la France Socialiste
Paris
Record of wartime voluntary labor registration abroad
Thousands of friendly Germans Austrians and Italians resident in Britain men between 16 and 65 women to 50 have voluntarily registered for war work.
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Britain
Eskimos Use White Fox Pelts as Trade Medium
Eskimos predominantly use white fox pelts as the main medium of exchange with traders. The pelt serves as a practical currency in their barter economy, reflecting traditional trading practices and resource-based valuation.
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Scotland
London
Aerate
RCAF
THE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Ufoerday
Ontario
Aweel
Jeems
Hilaron
Canada
Wings, Ltd
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Northern Air System
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba
Waco
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