Lights Went Out as War Spread Across World
In 1939 Japan declared war on the United States and Britain. Canada, the United States, and Britain declared war on Japan as Congress and Parliament united to face the threat. Churchill and Roosevelt voiced resolve to persevere with aid from allied nations.
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Sir Edward Grey
Great Britain
Europe
Japan
United States
Washington
United, States of America
China
Russia
Germany
Italy
Finland
Hungary
Roumania
France
Holland
Belgium
Denmark
Norw
Greece
Poland
Canada
MacKenzie King
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
House
Tokyo
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Thinking Of Others War Savings Campaign Message
The Herald urges Canadians to support the War Savings Certificates during Armistice and Christmas periods. It notes the national memory of Flanders, promotes saving to fund a field kitchen monthly, and lists organizers G E Lewin and H A Lye with a call to canvass and contribute to the war effort.
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Flanders
Canada
G. E. Lewin
H. A. Lye
Britain Loses Two Capital Ships Off Malaya
Britain suffered a severe naval blow as the 36 000 ton battleship Prince of Wales and the 32 000 ton battlecruiser Repulse were sunk by Japanese forces off Malaya. More than 2 700 crew were aboard, with about 2 000 rescued. The Prince of Wales had recently joined the Pacific fleet as flagship to defend the Empire in the East.
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Britain
Malaya
Pacific
Empire
Lecture on Adult Education and World War Crisis
A large audience gathered in the Annex to hear Mr. Watson Thompson of the University of Manitoba discuss Adult Education's role in the present crisis. He urged a united front of free peoples and clear goals to win the peace, as war films illustrated a brutal foe and the urgency of shared resolve.
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Watson Thompson
University of Manitoba
Thompson
Community Education Benefits and Enlightenment Shared
A community may continue to share in the benefits of public education and enlightenment, seeking ongoing access to learning opportunities. The text emphasizes collective improvement through knowledge and civic engagement, highlighting a lasting commitment to education.
Birth Announcement for Carol Elaine Pritchard
Born on November 26 to Mr and Mrs George Pritchard Rathwell a daughter named Carol Elaine.
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George Pritchard
Rathwell
Carol Elaine
Subscriptions Still Owed for 1942
The Herald Publisher thanks subscribers who paid and notes over six hundred remain unpaid. An appeal invites those in arrears to renew for 1942 and settle dues today.
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Ke the Herald
Hamper Committee Seeks Clothing Donations for Children
The Hamper Committee requests clean clothing for children up to 14 years, to be left at Mrs. A. Stinson's by Wednesday December 17. A letter and resolution from the National Chapter of the I.C.D.E. is posted in town for signatures. Donations acknowledged include blankets sent to the Red Cross in Winnipeg and gifts from the E. E. Towle family and Mr. Wm. Cairns.
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1.C.D.E
Red Cross
Winnipeg
E. E. Towle
Wm. Cairns
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