Disappointed Soldier Urges Civilian Moral Wake-Up Call
A wartime furlough letter to Rey D P Denton from a serviceman asks how to be saved and urges parents and youth groups to live Christian lives. He describes his parents neglect of prayer, rising drinking and gambling at home, and his fear of dying in battle. He pleads for guidance to be a true Christian and for mothers, fathers, and sisters to change behavior and pray for their salvation.
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Rey D P Denton
Church Hill
Tennessee
God
Preacher
Mother
Dad
America
Jesus
Prayer for Mother Cited in Personal Reflections
A speaker recalls a mother as the finest woman in the world and notes she was praying for him. The reminiscence emphasizes the mother’s spiritual concern and enduring influence on the family.
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Holt
War Furlough Reflections on Faith and Family
A soldier recounts a furlough spent at home where his father’s war salary and union demands overshadowed religion. He laments his parents’ lack of interest in his salvation and breaks down crying at the thought they may not survive the war or seek spiritual guidance. He returns to camp determined to serve God.
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Preacher
Dad
Mother
Chefs of God
Resolutions from Newfoundland Grand Lodge on War Pensions
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Newfoundland, meeting at Spaniard's Bay in its seventy first session, urges immediate raise of pension pay to match Canadian rates for medically unfit veterans and dependents. It asks the government to base pensions on the Imperial system and extend machinery to supplement under Newfoundland and Imperial laws.
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GW V A
Grand Orange Lodge of
Newfoundland
Resolutions on Vets Welfare Endorsed by Provincial Lodge
The document outlines motions to rehabilitate partially disabled men, fund vocational training, and assist medically unfit discharged forces members with compassionate allowances. It calls for government and patriotic organization support for servicemen and dependants, and asks copies be sent to Newfoundland's Commission of Government and press. W R Martin signs as Dominion Secretary.
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Grand Lodge
Commission of Government of Newfoundland
W. R. Martin
Dominion
Sir J Puddester Relieves Public Health Role in 1944
A health official requests relief from duties due to health and doctor advice. Starting April 1 1944 Food Control in all branches moves to Public Utilities. Civil Re-Establishment shifts to Home Affairs and Education authority.
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Bis
Fed
Ihe
Food Central
Public Utilities
Home Affairs and Education
Berlin bombing chat between captured German officer and British captor
A German lieutenant captured by a British officer in Italy discusses the war while awaiting escort for interrogation. The German argues that London was bombed since its bombs are large, while the captor notes Berlin bombings. London Answers.
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Italy
Berlin
London
Marriage Jokes On Confession Stage "Confederation Life"
A brief humorous exchange turns on preparations for wedlock as a woman vows to share troubles while her partner cites his lack of troubles and the dialogue pivots to humor about marriage plans. The skit reflects witty banter and lighthearted views on coupledom.
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Twillingate Sun
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