11th December 1942 
FOR ACTIVE SERVICE

The Vicar of All Saint’s Church, Pontefract, the Reverend W. Goldthorpe, has volunteered for service as a Chaplain with the Army and will undertake his last duties at the church, for the time being, on Christmas Day. During his absence, the parish will be in charge of the Curate, the Reverend R. Stevenson. Mrs. Goldthorpe will remain in Pontefract.

A PRISONER OF WAR SERVICE

A POW service was held at the Pontefract Parish Church on Sunday, at which there was a good congregation including about 70 relatives of prisoners. The service was conducted by the Vicar of Pontefract, the Reverend A.P. Morley. Special prayers were offered and the names were read of all known prisoners of Pontefract and District. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress of Pontefract, Councillor and Mrs. D. Sainter.

XMAS BOX FOR RED CROSS

The Matron and staff of the Pontefract Isolation Hospital at Baghill, have, by a multiplicity of efforts, raised £15 as a Christmas Box for the Red Cross Fund. The efforts included competitions, gifts from patients, and the sale of lavender bags, kettle-holders and pin cushions. The Matron, Miss Hutchinson, received much welcome help in raising the useful sum.

QUALIFIED TO FLY

Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Aaron, of 23, Bond Street, Pontefract, have received news that their son Dennis, of the R.A.F who has been training at the American Flying School, at Pensacola, has been awarded his ‘wings’. He was educated at The King’s School, Pontefract, and was later employed by C.G. Matthews, accountant, of Pontefract. He celebrated his 19th birthday in the U.S.A.

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