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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1947
Page
2
Published by authority the Defence Regulation 1943 empowers the issuing of an order dated 31 March 1947. The document states the order has been made under the powers conferred by the regulation.
The Commissioner for Supply issues an order dated 31 March 1947 amending the Sugar Ration Order No 3 1946. It validates Black Spare C coupons 8–13 for four weeks of sugar and Brown Spare D coupons 11–13 for sugar purchases. Coupons become valid on specific dates for two pounds each.
Betty laments not getting the job and recalls the manager asking about punctuation while a friend asks what she replied. She says she claimed she had never been late for work in her life, though the garbled dialogue shows uncertainty and missed words.
Newfoundland exclusion list for sugar rationing during 1947 sets exchange coupons under Defence Regulations. It amends Sugar Orders 1945 1946 and 1947, defines Spare C and Spare D coupons, dates for validity, and permits limited cashing in three miles from shop. Ration Book 3 and ration cards issued with specified coupon values. Order to take effect March 31 1947.
The couple explains delaying their wedding by two days to align with a Saturday, noting the tradition of celebrating on Saturdays and their preference for a weekend event.
A published price schedule lists Brand Solo Green Label at thirty four cents per pound with a maximum price of forty cents per pound. The notice appears in the public market section detailing itemized pricing terms and limits for buyers and sellers.
Due to higher import costs the Commissioner for Supply imposes fixed ceiling prices for Solo and Green Label Margarine from March 28 1947. Wholesale and retail rates vary by location including St John s and other Newfoundland districts. Public notice signed by M J Ryan dated March 29 1947.
Published by authority the Defence Price of Goods Regulations order issued at St John's on April 2 1947 by J S Neill Commissioner for Supply detailing powers conferred under Regulation 2.
The Order amends the Food Current Prices by striking schedules A B C and D and substituting new schedules. It takes effect at midnight March 28 1947 and may be cited as Food Current Price Order No 6 1947. Schedule B sets maximum prices per unit at thirty three and thirty nine hundredths cents.
Dated at St. John's the 2nd day of April, 1947 the Order is issued under the Defence (Price of Goods) Regulations 1941.
Order sets maximum retail price for Armour evaporated milk at 9 cents per 6 ounce tin at port of importation. Additional freight and insurance may apply elsewhere in Newfoundland up to 0.5 cent per tin. Effective April 2 1947.
A mother asks about the young man’s intentions while the daughter complains he has kept her in the dark about plans and feelings, signaling uncertainty in their relationship.
A club member recalls Carter's mishap as he allegedly left his watch at home and checked if he could return. He also once posted a card promising to be back at 3 o'clock then waited on stairs after reading a door notice. CONFEDERATION LIFE
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