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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1942
Page
4
Public notices announce notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements available for 25 cents each. The paper states it cannot guarantee late submissions and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions printed in Twillingate Newfoundland on April 25 1942.
The piece discusses renewed industrial activity lifting relief needs in wood, fisheries and other sectors. It notes the unemployed preferring work to relief, praises earnings tied to military and naval projects, and recalls past wartime pay debates with Churchill’s letters, urging continued labour opportunities at home.
The Twillingate Branch of the Newfoundland Patriotic Association will meet Tuesday night April 28 at 8 o clock in the concert hall. Reports by secretary William Harnett.
A list of donors and amounts totaling 9895 dollars collected by John Gillett and partners, naming individuals such as Capt. George Gillett, Mrs Elsie Gillett, and many Bulgin and Legge family members, with numerous small contributions and a separate donation ledger listing several others by initials. The record includes collector names Mes Colbourne and H Roberts and proceeds attributed to various donors and firms.
A sweeping wartime bulletin notes Russian gains on Smolensk front and threats to Hitler's spring offensive. Japanese forces land on Panay while the RAF harasses German positions in France and Britain. Diplomatic rupture grows between the United States and Vichy France as Laval's cabinet role rises.
The Brownies celebrate 2nd Class badges for Frances Hodge Edwina Colbourne Rose Anstey Ruth Goodland Barbara Anstey. Audrey Abbott launched the flying up into Guides as Brownies and Guides met with jolly sister Guides. Mrs Harnett and Mrs Abbott attended the ceremony and the group supports War Savings Bonds and Baden-Powell Memorial Fund.
In New York insurance circles no marine coverage was placed on the $60,000,000 liner Normandie burned at her pier on February 9. The French line vessel had been seized by the United States Navy for wartime service. Underwriters say the final claim depends on arrangements between the U S Government and the owners after take over.
Mr. Cecil May of Lewisport suffered a crushed foot when a log rolled onto his ankle during wharf construction last week. He was engaged in dock work at the time.
In Stock S Rib Beef, F B Pork, etc. The Convenient Store at the Foot of Hospital Lane. Local shoppers find common meats and groceries available at the small neighborhood shop along Hospital Lane.
A widow thanks all who sent telegrams letters cards wreaths and sprays after the illness and death of her husband. She lists numerous individuals families and groups including Mr. and Mrs. K Harding Mr. and Mrs. George Howell and many others for their support and sympathy.
The hospital admitted Ronald Legge Gilesporte George Grimes Herring Neck Eli Quiolan Birchy Hay Stanley Primmer Durrettn Arm Baby Jean Yates Hart s Cove James Wells Twilllie Igate II Mrs Martin Young Twillingate South during the week ending April 22. Discharges include Miss Minnie Stucklass Durrell s Arm Harold Wheeler Chanceporte Miss Bessie Watkins Twillingate 8 Mrs James Watkins Indian Cove Miss Jeasia Keefe Burnt Cove David Thoms Percy Freake Boyd s Cove Harald Linfield Loon Bay Mrs Edward Anstey Summerford.
Personal visits circulate through town as Mr. Harry Ashbourne arrives from a City business trip. Mr. S. Loveridge travels via the Railway line to solicit Confederation Life Association business. Ex-Marine John Peyton left for Marquise last week. Chief Officer B. Freeman and Bay boat crew went to the City. Capt. Titus Locke, Mr. Robert Boyd, and son Almon visited from Tizzatd'air on Monday.
Bank manager Dunn announced the disappearance of his personal friend John McCrae of Harbour Grace during air operations this week, prompting inquiries and concern.
Under the Emergency Powers Defence Act of 1940 and other powers, His Excellency the Governor in Commission approves regulations. Dated April 10, 1942.
The Defence (Salt Supply) Regulations 1942 grant the Commissioner for Natural Resources power to compel listing of salt holdings, purchases, and orders in Newfoundland and Labrador. Violations carry fines up to 1000 dollars or imprisonment up to one year. Orders take effect on publication dates set by the Commissioner.
Julia Jeans died peacefully at home in St. John's on Saturday. She was the widow of Stanley Jeans and aged 66, leaving three daughters Annette Marion and Francea.
Unclear OCR fragment references a fishing pont or pontoon bite and a Suu Office. No verifiable entities or actions present.
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