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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements published from the North Side office Twillingate Newfoundland. It states a 25 cent charge for notes and warns of late submissions and non endorsement of correspondent opinions.
The Budget notes five Land colonies now run without aid while two opened up Sater receive assistance. Land settlements train men returning from overseas. war veterans will be engaged in work. Special grants target land clearing and roads under the Highroads program. fiscal year begins April 1 to advance road grants and repairs.
Guidance states the Extra Daylight Saving Act applies outside the blackout area. Clocks must be advanced as war time measure and not set back until August 30 this year. Trade may adjust labour arrangements but clocks remain forward during the period.
Fifty years ago on August 4 1892 Dr Grenfell landed at Domino Run Labrador on his first voyage from England. St Anthony celebrated and messages were received from President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King. A radio program in St Johns featured Grenfell Association members and notable figures. Sir Wilfrid Laurier did not attend the 50th vigil but a memorial fund was started. Mills face cuts due to timber shortages as workers are needed in the woods and on the forest.
Ernest Rideout an Able Seaman spoke over the air from London on Wednesday night as part of a broadcast update. He conveyed messages from the ship and crew detailing current conditions and voyage progress.
The Government asks the G W V A to sponsor a scrap rubber appeal. In Twillingate residents are urged to deliver scrap rubber to listed local collection points such as Durrell's Arm Gillard's Cove Kettle Cove and Crow Head. Every ounce helps the war effort and no item is too small.
London scientists Buxton and Busvine unveil a lice treatment costing halfpenny weekly. The rose spray or cream, scented, destroys head lice for seven to ten days, using derris or lauryl thiocyanate. One ton could treat one million people and may reach the public via manufacturers, authorities, and schools.
Captain Bennett Burton of the ALB shares a letter from Artilleryman Wilfred Troake in England. Troake has been promoted to Lance Bombardier and credits his success to ALB training.
The Ashbournes coal ship could not continue last week after its crank shaft broke off. It must be towed to port and laid up for the season or until a new shaft is imported. Gillett and Facey have landed two coal cargoes and may continue to meet demand.
A wartime veteran credits Kruschen Salts with curing his crippling sciatica after six doctors failed. He pays three guineas for a course and reports rapid relief within a week, noting continued help for rheumatism with daily use. The ad claims the remedy lowers uric acid in blood and offers lasting results.
Capt Pat Miller who Gshed at Fogo has gone north and landed his catch of 1000 ydls at Purcell's Harbor.
Mr Claude J Colbourne has bought the site on South Side occupied by George J Carter and will extend his business there. Repairs and renovations are planned during the winter for next season's trade.
Capt. Nicholas J. Kennedy dies at St. Johns on July 17 after a long illness. A former foreign-going seaman, he joined the Coastal service and commanded several steamers. He later skippered the 8.5 Lagona on the East coast and the three masted schr. Sordella for A N D Co Ltd sailing from Botwood. He was 65, born 1877 in Carbonear.
Unforeseen circumstances forced the funeral for Mrs. Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs James Heauchamp to be held Saturday at St Peter's Church. Rev J Goodland conducted the service, with interment at Snelling's Cove Cemetery. She leaves a brother Sergt Frederick of the Ranger Force and a sister Norma at St Peter's High.
Capt John Oake reports a good fishing trip to Change Islands with Twillingate schooners doing well. Cook s Harbour and Griquet show strong hauls while Cape St John to Cape Freels total 66000 yds. Caplin supplies exist at the Bait Depot. squid expected for fall use though scarce last season. Cod traps mostly ashore. hooks and lines mixed results with some success from trapmen.
The document outlines calf care in Newfoundland farms focusing on clean calving pens, iodine treatment of navels, udder hygiene, and gradual dietary shifts from whole to skim milk. It emphasizes weight-based milk rations, early weaning plans around six months, and careful transition to skim milk by eight weeks.
This guide outlines calf feeding from birth with uniform milk quality and temperature. It recommends hay at three weeks, preferably clover, and a standard grain mix of oats barley corn and oilmeal starting at three weeks, with gradual increases to three to three and a half pounds daily by six months. It notes mineral mixing, clean utensils, removal of milk froth, fresh temperature milk, regular feeding intervals, and a target weight gain of one to one and a half pounds per day.
A stream of visitors travels to and from Corner Brook Argentia Grand Falls Fogo Change Islands Seldom Nest and other places. Notables include Mr Nichola for James Baird Ltd Mrs Frad Stuckless Mr Victor Minty Mr and Mrs J F Owens Mrs Alfred Elliott Mr Bert Moore and sons Terry and Robert Mr Esau White Mrs Ernest Hamlyo Mrs Francis House Mr Allan Anstey Mr Stephen Loveridge Mr Fox of the Confederation Life Association Mrs Misa Hann and Miss Pauline Forward Mr John Barrett Mr Laurie Butler Mr Wm Harnett Mr Walter Vey and Mr W H Earle.
A South Side gathering honored Mrs Naomi White and her family as they prepare to move to Toronto. Mrs Pitt presented a monetary gift on behalf of the ladies, wishing Godspeed and happiness. Refreshments followed a pleasant farewell with Samways Bible Class members present.
A local report notes lack of security for money safes in game places in St Johns. A safe was driven away by two to three culprits last week, and homeowners fear intruders may haul money from houses at night.
The Bay Roberts Guardian marks its 33rd anniversary on July 9 as it aims to remain a guardian of Conception Bay and national literary life. The paper vows to champion local causes and broader country interests for years to come.
Mr. Baird and Mrs. Harvey left here Saturday returning home. Mrs. Wm Harnett and Misses Reta and Dorothy Harnett left Thursday for Grand Falls. Mr. P M Coady spent weeks at Change Islands and leaves for Burin today. Mr. Austin Purchase and wife in town from Corner Brook. Mr P J White of National Wholesalers Corner Brook in town on business. Marine Mechanic John KE Peyton on short leave from Argentia. Mr. Ernest Anstey came from the Interior.
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