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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1941
Page
4
Train Schedule for St John’s and Port aux Basques
The 1941 notice lists the Overland Limited leaving St John’s Sundays at 9 p.m. and Port aux Basques Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m., arriving St John’s Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Regular Express Trains depart St John’s Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., Port aux Basques at 7:45 a.m. Sundays and Fridays, arriving St John’s 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Port Aux Basques
St. John’s
Fishermen dispute cull standards and market control
Cull inspectors and cullers clash over Shore cod quality standards amid market pressures. Fishermen blame export orientation and unclear authority for cull levels, risking job loss as producers seek direct government–exporter alignment. Postwar slumps linger, but gains in market recovery are noted with calls for clearer practices and renewed fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisheries Board
Porto Rico
Better Be On Guard In Wasteful Expenditures
The piece notes press concern over wasteful spending by people who spend without regard to affordability. It compares postwar economic strain to the 1920s and 1921–22 depression, citing rising prices and unsettled conditions as the nation endures a war depression era.
Fragments Reflect On Postwar Life And Spending
The passage notes prices and expectations about food costs and wages, mentioning flour beef and beef prices. It reflects on spending habits after the war, urging restraint and saving for hard days ahead, especially for older folk who regret not saving portions of earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’s
Local Motor Boats Run Between Port Towns This Week
Motor boat C. M. Wheeler operated between Senta porte and nearby port all week. Mise Horwood shuttled to and from Botwood. Edwina sailed to Fogo on Thursday with round trips both ways. Misa Mildred Loder arrived from Fogo and departed yesterday. Misa Twillingate brought Joseph White John Manuel and Jobo Gillett from Lewisporte Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Wheeler
Sentaporte
Mise Horwood
Botwood
Edwina
Fogo
Thorsday
Misa Mildred Loder
Misa Twillingate
Joseph White
John Manuel
Jobo Gillett
Lewisporte
Cottage Hospital Site Picked for Bonavista Bay
The Department of Public Health and Welfare weighs a cottage hospital on the north side of Bonavista Bay. Sir J. C Puddester Dr H. M. Mosdell and E Hopkins travel to Wesleyville to choose a site with Assistant Magistrate Lane of Greenapond joining them. Trade Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Health and Welfare
Bonavista Bay
J. C Puddester
H. M. Mosdell
Hopkins
Wesleyville
Lane
Greenapond
Fuel Shortage Then and Now Reflects Coal and Wood Scarcity
The report notes a severe fuel shortage last winter and spring with little coal or wood available now, fewer than last August. Men working away will need fuel as in prior years they sourced their own near the Bays. Hope remains relief arrives before next winter. Central money inflows suggest coal sales will double, increasing in fall and winter per current signs.
Japan says relations with Soviet Union cordial amid border rumors
Ko Ishii, spokesman for the Japanese government, asserts cordial ties with the Soviet Union and denies Manchukuo border clashes. He notes front disputes are decreasing while Japan faces raw material shortages due to the U.S. blockade and credit freeze, hinting at possible concessions. Rumors about Argentia appear only partly unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko Ishii
Japan
Soviet Russia
Manchukuo
Saga
China
Peat Demonstrator Says Peat Drying Not Too Late
Mr. Clifford Vigners of the Dept of Rural Reconstruction in Twillingate discusses an artificial peat drying experiment. He notes the poor weather but urges those seeking peat for winter fuel to proceed, saying two weeks of good weather after cutting should dry the peat. coal prices are high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Vigners
Dept. of Rural Reconstruction
Twillingate
Vignere
Bank Vessel Arrives with Freight at Slattery North
Capt Frank Thorobill arrived aboard his banking vessel on Tuesday seeking bait for the Slattery North. Capta Jones and G Gillett secured the freight during the stop, delivering cargo described as essential for local operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thorobill
Jones
G. Gillett
In Loving Memory Of Dear Mother And Family
A memorial verse honors Mrs. Thomas Dalley and mentions her motherly passing with peace in heaven. It also notes the loss of father and sisters Blanche and Emma, their lasting memories, and a call to continue work for the Lord. Inserted by their daughter and sister, Mrs Samug RowskLh from Rattling Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dalley
Blanche
Emma
Samug
A. RowskLh
Rattling
Social notes from Moreton's Harbour area visitations
Local residents and visitors are listed with travel mentions and movements. Miss Joan Harnett and Miss Gwen Cook frequent nearby towns, Rev. H L Yarr arrived from Bishop's Falls, Phillip Anstey came from the Airport, and Mrs J Roberts from Change Islands pressed toward Grand Falls. Other names include Mr McLeod at the N S United Church organ, Mrs Eleanor Roberts bound for New York, and Mr Harvey Roberts arriving from the Interior amid various short trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Minty
St. John’s
Faith
Maud Mercer
Catalins
H. L. Yarr
Bishop's Fallh
Phillip Anstey
McLeod
N.S
Donald M. Brett
Hedley Bratt
Moreton's
Eleanor Roberts
St. John's
New York
Harvey Roberts
Fragt
World War II Dispatches From Aug 18 and 22
British bomber raids hit Cologne Dusseldorf and Rotterdam while torpedo strikes hit an enemy tanker off Letonquet. Red Army counterattacks push Germans back in Ukraine as Britain and Russia sign a trade pact for 45 million dollars in war materials credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Duexberg
Rotterdam
Ostend
Letonquet
France
Britain
Berlin
Red Army
Ukraine
Russia
United States
Mediterranean
R.A. F
Sicily
Petain
England
Scotland
Channel
Germany
R. A. PF
Dutch
Lille
Soviet High Command
Kingisoph
Leningrad
Dnneiper
Dneiper
Churchill
London
Roosevelt
Empire Pat
Iceland
Zist
Pierce
East Front
Marshall Petrin
Far East
Japan
Netherlands
Mackenzie King
Atlantic
Royal Air Force
Stomer
Bethune
Insmuid
Holland
Moscow Radio
Obituary for Joseph Gedge Passes After Illness
In the early morning of Aul 11th, Joseph Gedge, beloved husband and father, died after a year of illness and a four day bed confinement from cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by wife, son Harry, daughters Mrs Allan P Young and Ralph Colbourne, adopted daughter Douglas Pottle, grandchildren, sister Mrs May Jabex Roberts, and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev. T J Pitt with burial overseen by Mr. T G W Ashbourne. service referenced II Timothy 4:7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aul Llth
Joseph Gedge
Harry
Allan P. Young
Ralph Colbourne
Douglas Pottle
Mréyy Jabex Roberts
Bis
L O.A
T. J. Pitt
T. G. W. Ashbourne
Confederation Life Note of Thanks
Dear Sir we express our heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the illness and death of a loving husband and father Mrs Josgra Grock and family extend appreciation for telegrams letters sympathy and flowers sent for the casket through the editor Twillingate Sun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate Sun
Josgra Grock
Mr Abram Lilly Former Light Keeper Dies at Exploits
Mr Abram Lilly a former light keeper at Sandy Point Explotos died recently at Exploits aged 91. He cared for the lighthouse during his tenure and was well known in the coastal community for his service and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Lilly
Sandy Pt. Exploits
Exploits
Queen of Nild Arrives With Doyle Party On Board
Captain Willis Laite commands the Queen of Nild docked after a Saturday night arrival. On board are Gerald S. Doyle, Robert Mcleod, Lloyd Hann, W. J. Carew, and Dan Curtin, with additional details from Wesleyville and radio connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald S. Doyle
Doyle
Willis Laite Ip
Robert Mcleod
Gerald S. Doyle Ltd
Lloyd Hann
Wesleyville
W. J. Carew
Dan Curtin
Arbitration Board Awards on Marquise and Point Moll claims
The Board of Arbitration on property taken for military pur pose has issued four awards totaling 210 995 dollars with an average over 5 000 per claimant. The highest award 21 945 dollars went to Johannah Smith who ran a general store beside land holdings. Six settlements exceed 600 000 dollars and future hearings are planned for about 32 more claims at Marquise and Polat Mall next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Arbitration
Marquise and
Point Moll
P.B
Argentia
Johannah Smith
M. J. Smith
Patrick Duophy
Michael Fitzpatrick
Joseph Sampson
Margaret Griffin
Mary Hunt
Michael Maher
Brothera
Ellen Hunt
Alex Dunphy
Martha Dunphy
John Furlong
Marquse
Polat Mall
Marquise
Argentis
Airmen On Leave Attend Court Room Entertainment
Airmen Ernest Peyton and Eric Pardy are home on leave from Canada. Navy man Ernest Simms is also on a short leave. An E entertainment was held at the Court Room for those on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardy
Canada
Navelman Ernest Simms
Hospital Notes List of Current Patients and Discharges
The week lists multiple Port Albert Twillingate and Botwood patients admitted to hospital including Mrs. Joseph Mercer Mrs. Walter Voss Nola Voss Hanns Voss and others. Discharged patients include Mrs Sidney Skinner Carmanville Mrs Fred Day Stanhope Mrs Wm Soow Clarence Luke man Fogo and Greta Bursey Salt Pond among others. A son was born to Mrs Wm Jennings Moretov s Hr on Saturday August 16th both mother and infant dying well. Miss Kateryn Heke and Miss Dorothy Houghton returned home from the United States after a Twillingate vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mercer
Port Albert
Walter Voss
Nola Voss
Hanns Voss
Fred Brown
Grand Fails
Fred Roberts
Wild Cove
E. W. White
Arthur Young
Campbellton
Hugh Williams
Peter’s Arm
Wm. Jennings
Nellie Madford
Gilbert Osmond
Moreton
Samuel Porter
Botwood
Kaan Mercer
Victoria Cove
Clarence Sharp
Crow Head
Alfred Bridger
Twillingate North
Stewart Rideout
Bluff Head Cove
Herbert Lambert
Twillingate South
Sidney Skinner
Carmanville
Fred Day
Stanhope
Soow
Clarence Lukeman
Fogo
Greta Bursey
Salt Pond
Herbert Gatehouse
Rose Locke
Hospital
Misa Pheobe Small
Eliakim Randell
Lewisporte
Blanche Miller
Laurenceton
Arthur White
Cottle’s Island
C. M. Taylor
Pilley’s Island
Jed Roberts
Wild Cove; Adjt
Samuel Ford
Comfort Cove
Martin Jenkins
Sona
Springdale
Maude Gale
Indian Islands
Moretov
Kateryn Heke
Dorothy Houghton
United States
Twillingate
Terminus House Opens Likely To Welcome Newfoundland Travellers
The Glace Bay Hotel run by Mr. Robert Catton has leased Terminus House in North Sydney. Catton remains manager and hopes friends in Newfoundland will know of a clean comfortable place to stay while visiting North Sydney. He predicts many travelers from that country will patronize the Terminus House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glace Bay
Robert Catton
Terminus House
North Sydney
Catton
Newfoundland
N S United Church Sunday School Picnic Held Thursday
The N S United Church Sunday School picnic occurred on Thursday along with the Salvation Army picnic, also on Thursday, indicating community gatherings held that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S United Church
Salvation Army
Roland Pennell Dies in England War Service
Mr and Mrs William Pennell of Gilesporte report their son Roland was accidentally killed in England last week and buried Monday. Roland joined the Royal Navy last fall at Copner Brook. He was 29, the eldest Pennell and the first casualty for Twill ingate in the war. The community expresses sympathy to the Pennell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pennell
Gilesporte
Roland
Bngland
Royal Navy
Copner Brook
Pennell
Anedi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ingate
Cottage Hospital
P, H, and W
Joan Harnett
Gwen Cook
Amieth
Manderson
Sergt ) Dwyer
Ed House
Anna St. John’s
Propectora
Gander Bay St
Yeridge
Tokyo
Red
Gommel
Centralront
Paris
Congress
Western Hemisphere
Dad
A. M.Y
Confederation Life
Arbitration Board Awards
Point Moll and Marquise
Airmen Ernest Peyton and
Eric
Hospital Notes
Terminus Hotel
Roland Pennell
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