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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces policy on notices from the Worth Side office. Communications received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. Notices dated February 6 1943.
A reader prompts the Posts and Telegraphs Department to verify and eliminate radio interferences. The department seeks information on operators and equipment, noting license payments are essential and likely to be enforced. Government departments should inform the public, easing outport operations amid nationwide road talk.
Organizers listed include Messrs T G W Ashbourne William J Moore and Elijah Gillard Jr for a Fish Fund sponsorship in North Pacific area, with community backing noted.
Mr. Fred Anstey bought the dwelling house once known as Roswiter's at Back Harbour and had it hauled to his land on Thursday. Miss Ethel Bridger broke her ankle on Saturday and was admitted to the Hospital Sunday morning. Earlier Howald Bridger was taken to hospital for a broken hip.
The note states steamers will not sail to the icefields this spring due to shortage of men and a weak oil market. High outfit costs, especially coal, are blamed. A remark about living on youth and increasing stature appears, implying hardship but unclear context.
A calendar is acknowledged from The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and a World Atlas from Gerald Doyle Ltd at St John's, signaling acknowledgments and listings of items in a trade or commemorative context.
The Twillingate branch reports rapid wartime activity since 1940, including nine general and two annual meetings, five committees, and numerous social events to honor service members. Funds raised total 1575 dollars sent to St John’s HQ, with 112 Christmas gifts provided and 66508 collected for gifts. Aimed at welfare of servicemen, their families, and veterans, the branch notes low meeting attendance despite growing duties. Secretary Wm Hager signs the report dated February 2, 1943.
The Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit began in 1939 to supply trained lumbermen for the United Kingdom. About 2,000 men were recruited quickly, sailing to Britain within three months. The unit faced harsh damp winters, built camps from village halls to cabins, endured illness, and learned new milling methods in Scotland and England, adapting to Scots equipment with Newfoundland practices.
Two week period ending Feb 3 reports numerous admits including Mrs Herbert Stuckless Douglan Peyton and Ronald Bridger among others. Discharges cover Mrs Meilvin Colbourne Reg Wheeler Shirley Boyde Emo Jenkins infant son and multiple others. Births noted for January include a son to Mrs Stuckless and daughters to Mrs Bagge and Mrs Baggs. One death recorded: Mrs Augustus Churchill. Overall 720 days of care, 43 admissions 44 discharges with 9 births and 3 deaths.
British and American authorities report a looming major offensive in North Africa amid intensified fighting near Medjezelbach. Russians advance on multiple fronts, claiming gains in Caucasus and the Stalingrad area with high Nazi casualties. Bombing broadens from Tunisia to Hamburg as Allied air power targets Nazi infrastructure. Japan trenches in the Solomons while naval clashes unfold. Canada reports new wartime rationing and post rules for food parcels to armed forces abroad.
The Fish Fund for the N P A was closed during Barrelman Test week. About $19,000 was handed to President Hon. W. S. Monroe and Treasurer Mr. Eric Bowring on Thursday evening.
Preliminary notice reserves Thursday February 25 for the St Peter's Sanctuary Guild supper and social with details to follow.
An old advertisement touts Pepe's Diapepain as a quick safe remedy for indigestion. It claims the product coats the stomach, relieves discomfort, and helps digestion within a short period at a low price.
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