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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1942
Page
4
Public notice text from The Twillingate Sun announces department notices and memoriams. It mentions publication rules and a 25 cent charge for notes of thanks and memorials. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions and notes timely submission cutoff of Wednesday noon.
The piece discusses a March or April plebiscite or referendum on conscription in Canada. It notes Premier King’s 1940 pledge against mandatory service unless the public votes, and warns of mixed opinions and potential political use of the vote. The distinction between referendum and plebiscite is explained.
Citizens urged to support World War effort by purchasing War Savings Certificates to aid those defending freedom overseas. The piece emphasizes noncombatants can still contribute despite travel barriers and frame the certificates as a practical, timely avenue.
Winter travel in the district is severely hindered by snow and rain with frost scarce. Mail carriers faced long trips and only three slide roads opened on Sunday afternoon after a Tuesday start. Freight teams were downgraded. one had to be run by a neighbour in Newstead. The Bight remains ice free due to offshore winds. Fuel haulers struggle as firewood demand rises. Seals are scarce with only a few netted after a season of abundance. A frost is needed to melt existing ice.
In England supporters of General Charles De Gaulle are asked by the British government to report on their actions regarding St. Pierre and Miquelon. Officials fear Germany may press Vichy to protect French colonies and seize North African possessions and other islands, potentially prompting further collaboration. General De Gaulle reportedly prepared a reply to the Allies.
Citizens are urged to purchase War Savings Certificates and set aside part of their earnings. The message emphasizes disciplined saving to support national effort and build financial reserves for future needs.
During the week ending February 7 patients admitted include Baby Robert Lambert Martin Young Lily Watkins Twillingate South George Saunders Jenkins Cove Mrs Thos Burge Saltons Mrs Theodore White Ragged Point Discharges were Woodrow Philpott Cottles Isle Mrs Leon Clarke and infant son Twillingate Mrs Pred Watkins Summerford Miss Muriel Miles Herring Neck A son was born to Mrs George Whitt Change Islands on February 11 both mother and infant doing well.
Medical Director J. M. Olds reports a broad influx of gifts to the hospital. Donations come from Norma Ann to Leading Tickles and include amounts from 50 cents to 1000 dollars, reflecting widespread local support.
North East Wast Sour reports a Japanese landing west of Singapore Island with dusk troop movements. Allied forces repulse and counter attack as battles rage from Singapore to Kharkov and Donetz fronts with heavy losses on both sides.
On Thursday the 12th the court heard two civil matters from Gillard and Manuel’s Cove. In the first case a man claimed three dollars and fifty cents for land sold. after a third party paid twenty dollars the respondent paid sixteen fifty. Magistrate Abbott awarded the plaintiff three fifty plus costs. In the second case a Twillingdale South resident sued a Gillard’s Cove man for six hundred fifty dollars for land related services. the defendant disputed the services and payment. The court adjourned sine die after witness testimony and no further evidence.
The Time is advanced one hour in the United States and Canada effective February 1, creating Eastern War Time. The early advance is inoperative before that date.
The Barrelman selects Newfoundland Ahoy as the book title with a subtitle The Barrelman's Log. From 30 000 story submissions 600 are chosen for publication this season with a full list of alternate titles and submitter names to appear in the volume.
Mrs Dorcas Phillips received notice on Feb 9 of the death of Mrs Emily R. Jones widow of Capt John Jones of Little Bay Islands. She died peacefully Feby 7 at Newtown B B and was sister of Mrs Phillips and Mr Joseph Penny of Seldom.
A house at Roguea Harbour Nipper's Harbour reports it was crushed in a ngow avalanche following the storm of Jang 3lat. One woman was rescued after being trapped in a room and was in an exhausted condition.
Magistrate Abbott at St. John's spoke over the air about War Savings Certificates as part of the campaign. Since his arrival, VONF and VONH have given two or three transmissions of the address that were distinctly heard here.
Mr. Frank Simms had a house banled from Mrs. Tizzard's land to his property on Wild Cove Road, highlighting a local land dispute linked to wartime savings efforts.
John Peyton has been discharged from the Royal Marines and is expected to arrive in Lewisporte shortly.
The United States Senate voted a sum of five hundred million dollars to support the Chungking government in China. The large appropriation aims to bolster allied efforts during the ongoing conflict and strengthen diplomatic and military cooperation.
A Canadian soldier perished from exposure during the recent storm between Phillips Head and Botwood. He was laid to rest in Botwood.
Dr Brehm longtime Public Health Officer at St John s died in the City on Saturday and Jamce Keating deputy minister of finance for many years died in the City on Tuesday.
Confederation Life thanks The Lawrence N&d Co Ltd St John s for sending a calendar receipt acknowledgment noting the exchange of a calendar item.
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