04 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1942
Page
1
The Transportation Control Board announces tentative Transportation Priority Ratings based on present needs and subject to change. Goods in Group A may be loaded in unlimited quantities, with higher rated items prioritized over lower ones.
A historical catalogue outlines Priority A, B, and C categories covering vast trade items. Priority A includes Flour, feeds, animal and poultry products, tea, coffee, cocoa, sugars, meats, dairy, canned goods, ship supplies, machinery, iron and steel, lumber, and many industrial materials. Priority B lists woodworking machinery, printing goods, and textiles. Priority C covers linoleum, carpets, confectionery, tobacco, alcohol, and related consumer items.
A detailed list outlines items such as radios, musical instruments, gramophone records, toilet preparations, smallwares, umbrellas, toys, leather goods, floor coverings, furniture, gas and electrical fixtures, carriages and trolleys, wallboard, office equipment, brooms, cameras, seeds, and excelsior. The compilation covers categories and subitems under commerce and supply controls.
The notice lists church activities for the 8th Sunday after Trinity at St. Peter's Li a.i. St Andrew's United Church South Side and Little Harbour with details on evensong layman Sunday School Bible Class and Rev T J Pitt schedule including Crow Head times of 1.30 to 7 p.m. across locations.
The Salvation Army announces a series of services and classes starting at 1 a.m. with a holiness meeting, then 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class, 3 p.m. dedicational service for the new Cemetery Ragged Point, 6.30 p.m. prayers and a March 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting in connection with Confederation Life.
War savings certificates may be purchased at all banks or any post office in Newfoundland. Citizens are urged to invest to support the war effort and secure a reliable national savings option through these facilities.
In the Midway battle the Japanese lost four aircraft carriers and 275 planes, two battleships, two heavy cruisers, 30 motor craft and three cargo ships damaged, plus one ship sunk. The engagement is counted a major US Navy victory signaling a decisive Pacific turning point.
A single horses gear listing offers a 17 ft one horse dray with a 46 inch wheel, a back saddle with chain, a riding saddle, and a new cotter barely used. Suitable for horses over twelve hundred. Quick sale bargain. Offers invited by wire to A L Barrett Curliagg.
Notice requests bottles sized 4 to 8 ounces to be donated or sold to N D M Hospital. Urgency noted for bringing supplied bottles to assist hospital needs.
A meeting of the W P A is called for Tuesday night at the usual time at the Court House SUCANTARY.
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