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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1942
Page
4
Published at Twillingate Newfoundland the paper lists Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and Announcements with a 25 cent charge per item. It states late submissions after Wednesday noon may not be inserted and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Walter Brisbane argues writers should use plain language so readers grasp points quickly. He cautions against overlong terms and urges using Webster’s Dictionary wisely to stay within common sense and lawful expression.
Freight volumes rise but package delays persist not only from coast and line congestion but from overcarriage. Purser confusion over onboard cargo from freight handlers causes months in transit delaying recipient purchases. Unavoidable at times, misaddressed Expresa packages are rare but possible. direct Railway Office contact may improve handling if business grows.
Excellent weather is evident with winds largely from the west. A few thunder showers aid crop growth to a better degree than last year.
Residents report a heavy smoke screen lasting about a week or more, likely from a forest fire either in Western Canada or nearby forested areas in the north. Officials say air quality advisories remain active as monitors assess drift and health guidance.
Ernest Peyton, an instructor with the RCAF, arrived from Canada Thursday week and attended the Welcome Home ceremony at the Court House in the evening.
Public notice states the Post Office closes at 6 p.m. under Daylight Saving Time, two hours ahead of Sun time, affecting operating hours for patrons and postal services.
Mr and Mrs George W Rideout celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday June 13 at 70 Pairview Avenue Toronto. They were married by Rev Arthur Pittman after his retirement as Tight keeper at Cape St John Gull Island. They moved to Toronto 22 years ago. They have two sons eight daughters 138 great grandchildren and one great grandchild. Guests included Stanley Mitchard Tour Jacobs William Hawkins and others. A letter from Dr Comby mayor of Toronto was read and Rev J D Park praised the large family.
The weekly hospital notes record many admissions including Mrs Harvey Noble Nippers Ur Mrs Peter Reid Stag Hr and more across Trinity Bay NL areas. Discharges include John Peters Springdale Rex Clancy Campbellton and others with several newborns noted. Three births are reported with mothers in Nippers Hr Port Albert and Laurenceton. all infants reported healthy.
Printer Mr A L Barrett publishes The Royal Visit a collection of Canadian and American articles on the 1939 visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to North America. The handsomely bound volume sells for 1.50 with one third of proceeds going to the Red Cross.
Reported clashes span Sevastopol withdrawal after 29 days and massive German losses at Kursk. British raids cut Rommel’s lines. Allied air forces pound supply routes. Russian counterattacks stall Nazi advances in Ukraine while Japanese forces retreat in Kiangsi Province.
Reported battles west of the Don at Rossosh near Voroshilovgrad and Rostov with Marshall Timoshenko offensive. Allied air and naval raids across Africa Europe and Asia. ships, ships losses, Tobruk, Malta bombing, Burma raids, Wilhemshaven docks hit. US UK debate in Commons on shipping losses. 13 million tons of US ships due in 1943. Chinese and American airmen repel Japs across China and near Hankow Canton Fichow Finching encirclement avoidance.
Gerald S. Doyle Ltd landed a full cargo of medicines imported directly from New York aboard a Newfoundland banking vessel. The shipment, the largest and only exclusive cargo of its kind to Newfoundland, included products like Vaseline and Milk of Magnesia and was celebrated for speedy discharge and swift distribution across the country.
Report claims a serious teacher shortage for the next school term with 200 vacancies potentially filled by Memorial College students at St John’s. The situation hinges on opportunities to recruit locally.
A reliable maid is sought for general housekeeping using modern conveniences with good wages. Apply Mrs. B W Potts in Millertown.
The 1st Twillingate Brownies start the Baden Powell Memorial Fund with a $10 instalment, followed by $500 from Millertown Brownies. Newfoundland guides and units across the island pledge donations as the fund invests in War Savings and plans a lasting memorial after the war.
The United Church at Birchy Bay hosted the June 25 ceremony for Miss Edne Waterman of Boyd's Cove and Mr. Silas Witcher of Birchy Bay, performed by Rev. Reuben Davia. The bride wore white satin and tulle, carried roses and ferns, and was attended by Mrs Rich Quinlan and others. reception and dancing followed at the North Side school.
Isobel Ruth Jacobs and John Lavery Tibbs were married June 20 at St Clair Avenue United Church with Rev. J Todd officiating. The ceremony featured fern and peony decorations, a white satin gown for the bride, and a reception at Haddon Hall. The couple will reside at 421 Metcalfe Ave Montreal.
A New York dispatch to the Christian Science Monitor reports a German American Emergency Conference delegation urged action after the Nazi destruction of Lidice. Led by Dr. Kurt Rosenfeld the group pledged support and vowed to pursue those responsible and honor Lidice’s memory.
Caplin are plentiful and boats are loading daily as traps resume. A few salmon are being netted, and the water is improving in cleanliness as crews press the season.
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