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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1942
Page
4
Public notices page from the Twillingate Sun outlines department notices and standard classified policy. It mentions publication timing, charges for notes of thanks and memoriam notices, and a disclaimer about late letters and correspondent opinions.
The essay argues rates on imported goods, especially sugar, hinder the war effort. It notes 334¢ per pound duty, questions keeping old tariffs, and suggests cutting sugar duty by half could sustain revenue while aiding patriotic goals. It compares duty impact to daylight saving time and molasses costs.
References to the NAD Forestry Unit discuss uniforms for men. In the Great War loggers wore khaki and avoided jeers off duty. Returned workers report lack of uniform makes foresters vulnerable to mistaken identity and embarrassment when confronted by strangers.
The text discusses Comforts parcels routed from St John s to England for distribution to fighting forces and notes Newfoundland W P A cannot forward parcels directly. It covers calls for higher war service pay, UK proposals for postwar allowances, and questions about Newfoundland pay parity with British forces. It urges using proper channels to petition for pay rates allowances and pensions.
Navalman Lloyd Linfield is in town from overseas on a few days leave and greetings are sent for a pleasant holiday.
Merchantman Laurie Roberts comes home to an East Coast port after months at sea. The crew reports no hardships and successful completion of convoy duties.
Clayton Sansome and Frank Elliott sent messages from Scotland and London respectively to friends and relatives in town. Gunner Laurence Jones spoke from London while Edgar Negemah of Botwood joined Mid. Boys in singing Down Memory Lane for locals.
Mr Andrew Greenham of Manuel's Cove landed two fish this week a 3 pound carp and a 4 pound carp both identified as Egyptian shetring.
A short urging message encourages readers to purchase War Savings Certificates regularly rather than relying on others to invest. It emphasizes personal responsibility in supporting wartime financing and savings discipline without naming individuals or organizations.
Mr Heber Froud bought the schooner Ruby Helen from Mr Norman Small of Moreton's Harbour and delivered lumber and fire wood for Ashbourney Ltd last week.
James Alexander Witter receives the King's Birthday Honours and becomes Sir James A. Winter. Previously Commissioner for Home Affairs, now held by his brother H. A. Winter. Sir James serves as Registrar of the Supreme Court.
A sweeping wartime bulletin reports Japanese activity near Midway Island with U S forces pursuing after heavy damage to ships and aircraft. It notes Allied actions across Europe Africa and Asia including Russian and British offensives, gas reports, and political alliances as leaders in Chiang Kai-shek and Stalin's camps coordinate against the Axis.
An advertisement touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye to deodorize and clean closets by sprinkling half a tin weekly. It claims to save time, tackle grease and clogs, and urges keeping a tin for heavy cleaning tasks.
Obituaries report the death of Thomas Rice aged 83 years and a fisherman who had long battled heart weakness. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Maria Minty widow of John Minty Jr and Mary Jane Price with funeral services led by Rev Pitt. The notices mention survivors, caregivers, and local church affiliations.
A longtime North Side resident dies at 83 after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and three daughters Annie Thompson Botwood Harriett Rideout and Janet at home plus sons Arthur Adolphus Bennett Wesley and Herbert and many grandchildren. Funeral was held yesterday at the North Side United Church led by Layman Theodore Jenkins. The Suny extends sympathy to all bereaved families.
Personal visitors include Messrs Frank Linfield Herbert May Wesley Smith Stewart Young Cecil Sioms and Sidney Boyd. Clergymen J Pitt A B LeGrow attend Presbytery in Springdale. Local officials Hopkine Abbott Harvey visit Fogo. Audrey Anstey and Mary Minty noted among arrivals as a birthday for Wm Freeman is celebrated.
During the week ending June 10 many patients were admitted including Flora Morgan Change Islands Hiram Camden Fogo Mrs Alfred Leyte Pilley's Island Patrick Keating and others. The same week numerous patients were discharged including Mrs Wm Burt George Grimes Ralph Webb and infant Darrell's Arm and a daughter born to Mrs Lewis Penney and to Mrs Carl Warr both doing well. The death of Hubert Elliott of Birchy Bay occurred at the hospital on Friday June 5.
On December 14 his Majesty the King celebrated a Birthday. On June 11, England conferred numerous honours on wartime service men. A Tuesday Fleet visit saw American warships greeted as U S sailors cheered the King during the passing parade.
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