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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1945
Page
3
A compact collection of religious reflections cites George MacDonald Abraham Lincoln and others. It contrasts reliance on God with pursuits of happiness and eternal realities, noting the soul’s infinite resources and the futility of chasing worldly joy.
United States Naval Authorities have asked Confederation Life to forward a proposal to employ Newfoundland workmen at Argentia Naval Operating Base as machinists welders electricians and other skilled trades. Jobs are permanent and initial applications are limited to positions listed by the Labour Exchange Officer for qualified applicants with further openings announced as needed.
Chesley A. Crosbie of Newfoundland Dehydrating Process Co Ltd visits Corner Brook to plan rebuilding of the Summerside fish plant destroyed by fire. The new plant will be larger on the same site with modern processing machinery to retain vitamins. Construction is to take about four months with capacity for about 2000 barrels of herring daily by the fall fishery.
The St John’s Art Club announces an open exhibition for painters and sculptors residing or stationed in Newfoundland. Entries must be original, created by the submitter, completed within five years, not previously shown locally, and mailed to Memorial University College St John’s by October 7 1945.
The famous actor declares a new contract demand after winning a lawsuit. Interviewer presses on while the star cites dissatisfaction with publicity and public image results.
A widow aged 60 describes years of sciatica and backaches, waking with cracking joints, and how Kruschen Salts relieved her pain after a second bottle. She claims regular use converts uric acid deposits into a harmless solution expelled from the body and promises lasting relief.
A patient asks if medicine helped and reports three spoonfuls cured a cough. The doctor mentions a “wonderful remedy.” The patient also mentions rubbing three spoonfuls on a knee for rheumatism and using the rest to polish silver.
The notice summarizes visa and transit permit requirements for passengers arriving at Shannon Airport Foynes. Transit permits are free. temporary visas cost 2.00 and permanent visas 10.00, all in US funds. British visa rules apply for onward travel to Great Britain or the Six County area, with Ottawa issuing endorsements.
Public notice dated October 29 1943 with amendments Ex port Bulletins 240 241 and 242 lowering General License Limited Value for shipments of Footwear Textiles Chemicals and Foodstuffs to group K countries. Firms may obtain bulletins from the Superintendent of Documents GPO Washington DC or seek verbal information from this department. H V Crosse 76th May 1945.
Job openings at United States Naval Operating Bases Argentia require 4 electric welders 3 marine electricians 6 ship fitters 2 foundrymen 2 boiler makers 2 coppersmiths 3 sheet metal workers blacksmith 1 sail maker 4 all round shop machinists 4 outside machinists plus 2 painters. Starting pay 74 per hour or 69.5 for painters with barracks housing at about 1 per day. Apply at Labour Exchange Officer Harbour Harvey Road St Johns or write for forms if overseas. 2 weeks.
Newly built house one mile from Botwood with 11 rooms, full size basement 36 by 27 by 24, hot air heating throughout, three acres of land and two out-houses each 32 by 20. Bargain price. For further particulars apply to the advertiser.
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