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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publishes notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements from its Twillingate Md office on Saturdays. Notices require 25 cents per item and may not accept longer letters or late communications after Wednesday noon. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Peaceful days are recalled as John Cabot reportedly entered St. Johns Narrows on June 24 1497 and the Matthew’s voyage is framed as medieval exploration. The piece contrasts past calm with modern warfare and urges unity and sustained effort in defense of shores amid United Nations hopes.
In wartime spirit readers are urged to voluntary cut sugar without hardship. Nutritionists say sugar adds quick energy and fuels appetite. Practical steps include trimming tea and coffee amounts, thinning icings, serving seasonal fruit raw, and adding sugar late in fruit stews to reduce intake.
A guide recommends using salt to enhance taste and avoiding soda as it harms vitamins. It suggests honey, corn syrup, maple products, or molasses as substitutes, noting they cost more than etipar. Save extra money for protective foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, meat, butter, and bread from Canada approved flour.
A wartime overview notes little change across fronts with German decline elusive. It cites rising resistance in Europe, escalating terror against smaller nations, and the strategic stalemate amid Axis and Allied pressures. It discusses Japan’s role, Czech executions, Libyan reverses, Atlantic losses, and Rommel’s advance toward Egypt as 1942 looms.
Builders report scarce lumber as winter work draws workers away to higher paying jobs. Millers and paper industry alike face short quotas with 2200 men cutting wood last year dwindling to 400 now employed. Higher wages are expected as shortages persist.
The week ending June 24 records multiple admissions including Baby James Rowbottom of Little Bay Islands and Mrs. George Penney of Seldom, plus numerous others across Botwood Fleur de Lys and more. Discharges include Mrs Depson Podge Western Head and Mabel Cloilins of Catmabville among several, with several births noted and two deaths, Baby James Rowbottom and Sidney Fudge.
The United Nations War Exposition in Chicago will display fragments of German torpedoes recovered near St John’s after two explosions heard on March 4. Exhibits include pieces from German torpedoes and boats from Dunkirk, with souvenirs returned to Newfoundland after the show.
Capt. James Snow takes command on the Labrador service while Capt. Janmen Wheeler serves on the St. John’s Lewieporte route, reflecting maritime dispatch of officers.
Pilot Officer Philip Grachy son of Mr. Philip Grachy Grand Falla was killed in a flying accident on June 17. He served with the Royal Air Force and his death will be mourned by his family and unit.
Regatta day at St Johns saw local clubs compete on the river with teams from Anguat taking part. Spectators cheered as crews from multiple vessels navigated the course amid light winds and steady public interest.
Personal visitors and residents travel in Newfoundland towns this week. Names include John Davis from Fortune Harbour, Mabel and Amy Anstey from New York, Mrs. Mark Chippett from Leading Tickles, Rev. T. J. Pitt from the City, and several church and hospital-related movements among Change Islands Herring Neck and surrounding areas. Others journeyed to Fogo, Bishop's Falls, Buchans, Labrador, and Gander, with navalman Lloyd Linfield returning on leave and teachers heading toward Indian Islands en route to Labrador.
The Anglican people of Boyd's Cove honored Rev D C and Mrs Noel as they prepare to leave the Mission. They received fitting addresses and gifts from the Ladies of the Church.
Council of Higher Education exams began at the Central School on Monday while Day Schools closed for the Summer holidays. Out of town teachers depart for homes until schools reopen in September.
The lobster fishery shows broad improvement with to date catch ahead of last year. Higher minimum sizes may reduce about 20 percent of the catch but inspectors report strong conservation and strict enforcement by fishermen and the Fisheries Board. A veteran lobsterman of 46 years says the fishery is better now than at any prior time, even since reopening after a four year close. Live lobsters fetch 9 to 12 cents per pound depending on distance to holding pools.
Summerlike weather shaped the week with sunshine and intervals of rain. Crops show good prospects and the fishery is fair around the area. Caplia are not as plentiful as other years but enough for bait. Some traps yielded over 160 atlas units since Iceberge cleared offshore.
A local report notes fishing activity has waned with the bay seeing reduced fish, as caplin are now very scarce. The text mentions that fist went in the Bay following the caplin, indicating a shift in fishing patterns.
British and German offensives reduce Tobruk siege to two sectors. One group withdraws eighty miles east toward the Egyptian border, fortified to block a Suez advance, while another occupies Tobruk defenses. Churchill meets Roosevelt in Washington to coordinate war strategy and a possible second front.
Radio reports detail 26th Bomber Command raid on Bremen where 52 of 1000 bombers failed to return. Rommel advances in Egypt while Allied forces withdraw to defend Sollum Bardia Sidi Barani Halfaya and Alexandria. Sevastopol resists as Soviets fall back to new lines. Khar kov Donetz fronts see German gains and heavy losses. Churchill clears House of Commons confidence vote. MacArthur cites Allied air raids across Rabasl New Britain and Solomon Islands. Prague reports 719 murdered in Heydrich aftermath. Malta faces intensified air attacks. Mediterranean sea battle ends with Italian losses of cruiser destroyers submarine planes. British losses include cruiser destroyers escorts and RAF aircraft.
A New a Week dispatch reports German forces sent home lice in fetters as a cynical joke, while Russians claim the tactic was to dodge censorship. The note warns families to kill the insects and avoid such tricks, highlighting typhus dangers and wartime conditions.
A sensational report alleges embezzlement at Steers Limited, filed Monday, claiming large sums were in the hands of two or three firm members.
Radio reports from St John s on Tuesday said that Rev Armeniue I Young of the United Church had died.
Finance Commissioner Wild will read and explain the year's financial and economic situation during the Budget Speech broadcast scheduled for July 6. The announcement notes the formal presentation outlines revenue, expenditures, and fiscal outlook.
Mr Bernard Gillett of the Bank was moved to Fogo Branch on Thursday in a routine staff reallocation.
Captain John White is reported at Northern Head Exploits Run fishing voyage details describe salted cod catches and updated tunned gear.
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