02 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1940
Page
1
A readable note shares Mrs George B Cook Acton Ontario praise for light flaky biscuits. Includes recipe using Robin Hood Flour baking powder salt shortening milk and guidance on quick handling and a 425 degree oven for about 15 minutes with serving ideas and flour recommendation.
Dorothy Hodder reports Twillingate WPA branch started by the magistrate in December has grown to 137 members. Seventy four pairs knitted and 110 scarves distributed to headquarters with sweaters and wallets planned for shipment. The group seeks funds from individuals and organizations to support sailors and soldiers overseas.
A local church notices Sunday schedule with St Peters and St Andrews services including Matins Holy Communion and Evensong. Little Harbour and North Side hold Layman and Bible Class sessions with Rev T J Pitt leading Sunday Schools and classes. A Sunday Thought quotes Tennyson about casting cares on God and the anchor that holds.
United Church on South Side holds services at 11 a.m. with Rev. T. J. Pitt and 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible, 7 p.m. Layman meeting. Salvation Army conducts holiness at 11 a.m. praise at 3 p.m. and great salvation at 7 p.m. Confederation Life.
A local program at Memorial Hospital on Thursday night March Tith presents When a Man's a Man with several shorts, followed by Captain January on March 14. Ice cream at 10c admission, doors open at 7:30. The note mentions a 50 million pound Colonial Development Fund and Newfoundland needs, with treasury care and more dollar saving by the government.
An advertising brief promotes best quality Northern Eskimo seal skin boots at reduced price. The notice suggests a clear sale or clearance event with emphasized affordability for shoppers seeking warm, durable footwear.
Notice that Mr. B H Butt is named Field Secretary to the N I B M Hospital, starting March 1 1940, to work on Contracts and promote Blanket and Individual Contract plans. He will travel to explain systems, aid communities renewing contracts, and answer questions in the hospital office after March 1 1940.
A brief entry records subscriptions to the Patriotic Fund, noting Miss 2 Eddy from NDR Memorial Hospital contributing £509 to the fund.
The N. D. Flustlers Club will stage Play Entitled Red Headed Stepchild on April 4 at Alexandra Hall. The event brings together club members for a local theatrical performance at the named venue and date.
The annual meeting of Twillingate Telephone and Electricity Co Ltd will be held at the company office in Wellanesse on March 6 at 8 p.m. S G Moora serves as secretary.
Auction notice for real estate owned by the late Josiah Roberts at Wold Cove. Interested parties should contact John Roberts at 511 Park Ave in Anderson Indiana USA for details and terms.
Public notice outlines the Import Duties Exemptions No 9 Order 1939 of the United Kingdom. It amends the First Schedule of the Import Duties Act 1932 and its consolidations, adding a new paragraph and renumbering others. The order cites the Interpretation Act 1859 and notes wartime consultation with the Commission of Government and Newfoundland Fisheries Trade, asserting no significant impact on fish imports to the UK.
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