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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1944
Page
1
A stock listing notes available items such as corn on cob and kernels, sweet corn, Irish stew, Spam, salmon, pork tongue and liver spread, soups, fruits, juices, jellies, custard powder, egg powder, 6 volt bulbs, suitcases, and gun caps. Bank Square serves as the location.
A public appeal for donations and attendance at an Afternoon Tea on March 17 in the Court House, doors open 3.30. Admission 25 cents. Proceeds aid hospital patients. Silent workers once for several years invite support.
L C Powell reports on the expansion of Junior Garden Clubs from a 1940 start at Notre Dame Bay. From about twenty members, the system grew to six clubs with 100 plus youths across Comfort Cove Newstead Laurenceton Boyd s Cove Victoria Cove and Carmanville. Clubs meet monthly, foster public speaking, and study weeds disease and soil care. A Rally at Victoria Cove Gander Bay encouraged idea exchange and leadership development. Government Bulletin.
February revenues total 2 203 000 with a 500 000 rise from the prior year. Customs brought in 1 243 000, 50 000 below last February. Assessors department 418 000 up 234 000. Natural Resources 18 000. Other sources 269 000. Expenditures 1 531 000, up from last year’s 1 113 000.
Nurse Stella Manuel returned to duty amid a brief hospital update noting she had been on medical leave the previous week. Further details about her condition were not disclosed.
Lent third Sunday church services listed for ST PETER S ST ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH Little Harbour Craw Head North Side and service times include 11 am 2 30 pm and 7 pm with events such as Sunday School Evensong Bible classes and worship led by Rev T J Pitt including midweek Young People Union and Salvation meetings and a Soldier s meeting invitation extended to all by Corps Officers Apyrtant and Mrs Wheeler
The Pentecostal Assembly lists a devotional service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday followed by Sunday School at 3 p.m. Prayer at 6:30 p.m. and an evangelistic service at 7 p.m. on the same day.
The Annual Meeting of shareholders of Twillingate Telephone and Hire Co Ltd will be held at their office on Wednesday March 15. Secretary M G Loverines 2w 4th 11th.
Four men stranded near Flower’s Island after a bird hunting trip received food drops from an 8 RCAF plane and government aid. They had been away from home for 14 days, with a boat valued at four pounds mentioned in a local statue.
Applications invited until March 25 for the position of Business Manager at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital in Twillin gate. Information on salary is furnished to interested applicants. Send applications with testimonials to Malcolm G. Loveridge secretary Board of Directors.
Tenders are invited for the erection with labour only of a United Church at Botwood. Plans and specifications may be inspected by interested contractors to review scope and requirements.
A local listing showcases fresh beef and mutton plus extra plate and family beef. It also features round and split peas, pickled pigs feet, Manila rope, cotton lines, oakum, and coal tar.
Tenders are invited for the supply of two cod traps with specifications: not less than 60 fathoms on the round, not less than 12 fathoms deep, complete with 30 fathom leaders and moorings including grapnels. Tenders must be marked Tender for Cod Traps and sent by March 15, 1944 to K. J. Carter Secretary for Natural Resources.
Heavy snow last week made roads nearly impassable. A southerly wind brought rain and frost, with slippery drives. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith recalled trips to Suez and Tobruk in North Africa. Their son John, a Royal Navy Gunner, commanded a small patrol boat at Suez and survived a bombing raid at Tobruk while ashore months earlier.
Several men departed last week to enlist in the SS Bagh, signaling a planned recruitment for a controversial unit. The move suggests organized support for the faction and raises concerns about security and loyalty within the community.
Public notice states Codtrap operators must note a berth drawing in the Durrea Gileporte Jenkins Hart a Cove region. The drawing will occur at the Court House on Wednesday morning at 10 o clock. Claude Hawkins, secretary Codtrap Committee.
Fishermen are urged to order a new Lobsterman Marine Engine featuring 6 hp single cylinder or 14 hp two cylinder models. Engines claim speed, power, economy, magneto start, and complete boat fittings. Also available are used engines from 134 to 500 hp in multiple cylinder configurations, with brands Grays and others. Contact GW. Butt, Exploits, Sw. Mch for details.
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