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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun explains its notes submission policy and pricing for notices, noting publication on Saturdays from the North Side office and a Wednesday noon deadline for late communications. It states charge of 25 cents for Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notices Announcements and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The government announces the removal of the 74 percent War Revenue Tax on most foodstuffs and related goods including meat, dairy products, eggs, and certain farming and fishing materials. The move aims to parity between locally produced and imported goods as Sir John travels to Canada and the United States to ensure adequate supplies and shipping space.
Since the last issue updates show a $30,000 insurance on hospital equipment held with Steers Ltd. St. John's, and $500 on furniture with Twillingate Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. Steer Bros. Agent is in town on insurance business. The greatest loss is in medical and housekeeping supplies. The Dept. of Public Health & Welfare supplied rubber goods. Hospital subscriptions rise. St Anthony wired $300 from a recent entertainment. Change inlands reached $1000. Twillingate bids strong. Ted Meaney will broadcast a talk Monday at nine to support the relief drive.
A local report notes nurse staff and doctors discussing government grants for the Memorial Hospital. Proposals include restoring pre retrenchment funding, with an urging to raise annual grants to 34 000 from 25 000. Community collections spread to Bochans Birchy Bay Seldom Singer Rogers Cove, Black Island sending over 100.00. About 20 patients moved to the hospital as roofing work continues and new extensions may enlarge first and second floors.
Mr S Loveridge representative of Confederation Life traveled Thursday to Newstead Summerford and nearby areas. Mr Obadiah Manuel visited from Jo on Bay on Wednesday. Mr Maxwell Guy returned to Gander Airport last week. Mr and Mrs George Chauliker of Cobb s Arm were in town last week. Mr and Mrs Herbert Gillett departed Tuesday for Toronto.
WANTED A General Maid. For particular a I apply to Harbour View Hotel South Side Twillingate Mrs WM. PYNN Proprietress.
Paul Yates died Saturday night at his home in Tickle Point aged 74 leaving a widow. The funeral was conducted by Rev. T J Pitt at the United Church in Wild Cove on Wednesday. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved widow.
The Trade Review notes the February incident near Lewisporte where Max Rideout's truck disappeared through the ice. No details on occupants yet, but no loss of life reported. a narrow escape occurred. If the truck rests in shoal water at Muscle Bed it may be raised when navigation opens.
All members of St. Peter's Lodge No. 12 AF are asked to meet in the Hall on Manday night at 8 PM. Business is important. Also members are to give a Welcome Home to P M Bro Arthur Spencer RN.
The Commission of Government observed its ninth birthday on February 14, with several valentines delivered to departmental offices. The notes express opposition to the Excess Profits Tax and the Income tax increases, with a few other informal gestures noted.
A letter from Meta Guy appeals to Twillingate Sun readers regarding Bennett Gay estate at Wild Cove. It denies any agent’s authority to sell or rent the land and states only legal sale by guardians and the two boys by his second wife may act through qualified heirs. Readers are urged to contact rightful guardians for any sale.
Janet Anstey Walker, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Anstey of Purcell’s Hall, gave birth to a son on the morning of the hospital fire. She was cared for at Mrs A Hodge’s home and is now at Purcell’s Hall. Her husband, a Canadian soldier, arrived this week.
John Lane a Grand Falls resident was found dead last month in his garage. The death is treated as suspicious and an enquiry is underway to determine the circumstances.
Through February a total of 11 078 personnel served in Navy Army Air Force Merchant Marine Forestry and allied forces. Navy 3131 Royal Artillery 1769 Airforce 567 Merchant Navy 600 Forestry 3500 Newfoundland Militia 1000 Nild Regiment RA formed from 59th with 400 now in North Africa as a field regiment with the British First Army.
The harbour ice is firm along the east and west shores after five to six days of frost. No offshore ice due to prevailing southwest and west winds. Local slush ice forming in cold spots. Travel improving after last week's rain and frost. Boston experiences very cold weather with several days around 20 below zero.
An enquiry at the Magistrates office is in camera. Several witnesses have been examined and a report will be submitted to St. John's.
Two elderly residents died at Moreton's Hall on Monday Ambrose Taylor aged 75 and Mrs. Fred Knight aged 85. Reverend Goodland attended burial duties at Moreton's Hall on Wednesday for Mr. Taylor.
The Neptune logged 1,220,000 seals valued at 2.8 million dollars, the highest tally for any one tet in a century as no ships are noted this year. Two wooden walls remain, the Terra Nova and the Ragle.
A compiled list of donors and amounts for the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital reconstruction fund. Names span Newfoundland communities including St Anthony, Lewisporte, Fogo, Loon Bay, and Corner Brook, with contributions from individuals and families. Notes mention bed linen and towels donated, with further lists to follow.
A compiled list from Clarenville shows multiple donors with varied amounts. Notable entries include Ted Drover and Ray Tulk at $20, Jacob Lehr at $150, and J Milley at £2, with many others contributing sums ranging from 50 cents to several dollars.
Ernie Wallace of the 166th Field Retired RA married Catherine McKail in Hamilton Scotland on January 8 1943 at the Manse Union Street officiated by Rev M Stewart BD. The couple are the children of Obadiah Manuel and William Ballantyne.
Mr and Mrs Gus Boone undertook a rare winter motor trip starting in Lewisporte traveling via Stapleups to Botwood then Grand Falls and back to Lewisporte. The journey was in a car driven by Sidney Hodder of Lewisporte.
A number of local residents attended the Rahab Lodge event held at Hillgrade on Thursday, with attendees from nearby communities noted for their participation.
A brief, vague report notes mild yesterday weather making roads soft and mentions harbour dice and seaside runs with little detail.
General MacArthur reports a brilliant morning victory as an entire convoy of 22 ships is sunk or sinking. Fifty five Japanese planes are destroyed and an estimated 15,000 Japanese soldiers die. Reports from Russia indicate a broad eastern front push with new offensives near Smolensk and Orel, while Berlin notes Rzhev evacuation and Mareth line pressure.
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