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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces a notices page from the Department of Home Affairs with policy on published items including notes of thanks memoriam notes announcements and charges. It indicates weekly cutoff Wednesday noon for submissions and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
President Brown of the I P U outlined the 1942 cod fishery prospects in a Monday night radio talk. He said shore fish prices should hold if markets stay open and shipping remains available, with better prices expected as old stock is caught by June. Labrador fish will move early, Spain and Portugal may become markets if shipping allows, while Norway and Iceland are ruled out. He noted high salt prices last year and pressed for price controls, asked for good 1942 fish quality, and warned Bank fishery could shrink due to enemy risk. He hopes seamen return safely with bumper trips and urged fishermen to buy War Savings Certificates. The Government was urged to act on captain supplies and vessel shortages for prosecutions, via the Development Board.
On Wednesday at 6 40 the Barrelman aired the Fish a Man proceeds presented to Eric Bowring Treasurer of the N P A The drive raised 8130 from 9000 donors in 440 localities F M O Leary Ltd and the Barrelman were thanked J G Higgins KC secretary praised all involved O Leary originated the One Per Cent scheme.
The SS Neptune sails for the Sealfishery only if enough men are found. Other vessels set course to the Stb with Thomas White serving as Master of Watch aboard the Terra Nova and Edward Moody aboard the Eagle.
Mr. S A Knight arrived in town from Moreton's Harbour Friday week. Mr. Harold Baird traveled to Lewin porte on Thursday for construction work. Mr. Joseph White will go to St. John's on Monday in the interest of G. J. Carter Ltd.
The regular Loyalty Lodge L O L meeting on February 10 elected and installed officers including Worshipful Master Charles Moora Deputy Master William Harte Chaplain Stewart Moora Recording Secretary Lewis Clarke Financial Secretary Augustus Price Treasurer Bertram Young Marshal Joseph Stockless Lecturer Stephen Loveridge Deputy Lecturer Edward Young Tyler Adolphus White Sentinel Harvey Freeman Investigating Committee Arthur Colbourne Joseph Stuckless Stephen Loveridge Howard Young Stewart Moors Auditors Stewart Moors Arthur Colbourne Trustees Charles Moors Arthur Colbourne Hall Managing Committee William Earle Lewis Clarke Arthur Colbourne Augustus Price Edward Young Stewart Moors Bertram Young Hearse Committee Joseph Stuckless William Earle Hospital Visiting Committee Joseph Stuckless Harvey Freeman Edward Young Adolphus White Pond Benevolent Fund Committee Lewis Clarke Stewart Moors William Earle Stephen Loveridge Arthur Colbourne All officers elected and installed by P M Stewart Moors Installing Officer P M Lawrie CLARER Recording Secretary
Brig Gen Richard J. Marshall a Newfoundlander received the Distinguished Service Star from Philippine President Manuel Quezon for aiding General Douglas MacArthur. His picture appeared in the Daily News on the 7th, shocking three St John’s brothers who hadn’t known his whereabouts. Two unrelated local accidents followed as Fred and Ronald Brown were knocked down on LeMarchant Road. injuries were slight and they were taken to Military Hospital.
The L C A at Saltons held their anniversary on Thursday with teams from here bringing clerks to the locality for entertainment. Rev LeGrow of Herring Neck Mission coadjutated the service. Rev T J Pitt, former United Church pastor, accepted a year’s stay amid invitations from Fortune and Blackhead in Conception Bay.
Mr. George Grimes arrived in town from Herring Neck on Tuesday after returning from Scotland where he served with the Forestry Unit. Also in town were Forestry men Messrs. Raymond Bridger Stewart Dove Arthur Froude and Allan Gillard. Promote Wartime Savings Certificates to support the war effort.
Mrs Harry Ashbourne and Mrs Pyon host Afternoon Tea at Harbour View Hotel on Thursday March 19 from 3 to 6 pm to aid Milk for Britain. Guests urged to donate and to wash milk bottles with a drop of water to save milk. Gentlemen as well as ladies invited.
During the week ending March the following patients were admitted to the hospital: George Boyde Tizzard's Hr George Sheppard Enoch Stockley Mrs John Lacrey Botwood Mrs Fred Waterman Boyd's Cove Eric Clarke Gilesporte Thomas Pryor Maletia Watkins Comfort Cove Donald Earle Summerford Lewis Biles St Anthony Sadie Chappell Nina Chappell Kettle Cove Harold Brinson Victoria Cove In the same week the following patients were discharged: Mrs Percy White and infant son Mrs Theodore White Ragged Point Jobo Wheeler Carter's Cave Dorman Slade Jenkins L Cove Stanley Elliott Port Albert Harold Warren Herring Neck Eric Clarke Gilesporte Fred Hawkins Sandy Cove Arthur Watking Indian Cove Mrs Roland Rownell Beaumont On Thursday March Sth daughters were born to Mrs Maxwell Guy of Twillingate and Mrs Chas Gillard of Tilt Cove On Wednesday March 11th a son to Mrs James Hibbs of Roberts Arm All mothers and their infants are doing well.
A long list of donors from Hooper Smith to Moreton’s hearing substantial support for the hospital. Contributors include individuals such as Obediah Forward, Mrs. Wilson, Arch Boyd, Alex Sansome, Frederick Sansome, and Miss E. M. Hyde, with gifts ranging from small sums to hundreds and even 1000. The tally shows broad community generosity across names and places, underscoring ongoing public backing for hospital needs.
A fragmented OCR list names towns such as Carter's Cove, Change Islands, and Twillingate, with individuals and monetary figures. The medical director is noted as J. M. Olds, M.D. The page reads like a community accounts or donation ledger with small sums and a few full names attached to places.
A Thursday night Arm Academy program honored Leslie B Randell A B of His Majesty's Navy with speakers Isaac Young Edward White and Herbert Gillett. A gift of 3125 dollars reflected the community’s esteem as Randell prepared to resume naval duties. The National Anthem ended the gathering with prayers and best wishes.
J W Aitken of Botwood, formerly a clerk in town and later a saw mill operator, died the week prior after coming from Scotland. He married Susan Peyton of Back Harbour. she predeceased him. He leaves several sons daughters and grandchildren.
Confedaration Life acknowledges thanks to all who helped during illness and death of mother. Wreaths, sprays for the casket, letters of sympathy gratefully received. Also thanks to the W. P. A. N. P. A. Army Salvation Army and all kind ladies for their support.
The Twillingate Agriculture Society schedules a meeting at Alexandra Hall on Wednesday March 18 at 8 p m All members are urged to attend as business is very important Vice President signs off
Across multiple theaters reports describe brutal fighting in Java and near Rangoon with Japanese advances halted in places. Western Allied air and sea actions include bombing German armaments at Lassen and sinking enemy shipping off New Guinea. Major leaders including Eden Cripps and Churchill address Hong Kong and India while Von Tirpitz threat looms off Norway and battle lines shift on the Russian front with substantial German losses.
On page three a letter discusses workmen's difficulty moving luggage through the Hallway and notes complaints about promises of comfort on the transportation system. The commission solicits patronage but issues persist at the ioorse se deapits and related facilities.
Members of Loyalty Lodge L O A will attend the service announced for last week at the Salvation Army Citadel.
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