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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Nov 23, 1940

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Thanksgiving Day Services At Peter's Church And St Ann's

Sunday next before Advent outlines Thanksgiving Day worship across Peter's Church and St Ann's with Holy Communion Matins Sunday School Children service Evensong and lay sessions. Rev T J Pitt presides at Little Harbour and North Side with Bible classes and lay meetings noted. A quote from John Oxenham appears as Sunday reflection about blessed parenting and the Father Motherhood of God.

Peter’s St. Ann's Kamoc T. J. Pitt Little Harbour North Side John Oxenham

Holiness Meeting and Praise Service Scheduled

Holiness Meeting from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Includes Praise Service and Salvation Service. All welcome.

Holiness Meeting Praise Service Salvation Service All Welcome

Signs of a Mild Winter Foretold by Dogberries

Public Bureau notes that dogberries are plentiful and the bride avoids the southward path as signs of a coming mild winter. Elders recall past winters where such signs correctly predicted milder seasons, reflecting local folklore and weather folkore.

Public Bureau

N P Association meeting notice at Court House

A meeting of the N. P. Association Two Gate Branch will be held at the Court House at 8 p.m. on Monday December 2. Wa Harnett, Secy.

N. P. Association Court House Wa. Harnett, Sec'y

Royal Air Force seeks pilots observers and wireless operator gunners

The Royal Air Force advertises vacancies for pupils to train as pilots observers and wireless operator gunners in Canada under the Empire Air Training Hall. Volunteers meeting proclamation requirements will be interviewed and medically examined at St John’s. Immediate action expected and accepted applicants will be sent forward without delay. Director of Recruiting. Nov 16.

Canada Empire Air Training Hall J. John’s Shugiet

Italy Torpedoed Fleet at Taranto by British Raid

Italian navy base Taranto suffered damage to six ships as British forces targeted the port. A Vittorio class battleship, 35,000 tons, was 80 badly damaged with its stern submerged, as aerial photographs captured the scene.

Italy Taranto F.A.A

Concert by Women's Patriotic Association at Alexandra Hall

A concert under the Women's Patriotic Association features choruses solos and recitations at Alexandra Hall on Wednesday November 27 admission 20c reserved 10c general doors open 7 30 pm a cream for sale accompanies the event.

The Women’s Patriotic Association

Dogs to be released on December tenth under act

The intent is to release the dogs on December tenth though the act requires permanent penning. Magistrates may set dates in certain cases. Overall public compliance appears high with few exceptions, and most are satisfied with the law's application.

Diamond Anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Janes

Mr and Mrs James Janes celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on the 11th at Toronto. He is 81 and she 78, natives of Back Harbour Twitlingate. The former captain spent 42 years in the Newfoundland fishery.

James Janes Toronto Mr. Janes Mrs. Janes Back Harbour Twitlingate Newfoundland

Sinking of two liners by submarines shocks war news

The Empress of Britain a 42,000 ton liner was sunk by a submarine. The Laurentic a 14,000 ton vessel was also sunk a few days earlier signaling escalating naval losses in the conflict.

Laurentic Wea

Mild winter weather with busy fisheries and plants

Winds stay mild and snow rare with only a few flurries. The fishery remains steady as the Bait Depot and Fresh Fish Plant report high activity, along with the Cod Liver Oil Refiner.

Wheeler Antiseptic Healing Ointment cures eczema

Newfoundlanders can now be cured of eczema by Wheeler's Antiseptic Healing Ointment. Rubbing it in relieves colds on the chest rheumatic pains inflamed joints and more. Price 50 cents per bottle post paid by Peerless Products Co. Nov 2nd, Springdale.

Wheeler Peerless Products CO Springdale

Loyalty Lodge meeting notice for 276th inst Tuesday night

All members of Loyalty Lodge No 5 LOA are requested to meet in their Hall on a Tuesday night 276th inst at 8 o clock Deputy Master hereby召?

Loyalty Lodge No. 5 L.O.A

North Side Residents appoint collectors for 1941 blanket contract

At a November 19 meeting in the Club Room Residents of North Side named two collectors to visit homes in the coming days. They urged residents to have subscriptions ready to meet the goal of finalizing the collection by December 15, as stated by John M. Manuel, secretary.

North Side Club Room John M. Manuel

Born On Wednesday to Mr and Mrs F H Manuel

A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr F H Manuel and Mrs Manuel. The birth notice confirms the new arrival and recognizes the parents.

F. H. Manuel

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Jersey Ladie Bank Square Arthur Manuel Church Services United Church South S Senne & Bible Clase Layman Aspe B. i Leonard C. Hawco Grand Falls Nfld Confederation Life Salvation Army S. Loveridge Confederation Life Pardy Mutual N. E. McLeod Water Parker & Monroe, Ltd St. Pierre & Miquelon Royal Air Force Alexandra Hall Logan Imvadie Navy Raglan Hodge Brothers Rath Ena Asayae Novrall F. Phorus Ly Davis & Lawazh Abs Sergt Martin Bonne Bay Miss Twillingate Botwood
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