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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements published from Twillingate Maryland in 1942. Letters must be received by Wednesday noon and cost 25 cents each. the paper disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Local talk centers on uniting the Post Office with the Telegraph Office to streamline service. Officials favor proximity to the Coastal Wharf and waterfront traffic, but doubts persist about space at the Court House and the impact on public gatherings. Some argue for a central cross-island location, others prefer keeping the present arrangement.
Residents discuss two independent branches of service and funding in Twillingate including money orders and mail routes from Way Office to Tickle Office. The speaker argues distance is not a barrier, cites Crow Head Gillard's Cove and Church Hill, and suggests a visit by the Secretary of Posts and Public Works to review the matter for the greatest good.
Samuel F. Elliott 64, long a carpenter, died in St John’s after illness spanning months. A native of Twillingate, he lived at Crow Head, worked inland on projects, farmed at Horney Head, and sailed once on the Silvia route. He leaves two daughters in the United States, a sister Mrs. Hawkins, and four brothers in Texas and New York. interment was in St John’s.
Personal Mr Halfyard and two plumbers from St Johns did pip laying last week. Mr Halfyard returned to the City Wednesday at the Magistrates Residence. Able Seaman Wilfred Gillard, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gillard, came home on leave from the Royal Navy. Mr Cecil Facey went to St Johns this week. Mr E J Linfield returned Wednesday evening. Mr Edwie Lather visited from Windsor and plans to depart for Canada soon.
Capt. James Gillett plans a landing to Ashbournes Limited expected within the week. Details remain sparse as the voyage proceeds, with the event tied to ongoing maritime operations and company interests.
The Royal Air Force lists Sergt Ralph Stirling Taylor of Moreton's Harbour as a prisoner of war. The record confirms his status in the conflict and notes his wartime service with the RAF.
The Food Current Prices Order No 6 1942 imposes retail price ceilings for butterine and oleomargarine in Newfoundland. Prices vary by brand and region with specific caps for St John s area within one mile, and a higher cap outside that area including Labrador. Violations are offences under Defence Regulations 1941 and the order took effect midnight November 16, 1942.
Miss Rose Thompson and Dr James Archibald McNamara unite in a solemn ceremony at the chapel of St Bride's College Littledale. Rev Francis Bradshaw officiates as Sir William Horwood stands in for the bride’s father. The reception follows at the Old Colony Club.
A Wednesday social in the Club Room honoured Able Seaman Ernest Simms and Able Seaman Wilfred Gillard recently retired from active service. Magistrate Abbott Rev. J. Goodland and Mr. T. G W. Ashbourne spoke, with Mr Frank Anstey leading patriotic songs. Presentations of funds were made by Rev. J. Goodland for the NPA and by Mrs. A J. Wood for the WPA as volunteers were welcomed home on leave. The National Anthem closed the evening around 10:30.
Confederation Life hospital notes report admissions for Mrs Simeon King Mrs Edward Jones Mrs Raymond Stucklesa Mrs Ralph Pride Lewis Burton Ralph Downton Mrs Chesley Boone Harry McKay Mrs Harvey Lidstone Mrs John Farewell Mrs Harold Mouland Mrs Ralph Col bourne Baby Gerald Young Towillingate S Daphne Anstey Back Hr Thos Torpio Grand Falls Mrs Reginald Pardy John Chawlk Carman villa and others In same week discharges included Walter Burke Kate Butt L J Noble Ralph Webb Gladys King Dorman Pelley John Wells Mrs Llewlyn Upashall Donald Evans Patrick Keating Meta Wiseman etc On Nov 20 births were recorded for Mrs Edward Janes Salt Pond Mrs Malcolm Barry Boyd s Cove Mrs Chesley Boons Seldom Mrs Raymond Stuckless Herring Neck On Nov 25 a daughter was born to Mrs Reginald Pardy Little Harbour Death noted for Mrs W W Wise mano at hospital on Nov 25
News from Ordozoninski and Ordoxonizski report heavy German losses with thousands killed and tanks captured. Allied advances in Tunisia push toward Bizerte while Rommel’s supply lines in Bengazi face attrition. In the Pacific, Japanese losses rise near Buna and in the Solomons as Allied forces reach Buna outskirts. British and American troops close on Axis positions in Tunisia and Libya as Laval’s France faces crisis.
Allied offensives intensify across theaters as the Second Front in North Africa disrupts Axis plans. Rommel in Tunis and field commands in Libya, Stalingrad battles, Pacific actions around New Guinea led by MacArthur, plus Franco-American negotiations and Vichy tensions shape a widening war. Toulon remains contested as French fleet loyalties shift amid Allied gains.
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