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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun from Tillingate Newfoundland publishes notes of Thanks Memoriam Announcements at 25 cents each. The note specifies letters may be limited by Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
In April the Commissioner for Finance announced plans for a Second Victory Loan to fund external debt redemptions and development projects. The loan up to £2,000,000 would bear 3 percent interest, with bonds issued in $1000, $500, and $100 denominations, dated December 1 1943 and redeemable December 1 1958. Subscriptions open November for outports and November 15 for St Johns. prospectuses available via local committees banks and dealers.
Another social gathering occurred at the Court House on Monday night in honour of Petty Officer E Rideout Gunner John Smith and Seaman Cecil Hamlyn of the Navy.
Confederation Life notes a new limit of one ounce per week per person for tea. Some tea drinkers may switch to more coffee or to apricot tea as a substitute.
The Dominions Office informed Parliament the Goodwill Mission report to Newfoundland will not be released. The three members may answer questions on Newfoundland affairs in Parliament when asked by members.
Personal notes list residents and guests in Lewisporte and nearby towns. Among those mentioned are Mrs L E LeDrew and son George from Bogee, Mrs Telford from Laurenceton, Second Officer Sellars recuperating after a poisoned hand, Magistrate Abbott and others who met Dr. Olda for care, and several travelers including Ernest Peyton from Canada and Miss Eleanor Rideout from Grand Falls.
The report notes no major shifts in the week of fighting. German forces respond defensively on the Russian front while Red Army advances near Kiev and across the Dnieper. Allied landings suspected in Greece and ongoing air raids target Germany and occupied territories.
The notice states that all outstanding 1942 income tax returns must be filed in the Office of the Assessor of Taxes on or before November 30. After that date, those required to file who have not done so will face prosecution under the Income Tax Act.
The expiry date for public comments on the Land Settlement Bill published in the Newfoundland Gazette on September 7 1913 was extended by one month from October 16 1943. Written comments may be addressed to the undersigned and copies of the Bill are available from the Department.
Published by Authority the regulations under The Department of Natural Resources Act 1934 as amended govern packing of all codfish for export. Approved by His Excellency the Governor in Commission on October 2 1943. Dated at St John’s October 4 1943.
Rules define carks as four quintal capacity packages and require salt codfish export casks to be strapped with wooden cross-pieces. Each cross-piece must be at least three and a half inches wide and half an inch thick and beveled to fit under the head and bottom fining hoops.
Air Ministry records show No. 798644 Sergeant Lyman Carl Abbott of St. John’s is commissioned as Pilot Officer effective 23 February 1943 with new number 155130. Son of Mr and Mrs Samson Abbott of 11 Brazil Square St John’s he enlisted in the RAF at Buchans and has 30 operational flights over enemy territory with a notable escape noted in letters to his parents.
A woodsman near Grand Falla tells a tale of a bear entering his camp kitchen at night. The bear wrestled him with a logan, then retreated after being struck, and stole a plug of chewing tobacco. The incident ends with the woodsman locking the window and noting the bear’s casual visit.
The article notes recent snow showers and rain filling wells. It reports fine weather this week, gunner activity with bullbirds and turra, herring fishing and storage of bait, improved boat catches after winds eased, some salmon nets successful, and dog fish tormenting trawlers on certain grounds.
Notice permits selling purchasing or keeping in cold storage raw wild hares or rabbits from October 20 1943 to March 25 1944 Newfoundland Gazette published October 19 1943.
In October 1943 Commissioner Winter rescinded part of Regulation 29 and replaced it to prohibit selling or storing wild hare or rabbit meat between March 76 and October 19 each year. The change amends the Newfoundland Gazette notice from May 11, 1943.
Doors open at 5 30 pm on November 2. A pantry sale and tall event advertised with prices for children under 12. Reading is unclear but mentions Bos prea au sof and other unclear phrases.
Twillingate October 25 1943 thanks extend to numerous individuals and families who sent letters cards wreaths sprays and condolences during and after the illness and death of a loved grandpa and later the writer’s wife. Names span Twillingate Buchans Toronto Windsor New York and various local households. The editors Norman and Rupy Smirn express deep gratitude for support.
Sale notice seeking inquiries from Captain Saul White of Darrell Twillingate for salmon and seal netos offerings. No further details provided.
Members are urged to attend Monday night to hear delegates report on the Supreme Grand Lodge session at Chicote Islands. The lodge will convene in the Blue Degree, and all members should be present.
The following regulations relating to codes were made by me under the provisions of the Department of Natural Resources and approved by His Excellency on October 11, 1943.
Newfoundland fisheries board enforces export controls on cod oil with permits required for each shipment. The board may impose sale price terms and timing, may refuse or cancel permits for noncompliance, and penalties include fines up to two hundred dollars or up to three months imprisonment.
Under the Newfoundland Fisheries Board Act 1936 as amended His Excellency the Governor in Commission has issued a dated order. W J Carew secretary of the Commission of Government records the action dated October 12.
The Newfoundland Regulations of 1942 amended by adding 115A and 115B require a Fisheries Board licence before using purse seines or traps for herring. Licences are issued free of charge. Monthly returns must detail daily herring catches and additional Board requests.
For sale a passenger boat 37 feet long 19 feet wide and 4 feet 10 inches deep with a saloon wheel house and cabin fitted with galvanized anchors and chains. For further particulars write to tom W.
Mr. Harry Peyton, confined to bed for two weeks, has shown a small improvement and is reported to be faring a bit better as of now.
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