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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun outlines classified policy and submission terms for notes of thanks memorials and announcements. It states publication from the North Side office Twillingate with a 25 cent charge for notes and notes received after Wednesday noon may not be printed. It also disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Over the air on Wednesday night a call urged men to work in the woods for the A N D Co Ltd in Millertown Badger and nearby areas. Wood cutting is to continue with a four day capacity and shorter shifts, possibly storing paper to ease stock congestion. The push aims to keep Newfoundland industry running amid strong Allied demand for pulp and paper. Returns to woodsmen are expected to improve with demand, and pay has risen to 330 per cord from 2.50 earlier, per Mr Thompson of the NSA urging men to return to the woods to sustain mill operations as shipping hurdles ease.
News from the Straits confirms two or three steamers were sunk and several lives lost outward on the voyage. Details remain sparse as officials assess the damage and search for survivors.
C G Preston of the North Side joins the Nfid Militia as another Twillingater recruit. His enlistment extends regional defense efforts and signals ongoing mobilization within local forces.
Personal news from Gilesporte and nearby islands lists Alfred Harris visiting his uncle Albert Legge from Sydney while Ranger Luscombe enjoys holidays. Other locals include Mildred Scammell Hospital Secretary visiting Change Islands, John Gillett returning from Sydney by rail and boat, Mrs Grimes and children from Stephenville, Mrs Roberts in town from Change Islands, Gwen Patten visiting Grand Bank, Doris Roberta to Grand Falls for work at Steff House, Julia Parsong of the Hospital O P D to Casbon Cat, Mrs Primmer to Black Island, Lucy Hassey visiting Herring Neck, Geo H Sanders to Botwood en route to Grand Falls, Ida Moore from Grand Falls, and Magistrate Abbott on official duties to Fogo.
Britain’s Royal Navy now issues portable screened radios that do not reveal ship positions. Over 15 000 sets have been supplied with £25,000 raised by subscriptions. RAF 5 000 sets and Army 8 000 sets also deployed. totals exceed 100 000 units in use despite blitz destruction.
Dr and Mrs Olds embarked on a voyage heading south aboard the Hospital Clinic ship, with details of the journey appearing in the latest maritime notices.
On page two the Medical Report covers up to March 1942 from June 1941. The financial side of the account is very favourable compared with recent years.
The notice explains the act and asks readers to study its layees to be ready for registration. Government grants four months to complete the process, with final touches expected by January as the work nears completion.
Recruiting at St. John's has been underway for a week as broadcasts report a program aimed at raising 1000 volunteers for the Nfd. Regiment to keep artillery units at full strength.
The Dieppe raid resulted in heavy losses with over 600 German troops killed and many wounded. Allied casualties included more than 200 Canadians with 82 killed, marking a costly engagement.
The H.M.S. Fund stands at over $45,000 with about $5,000 still needed to hit the $50,000 objective. The campaign continues as supporters contribute toward the goal to fund the program and activities.
The Scrap one Campaign for 200 tons is behind its objective. No further details on totals or responsible parties are provided in the fragment.
Perry-pickers enjoyed several days of good weather this week and gathered blue and partridge berries for preserving. Some cooks baked pies making a real meal nearby.
Fishermen hauled a Friday Bay catch of squid fresh from the coast on Monday. A year ago the coast’s sole squid landings occurred at Burgeo with a week long harvest.
The Western Star notes little recent discussion of the Labour issue, asserting the paper remains in the realm of a free press and promising continued coverage.
In relation to last week’s question on school fees, it is stated that x0 fen will be collected from pupils aged seven to fourteen. Funds will cover books and equipment as before, with Government-supplied text books replacing some.
The association changed its fiscal year end from June 30 to March 31 and reports nine months of operations from July 1941 to March 11 1942. Excess income over expenses is 5949.90 dollars with total income 57618.86 and total expenditures 51668.96.
Excerpt details penalties for noncompliance with Defence National Registration Regulations 1942. It specifies requirements for ticket buyers to present registration certificates, penalties up to five hundred dollars fine or six months in jail, applicability to corporations, fines into the Consolidated Revenue Fund, and commissioners' power to set remuneration for staff, with regulations cited as Defence National Registration Regulations 1942.
The Governor General Hart of Athlone and Princess Alice Countess of Athlone visited St Johns last week. They inspected troops from the Canadian Army and Navy inbound to Nild. The SUN joins in expressions of felicitations on their first visit to the Colony.
Forester Lewis Jenkins was heard over the air from London Monday night in a remote radio transmission that drew attention from local enthusiasts and forestry observers.
Alfred Linfield son of Alfred Linfield of Loon Bay was fatally injured Friday week while on construction work at St John’s. He was reportedly working under a crane when the accident occurred.
Meda Wellman of Grade XI passed alongside Kenoura Tober Vera Hodder Laurie Loveridge and Donglas Moors. Many failed to reach passes as overall results show 835 passes from 1985 students in Grades X and XI. Critics question exam difficulty and highlight widespread teacher shortages, noting districts with three schools and no teachers and pondering application of the School Attendance Act.
An amendment to the Alcoholic Liquors Act approved on August 31 reduces weekly liquor sales from three bottles to two, tightening restrictions on alcohol distribution.
News brief chronicles Allied air raids on Axis bases and engagements around Milne Bay Stalingrad and the Cantasus. Reports mention Rommel’s drive in the desert and advances near Tuapse. Chinese and Soviet forces gain ground while Italy loses ships near Stuka targets. Labor Day plans in the United States include ship keel layings and rationing measures.
On Wednesday night bombers roared across the Channel entering the fourth year of raid. Tuesday night Saar-Brücken in Western Germany was heavily damaged in a raid on this industrial hub. President Roosevelt addressed youth organizations in America urging youth to win the war and help build a freer postwar world through cooperation in all forms of effort.
During the week ending Sept 2 admissions include Frederick Broders Tilting Edgar Burt Campbellton Mrs William Verge Bishop's Falls Mrs Grae ham Sheppard Botwood Margaret Manuel Campbellton Fred Burton Port Anson Mrs Sidney White Lewisporte Betty Roberts Triton Mrs Thomas Roberts Howley Olive Winsor Triton Mrs Roland Thistle Gander Bay etc. Discharges include Hazel Jefferies Twillingate Mrs Eli Foss Salt Pood Mrs Arthur Sheppard and infant daughter Indian Islands Ernest Seymour Exploits Baby Girl Cake Hospital Hubert Torrent Burnt Cove etc.
Andrew Greenham is reported at home awaiting a delivery of 1600 gallons in February. The note outlines his anticipated arrival and local details surrounding the shipment.
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