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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of Twillingate Md dated September 12, 1942 lists notices from the North Coast area. The paper identifies its office location on the North Side and serves as the community paper for the region.
The piece discusses the School Attendance Act detailing tuition exemptions up to fourteen with grades and penalties to be phased in after adjustments. It notes Home Affairs and Education Commissioner H A Winter’s broadcast, public reaction goals, teacher duties for registering 16 to 65, and debates on salaries amid rising living costs. It covers Twillingate trade notices, public buildings on the North Island, magistrates and police housing, ongoing marine works delays, and regional funding, ending with cautious optimism about public funds and a plea for balanced effort.
Radio reports note large sums needed for road and bridge upkeep and public buildings. Patrol men fix washed out roads, while concrete pipes replace discarded bridges. Pipe supply runs nearly exhausted, driving demand for more. Government may mobilize to produce additional pipes.
Citizens pledge cooperation and a sober realization of danger ahead to intensify efforts for victory. Many people are working hard to meet the demands and move toward the day of victory, taking the war more seriously.
During the week ending September 6, many patients were admitted across Newfoundland towns including Back Harbour, Twillingate, Botwood, Campbellton, and Herring Neck. Names include Mrs Edward Anstey, Miss Sylvia Freake, Walter Elliott, Miss Hazel Compton, Roy Strong, and Mrs Harold Young. Discharges feature Joan Gillett, Mrs Thos White, Miss Elsie Guy, Edgar Burt, and others from Botwood, Head’s Harbour, Pilkey’s Island, and Twillingate. On September 3 a son was born to Mrs Edward Anstey and a daughter to Mrs H W Cramm. both babies and mothers healthy.
Mr and Mrs Harvey C Grant and family express gratitude to those who sent telegrams letters and cards and offered sympathy in the death of their son and brother Herold Special thanks are given to Dr Olde and Memorial Hospital staff and to Twillingate residents who visited the deceased in the hospital
The department has been informed that as many cases as possible are being reviewed this week. Officials aim to accelerate processing and address backlog while maintaining accuracy and due process for all involved parties.
Personal guests from London Toronto and Vermont, including Mr N Powell of Lawrence N&d Co and Mr Charles Tizzard of Steers Ltd, visit town this week. Ada Minty, Miss Marion Moora and Edith Mantel travel for vacations or duties while others from Indian Cove and Exploits and officials from Halley & Co and the United States Government are in town on business or visiting local sites.
Miss Ada Blanche Misty and Ranger Ernest George Clarke wed at North Side United Church with Rev. T J Pitt officiating. Bride attended by Mrs R Sparkes and Mrs Leon Clarke. groom supported by Rangers R Sparkes and J Luscombe. After a reception the couple depart to Hopedale Labrador, as town sends well wishes. Further Bible Society notices follow.
An angular ad copy extols a grease lifting product that removes baked on grime from cookware and surfaces. It promises easier washing up and urges keeping a tin on hand for quick cleaning. The brief copy emphasizes efficiency and domestic convenience.
The report details intense combat around Stalingrad with German assaults and Soviet resistance, Rommel's defeat near the Nile, air and naval bombardments across the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters, and Japanese counter offensives in New Guinea and Milne Bay as U.S. forces pace strategic bombings and plan a second front.
Land fighting near Heypt subsides while Allied air forces press attacks on German lines and Libyan coast convoys. Rommel returns to Germany ill after loss of his top assistant General Bismarck. In New Guinea Japanese advance toward Port Moresby through Owen Stanley, reaching Togi 44 miles from the base. U S planes bomb Gizo Island as Luxembourg steelworkers defy Nazi threat with a general strike. Allied bombers over Europe and radio silence across stations indicate broad air campaigns ongoing.
The town mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. Levi Curtis at 85 after a brief illness. He served in Newfoundland churches from 1894 and became Superintendent of Education for thirty six years, shaping Normal training and Memorial University College efforts. Funeral at Cochrane Centennial St. John's drew ministers and listeners nationwide.
Captain Willis Hull came home last week by a teamer after being laid up nearly all summer due to a boil on his neck. His schooner, under the command of Mate Phillip Hicks, with 200 qds., returned home on Wednesday afternoon.
A partial report notes better fishing for band line species and mentions herring found as bait during the past week.
Herbert Whitfield Stuckless of North Side married Dorothy Keefe of Little Harbour on September 3 at the U C Parsonage in a ceremony conducted by Rev. T. J. Pitt.
On September 3 in Baek Hr an infant son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Price died at nine months. Funeral services were held on Saturday conducted by Rev TJ Pitt.
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