Twillingate Sun reports local defence work and community events
The Twillingate Sun notes Defence Department efforts in Canada and Coast Guard activity, with Capts Adey Pippy and White at sea hunting seals. It marks the launch of the Clarenville and a government shipyard ceremony, plus fundraisers at Frazer Hall, the Parish Trail sale, and other community events raising funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Adey
Wm. Pippy
Saul White
Lady Walwyn
Clarenville
Fogo and
Tilton
False Report About Hospital Funds Prompts Reply
Letter to the editor denies a claim that a hospital loan funded a house for son George. It states George bought the house with his own earnings from Gander work and service on M V Bessie Marie. The note mentions officials and town movements including Magistrate Abbott and Clyde's crew departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate
Abbott
St. John’s
Andrew Nicholas
Chesley
Lewisporte
Smallwood
James Greenham
Mate Freeman
Clyde
St. John's
Arch. Lumen
Badger
George Gillett
Arthur Elliott
S Eagle Crew Ofers Flippeth At Twelve A Dozen
Twillingaters aboard the S Eagle list Capt Thomas White Edward Moody Masters of Watch and many crew members. The note mentions a sale of sftalsly good bit on Flippeth at $12 per dozen with several named officers and sailors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Edward Moody
Lewis Legge
Andrew Greenham
Claude Churchill
Bennett Oxford
Bowen
Herbert Legge
Bennett Legge
Martin Legge
Bud Clarke
Edgar Legge
Max Hawkins Augustus Pelley
Thos Lambert
James Lambert Jr
Wm Simms Jr
Rey Bridger
Stanley Sharpe
Ralph Dove
Hayward Sharpe
Walter Elliott
Ass’t Cook
Flippeth
World War II updates from Europe and Asia fronts
Reports indicate intensified battles around Cassino in Italy and Anzio port activity while Nazi defenses try to halt Soviet advances toward Romania. Red Army drives east from the Dnieper and captures Fonticeni as Kerch falls. Allied air raids carpet Germany and occupied territories. King Haakon urges Norway toward liberation as Eisenhower warns of austere days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Kohema
India
Simferopol
Crimea
Sevastopol
Red Army
Dnieper
Ploeat
Fonticeni
Greater
Cassino
Anzio
Rumania
Porc
Odessa
Kerch
Germany
Reich
Italy
Haakon
Norway
Eisenhower
England
Europe
BBC
R.A.F
Berlin
Death of Annie Hillier At 79 In Canada
An obituary notes the death of Annie Hillier aged 79 on April 7. Survived by two sons Stanley and Charlie at home, adopted daughter Mrs. Frank Schlang in California, sister Mrs. Dorcas Phillips, brother Mr. Mark Dalley, and many grandchildren. Funeral held Monday at South Side Church, by Rev. T. J. Pitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hillier
Stanley
Charlie
Maud Tee
Frank Schlang
California
Dorcas Phillips
Mark Dalley
South Side
T. J. Pitt
Note of Thanks for Help After Mother's Illness and Death
The family expresses gratitude to those who assisted during illness and death of their mother. Special thanks to Mrs. Edward White Mrs. Sarah Yates and Mrs. Wm Pelley for untiring help and many others who sent sprays and messages of sympathy from numerous friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward White
Sarah Yates
Wm. Pelley
Thomas White
Arthur Hull
Garfield Young
Jack White
Augustua White
Frederick White
San White
Mark Dalley
James Dalley
Walter Rogers
William Dalley
Claude Churchill
Doyle Maidment
Harry Stockley
George Collins
Dorcas Phillips
Susan Dalley
Andrédw Maidment
Lloyd White
Myre
Robert Sachey
Stanlay & Cuarcus Ailier & Familigs
Notes of thanks for husband and brother
Mrs Kate Freeman and family express sincere gratitude to friends for cards letters telegrams wreaths and sprays following the sudden passing of their husband and brother. Acknowledgments extend to all who helped during the time of loss and conveyed messages and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Freeman
Algo
Etters
Cartls
Herbert Young
Bea
Harvey Fragman
Income Tax 1944 Returns and Extensions Rules
Individuals must file a return whether or not they consider themselves taxable. Those who have not received forms but fall within designated classes must file. Requests for extensions must be written before the due date and include an estimated tax payment. Tax due date is April 30 1944 for individuals and four months after fiscal year end for corporations. A quarter of the estimated tax must be paid with possible three bi monthly payments plus six percent interest on late installments. Read all printed instructions to ensure proper completion and inclusion of all income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assessor of Taxes
St. John’s
A Crew of Jolly Sealers Sail Story of March Expedition
A long poem recounts the voyage of the S.S. Hagle with Captain Sid Hill and crew from Wesleyville and Bonavista Bay. It notes march events from March 7 to 27 including a strike by 57 sealers, listing many crew roles and praising Captain A Greenham from Twillingate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. Hagle
Bright and Gay
Jolly Sealers
Sid Hill
Lewis Kean
Wesleyville
Thomas Carroll
Bonavista Bay
WPA Meeting Notice in Town Hall
A meeting of the W. P. A. will be held on Thursday the 20th at the signal time and place. D. Hopper, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hopper
Royal Artillery Officer Speaks From London on Air
Lieut. Frank G. Harnett of the Royal Artillery addressed listeners from London on Monday night via the air waves as Confederation Life coverage brought updates from wartime Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Harnett
Royal Artillery
London
Principal sought for Change Islands high school
The Board offers a principal position on Change Islands with a salary of $50 and a house provided. Applicants should reply to the Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Change Islands
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Nad
S. Roberts
Nad. Treasury
United States
Boston
Monitor
Frazer Hall
Rylic
L. A. Citadel
Jesus
Turner
Roland Mullett
Wealeyville
A. Greenham
Mutual [Life OF Canada
Walter C. Chafe
Notre Dam Bay
Grand Falls
Confederation Life
O'Neill
Bowring
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