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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun dated April 21 1945 notes publication from Twillingate with editor S Roberts. It announces charges for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements at 25 cents per inch and states limitations on late submissions and content responsibility.
Allied advances press German defenses toward collapse as Soviets push west to link with western allies. Hitler orders defences to use any means, birthday remarks noted, while postwar shortages spur demand for labour in lumber, construction, canal and wharf repairs. Local plans include bridge work at Shoal Tickle and canal deepening amid obstructed boat passages.
Mr. Harry Ashbourne of Ashbournes Ltd visited St. John's on business last week. Capt. Frank Roberts arrived from New York on Tuesday after a winter with his son Frank. The Grace Boehner captained by Geo. Gillett departed here on Thursday for St. John's.
The Women's Association of the South Side United Church held a Wednesday evening tea and sale that drew fair attendance despite persistent rain. Proceeds totaled 100 dollars.
A daily paper reports a Jeep sunk through ice in 129 fathoms of water near Lewisporte. The vessel lies close to the shore and the U S Coast Guards plan to recover it once the run clears of remaining ice.
The U. C. Board of Education announces a postponed meeting for Central School to be held Wednesday night the 25th. It will open at 815 in the Central School Building. All concerned are urged to attend. Chairman S. Baggs.
A parish tea and social in April at the Parish Hall was supported by many volunteers. thanks were given to Mr Phil Anstey and local helpers for setup and lighting, the Church of England Women’s Association for dishes and linens, Hodge Bros for caps and snacks, and several Ladies for tea table arrangements. Profits from the sale totaled 8045 dollars for the Twillingate Girl Guide Co.
The following men have gratefully acknowledged Christmas gifts: Gunner John E. Dalley and Ernest Peyton among Royal Artillery and Royal Air Force members, L/A.C. James Peyton, Seaman Wilfred Gillard, and others listed from the N.P. As Twillingate Branch.
A list of names and places appears detailing birth announcements and visiting notes from various Newfoundland area households including Hillgrade Ragged Point Crown Head Comfort Cove Twillingate and Back Harbour. Names include Mrs Herbert Jenkins Mrs John Gillett Willie Simmons Andrew Hillier Hedley Smith Flora Anstey Malcolm Jones and Gus Young among others with mentions of infants and spouses.
George Smith aged 80 died at Little Harbour on April 10. The funeral was held April 13 conducted by Rev. H. Bagge.
The article argues war memorials should be living institutions and proposes a public school at Twillingate South Teland as a postwar tribute. It recalls past memorials like the hospital after World War I and contends education offers a lasting honor to those who sacrificed in 1939 45.
Reported massive Allied offensives push toward Berlin with Soviet forces within 18 to 20 miles, U.S. and British units advancing from multiple fronts. Dusseldorf surrenders, Leipzig and Bremen in Allied hands, air losses tallied, Roosevelt and Truman react to war milestones.
Mrs A J Way reports her father, age ninety two, in excellent health after daily use of Kruschen Salts. She claims the remedy keeps him alert and energetic, noting improved digestion and toxin elimination as the key to renewed vitality and internal cleanliness.
A reader list details donations totaling various sums to N D B M Hospital Change Islands and community organizations. Entries include individuals and firms from Aspin Cove Ladle Cove Silverdale Horwood Horwood and other Newfoundland towns, supporting hospitals churches schools welfare funds and local clubs.
Memoriam remembers Mrs. Saul White who died April 13 1941. Daughters Annie and Florrie recall her loving memory. A Welcome Home Social was held Monday night at the Court House for Able Seaman coil Pride chaired by Rev S Baggs. Captain John Blackmore returned from sea with vessel damage and cargo details.
A Monday commemoration recalls St George patron of England. Born in Cappadocia, he joined the army, opposed Diocletian’s Christian persecution, and was beheaded in 290 AD. The note urges Guides to attend the Monday meeting and mentions Mary M Ansth y Captain.
Capt. Garfield Young and a crew hunted seals this week aboard the Little Whitecoat. Capt. Teaac Young, 82, is gore with his son in a reported family incident.
A crowded list records donations and donors for a local prep school event. Amounts range from 25 cents to several dollars, totaling 52.35, with numerous individuals named including Solomon Eveleigh Kenneth White and John Canning among others.
A collation listing numerous residents and donors with amounts ranging from 25 cents to 502 in a local community ledger. Names include Eveleighs, Head family, Cull, Waite, White, Harnett, and others with teachers and Mrs. and Miss titles, reflecting a neighborhood fundraising or listing event.
A fragmented list from Fairbank includes names Cecil Earle Allan Earle Ordan Gidge Obadiah Gidge and others with amounts 200 150 100 and 50c or 25c. The roster features Burt family members Walter Sidney Mia Ellison Wheeler and Arthur Coop s among listed bidders or donors.
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