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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1944
Page
4
Twillingate paper notes notes of thanks memoriam announcements cost 25 cents each and mentions policy on song letters and late communications. Editor Roberta outlines responsibility limits and publication timing for notes from Twillingate on April 22, 1944.
The note argues for broader and fairer distribution of evaporated milk beyond the sick and invalids. It urges government control to allow sale in a consistent volume, referencing prior footwear adjustments and salt regulations as models. It calls for stock reporting before importations to balance needs and avoid depriving ill people.
The report notes Fishery Salt in Outports will run about 800 per hundredweight, up from 750, with import price kept at 590 as in 1943. Freight and handling push local costs, narrowing margins for fish. Salt now must be imported and ships chartered. without government intervention prices could rise beyond reach.
The text urges households and offices to consider modest premiums of five to ten dollars to insure against fire loss. It notes common collections for insurance can raise questions if names or amounts are not published, but argues fire risk cannot be quickly offset even with some coverage.
A fragment notes a project run by local people with emphasis on fair opportunity and inclusive ownership. It mentions a local insurance company and a stance against exploiting chances, highlighting community control and mutual benefit.
Four Newfoundland officers including Lieut Frank Harnett spoke on Newfoundland self government and future leadership for returning servicemen. They noted Britain’s influence and suggested front line political roles for veterans after the war. The Long Service tea and sale raised $105 at the NS United Church. The Miss Twillingate reopens passenger trade with the boat refurbished and engine work completed.
Capt. Fred Wiseman ferried passengers from Little Bay Islands Wednesday morning. Capt. Alex Anstey and passengers interviewed doctors, noting only a few seats filled at LBI this season.
Tomorrow April twenty third marks St George's Day, England's patron saint. Government and bank offices will be closed and stores will observe a general holiday with the mail closing at 11 30 a.m. on Monday.
The St Peter's Sanctuary Guild announces a social and sale of plait and fancy work at Parish Hall on Wednesday the 3rd. Doors open at 7 30 pm. Admission 300.
One of Sydney's esteemed couples Mr and Mrs William Kingsbury celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home on West Street on December Sth. They wed fifty years ago in Twillingate Newfoundland and have lived in Sydney nearly forty five years. A purse of money was presented by Rev A E Kingsbury nephew to honor them. Guests enjoyed cake and tea with family members and friends.
Attendees at the celebration included Rev A E Kingebury Joe Mulgrave NS Mr and Mrs Albert Liscombe Mrs Miller Mr Norman Roberts Mr Fred Stevens all from Glace Bay.
Soviet forces press the Sebastopol defense in Crimea with Yalta taken earlier. German rear guards contest routes with barbed wire and felled trees while air raids target Berlin and Frankfurt as Allied and Soviet offensives continue in Italy Burma and the Carpathians. Describes air campaigns and casualty reports amid advancing Red Army.
Report states Soviet forces repelled yesterday counter attacks in the Sebastopol area and are reducing every enemy street point. Two enemy aircraft were shot down over England last night.
A fatal accident on the 14th mat at St John's on King's Bridge road occurred when James Consent of Mayor's Path was killed as the vehicle he drove a weego was struck by a Canadian Army truck. The truck driver is in custody.
Recruiters seek men for dairy farming in the United States with activity centered near Heart's Content and Ray Roberts and other southern areas. Reports mention demand for loggers in Canada and possible engagement of men from this country for those roles.
Twenty three Twillingaters out in the Eagle with twenty one named last week. Two more, Lloyd and Gordon Yates, joined the group. Captain Alfred Elliott prepares the Clyde for Bay service starting about May 1. Public Wharf repairs planned for this summer along with wharves at Moreton's Harbour and Nipper's Harbour.
On April 8 at U C Parsonage Rev Pitt united Frederick Clarence Watkins of Twillingate South with Lucy Ella White of Ragged Point. At North Side Church Rev Pitt joined John Vaughn Elliott of Crow Head with Hettie Stuckey of Herring Neck.
Manogt and Max Jenkins express gratitude to all who helped during their infant son’s illness and death. They thank those who sent sprays for the casket and cards and letters of sympathy, noting such kindness brings comfort and God’s presence closer in sorrow.
Wing Commander F Coghill of an RCAF station praises Ben Elliott, a Botwood taxi driver, for prompt action aiding a crashed RAF pilot on March 13 near Killock Island. The letter expresses sincere appreciation to Elliott for personal-safety conscious help during the emergency.
Captain Allan Jenkins ferried patients by motor boat to Nipper's Hr on Wednesday and returned with additional patients the next day, aiding evacuation efforts.
William Price, formerly of this town, died at Virgin Army on Saturday, aged 81. As we go to press, we learn of the sudden passing of Jacob Osmond at Robin's Cove on Thursday.
To date 75 tons of manure are booked for delivery with 25 tons remaining. Plowing services available at $1.50 per hour, half price under government operated tractors. customers urged to book early to avoid disappointment.
The Armada Brigade will hold a concert on Thursday night April 27 at the Armoury. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats cost 20 cents and general admission 15 cents.
Traders with obsolete styles or broken sizes may apply to the Rationing Division of the Department of Supply at the Government Building Harvey Road for permission to sell stock free of rationing at set prices. Obsolete styles include women’s up to 2.25, men’s up to 3.00, misses up to 2.00, children up to 1.50, Tafabt up to 1.25 retail. Broken sizes cover women’s up to 3 and up to 7+, men’s sizes S, 54, 10+. rubber half boots graded by height with price limits from 3.75 to 4.95. Applicants must state quantity for each class.
A bill to authorize Horwood Lumber Company Limited to receive a timber cutting licence is read a first and second time and published in the Newfoundland Gazette on April 4 1944. The 1920 licence application for Dog Bay Twillingate area, approved by the Executive Council but not issued, would be revived under Cap 129 despite its repeal by the 1930 Crown Lands Act. Public comments invited by April 24 1944.
Notice that regulations published in the Newfoundland Gazette on 4 April 1944 govern the Salmon Fishery in waters near St. Lunaire Griguet and Raleigh in White Bay district. Copies are printed and available from the Newfoundland Fisheries Board. Signed K. Carter Secretary for Natural Resources.
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