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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1943
Page
4
The notice from Twillingate Newfoundland in April 1943 explains mail handling during wartime. It outlines a 25 cent charge for notes and announcements, with cutoff Wednesday noon for late letters, and states the mail service is not a guaranteed local or foreign trains link but depends on wartime restrictions announced from St John's.
A reflective piece urges writers teachers clergy and all classes to pursue a future of unity and cooperation. It warns against war and tyranny and promotes a Gospel resurection inspired dawning of peace. It champions cooperative effort in community and state life to lift the less privileged and dispel fear want and darkness.
A postal department reply defends current closing times for outward mails from Twillingate and St. John s noting advanced notices are unreliable due to Gulf crossing secrecy. It urges the public to post letters as written and explains delays from last minute postings and last minute changes.
A reader responds to a Taxpayer letter defending Twillingate’s post office plans and Crow Head needs. He emphasizes support for Way Offices, the N D B Memorial Hospital, and road snow shovel help while denying any intent to harm distant residents.
The SUN reports on post fire reconstruction efforts for the hospital. Citizens of willingate funded a roof and beds return, with Newfoundland donations totaling $38,000. A St. John’s committee led by George Williams coordinates further work and a Labour Day on May 5 offers general volunteer help with refreshments provided.
Public notice states regulations lift all limits on domestic use of molasses while continuing controls over purchases sales and use by retailers and industrial users E C Price Deputy Food Controller dated 13th April 1943.
Published under the Emergency Powers Act 1940 the Governor in Commission approves amendments to the Defence Control of Sugar Regulations 1943 dated 13 April 1943.
The Defence Regulation 1943 amendment dated February 1943 broadens the term sugar to include cane beet maple icing sugar and for industrial users and traders adds maple syrup and molasses. The changes replace the previous clause that mentioned one pint of molasses and redefine auger accordingly.
Reports from April 16 describe heavy fighting in the Western Caucasus with German setbacks at the Donetz and renewed Allied advances in Tunisia. Allied air forces bombed German convoys, docks at Bremen, and Japanese ships off New Guinea while U boats faced Allied attacks. Civilian casualties include two infants lost on St Johns, with frostbite survivors. Britain reports Eighth Army gains in Rommiel defenses and rising aircraft production while U.S. airmen POWs in Tokio are executed triggering UN ire.
The U C Women s Association North Side holds its annual Tea and Sale in Frazer Hall on Tuesday April 27. Tea features meat rolls cakes and cookies. Admission 40 cents. Doors open 5 30. Grabs will be sold. Come and bring a friend.
A letter dated April 12 1943 from H M Barratt conveys that a resolution passed unanimously at a Saturday night meeting of Union Leaders and others was forwarded for publication. Barratt asks the paper to print it promptly. The message notes names appear under the resolution.
A condensed memorandum from Newfoundland labor unions declares unanimous opposition to appointing a Royal Commission to study a new form of government. They urge restoration of Responsible Government under existing suspension terms and petition His Majesty, urging retention of the present Commission structure until a suitable change is requested. Representatives include Thomson of Botwood and Barrett of the Longshoremen, among others.
A delegation from Labrador schooner owners visited St John s to press for a price of one thousand dollars per unit for Labrador fish. Mr Dunn Natural Resources Commissioner is expected to announce the prices as arranged with the Exporters and the Fisheries Board.
Caplin struck in at Bear Cove between Revews and Fermose on the 18th marking an unusual early season occurrence. The crew up the South Coast secured 800 barrels of berring.
The play Lena Rivers was successfully presented at St. John's on St Patrick’s night and will be staged at Orange Hall May std. Proceeds go to the Hospital Reconstruction Fund with future details promised in the next issue.
During the week ending April 21 patients admitted include Mrs Harry Earle Twillingate and others at Lewiaporte Port Albert and more. Discharges list Mrs Alex Browner and infant son Mrs George Stuckless and infant daughter and others. On April 16 a daughter was born to Mrs Claude Colbourne and April 17 a death occurred for Mrs George Barnes Ragged Point.
Died Thursday week at the South Side Mrs Stephen Cooper after a short illness due to heart trouble. Funeral Saturday at the S S United Church with Rev J Pitt. Also, Mrs Barnes widow of Henry George Barnes of Ragged Point died at the Hospital. Funeral Monday at Pentecostal Church by Pastor Roweell. Durrel saw the death of Mrs Abete y widow of Peter Anstey at her daughter’s home. funeral Thursday at the S S United Church by Rev Pitt. Matthew Bulgin, aged 11, died Wednesday at Durrel after a brief illness. he leaves four sons in Detroit and Toronto and two daughters. funeral yesterday at the S S United Church with Rev T J Pitt.
Public notice requires conservation of meat stocks and future imports with freezing controls on importers wholesalers and jobbers. Sales or transfers need permits from the Food Controller. Items include salted beef and pork, various canned meats and roasts. Restrictions target ships heading to fisheries and lumber camps. Date April 13 1943.
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