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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, weekly North Coast paper, published in Twillingate Md on Saturdays from the North Side office. Editor and proprietor 5 Roberts. Notices of thanks memorials and announcements charged at 25 cents per inch. Submissions accepted before Wednesday noon. August 5 1944.
A letter criticizes irregular mail delivery, noting weekly Friday arrivals often arrive late with missing Telegrams from the City dated July 24. It argues officials prioritize revenue over service and recalls Post Office closures for lack of payoff, urging renewed public utility focus and reasonableness for all citizens.
The St John s Telegram argues a ballot would better express popular will on a Council seat than a petition. It warns against coercive measures and favors a well planned local government despite funding hurdles. The paper notes towns without Councils should not bear road and utility repair burdens and stresses citizen knowledge of the Act.
A fragment reflects on the unsteady leadership in the country with claims that inexperienced figures seek command and quick attention. It suggests a hope for steadier guidance in national affairs amid public discourse.
Local notes list a string of residents and visitors arriving or staying in town from Grand Falls Bishop’s Falls Fogo Change Islands Lewisporte and other places. People include Mrs Way Miss Marion Moors John Roberts Phyllis Colbourne Gua Boone Ralph Lambert Len Scott and many others with visits from trainers nurses officers and ministers. Several trips are noted to St John’s Botwood Corner Brook and Toronto plus a plane outing and upcoming services.
Friends and neighbours gathered at Parcell's Hr and Littler on Friday July 28 to celebrate Mrs Ierael Dove's 89th birthday with a cheerful surprise party. The evening ended with tea and a pleasant time for all attendees.
Churchill speaks in the Commons detailing British and Allied gains from Normandy to Italy and the East. He cites Russian advances toward East Prussia and Warsaw, Turkish break with Germany, and intensified Allied air and ground operations in Europe and the Pacific.
Reports describe U S airmen moving to southern Germany and reaching the Kiel Canal. The Polish Underground captured the Warsaw Post Office and other parts of the city. Queen Elizabeth II turns 44 yesterday.
The United Church on North Side hosted the July wedding of Lucy Lenore Roberts daughter of Chesley and Mrs. Roberts to Ernest Rideout son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rideout. Rev. Samuel Baggs officiated. The bride wore a white silk gown with embroidered tulle veil and pink rose bouquet. Attendants Doris Roberts and Muriel Roberts wore pink georgette and blue organdie. The groom’s attendants were Arthur Rideout and Clarence Roberts. After the ceremony the couple were driven to Back Hr and Arm Academy for a reception before returning to the bride’s home. The bride works in H J Linfield’s store. the groom is a Petty Officer in the Fleet Air Arm stationed at Yarmouth Nova Scotia. They plan to reside at Yarmouth after a wedding trip to Lewisport and Port.
A report notes significant pilferage of English goods in transit through Canada and via Halifax since the war. A recent claim cites a $1000 loss from a shipment marked to a firm. Thieves supposedly open packages resew them, with losses not limited to a single firm or line of goods. The Board of Trade has asked the Canadian High Commissioner to assist, with possible referral to a city chamber of commerce.
The Bonavista Regional Summer School held a July picnic near Paradise five miles from town. Students rode drocks to the grounds, played softball with captains Muriel Hynes and Alice Sullivan, enjoyed a sing, and later a treasure hunt. Dr. Forbes spoke on pupil health amid war conditions, urging regular check-ups, and socialism of youth health. Milicent Durdie left for medical examination for the Canadian Women's Army Corps.
The school’s Seminar grew from uneasy curiosity to keen interest as students elected a member to preside weekly. Cyril Poole led discussions on topics like Annual Gradling of Pupils and The Clever Student. Miss M Haig’s Japan talk, shaped by twenty years there, impressed the group.
Public Relations Office releases a statement outlining a temporary pension top up effective from late January 1944. The war bonus applies to government pensioners in Newfoundland, with rates from 10 to 50 percent for married men and 4 to 74 percent for others, varying by pension amount and marital status. Eligibility requires residence in Newfoundland and retirement age under 65 with no full time work or earnings over $500 yearly.
The Garden Party at St Peter's Grounds on Wednesday drew many patrons despite offshore breeze. Attendees enjoyed tea, purchases from stalls, social time, and a thrift-like sale, with 5 sittings and about 40 seats each. Proceeds reached 325 dollars, with thanks extended by J Goopiano, incumbent, on behalf of St Peter's Congregation.
Carlton Ward of Fairchild Engine Aircraft Corp testified before a Senate subcommittee that Hitler's 1940 invasion plan envisioned a feint through Newfoundland and an invasion of the United States via Mexico after subduing England. He said sources in Paris showed him the plans.
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