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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun May publish notes of thanks memorials and announcements for 25 cents each with no guarantee for late letters. Editor S Roberts emphasizes they do not assume responsibility for correspondents opinions. Twillingate August 14 1943.
The Sicily campaign signals a hard future for Allied forces as they push into Italy. German reserves move in for defence while air warfare intensifies. No major air battles yet, but strategic bombing targets Italy and Germany. The feared impact could pressure Italian war will to end and test Hitler's grip.
National emergency spurs war time training and new skills. Parachutist Adelaine Grey becomes a leading expert after high altitude jumps. Wartime training builds character and discipline, creating pilots, signalmen, wireless operators, gunners, navigators and other roles while offering income for those who pass the tests and find work.
The N S United Church Sunday School picnic occurred on Frazer Hall grounds on Wednesday. The day was unsettled until late afternoon. Tea was served at Frazer Hall.
C. and C. Roberts received a draught horse here last week to support their farming operations, aiding heavy workload on the farm.
Trial of T. R. Ackerman begins with Mr. Mercer retained as his solicitor for representation at the Aug. 16 event.
Secretary K. J. Carter reports fish catches from multiple stations including King’s Bay Jewis Glover 700 quintals and Cape Harrison Edward Blackwood 1200, Long Tickle Chesley Dyke 1000, Strawberry H r John Croke 690 quintals, Makovik Bay Walter Barry 800, Winsor Harbour Jas Furlong 350, all bound north.
The piece urges the Agriculture Department to aid in a cattle hay shortage as poor grass crops threaten mass cattle slaughter. It notes imported hay was affordable before the war and calls for a system to ensure feed for essential cattle, suggesting surplus hay in other parts of Newfoundland could meet demand.
About 1400 men are needed by the A N Cb Co Ltd at wood cutting operations across timber areas. Good wages offered. radio bulletins urge experienced loggers to respond, noting some may move inland before summer for pulpwood or other forest Labour. The paper industry needs workers as construction labour slows and unemployment rises.
The schooner project at Clarenville proceeds with Natural Resources teams scouting timber stands for building needs. If timber is insufficient, imports will be required. Current vessels under construction are 300 tong burdened.
General Jao Christan Smuts Premier of South Africa secures victory as his party gains a parliamentary majority of 64 seats, up from 16. The result confirms Smuts's continued leadership after the general election.
A schooner delivered essential provisions for the Twilliegate lighthouse stations this week, replenishing oil, rope, and lantern parts used by keepers to maintain beacon operations.
The week brings rainfall that aids crops after a period of dry weather. Farmers report soil moisture improving with steady showers across the region.
A stream of residents and travelers moves through Newfoundland towns. Rector Wo Anthony visits en route to Togo via the USA. Mrs Loveridge postpones plans to visit Fogo while several others head home or travel for work or holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stockley and family express gratitude for help during the illness and death of Aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Guy. They acknowledge wreaths and sprays sent to adorn the casket, naming many friends and relatives who sent condolences and flowers.
Messrs George Churchill and William Bridger senior continue work painting the exterior of the Masonic Temple, completing the long noted restoration task.
Mr Budgell of Grand Falls returns from Labrador aboard the Queen of Britannia where Mr DeChamplain and Mr J T Meaney inspected timber limits along the coast.
The notice states that copies of the Food and Drugs Act of 1943 and its regulations can be obtained by applying at the Department of Public Health and Welfare.
On January 10 1943 a public notice from Ottawa required certificates of essentiality for commodities. Advice now states brushes made from bristles hair or a fixture of bristles and hair must obtain Certificates of Essentiality before export permits are granted.
The article notes a promised motor industry to build marine engines, with earlier talk of an airplane factory. It stresses need for iron, copper and base metals and minerals in the country. The aim is to create jobs for workers facing postwar economic shifts.
Miss Beatrice Jean Hodder daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Hodder of Braddock Pennsylvania joins the Marines after training at Hunter College New York and New River North Carolina she is now on duty.
British Eighth Army advances toward Messina and 42 miles from Messina in Sicily while Kharkov falls under heavy Red Army pressure. R.A.F. bombings target Germany and Italy as Churchill roams Canada with Roosevelt and King. Berlin and Calais radio outages signal Allied air activity amid poised invasion plans.
In Memoriam notice for Elizabeth Guy of Crow Head Wild Cove who died Aug 3rd aged 79. Daughter of Uriah Sharpe and widow of William Guy she lived a devout Methodist life and leaves sixteen grandchildren. Funeral at North Side United Church conducted by Rev. T J Pitt with hymns and floral bearing. Bearers listed.
The Rinso Party led by Misa Moore visits the lower flat of the Masonic Temple this week. Patricia Moore Hilda Hancock and Dorothy George are in town giving Rinso cleaning beagons as teas are served to attending women.
The Good will Mission arrived Thursday en route to Bonavista Bay and left yesterday. Before returning to St John’s they head for the Old Country in September carrying the people’s good wishes. Mr Herbert remains north on the Grenfell boat and will join Humbermouth for St John’s. Guests included Sir Derrick Gunston and Mrs. Arthur Butcher, Mr Herbert and Dr Olds, Messrs Chadwick and Catew, the Secretaries with Mrs Arthur Manuel, and Mr Ammon visiting Magistrate and Mrs Abbott.
Mr. Fred Scott reports from Vancouver that Otto Osmond, employed by the Gordon Belyea Co ships chandlers, is well and hopes to visit his many friends, sending cordial greetings to relations here and at Exploite.
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