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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, established 1880, publishes notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements from its Twillingate Nad. office with editor S. Roberts. Notices accepted at 25 cents per inch, with restrictions on late submissions and opinions of correspondents.
Citizens report reduced access to timely news as wartime demands strain the News Despatch service. Locals in St. John’s and surrounding towns face late reports, unreliable unofficial sources, and aging telephone lines hindering communications, with calls for a three day broadcast of chief items and better independent wiring.
A string of visits and departures fills the week in the community. Families from Battle Harbour to Trinity Bay converge on Gander Bay and nearby towns, with many residents traveling to Fogo, Clarenville, and St. John’s for work, teaching, or hospital visits. A surprise party honors the Jenkins siblings as friends gather, while local officials and businesspeople note arrivals from Argentia, Summerford, and Port-aux-Basques.
Confederate on Life Pref William Verge, absent 37 years, visited Twillingate from Western Canada last week. Former teacher now retired, he married in Canada and has son Robert and a daughter. He came from Botwood with sister Mrs Edward Young. Sister Mrs Arthur Burton is very ill. He stayed with sister Mrs Hanoph Young, South Side.
British released dispatch says French parachutists landed in Brittany on June 5 with anti tank guns explosives and land mines. Patriots in Brittany aided the parachutists providing arms supplies and directions while French uniforms defended liberated areas and attacked German units. Two officers including a Companion of the Order of Liberation were captured and shot by militia after wearing their uniforms. A barracks of 150 mercenaries allied with the Germans was blown up.
Harold Mark Cooper and George Cooper sons of Mr and Mrs Stewart Cooper enlisted for the Royal Artillery two weeks ago. Harold was turned down for being underage and George, who went to St John’s, was rejected there but returned home last Friday with a big badge.
A small riot erupted at St. Johns on Tuesday night when a group of hooligans attacked servicemen. Several Canadian soldiers were hospitalized and police could not clear the streets due to a large crowd. Authorities warn citizens not to gather during future disturbances and to stay clear of police clearing operations.
A man wakes up each morning with a dull headache until Kruschen salts transform his days. After a year of regular use he feels fresh and able to work with no exertion. The letter claims Kruschen relieves headaches and constipation by cleansing the body of stagnating waste.
Capt. Geo Gillett delivered a coal cargo to Memorial Hospital on Monday while Capt Norman of Catalina landed flower at Hodge Bros on Wednesday. Captains ST Jones and others brought freight this week with cement for the Hospital. Seaman Mariam May supplied freight to Ash bournes Ltd.
The Sunday School Picnic of the N S United Church was held on Wednesday on the Frazer Hall grounds. The Salvation Army hosted theirs that same day at South Side. The weather was fine with a light wind. Other Sunday School Picnics have taken place in the past month.
Mr and Mrs Abbott of IT Brazil Square St Johns say the Air Council England reports their son Flying Officer Carl Abbott commanded a heavy bomber damaged by enemy fire on July 18. Four crew members were aboard the lightened plane north of Paris. two others bailed out over England and are safe. The Air Council through the International Red Cross is seeking information on the missing men.
The Trade Review notes a daily press item about Private Miss C W A C planning to wed Private What's-his-name in the Canadian Army. It observes a shift as women make formal marriage plans, contrasting with past male-dominated choices and hinting at changing social norms.
World War II dispatches report Paris freed after French and Central forces, with patriots aiding, as Allied troops advance toward the Seine. British and American units press from the west and center, while Romanians and Bulgarians show shifting positions and a wave of bombings continues over England and Germany.
Mildred Scammell and Allan Stoodley united in marriage on Aug 15 at St Margaret's Church Change Islands. The ceremony featured family prominence with Rev. T H Loder and Rev. R O Davies officiating. Attendants wore chiffon gowns in pink, yellow and blue with matching veils while gifts and telegrams marked the day. The bride, formerly of Glyn-Mill Inn staff, and groom of Bank of Nova Scotia Fogo branch, depart for Grand Bank on honeymoon.
The fishery at present is poor with traps taken up at nearly all berths. No fish caught on the grounds except a few spots, though bait is procurable.
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