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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issues a note from December 2 1944 detailing classified sections such as notes of thanks memorials and announcements with a 25 cent per inch rate for notices and communications submitted by Wednesday noon deadline. Editorials reflect standard newspaper policy on responsibility for correspondents opinions and priority of submissions.
The article notes Newfoundland’s living costs outpace England with rationing and wartime pensions. It discusses gaps in prosperity, noting many workers did not benefit from defense spending, Bowaters investment, and fishery exports, while prices for basics rose and economic reform is urged.
A serviceman remarks that conditions in the country could hardly be worse, voicing concern over domestic circumstances and expressing a cautious, resigned view of the current situation.
Capt Shaver of the Canadien Medical Corps relieves Dr Olds who is ill at the hospital. Mrs Margaret Ashbourne and Mrs Harry Ashbourne visited St Johns. Mr James Peimer & Sons came from Black Island. Mr Noel to be Bank manager here. Harvey Macuel from Lewisporte. Mr T Dunn leaving to work in St Johns. Mr A M Besson closed his oil refinery at Darrel and returns to St Johns. Mrs H L McMurray visiting from Saskatchewan. Leslie from Sasson Telegraphy. Miss Florence Anstey to New York. Miss Mabel Thistle to hospital at Comfort Cove. Mrs Joseph Hill of Campbellton recently a patient. Miss Olive Boyde returned from Buchane. Mr E J Linfield back from St Johns. Mr George Chaulker from Cobb's Arm. Dr and Mrs Wood back from St Johns. Capt Frank Roberts from the City and Whitbourne to visit daughter Mrs R M Sparkes. Joseph Thistle of the Air Force on leave from Torbay. Thistle was once a teacher at the Arm.
St Johns Rotary Club launches a drive raising funds for TB control with Christmas Seals labels sold to support the effort. Ted Meapey voices strong support for a crusade against the national menace as the Nid. TB Association forms to join the battle.
Schra Mollie and James Strong arrived Tuesday with freight for firms.
News arrived that Mrs Lizzie Harbin, 77, widow of Henry Harbin formerly Miss Miles of Herring Neck, pumped away at St John’s on Sunday and was buried Tuesday. She had come to the city to spend the winter with her grandson.
Residents of the North Side are asked to attend a Club Room meeting on Wednesday December 6 at 8 pm to consider a Blanket Contract with the Memorial Hospital for 1945.
Reader F W shares a testimonial praising Kruschen Salts for rheumatism and lumbago relief after few doses. He notes lasting benefit from daily egg spoonfuls in hot water before breakfast and claims improvement after wet weather caused a brief return of pain.
At a Twillingate Regional Library Board meeting a 6 pm closure rule for under twelve year olds was adopted until further notice. The board also announces the gift of the 11th edition Encyclopaedia Britannica from H C King, resting in Twillingate for now, and lists new weekly papers and magazines being added for readers.
The Shop Closing Act is now applied to Trinity North and other areas including St. John’s Conception Bay Trinity South, Trinity North, Bonavista, Bell Island, Twillingate, Exploits Valley, Bonne Bay Humber Valley Port au Port Channel St. Lawrence.
Poem recounts a night of drinking where the speaker lies in the gutter beside a pig. A passerby comments that a man’s company reveals his drinking problem, prompting the pig to flee.
Annual Missionary Meetings are set in local United Churches with services at 8 pm. South Side Church hosts Monday night, North Side Church Tuesday, and Little Hr. Wednesday. Large congregations and generous response requested for what is described as the greatest and grandest business.
We thank all who helped during our bereavement and value the words cheer acts of kindness wreaths sprays cards letters and messages. Arthur Burton & Jrsste.
Dr Olde relieved after shortage as Botwood doctor takes over both surgical and medical duties. Olde, confined with pneumonia, managed a brief operation before bed rest. Public Health Dept was contacted and arranged for a physician. Persistent staffing shortfall remains a concern for civilian care.
Capt Bob Bartlett sails the Morrissey into Boston marking the end of another Arctic voyage He did not stop at Brigus causing anxiety for his safety and the voyage ended earlier than in prior years observed by readers and officials
Collectors have been waiting for the F. M. O Leary N P A Appeal and have done fairly well this year. Soon we will be able to provide a summary of the collection in our columns.
Mr Bennett Stuckiess with Anatey Brothers oversaw a lighthouse replacement on the coastal wharf on Monday. A further block is planned for next year, but the light will serve for the remainder of the season.
The storm last week began Saturday and seabirds increased while boats did well when opportunities arose. Weather cooled at night but snow held off. Crow Head boats loaded Thursday and crews expect better catches if no new storms arise.
Miss Bessie French has been giving lantern lectures at various places south since her wish to Terillingate this summer. Miss Harrie has been giving addresses on Missionary Work at several places.
News notes from St John s report Allied pressure in Italy and the Raveton area while German and Soviet troops clash across Europe. Canada faces a Liberal Confidence vote as Premier King seeks support amid draftee unrest. US and British forces push toward Rhine and Alsace with recent battles in Strasbourg and Cologne plains. Continuous fighting across Slovakia Hungary and Italy, with leadership changes and a renewed focus on strategic fronts.
Reported fighting along the Lamone river and in the Po valley shows Allied and German positions, while Soviet forces cross the Danube expanding their front to 93 miles wide and 25 miles deep. Former Defence Minister Relaton backs King’s confidence motion but questions 1600 draftees for overseas reinforcements. Social Credit backs the government as Pacific Coast unrest quiets and French Canadian draftees head back to Quebec.
The Claren ville fs departs with Albert Froude as Chief Engineer and Herbert Hellier as Purser transferred from the Clyde. Jesse Dyke captains this trip until John Kean arrives. The vessel carries 500 sacks of food and 12 bags of mail. Purser on the Clyde is Mr Scanlan of Melrose Trinity Bay.
Reports say men at the Claren ville chipbuilding plant became drunk and left their jobs. Twillingaters are filling posts as the town notes steady work in nearby Clarenville Shipyards for marina construction and creosote development, with Leaburo Adey and George Adey and Mr. Arthur Freud’s families relocating.
St Peter's offers Holy Communion at 8 and Matins at 11 with 2:30 Sunday School and 7 Evensong. St Andrew's Holy Communion with Address at 11, Thanksgiving Services postponed. United Church South Side 11 Rev S Baggs 2:30 Sunday School 7 Lay Reader 3 Rev Baggs North Side 11 Lay Reader 2:30 Sunday School 7 Rev Baggs Crow Head 2:30 Sunday School Bible Class Salvation Army 11 Holy Meeting 2 Sunday School 3 Praise 7 Salvation Meeting. Pentecostal Assembly 10:30 devotional 3 Sunday School 6:30 prayer 7 evangelistic service.
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