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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingste Sun established 1888 lists its home affairs department notes and announcements. Editor Roberts offers notes of thanks memoriam and announcements at 25 cents each with Wednesday noon cutoffs.
The Sun reports on a proposed Shop Act for Twillingate District and New World Islands, noting a fourteen day consideration period ending December 4. It outlines potential benefits and drawbacks, including hours regulation, effects on early openings, after hours trade, and impact on hospital transport needs, with calls for public input to Hon. H. A. Winter.
Editorial in the Fishermen- Workers Tribune argues for releasing contracts between the Government and Canadian authorities about Gander Airport. It notes leases for land use are limited to fifty years and that the airport may revert after the war. A critic claims the country could have profited from base occupancy.
Canada faces a print paper shortage forcing the Toronto Star to suspend weekly editions for an undetermined period. Publishers said the supply disruption affects distribution and product availability across affected markets.
The P U Convention is canceled this year due to the illness of President Brown. The move affects plans and expected participation by members and affiliates.
Gasoline and kerosene fell four cents a gallon at St John’s Monday with other oils following suit in a general decline across fuels.
A vehicle owner found seven nails embedded in a tire this week. The incident was confronted and the owner believes the culprit will not repeat the act.
Capt. George Gillett delivered a cargo of amber to St. John's arriving Tuesday morning. T Hallete's care handled part of the freight. Jumed brought further freight to Mokiday Tron Be. Yohin'y was noted in transit.
In the Magistrate's Office on Monday afternoon Magistrate Abbott presented Petty Officer Allan Boyd with money gifts from the W P A and N P A. He was congratulated on his merited promotion and wished luck. Rev T J Pitt led the gathering with N P A representatives absent Rev J Goodland.
Justice Dunfield of the Supreme Court ruled Confederation Life rent regulations invalid in a case between a tenant and a landlord with legal representation. The government subsequently posted a new draft under the Defense Powers Act for rent control.
Dogs killed several of Fred Austey's sheep and recently took a ewe lamb from Lewis Clark. Local report notes mutton is scarce while dogs seem to take freely.
The local grounds report plentiful codfish with high eating quality. The late Antuma season shows similar abundance and favorable conditions for fishing and consumption.
The Proclamation by the U S President requires all American male citizens born 1899 through 1925 to register for Selective Service between November 16 and December 31 1943. Men who turn 18 after November 16 1943 must register on or after their 18th birthday. Newfoundland registrants must appear in person at American Consulates or designated registrars in St Johns Gander Argentia Corner Brook Buchans and other posts.
Personal notices report residents and service members traveling for leave duty and business. Names include Mrs H Peyton, Mrs John Mercer, Petty Officer Allan Boyde, S Loveridge, Waye hospital official, Ernest Peyton, Mrs Arthur Butcher, Capt Thomas Hill, Mrs Capt James Gillett, Edward Sharpe, Bertie Givn, G N Lillington, Seaman James Rideout, Rev J Wareham, Magistrate Abbott, Ben Elliott, with destinations such as Grand Falla St John Newfoundland Gander Trinity Lewisporte Fogo Botwood Change Islands Merbanton Moreton's Harbour and Summerford. hospital progress noted.
Construction on the Memorial Hospital addition is halted until next year due to a shortage of materials. Officials report a lack of supplies as the reason for the suspension and forthcoming resumption.
A deadly fire at a four family residence tragically burned eleven people to death including a wife and nine children. Mr George Ivany escaped after being badly burned in the blaze and saved his mother in law and a seven year old son. Ten bodies recovered. ages ranged from 3 months to 8 years, including twin girls.
Mr and Mrs Seeley plan to move to Bareneed as the fish filleting plant at Path Hod ends its season.
Snow covered streets with about a quarter inch on Monday night causing slips. Mrs. James Spencer broke her right wrist and Mr. Geo Elliott fractured a hip, both transported to hospital. Mrs Spencer later returned home. The next day rain melted the snow.
The Beirut unrest followed the arrest of government members by representatives of the French Committee of National Liberation. France had allowed Lebanon to be governed locally, while Britain opposed the arrests and General Catroux was sent to broker a settlement.
Report describes a trawl haul near whaling grounds where a whale approached closely. Herring used as bait drew attention, with codfish also present and a risk of severe injury from the whale’s tail.
Capt. KE. W. Roberts ferries freight to Lewisporte to ease port congestion before navigation closure. Capt. Charfen Gillard also moves goods for Ashbournes Ltd. Capt. Wellmas arrived on Thursday with freight.
Allied bombers drive fear across Berlin as Christmas threat looms. Russians push toward Minsk and Zhitomir while Germans counter on multiple fronts. Churchill Roosevelt and Chang Kai-shek meet in North Africa as Stalin travels to Tehran to bolster war effort.
Debates in the Commons concluded with Under Secretary stating the government will defer decisions on Ndil self government until after the war until Nd people choose their form of government. In the interim locals should plan for future political status as charges of arbitrary rule are addressed. Japanese convoys near Rabual faced strikes, while the 8th Army seized Castel ai Sangro and pressed an assault on a 900 foot high position. The 5th Army advanced against Germans north of Migua no.
N P A collectors for the Twillingate branch start a house to house collection on Monday December 6 to aid servicemen returning from overseas and support families in distress. The committee asks each family to donate at least two dollars and urges strong community support to show gratitude for the boys serving abroad.
W P A donations noted from the South Side union liberal committee with a small contribution of ten dollars recorded as a donation.
The phrase the buck has been passed to the teachers surfaces as they are tasked with collecting funds while continuing to impart knowledge to their pupils in the classroom.
Seaman Charles Randell of the Merchant Navy from Little Bay Islands spent about 40 days leave in town last week to visit his daughter Miss Margaret Randell a teacher at Crow Head.
Advertises wanted items for mills and factories including 220 volt three phase motors line shaft saws belts mandrels and tables. Seeks all kinds of mill and factory equipment and directs responses to P O Box 100 Bay Roberts.
Beach Grove Lumber Co of Bay Roberts seeks all kinds of lumber and saw logs. Rail and water shipments welcome. Private siding with main line connections and port facilities. Interested suppliers contact Beach Grove Lumber Co in Bay Roberts. 2w. Dec.4, 11.
The Durrells Academy announces a Christmas concert set for December 20. The event showcases student performances and seasonal pieces in a festive program expected to draw family and community audiences.
All members of Loyalty Lodge No. 5 LCA are requested to meet in their Hall on Tuesday night December 7.
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