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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes classified notices and memoriam announcements published December 5 1942. The paper states service charges for notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other items and reserves the right to reject late communications.
The article discusses wartime National Registration in Newfoundland, comparing it to a census. It notes Defense Act acceptance, aims to tally men aged 16 to 65 and detailed household data, and weighs the reach of domestic information against defense needs while citing Churchill.
The War Savings Campaign also launches a War Weapons Drive calling for a bomber a month to defeat Axis powers. The effort stresses patriotic duty amid wartime costs, comparing the Spitfire effort and urging public support to fund bomber production against dictators and aggressors.
Nine Newfoundland prisoners of war in Algiers were relvaged as Allied forces invaded North Africa. Three spoke over the air from London on Wednesday night.
Mussolini spoke to a small group on Monday after a long silence and responded to Churchill. He blamed himself for Italy’s plight, warned of attacks on southern Italy as Germany sent anti air craft guns, and urged Italians to endure more wartime strain while confirming evacuations from Milan and Genoa amid bombing.
The notice records acknowledgment of a 943 Calendar from Eli Burton of Toronto. It notes the sender and location, with no further action or dates specified.
About 250000 Axia troops are encircled in the Stalingrad region as two Russian pincers close around them. The capture effort aims to cut off the Axis forces from reinforcement and supplies amid ongoing combat developments.
Pleman Gillard, reported missing between Bishop Fats and N. D. Junction, reappeared after an unexplained absence. Telegraph wires say he took a nap due to tiredness, his journey traced from Gander back home.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill marked his 63rd birthday on November 30 amid public duties and tributes. The occasion drew attention from officials and citizens noting his leadership during wartime and his continuing role in government.
Miss Elizabeth Phillips of Toronto writes that Bennett Roberts second son David Phillips Roberts has been posted as missing over Germany since July 220. His elder son Ned serves as a Lieutenant in the Ordinance Corps in England. They were together the day before David went on a raid.
Dr Walter C Baldwin Jr formerly a dentist at Memorial Hospital is now 175 miles from Philadelphia in Milton with his young son Terry. He looks forward to visiting Twillingate again. His predecessor Dr Konopka has received his lieutenant commission in the US Army and left Shamokin in October.
Jubilee Guild reports income of 107.10 and year end on November 30. Members describe carding and spinning wool, weaving scarves and blankets, knitting and glove making, bottling assorted foods, and hospital Christmas aid. Staff note March tea and sale raised 57.63 with 3000 donated to relief, pillow stuff and hospital items produced, and year end grants to W P A and hospital gifts totaling several hundred dollars.
Personal items report Harbert Young recovering after a near fatal accident at West End. A H Hodge and family travel to St John’s Mesers. J W Minty and Fred White head to Gander. Annie Warr moves to the City to live with Nellie Brown. A M Benson visits from the City. Mica Hazel Joveridge returns from Lewisporte. Allan Cole travels to Fogo with wife, wintering with daughter Mabel Small. Capt Ernest J Spencer arrives from Moretonair.
Found object described as a man’s neck piece between Crow Head and Wild Cove. Finder may claim at this office after identification.
Mrs Litias Mayne wife of Charles D Mayne and daughter of the late Josiah Colbourne of Twillingate died October 31 after a short illness in Milford hospital Massachusetts where she had lived since 1920. She was born April 13 1869 in Twillingate and active in war work. Survived by husband five children five grandchildren one step grandchild and one great grandchild. Funeral held at St Johns Episcopal Church Franklin Massachusetts with burial in Evergreen Cemetery West Medway Massachusetts.
War shortages may curb Christmas toys so a local toy industry could employ workers and keep money in Newfoundland. Carpenters could produce wooden horses trains boats planes cars sleds hockey sticks and sets, painted and sold locally or exported. The suggestion asks the Newfoundland Industrial Board to consider developing a Made in Newfoundland toy industry.
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Burton of Toronto are remembered by friends of Durrell's Arm and the Troke families, commemorating their connection and kindness.
Dr Cecil Van Smith a longtime local physician and medical officer with the A N D Co Ltd at Angle Brook died Monday at Botwood His brother Dr Owen V Smith and the Angle Brook family receive sympathy from friends in Botwood and the town.
A Canadian barracks at St John was burned out on Tuesday last. Fire fighting machinery kept the blaze in check and prevented spreading to adjacent buildings.
Russian advances near Stalingrad push German casualties to 63 000 captured 51 090 killed as Allies report sea routes from Malta and air battles in the Mediterranean. Allied offensives in Tunisia and New Guinea continue with heavy engagements and substantial air losses.
Information from the 125th Squadron Royal Air Force shows No 1054838 AC1 Harvey Augustus Pryor of Cottles Island Notre Dame Bay has been reclassified to Leading Aircraftman.
Forester Reginald Reid of this town was heard broadcasting from Tondon on Monday night, according to local radio logs and witness statements.
School Inspector Gough visits multiple local schools during his fall inspection tour assessing facilities safety and adherence to standards. He reviews building conditions and meets staff to discuss maintenance plans and potential upgrades.
The weather remains cold with occasional mild spells and rain. No snow remains on the hillsides. The land is filling water supplies for households. Boat service continues regularly when winds are calm.
War report details the self demolition of the French fleet at Toulon to avoid capture, noting three submarines escaped, the Dunkerque lost with its admiral, and burning ships and oil depots fueling smoke. Churchill comments on French resilience and the move to North Africa.
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