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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its establishment in 1801 with notes on its editor proprietor S. Roberts. It lists publication details for Twillingate Maryland and pricing for notices, while disclaiming responsibility for correspondents and late submissions.
A discussion on postal subsidies and mail delivery methods across the coast and railway line. The piece argues that unless the Post Office shifts from rail and steamship to include motor boats and vans, delays persist and coastal communities lose timely service amid seasonal freight revenue. It cites the Trade Review’s editorial on outport mails and notes protests from multiple towns along the route.
An article discusses the Nild Industries Development Board and its mission to mobilize postwar economy. It urges national ideas on manufacturing sites, mineral use, and new industries to drive growth and avoid financial collapse. Also notes a Boys Workshop at St Anthony and broader youth technical education efforts.
The piece argues for developing a children’s playground in Twillingate and possibly the Northern Metropolis, urging community cooperation and a suitable site to reduce juvenile wandering. It notes surveys are circulating and calls for action despite war and broader national strain.
On Monday night off Catalina the F. P. Union, auxiliary of The Trading Co, was run down by Swyera’s motor vessel Isabel H. The Union’s master suffered a leg injury. the vessel sank with spars showing. One cow swam ashore after crew freed it from wreckage.
Services were held on December 2 and 3 in North and South United Churches with Rev. J. Wareham of Moreton's Harbour delivering addresses urging Christians to spread the Gospel at home and abroad. A December 8 service at Little Harbour featured Magistrate Abbott, praised for his lay support. children collected for the Missionary Fund and received books.
The Shops Act took effect Tuesday without warning and caused disruption during a Wednesday half holiday. On Saturday the Governor in Commission sought immediate applicability for Twinlingate and New World Island, with a wire order on Tuesday enforcing instant enforcement.
Our collectors appeal for donations to the NP A Bands this month. Set aside today the amount you can share in the sacrifice the boys are making overseas. Your Christmas will be happier knowing you have given to the NP A funds. P A Collection Commissioner.
The piece critiques Newfoundland's compulsory attendance, noting limited penalties, board reliance, and religious influence on boards. It argues enforcement rests on local chairs, questions police role, and calls for more funding and school-building to realize full participation under the act.
Personal Mre John E Peyton and Miss Molley Peyton arrived from Argentia on a visiting trip and returned this week. Mr Ira Barnes came back to the Airport this week. Fish Inspector Mr Thistle was in town that week. Mrs Joseph Snow of Lewioporte visits her daughter Mrs Jack Stackless. Harold Baird also came from St John’s this week.
The note thanks Ow mond Brothers Moreton's Harbour for the receipt of calendar 21944 and acknowledges Trinity Enterprise Christmas number as received with thanks.
In St Anthony the local Children's Home boys built a 40 by 26 foot workshop with upstairs lumber storage and a 190m room for mechanical drawing instruction. The shop operates for grades 9 10 11 with morning and afternoon sessions and a drafting class led by a Wentworth Institute graduate. The facility, run by the boys, has produced items from a rolling pin to a kitchen sink.
Revenue remains strong despite scarce imports with November total $2,235,000 and year to date $18,541,000, just $300,000 below last year. Tax receipts exceed estimates as 6 million comes in from four remaining months, and direct taxation hits over 3 million for eight months.
The item reflects a tale of a long used gun lost near water with verse lines about a boy named Arthur and a barrel sinking. It notes L. Warr joining the Nad Regiment and mentions Wat Savings Certificate Gift Cards at the Post Office as Christmas gifts, reflecting local notices and items.
The report covers allied plans at Teheran and Cairo to defeat Germany and oppose Japan. It notes Allied air forces sinking six submarines off Ireland, Japanese bombing Calcutta, German advances at Kiev and Dnieper, Italian gains around Castellone and Mignano, Morose River crossing, Changsha seizure, and Pacific actions driving Japan from Tarawa with next targets New Britain.
The Department of Justice moves to enforce the Compulsory School Attendance Act. During the first year moral suasion helped, but some interpreted leniency as indifference. This Fall some children failed to register. delinquents reportedly berry picking or helping in the garden. Teachers must report nonattendance using a special form with reasons if known. Reports signed by a school official go to the local Police Constable or Rangers, who issue warnings to parents as required by law.
A speaker warns that guardians must act or face prosecution in the Magistrate's Court as part of a measure to protect child welfare. The speaker urges swift adoption of the statute, arguing Newfoundland’s education level is too low and good citizenship relies on education for a better future.
The community mourns Maxwell Burt, beloved citizen of Carter's Cove, who passed after a week of illness. Survived by a widow and five children, the family and many friends receive heartfelt sympathy from the writer, who urges them to seek comfort in Jesus Christ. Inserted by V. M. Wheeler.
Last week the Magistrate issued a notice to dog owners stating that on the 7th met Saturday, dogs may run from sunrise to sunset but must be penned from sunset to sunrise. Rangers prefer not to shoot working dogs, but breaches of the act will lead to action. Several dog cases have recently appeared in court.
Mr. G. K. Laing, assistant manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Méd., has accepted a position with the Fishery Products Company.
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