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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1944
Page
4
Twillingate notices from December 16, 1944 highlight items of thanks memoriam notices and announcements. The notice lists rates for notes and states cutoffs for submissions and editor Roberts as proprietor. It notes no responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Herring fishermen at Corner Brook protested prices at $3.90 per barrel and won a temporary $3.50 with $300 net credits after a two week strike. Government price fixing was urged to stabilize markets and ensure fair returns as disputes move through official channels.
A reader laments postal service slowdowns due to oceanic and navigational limits, freight congestion, and short days. The writer notes private vessels hired by the Railway to speed freight and questions why passenger and mail conveyances are not similarly prioritized, citing lengthy delays in Christmas mail clearing.
Residents complain about air mail letters to men overseas in England taking six to seven weeks to arrive at the Trade Commissioner’s Office while letters from boys reach in about three weeks. They urge the Postmaster General to explain the delay and improve service.
Iauidente of Crow Head leads a petition for a Breakwater at Back Cove to aid local fishery producers who land over 250000 dollars in fish yearly. The site choice follows shoal water landings along the shore above. The Sun endorses the proposition with an estimated construction cost of about 40000 dollars.
Robert Primmer, who has endured several heart attacks in recent years, was taken down on Tuesday night and is now confined to his bed, in fragile health.
Radio report from St John's notes a copy of the Nild Foresters Bulletin published in the British Iales. The item highlights cross border distribution and mentions local interest in the forester organization.
Mr. Peckford and others at Gander Bay insist they must be Taolationists as late mail arrivals cut them off from mail connections. The piece argues this stance amid ongoing postal delays and regional frustration.
Authorities plan repairs to the Shoal Tickle Bridge next year after concerns the current structure cannot safely bear heavy traffic. The canal will be deepened to improve the waterway for vessels in the area.
A man recounts his doctor prescribed Kruschen Salts for rheumatism. Since starting the course three years ago he reports regular bowel movements and no rheumatic symptoms. The ad notes ingredients claim to dissolve uric acid crystals and stimulate kidneys to expel them.
The Bonavista Presbytery opened its fall meeting at Greenspond on October 31 1944 and ran to November 2 with Rev J W Winsor as Chairman Rev A G Moore as Secretary and Rev H M Dawe as President of Conference as guest of honour Miss Haig Rev S S Cooper and Rev G Budd were welcomed along with correspond ing members Devotions were led by the Chairman except Wednesday afternoon when the President spoke on The Ache for Souls A post meeting tribute noted the late Dr G L Mercer of Thetford Ontario and sympathy extended to Mrs Mercer The routine business included correspondence committees and deputations Missionary meetings were arranged and a revision of ministry candidates considered Reports on committees and plans for church and manse construction were reviewed Pension and Missionary Maintenance Funds were discussed Missionary meetings were held at Greenspond Safe Harbour Shamblers Cove and Port Nelson Lantern lectures were given by the President of Conference Lay representative R Osmond presented himself as Lay Supply The sessions were praised as very inspiring and effective The Presbytery thanked Rev H M Dawe the Greenspond United Church pastor and congregation and the Trustee Board for support and facilities.
Miss Frances Mary Peters daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Peters Springdale Notre Dame Bay married Frederick Gilbert Smallwood eldest son of Mr and Mrs Walter Smallwood at Presbyterian Church with Rev Fred Saas officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Evelyn Wheeler Best man Mr Thomas Morry reception at groom's parents LeMarchant Road.
Captain Saul White traveled to Grand Falls and Corner Brook yesterday to inspect sites and meet local officials amid ongoing regional activities.
Personal items describe Martha Young spending the winter at Corner Brook while James Ludlow Fish Inspector visited town. Herbert Walsh returned home on Saturday. Frank Roberts left for Brooklyn. Clarence Bartlett heads to Channel to join Bank of Nova Scotia. John Baker returned to Fogo, Phillip Sharpe visits relatives there. Rev Donn arrived from Pilley’s Island seeking medical care. Newman Butt of the Nild Regiment won in town. Dr J M Olds spent days at Gander Bay. Mabel Thistle left hospital Wednesday awaiting passage to Comfort Cove to resume teaching.
Reports from Nloara and St John’s describe German efforts to shift Rhine defenses while patrols at Maag River fall to British and Canadian forces. British warships join planes tanks and infantry in Greece as Greek unrest grows. Athena faces a severe food crisis amid Britain US discord on Greece. Japan presses China asKeveiyang area moves toward 53 miles from the city with Indochina thrusts. Canada’s Premier King wins a confidence vote by 73. Two main motion amendments fail and three are ruled out.
Reports from overseas servicemen ask what postwar plans exist for Newfoundland. They urge direct discussions with authorities to share the service viewpoint and clarify future schemes including land settlement and pensions for men returning home.
A review traces Dr Beaven and the stern Dr Forrester as teachers and rivals in a laboratory turning to discovery and romance. Audrey San Ling Hilton, born in China and adopted, connects to Beaven who pledges to devote his life to medical work in America. The ending is praised as very good.
War briefing notes progress on the Western front and reports a breakthrough north of Budapest with potential Soviet advances toward Austria. Tokyo faces a heavy air raid, Athens is secured by British troops after extended fighting, and U S forces land on Leyte. Churchill faces criticism over Greece policy amid ELAS rebel clashes injuring many.
A Nazi decree in Germany orders every hen to lay at least 70 eggs per year. The rule warns owners of unpleasant consequences if the target is not met, prompting chatter in barns and fears of roast chicken appearing more often on menus.
His Excellency Sir Humphrey Walwyn remains governor for another year. Sir John C. Puddester also extends his term to February 16 1946, accepting the extension at the request of the Commons Office in London.
Finder of a Tyre chain lost between Crow Head and Captain William Balgin’s is asked to leave it with W. J. Mogre and claim a reward.
Citizens of Wesleyville attended a meeting at Wesley Hall on October 28 with Mr. H. W. Quinton advocating local self government. A committee was chosen to organize the Town Council and Brookfield and Pound Cove may join the civil improvement effort.
The document lists the 1945 holiday calendar with dates for New Year’s Day St Patrick’s Day Good Friday Empire Day His Majesty's Birthday St. George’s Day Observance of various days Regatta Labour Day Armistice Day Christmas Day Boxing Day and related observances across months and week days.
Another Twillingater resident has died Mrs George Payne born Lucy Jones died in Toronto on Thursday November 23 at age 83. She and husband Mr Payne left Twillingate about twenty years ago and lived at 1095 St Claren's Ave Toronto where he had several sons and daughters.
Magistrate Abbott traveled to a part of Fogo District on Thursday to finalize official season work, outlining steps and next actions for local administration.
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