This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publishes official notices and community notes from Twillingate Newfoundland dated December 18 1943. It lists notes of thanks memoriam announcements and admissions with a 25 cent charge per item and states letters may not be guaranteed if received after Wednesday noon.
In the House of Commons the Newfoundland debate on affairs and self government occupied a day before the Christmas recess. Mr C G Ammon urged self government but not immediate return to full responsible status, while others warned the financial burden on Britain. Attlee spoke of postwar reconstruction funding, and the aim remains educating Newfoundlanders toward full responsible government after the war.
The Shops Act took effect Tuesday December 7 guiding hours for general merchandise stores in Twillingate and New World Island. Most stores close 6 p.m. except twelve days before Christmas when closing is earlier. Saturdays close 9 30 p.m. Exceptions apply for illness deaths ship needs and expedited departures. Weekly hours apply to all employees.
The article explains that holiday time is included in the 54 weekly hours and not deducted. It allows overtime with agreed compensation between parties. Schedule B lists exempt shops and services allowed after closing hours, including food, newspapers, motor supplies, tobacco, medicines, perishables, confectionery, and barbers.
The former French luxury liner Normandie now Lafayette, seized by the U.S. government, left her pier for the first time in four years. The ship, nearly destroyed by fire and capsized at the dock, was towed downstream at about two knots toward an unknown drydock destination for seaworthiness checks.
Capt. Miller delivered freight from St Johns to Ashbournes Ltd last week. The Wimoda received fish from the Depot yesterday and departed for La Scie. Capt. Winsor plans another voyage this month.
Able Seaman Arthur Locke relayed to London on Wednesday night and Wireless Operator Elmo Anstey son of Capt. Alex Anstey from Little Bay Island also sent a message from London.
Alfred Young is appointed as a member of the U C Board of Education replacing F H Pardy who is leaving the District.
Mr J J Collins died at St Johns Monday while playing wolf. He was the last of the men at Signal Ait when Signor Marconi sent the first data and dashes across the Atlantic. He later became a newspaper reporter and a principal wireless operator at St Johns Station.
The National Patriotic Association thanks contributors and canvassers for a Christmas gifts fund to aid men overseas and at home. The tally lists amounts by district and messengers, with totals and names, noting gifts to each recipient and the entertainment committee led by J Goodland and C L Hodge.
A reader memorializes Mr Paul Moores who retired after 40 years serving Twillingate and Dear Lake telegram duties. The letter lauds his punctual service through seasons and urges public recognition and a lasting retirement celebration.
The author notes Loveridge’s extensive career with forty three years in the postal service. He began as a young operator and postmaster, later serving over twenty years in Deer Leake and Millertown Jund. The piece ends with wishes for Mr Moores and his family as they rest from tabott.
Weather notes describe a north wind bringing eight snow storms on the 10th, heavy snows blocking streets, later easing to calmer, milder conditions with rain. Barometers fall to 28 29 inches, winds veer southward, and a second snowfall nearly melts in rain. Thermometer drops to 16 above zero on Tuesday evening after a day of westerly breeze.
Last week Mr Geo Walsh returned from Western Bay with his mother and brother to spend the winter. Mr Loveridge came home from Pointa West on Friday by the Miss Twillingate. Mrs A H Hodge returned from St John’s. Crews of the scar Bessie Marie and Miss Snow arrived from Lewisporte. Dr Mainald plans to move to Eastport Bonavista Bay for medical duties. Mr D J Hurley returned after months away building. A M Benson finished oil refining at the Arms and heads to St John’s. Bennett and Herbert’s Price came home from Buchans. Capt George Gillett and the Grace Boehner crew returned Thursday. Dr Swanker left for Indian Islands by Bonnie Nell to visit patients. Miss Mollie Peyton arrived from Argentia yesterday.
Mr I J Samson secretary for education in Newfoundland died at St Johns on Saturday after a funeral service at the Church of England Cathedral. He was laid to rest on Monday from a sudden fatal hemorrhage following years of service as inspector of C of BE School and last year succeeding Mr L W Shaw as Secretary for Education.
Confed life reports Captain Dicks of Trout River with his two sons and another man feared lost after their vessel was found on its side drifting off Bonne Bay following a recent breeze.
Mr. BH. C. Price steps down as Deputy Food Controller and is replaced by Mr. Sime who arrived from England by plane on Wednesday to take the duties.
Flight Lieutenant Allan A. Oglivie of the Royal Air Force is promoted to Squadron Leader. A native of Grand Falla, he returned home this year after escaping enemy territory following his aircraft being shot down.
A World War I era NP A reader asks every family to donate generously to support overseas soldiers during Christmas. The Counterion Commitrar urges prompt contributions, framing giving as a duty and a sign of care for those far from home.
Mr and Mrs Joseph White celebrate their thirty fifth wedding anniversary Wednesday in their home town with family members and friends gathering to honor the milestone.
Western and central Italy report German counterattacks repelled while Allied Sth Army advances toward Otarno and nears Mignana. Russians claim gains in Kiev bulge and Cherkassy breakthrough. Australians push toward Kesawai. U S bombers hit Japanese bases. Churchill ill with pneumonia in Middle East. A court awards Mrs Callahan five thousand dollars for injuries from a hotel ladder incident.
A collection started by Mr. George Milling of St Johns has raised over 160000 for a fire victim in Bonavista Bay. The raised total is recorded in the Evening Telegram. In other war era items Marshal Stalin received an award from Prime Minister Churchill on behalf of the King during a Tehran conference. The sword commemorates the Russian victory at Stalingrad. Military experts doubt the 8th Army will reach Rome by Christmas. Debate in the Commons on Newfoundland affairs resumed with Mr Atmon aligned to a representative government model. The British government is urged to aid Newfoundland for ten years to build up its economy and develop fisheries. Sir Derrick Ga nston supports retaining Md Isa regiment postwar with skilled technicians. Civil aviation is seen as a future need. Mr Maxim moves for Self Government immediate return. motion defeated without division. Four Germans tried in Kharkov for atrocities against Russian civilians. they admit crimes but claim orders, yet are held responsible as individuals.
Radio reports evaporated milk rationing limits access to only children and invalids. Expected to affect households and hospitals as supplies tighten nationwide.
Mr John Price to undergo an operation at M Hospital. Miss Mabel Sharpe operated on for appendicitis at the Hospital on Sunday night. Mrs J S Peyton taken to the Hospital on Thursday for treatment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.