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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists reader notices and announcements from December 19 1942. It notes charges for Notes of Thanks Memoriam and Announcements and mentions limitations on inserted letters, with a local wartime remark about production and supply and a farmer's potential gains in an egg market.
Tragic blaze at Harvey Road hostel during an entertainment night traps many inside. About 100 dead and numerous hospitalised as 500 people reportedly unable to escape through the main entrance. Fire began at 11 15, spreading within 12 minutes to engulf the auditorium where most were gathered. Affected victims include servicemen from Army Navy Air Force and militia with heroes rescuing many. One noted death is Mr Jobo J St John secretary to the hostel and former editor of the Grand Falls Advertiser. Naval men aided in rescuing fifty women via a window scene. some women were knocked senseless. Messages of sympathy and offers of aid pour in from Boston New York Prime Minister King of Canada and others. Newfoundland and outside communities share in mourning.
The article argues that raising a few thousand domestic hens could justify the venture despite costs. With scarce fresh fowl meat and eggs, a home market would solidify income, turning eggs into a steady, valuable product.
Christmas nears with hopeful spirit despite England facing invasion fears and upheaval in Europe. The season runs Christmastide from December 24 to January 6, bringing brief joy to the anxious era. Santa lifts the young, while trade and bustle continue in the shops.
A Tuesday night blaze consumed Max Rowsell's home in Botwood. Rowsell suffered serious burns while two children sustained minor injuries and Mrs Rowsell remained safe. Fire crews battled the flames, and the cause is under investigation.
From New York and nearby towns, families and individuals arrive over several days during the Christmas holiday season. Personal Miss Emily Roberts and her brother Frank Roberts traveled Tuesday night to visit their mother who remains paralyzed. Others include Mr. and Mrs. A H Hodge from St John’s, Frank Linfield Nelson Hodder Clifford Luther Ned Brackler from Gander, Harold Baird Cecil May Willis Bridger Cecil Slams and more from inland. Stephen Loveridgs, once soliciting life insurance in the bay and land towns, arrives Monday and offers service to local applicants during the holiday period. E J Colbourne went to John’s last week, Harry Ashbourne and Cecil Facey returned from the City Thursday morning, and Arthur Young arrived from St John’s on Thursday holiday.
Mr Peter Moors, formerly of this town, died Tuesday morning in Lewisporte at age 87. He was brother to Mr Robert Moors tere and Mr Fred Moors of Windsor. He had been living in Lewisporte with Mr and Mrs Howard Rideout for several years.
Mrs Rideout was laid to rest on Sunday by Layman Wm Harnett at St Peter's. She leaves a sister at St John's Mrs Sarah Spencer aged 97 and a brother Mark at Nearstead. An elder brother Andrew lives in Canada. Her sons Harlan, Major Sidney with the Salvation Army, and Arthur at home are bereaved. All her daughters are abroad, in Canada and the U S, all married.
In Africa Rommel retreats leaving El Agheila to the 8th army as British lines reach 700 miles toward Heypt. In Russia German relief arrives to trapped troops before Stalingrad while counterattacks south of the Don are repelled. New Guinea reports say Japs driven from Buona with a failed coast foothold at Buna Ley. A letter to officials calls out radio interference from neighbors, urging action to restore clear reception.
Editor complains about radio interference caused by privately owned motor electric light plants. Since a new broadcasting station opened in St John’s, radio owners pay $2 yearly but experience constant putt putt signals when neighbors listen. A gadget attached to engines is claimed to eliminate the noise, though annoyance persists.
Major P. J. Cashin and associates seek 17 500 brokerage and 50 009 damages in a Newfoundland Railway purchase dispute. Gibbs & Gibbs served 30 days notice on the railway after inspection and a price drop from 350 000 to 300 000. owners dispute damage claims and the date range.
On December 12 at the U C Parsonage Rev T J Pitt joined Harry Joseph Gedge of Durrel's Arm to Hazel Jane Barnes of Ragged Point. On December 15 at the U C South Side Church Rev T J Pitt united Samuel Augustus Colbourne to Margaret Kendell Pond of Gilesporte.
The Central Schoolmas Concert will be held at Marshall Hall on December 23. Doors open at 7 30 pm. Admission is 20 dts for adults and 10 dts for children. Refreshments will be served. Enjoy a pleasant night.
A detailed ledger of WPA collectors with names such as Louise Ashbourne Miss Elsie Gillett Mrs. James Gillett and numerous others. Totals show multiple small contributions assembling a final sum of 3.45 plus larger ballots and regional totals reaching 15.70 in the Bluff Head Cove and Ragged Point area.
The weekly hospital notes list admissions including Alma Payne Fogo Alan Young Harry Guy Mrs Harvey White Mia Cecil Young Twillingate South Martin Wiceham Darrells Art John Oxford Little Bay Islands Walter Burke Tilting Mrs Cecil Simms Baok Hr Ruby Blake Aubrey Welton Ladle Cove. Discharges include Misa Pear Blake Mrs Donald Moore and infant Change Islands Miss Vera Stride Ex ploits Mrs Roy Reccord and infant Victoria Cove Mrs Hean Sturge Musgrave Hr Misa May Watkins Summerford Mrs Wm Legge and twin daughters Cottlesa Island Mrs Edgar Nose worthy Leading Tickles Mrs Gordon Card Merritts Hr Miss Edna Legge Hospital Frank Baker Botwood Mrs Daniel Badden Little Seldom Mrs John Pelley and infant Port Albert. A son was born to Mrs Dorman Strickland Pilleys Island Dec 10 and on December 15 a daughter to Mrs Cecil Simma Backer and a son to Mrs Cecil Young Twillingate South. All mothers and infants are well. The deaths of Mrs Baxter Alcock Leading Tickles and Walter Burke Tilting occurred at the hospital on December 10 and December 13 respectively.
Receipt confirms delivery of a calendar for 1943 issued by the Confederation Life Association. The note expresses thanks and acknowledges the item received.
Several Newfound land seamen have passed examinations for Masters Certificates. Tickets for Deep Sea were awarded through Examiners Capt Kean and Capt Benson. All classes study Hoplish navigation and are examined before the Tickets are sent from England. Men earning Foreign Masters Tickets have spent time at sea.
Rev Maxwell Andrews, rector of Port Hill Port of Rhode Island for three months, is named by the Archbishop to succeed Rev F W Godfrey as Rector of St John’s Parish Fairview in the Deanery of Halifax. He assumed duties on Oct 1, as reported by St John’s Evening Telegram on Dec 7.
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