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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun details notices such as thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge per insertion. It states publication rules including cutoff time and non responsibility for correspondent opinions.
A Christmas message urges peace and good will amid war, noting Newfoundland’s uneasy calm and many volunteers abroad. It emphasizes united effort at home and abroad to uphold Christmastide ideals, hoping readers distribute cheer and work toward a better day despite upheaval.
The piece notes a year of activity across fronts with higher living costs and rising income for many, driven by defense work and labor. It highlights the fishery’s value and prices barely above those for goods, acknowledging long hours and hard labor across workers supporting ships, farms, and trade.
The passage honors workers from mail sorters to teachers and clerks, noting scarce public praise but emphasizing mutual respect. It expresses hope that 1944 will bring more activity, ensuring workers receive full compensation and those served provide ample remuneration.
A distanced poet recalls Christmas bells and a hopeful refrain of peace on earth as war’s cannon drown the carols. The speaker laments a broken world then resolves that God is awake and the right will prevail against hatred and violence.
Major Sidney Ridout S A, a native, died at St John’s on Wednesday. Funeral from the Temple Springdale Street conducted by Brigadier J Acton. Two brothers, Harlan and Arthur, left to mourn locally.
Wartime industry humor and thrift appear as families craft toys from scraps in shops and homes. Wood remnants become blocks, cigar boxes form car parts, and spools serve as wheels or beads. baby toys imitate trains drawn along the floor by children.
Festive hard sauce pinwheels served with steamed pudding or mince pie. Butter cream with sugar lemon rind orange juice and color split into orange and lemon portions roll chill slice for serving.
Personal notices report Alfred Hassey leaving hospital and returning to Port Union, F H Manuel coming home from Botwood, Carl Winsor returning from Fogo, and multiple others arriving from Gander, Memorial College, Lewisporte, Little Bay Islands, and St. John s during the past week.
Some teachers left for their homes this week to take in the Christmas holidays. If winds fail and seas stay calm they may return on time.
A. T. Woolfrey & Bros. of Carmanville sent a new calendar with thanks. Beach Grove Lumber Co. of Ray Roberts also forwarded a calendar. Confederation Life Association likewise provided a calendar.
Mr. Abram Greenham reported a modest haul from a net on Monday. A small shark trimmed the catch, with two bed lamer seals, another cut out, four cod, a herring, and two tomcods recovered before men reached safety.
Mr. James Preston suffers a slight cold and loss of appetite. One Sunday he had a heart attack but has improved since, though confined to bed.
High winds swept in from the north west after veering from the south west. A milder spell brought cold air and a few snow falls across the area.
Navy men Gower Hicks of Fogo and Jack Luther of Battle Harbour and aircraftman Roland Bennett of Springdale spoke over the air from London last week and sent greetings to their folk back home.
Mr Alex Sanaome of Hillgrade acted as Chairman at a public Welcome Home in Indian Cove for Navalman Ridout, son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Ridout of Indian Cove.
A son was born to Mr Harold White and his wife at the hospital last week.
The message extends sincere Christmas greetings and best wishes for happiness from Apt and Mrs. Vauxius, 9 A, to all during this joyous season.
The South Side Sunday School presents a Christmas Concert at Marshall Hall on Monday December 27. A Christmas Tree will be displayed. Admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Doors open 7 30 p.m.
For the many evidences of confidence in me and gratitude for my work I thank all my patients and their families. I assure you I was glad to do everything enabled by my medical training and years of practice. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Good bye, M U., Dr. Marwa.p.
A train leaving St John’s last evening connected at Lewisporte for the St John’s Lewisporte Service to St John’s. The St John’s Humbermouth Service for St John’s begins tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Freight was accepted for La Scie to Bonne Bay only.
The fluctuating temperatures every few hours create uncertainty in the forecast. Local mariners face difficulty matching connections whether in large or small vessels as weather shifts.
The article recalls a temporary truce on Christmas Day 1914 in Flanders with British and German soldiers sharing trenches and feasting. It also notes George Washington leading 1400 men across the Delaware to capture Trenton, New Jersey, and taking over 1500 enemy troops in a surprise march.
A few cases of chicken pox have appeared recently in the area. The illness is described as mild and affected children are faring fairly well.
A Brooklyn youngster named Mike wrote a bold letter to Santa threatening to beat him to a wood pulp if he did not deliver the toys listed. The note reflects early Christmas wishes met with intimidation and curiosity about Santa’s response.
The list outlines everyday items soldiers value when stationed away from home. Included are house slippers toothbrushes watches toothpaste sewing kit pocket knives clothes brushes scrapbooks metal polish tap shoe polish fountain pens nail files postage stamps soap lighters and related personal care goods.
Mr. Elijah Whitt tends a strayed ram since early Autumn. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying ad costs.
Reports from London say the influenza epidemic causes over 300 deaths as armies clash around Minsk and the Moro River area. Churchill recovers from pneumonia. Berlin bombed by Western Allies. Italian front holds at the Moro River crossing with minor advances north of Ortona. Community aid and disasters populate the page, including fire fund collections, a fatality at Catalina, and a sinking vessel near St John’s with five crew saved.
Soviet forces defend Koresten on the central front amid fierce attacks while Russians repulse a west Kiev assault and hold the Dnieper line. Roosevelt returns to the White House seeking strike settlement. Burma air raids hit Japanese bases as Allied bombers suffer from Indian border losses. U S aircraft shoot down 45 Japanese planes in the Pacific.
The notice requests copy be ready in hand by Wednesday January 5th for the January 8 issue. It covers advertisements and items of interest. The office will be closed to business next week.
A published apology acknowledges spreading false stories about Gordon Yates. The notice, signed by Brug WyNz Gulard and Mami g Hing s, requests forgiveness from the public.
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