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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1944
Page
4
Editorial discusses postwar governance, urging residents to shape fiscal policy and national direction. Notes signs of economic improvement, need for stable government, faith in Britain's peace plan, concern over debt, and hope for end of hostilities and accountability for wartime criminals.
The Polish Government in Exile seeks a Russia boundary agreement based on Curzon Line while requesting England and America join as third parties. Moscow hopes to curb Polish exile influence. Red Army advances press Nazi retreat as towns rely on Soviet aid for postwar recovery. Private talks aim to blunt German propaganda and keep Allies united.
Postwar Newfoundland debates self government after Europe’s end and how to handle Ninety Seven Million Dollars of 3 and 5 percent debentures. The question asks whether the debt will be taken over by the United Kingdom or converted, and how to fund war service and rebuilding through current revenue and trade.
St John s hosts Burne Night Tuesday night week with radio broadcast difficulties. Chairman James Melntyre introduces speakers including Governor and Justice Fox. Toasts honor Burns Immortal Memory, Scottish heritage, and Allied forces. The evening ends with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Susan Simms at 83 in Back Harbour with three sons and three daughters, and Joseph Burton at 63 at The Arm with one son and three daughters. Ethel Colbourne, late Reginald and Mrs Colbourne, of Beaumont ND, died at hospital. Arthur Calbourne, a great uncle, connected to the hospital staff, is mentioned. Funeral services were held at St Peter's and Pentecostal churches under Rev J Goodland and Pastor Rowsell.
The Daily News End of the Year Edition offers a comprehensive record of happenings through 1943. It also highlights Christmas Numbers from The Fishermen's Advocate and Bell Islander, noting their quality and production.
St Peter's Lodge No 12 8 A F will hold its journal parade on Wednesday February 9 if weather allows. Divine service will be held at St Peter's.
The Outpost Winners announce a rise in the Fire Jubilee scholarship from 200 to 300 dollars. The boosted award supports students pursuing fire safety and related studies.
Charlie Conway of Grand Falls was killed in action December 10 in Italy while serving with the 166th Nild Regt. He was a machinist with the AND Co and a noted athlete who represented Grand Falls at national track meets. The Advertiser offers sincere sympathy to his family.
Mrs John Rideout is not well and fears are entertained for her recovery. Petty Officer Ernest Rideout and her son Allan in Toronto have been contacted by wireless.
Rev. T. J. Pitt has accepted invitation to Ray Roberta and will depart Twillingate after the Conference year ends in July. He will have served six years as pastor of the United Church here, succeeding Rev. J. L Reynolds who moves to Grand Bank. The congregation will select a successor or Conference may appoint.
During the coming summer the motor vessel Lavinia Mullins will trade from all points Notre Dame Bay to make rail connections to Bishop's Faith. Anyone with lumber palings vegetables salmon fish meats or livestock to dispose of should advertise in this paper or write directly to the agent.
Public thanks from the family of the late Henry James Preston to those who offered aid during sickness and after death. Wreaths and sprays from numerous relatives and friends are listed, with ongoing gratitude for telegrams notes and cards received.
Seamen Nelson Hart and Gower Heath were on leave and at their Fogo homes when the Works Progress Administration staged a social in their honor this week.
High winds shifted from south to west driving ice from the shore into the bay. Harbour ice cracked and moved toward Wild Cove as the lop affected the scene.
Mr. Sidney Boyd and Mr. Bert Smart travelled to town from Herring Neck last week in connection with Confederation Life activities.
Notice seeks a girl to assist in an office work includes answering phone calls and general assistance duties at a workplace. No further details on location or employer are provided in the fragment.
Notice asks for a capable general maid with knowledge of plain cooking in a Corner Brook home with modern conveniences and electrical appliances. Apply with age at P O Box 430 Corner Brook.
The annual meeting of shareholders of The Tillingate Fire Insurance Co. Ltd will be held at their office on Wednesday February 16 1944. B. Moores is noted as a local official on the notice.
War report notes Argentina cuts ties with Axis. South America joins Allies. Allied forces push Cassino bridgehead and contend with new assault toward Appian Way. Red Army advances west from Leningrad, while Katyn killings confirmed by recovered Polish bodies. Berlin and Tokyo battle headlines cover raids and invasions as U S and Allied forces land in the Marshall Islands and pursue gains around Rome and Cassino. The Soviet reorganization forms 16 republics as Baltic liberation looms.
Allied reports detail encirclements of German units in the Dnieper Bend and near Narva Estonia. Smela falls to advancing forces. Cassino street fighting continues as Americans push toward a likely Italian victory. Air raids hit Wilhelmshaven and target France with significant losses for the RAF and German air forces.
Andrew Roberts son of Mr and Mrs H C Roberts was rescued after a water ordeal at sea. Some shipmates remain missing while he is at a transit camp awaiting redraft. He sent a birthday greeting to his two year old brother Neil Hodge. Parents thank God and pray for all their boys in danger.
C Roberta crew hauls and stores ice from Kiar's Pond for Fishery Products Company at Path. One hundred fifty tons are stored and a like amount is cut and hauled for the Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Freeman marked their 25th wedding anniversary on January 22. Family and friends joined in the celebration, recalling a quarter century of shared life and memories.
Captain Head of Comfort Cove returns to bia landing in his motor boat on January 22 after safely delivering the Clyde's crew to Shoal Tickle.
In addition to the list in the last issue two more donors are noted Ashbournes Ltd 1 Barrel Apples E J Linfield Chocolate Bare and Harry Randell Chocolate Bars.
A court sitting before Magistrate Abbott dealt with a breach of the Game Law in which a gunner was fined for killing a partridge without a licence.
Authorities fear Mr. and Mrs. Clench are dead after vanishing near Peter's Point Botwood. They reportedly left in rough conditions and may have been swept under the ice by the tide.
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