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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1944
Page
3
Donors from Newfoundland and nearby towns give to a hospital rebuilding drive. Amounts listed include individuals such as Harry Guy from Twillingate and Legia Hill from Campbellton, with many others and totals culminating in a reported overall sum. The list shows donors by name, place, and contribution amounts, reflecting a broad community fundraising effort.
The record lists seven wartime meetings between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill. They held four in Washington, one in Quebec, one in Casablanca, and one in the North Atlantic, with sessions spanning 1941 to 1943. Dates include Aug 9 1941 off Newfoundland, Dec 22 1941 to Jan 14 1942, May 11-27 1943 in Washington, Aug 10 1943 and Sept 1 1943 in Washington following Quebec talks, and Sept 19 to Aug 24 1943 in Quebec after talks in New York State.
Mr F O Dri scol of the Cooperative Division, Department of Natural Resources, returned from Igastpore land settlement with a tale of concerted effort. Settlers planned last spring to obtain young pigs and imported 109. Now they have 18 000 pounds of pork, all kept for family use during winter.
The share of female architecture students rose from 20% before the war to half today, with women architects contributing to wartime factory and camp construction, camouflage work, and postwar planning for Britain.
A highways official predicts flying automobiles with detachable wings. The text notes that many pedestrians feel the need for such a device for personal use.
Loving memory for Marjorie Burton who died January 28 1943 at Horse Islands composed for her parents and friends by Aunt Miss Jane Cooper. The family recalls a hopeful youth, loss, and faith in Jesus guiding them until they meet again in Heaven.
A letter from a nearly 60 year old worker describes relief after taking Kruschen. She notes reduced rheumatic pains and improved mood after a few days, saying she felt rejuvenated and enthusiastic about life again. The ad extols Kruschen for gentle laxative and diuretic effects and cleansing of poisons.
A compact collection presents varied quotations on silence from Addison La Rochefoucauld Zimmermann Mary Baker Eddy Carlyle and Lavater. The lines explore silence as a response to calamity, a form of approval or condemnation, and a powerful influence shaping action.
A Leeds Yorkshire Post item praises a clever passenger who shared a method to stretch match supplies on a train. He cuts each match with a razor to leave brimstone on both halves, halving the box's consumption. The halves are thin but still strikeable with care.
A warmly framed verse speaks of a home that bears the mark of its owner. The speaker notes how the welcoming space and tranquil atmosphere invite peace and reflection, while urging the inhabitant to claim ownership within their heart alongside the built dwelling. The piece centers on personal belonging and the bond between person and space.
An opinion piece laments past music eras where raw skill defined musicianship, suggesting modern players rely on tools or noise opportunities rather than genuine musical ability. It contrasts bygone diligence with current trends, praising discipline and craft.
The Telegram quotes Colgate Naval Flight Preparatory School meteorology instructor Robert D Edwards forecasting the worst of winter over with unseasonably mild weather from late January to mid March. It predicts a hot April in the second week of June and a cold winter next year, while the New York Times doubts long range forecasts will ever be precise. The piece quips that a grou ndhog may bite Mr Edwards when February ends.
The London Daily Mail produced a 12 page trans-Atlantic issue edited in London. It was microfilmed there and flown to New York for enlargement and printing. The first edition circulated in America on January 5 to about 3 000 officials editors columnists and business leaders. Pages measure 9 by 12 inches. It took seventy two hours from press in London to New York.
A Scot was found wandering Winnipeg harboring rumpled trousers over his attire while seeking the Winnipeg Free Press. Local officers note the odd scene, with the man offering no clear explanation for his unusual clothing and quest.
A terse urban quarrel snippet shows a man boasting about a bought home he cannot fully satisfy his wife with. The brief exchange highlights tensions over material security and marital dissatisfaction in a domestic context.
A brief dialogue shows a customer asking to buy winter underwear rather than rent while a clerk confirms options. The exchange captures a small retail interaction illustrating straightforward purchase intent and service response.
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