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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun explains its establishment in 1866, its publication schedule, office location, and rate of 25 cents for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements. It notes submissions may be rejected if received after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A winter appeal urges Newfoundland communities to embrace tolerance and inclusive discussion. It condemns one man ventures and top-down mandates, urging democratic dialogue, better use of resources, and rejection of secularism over faith, with a Toronto Bishop’s Committee note on secularism and Christian foundations guiding the rhetoric.
The motor shriek Young Harp sank at Carling wharf due to a leak. She had been serving as an icebreaker for Bowater Company. The Catlins water depth is noted as considerable with the incident occurring near the plot.
St Peter's Lodge No 12 9 U F held its 69th anniversary parade in Twillingate with a 2 15 p m lodge opening and a Divine Service at St Peter's Church led by Rev J Goodland. Sermon from Jeremiah 18 4 focused on personal and national rebuilding. Attendees faced cold weather and illness. tea and an evening entertainment followed with remarks by P D G M Frad White and Rev Pitt.
The report records a mid winter chill with temperatures around zero by day and six below at night. Wind shifted from southwest milder to north, then northeast, as colder nights disrupted local conditions. Ice is light but persistent in green slots amid the cold spell.
At the 69th Annual Meeting on January 26, St Peters Lodge No 12 elected officers and committees for the year. Worthy Master James White and Chief Officer Sam Anstey Jr. lead a roster including Second Officer Ren Terraville, Chaplain Fred Manuel, Lookout Malcolm Loveridge, Quartermaster Alfred Fifield, Purser Stewart Roberts, and Secretary John C Loveridge with multiple committees for Relief Hall Management and Hospital Visiting. Past District Grand Master Fred White presided. An improvised banquet followed.
The Girl Guide Local Association held its Annual Meeting and election of officers on January 31 under Mrs A H Hodge. Elected: President Mrs Eleanor Roberts, Vice President Mrs E J Linfield, Treasurer Mrs A J Wood, Secretary Mrs Wm Harnett. Former Brown Owl Miss D Hodder will resume leadership of the Brownie Pack.
Captain William Gillett is home briefly from his ship for a holiday. He plans to depart again in March.
Mr Stanley LeDrew formerly of Change Islands died in hospital at Corner Brook on Thursday. He leaves a wife and one child. Mr Allan Rideout came from Toronto on Friday to see his mother who is no better. Mr Rideout has been promoted to Inspector with the Bank of Nova Scotia, with which he has served for several years.
Diep reports Arthur Legge son of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Legge died recently. Funeral will be held on Wednesday at the Salvation Army church conducted by Adjutant Wheeler.
Mr Albert Burton bought the Harbin Estate house and furniture and had it hauled to his land at Hart's Cove. The transaction centers on the transfer of real property and personal effects with relocation to Burton's coastal plot.
Susan Simma, wife of the late Robert Simma, died peacefully at Back Harbour on January 28 at age 83. She leaves three daughters Eliza Kingsbury of Sydney Nova Scotia, Clara Legge of Durrell, and Laura at home. three sons William of Sydney Norman in Boston and Henry at home. two brothers John Price and William Price. two sisters Rose Grahame and Sarah Roberts. plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family notes a devotional blessing and tender farewell to a mother dearly loved.
Laura Simms and family thank all who helped after their mother’s death. Appreciation for cards messages sprays and wreaths for the casket. May God bless you all from Laura Hunky Simms and family.
Heartfelt gratitude goes to friends near and far for letters cards and flowers after the unexpected passing of my beloved husband. Neighbors who hastened to help and comfort are remembered with blessing and prayer. May God bless you all.
At the 9 PM service on February 6 in South Side U C the Y P U gathered in full for Youth Week observances. Rev. Pitt delivered an inspiring address focused on the youth, as Canada and Newfoundland groups join in the theme.
Miss Mary Anstey underwent a successful operation at the hospital this week and is now on the road to good health.
Mr. Alfred Hussey of Port Union traveled to St. John's aboard an auxiliary vessel and entered hospital. A radio report Thursday night said he was doing well.
Magistrate Ash of Carbonear died at Carbonear on Wednesday. Mrs. Stewart Oake died at her home on the north side of Fogo on Thursday.
Mr John Gillett offered twenty berths for the S S Hagle for the icefields while Capt Andrew Greenham had four, Edward Moody four, and Mr Abbott five. In total thirty one berths are offered though interest wanes due to fat prices and the risk of lone voyage with limited rescue if the Hagle fails.
All codtrap operators in the Little Harbour Purcell's Harbour area are called to meet at the Court House in Twillingate at 10 00 a m on Wednesday February 16 for the purpose of drawing for codtrap bertha. Clubirny Loteal codtap Cs.
Allied and Soviet forces push across multiple fronts. Red Army advances along the Peipus River while German troops retreat in Ukraine and face encirclement at Nikopol. Narva and Kowel hold as Helsinki suffers damage from Russian air raids. In Italy, Cassino sees street combat and a fragile bridgehead. Allied air raids hit Frankfurt and Northern France. British and American forces claim island gains in the Pacific. Nazis threaten to defend Rome despite widespread destruction.
Marines seize seven islets in the Marshalls and Kwajelein Atoll is captured. Finnish capital Helsinki suffers heavy raids as Russia escalates pressure to end the war in the north. British forces take Mt Ornito near Cassino and Paramu and Paramushee are bombed while air bases in the southwest Pacific are struck. Australians push on the Huon Peninsula and Finnish exodus intensifies as Moscow bets on decisive action.
Allied and Axis forces clash across Europe as Russians clear the Dnieper bend and encircle Krivoi Rog while Germans face deaths or prisoners east of the river. Allied air power targets Frankfurt and supply points at Anzio as Rome concedes. Burma advances noted. North Africa convoy sails without incident.
A buyer advertises cash for thousands of Newfoundland postage stamps of all species. They request respondents write what they have to receive an offer, indicating willingness to pay the highest prices.
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