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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1944
Page
4
Twillingate Sun published Saturdays from Twillingate Newfoundland. Notices of thanks memoriam and announcements appear at 25 cents each. Space limited and late communications accepted Wednesday noon. Editor Roberts proprietor.
A letter questionsshoe and rubber rationing as unnecessary hardship amid wartime supply concerns. The writer urges stock checks and clarifications from the Deputy Food Controller, noting foot travel needs and delays in explanation before issuing further restrictions.
Be formed befre the required gistaion is applied once that is done the procedure is simple. In several places around our Coasts it has become a custom to draw for births. It is hoped that there will follow the Little and Purcella Harbour people are first to try out the system. Arm fishermen are applying Regulation under Fishery Laws. May they have good luck and good fishing.
Members of Loyalty Lodge gathered at Alexandra Hall for their 72nd annual parade to South Side United Church. Rev T J Pitt led a service with music and a sermon from Joshua. a lodge dinner followed, with visits to brethren on North Side and an evening of entertainment and a final National Anthem.
Mrs Reginald Reid shares a letter from her son Lot who writes from Sicily near Mount Etna. He notes snow on the hills but December fruit still on trees and oranges plentiful. Lot serves with the Canadian Corps.
A new venture proposes drawing Bertha for cod traps to allocate locations in main fishing areas. The method aims to reduce uncertainty and hardship of securing a lucky spot, offering insured access without racing to be first. Operators face cold pre-dawn conditions to mark leaders in winter and spring.
Leading Seaman Cecil Elliott and Seaman Pearce Gillard were honored on leave with a Welcome Home event at the Court House after Elliott's visit to Grand Falls. The ceremony took place Thursday night to mark their service and homecoming.
The Fish Fond for the N P A to Feb 11 1943 totals 17 637 91 pounds. For four years F M O Leary Ltd has collected 48 766 70 for the N P A. This year expenses were 500 borne by the company as a donation. The annual figure is about 2000 less than last year due to weaker defense work.
Arthur Legge, a quiet lifelong Christian and S A Soldier, died February 4 after a brief illness from heart failure. He was laid to rest February 6 at Rageed Point S A Cemetery. He leaves two brothers Roland and Edgar and three sisters Mia John Farr Grand Falls Mrs Hubert Burt Carter's Cove and Mrs Wm Hillier Grand Falls.
Dulcie Lewis, aged thirty six, wife of James Lewis of Birchy Bay, died January 14 at Gander Hospital. Funeral at L. A. Cemetery Birchy Bay conducted by Lietti Eva Snow. Survived by husband, two sons Thomas and Augustus, four daughters Jessie Olive Ella Lavinia, parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Canning, two sisters Mrs Arthur Quinlan and Mrs Joseph Quinlan, two brothers Levi and Wesley. Community sorrow and sympathy expressed.
Major Sydney Rideout of Newfoundland and the Salvation Army died December 22 while serving naval personnel aboard a Mobile Canteen boat. Born in Twillingate 44 years ago to Anglican parents, he trained in St John’s and pastored in Heart’s Delight and other towns. He built worship places and aided the sick and needy, earning high regard across Newfoundland and Canada.
Sacha Fry and others in Canada and the United States mourn the loss of a youthful and useful friend. The community recalls his faithful support and loyalty, and thousands express sympathy as a Servant of God who has passed from his labor to rest.
On Tuesday night after a few showers travel improved as snow flurries eased. Two houses were planned for hauling from Lewisporte area under supervision, including the Harbin house to Tookins Cove and the Bennett Guy dwelling to Hand, with Gapt Andrew Greenham and Fred Mapuel overseeing the operations and F GC Stucklass to occupy the Hand property.
Thomas Hicks 20 of Hr Main sustained a 19 inch back wound and a shoulder injury after his brother Richard Hicks, age unknown, threw an axe during a dispute over gathering firewood. Thomas required 26 stitches and was treated by Dr O Kelly before being moved to St Clare s Hospital. Richard was arrested and remanded after appearing in court as charges of assault were read. The hospital reports Thomas resting fairly well.
A February special edition marks the Daily News Golden Jubilee, noting the paper’s founding in 1894 by the late De. J. A Robiggon. A radio report on Tuesday highlighted the milestone and long service to the community.
Mr Allan Ridout tests in Toronto onTwesday morning. Mrs Sidney Boyde travels from Hettiley Neck for the week.
War briefing reports the Leningrad Army cleared the east shore of Lake Peipus and captured 800 towns including Luga, with heavy German casualties. Reinforcements reached Anzio as Allied positions firm. Cassino, Cassino and Rome targets continued.
The NAd Railway increases freight rates for 1944 citing higher costs to operate trains and steamers. Seamen's wages and merchant ship scales push up operating expenses, affecting travellers and freight shippers during wartime.
The text notes St. Peter's Lodge 3 A F marking its 70th anniversary next winter while recalling charter as Lodge No. 12 granted in 1876 and that the 69th anniversary was recorded the prior year after the lodge first opened.
A devotional verse reflecting on ongoing conflict and divine providence. It contrasts human effort with God’s sovereignty, urging faith that a higher purpose guides the struggle between right and wrong as adversity and darkness prevail.
A surprise gathering on Saturday night January 22 at Mrs. Pearce Green's 78 Larch Street Boston honored Allan G Boyde preparing to join a new ship. About 30 Newfoundlanders mainly from Twillingate attended along with Boston friends. a purse and thirty dollars were presented to the sailor.
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