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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces policy details for notices and announcements published from its Twillingate office. It notes acceptance criteria for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge per item and a Wednesday noon deadline for submissions.
The piece envisions 1944 as a decisive year with victory in Europe possibly within reach, Japan on the defensive, and Germany challenged. It notes food prospects, fisheries programs, and employment shifts while acknowledging naval wartime constraints and hopes for Allied offensives and a swift ending to the war. It closes with best wishes for readers and patrons.
Editorial critiques a claim that Newfoundland people oppose government by commission. It argues for self government by the people not factions and notes limited public input from outports. The piece cites testing opinions and warns against press influence while supporting party government changes.
In a discussion of Newfoundland status, outports indicate over 75 percent of residents would back the present system if a plebiscite were held. The article notes a desire to remain at peace and awaits the British Government's forthcoming program for Newfoundland.
The Shop Act was passed by the Commission of Government on December 4 and proclamations appeared in today’s issue after mail delays. It takes effect Monday the 10th, seven days from issue, with posters in stores and public places around Twillin Gate and New World Islands. The Home Affairs Secretary reports overwhelming public support after a fourteen day notice.
The notice records the death of Lloyde Wheeler aged 19 on November 24, 1943 after a year of illness. It notes his quiet disposition, kindness to visitors, and that he rests at U.C. Cemetery, Rink Road, with Rev Pitt officiating. Survived by mother, father, one sister and three brothers, inserted by his mother Mrs Pearce Wheeler.
McDougall and Brown of Toronto reported the death of Misa Hannah Tizzard age 82 on New Year's Day at her niece Nellie R Smith's home 453 Manor Road East Toronto. Funeral held Monday from Chappel of McDougall and Brown 646 St Clair Ave Wear Toronto. A native of Back Harbour she did domestic work for the Hodge family at Path End for many years before leaving about twenty five years ago.
Parents learned Seaman Andrew Roberts RN was ashore after his ship was torpedoed while Gunner Jobe T White of the 166th Field reported wounded.
The hospital purchases a Hale Pump Co. engine to form an organized volunteer fire dept. A chief will direct operations with winter horse or man power and summer motor transport. Water sources will be kept open and a public meeting called by the Magistrate to discuss fundraising and department setup. Medical Director J. M. Onos urges community input.
Notes of Thanks from the family of the late Solomon Skinner express gratitude for flowers and sympathy. Also they thank Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cuff and Buchans for kindnesses during Norman Skinner illness, and Dr. Olds and Notre Dame Hospital staff and friends in Twillingste Lewis Porte and Buchans.
Mr. and Mrs. Clench, who left Botwood to cross the ice toward their Burnt Arm home, were reported missing on Tuesday. A search found only a hair ribbon on the ice near a tent, where investigators believe they may have fallen through.
Forecasters present a December 25 to January 6 weather outlook for 1944 covering monthly patterns. Entries note winds from the southwest to various directions, with periods of rain, sleet, snow, and alternating mild to cold conditions across months and dates.
Mr. Samuel Dove of Crow Head turned 87 on December 28 with friends noting his long life. Mr. Elijah Whitt, another longtime resident, celebrated his 78th birthday on January 6, a Thursday, and remains in good health.
Mr James Preston aged 78 was in bed after a recent illness on November 6. The report notes he suffered asthma and related complications but gives no further details about the event or its cause.
British war worker recounts perseverance despite rheumatism as he supervises two large boilers and works through the night. After three weeks on Kruschen Salts he reports renewed energy and better sleep, urging men over 40 to seek the remedy. Kruschen, a balanced mineral salt mix, claims to cleanse the system with its double action as an aperient and diuretic.
Solomon Skinner of Belmont Massachusetts died at Cambridge Hospital on December 3 after a four month illness following a fall that caused internal injuries. Funeral services were held at Belmont Methodist Church with Reverend D Joseph Imler officiating. Interment was at Ridgelawn Cemetery Watertown. He was survived by his wife Mary E Clarke Skinner, daughter Lucy of Belmont, sons Harry H Needham and Vincent G Watertown, brother George Toronto, six grandchildren, and a large circle of friends.
Major Sidney Rideout, a Salvation Army officer for 23 years with posts in Newfoundland, died December 22 in Grace Hospital after illness. Funeral at the Salvation Army Temple in Springdale Street was held at 2:30 p.m. with Brigadier J. Acton officiating. Royal Canadian Navy attended.
Mrs Relph Lambert fell and broke her wrist last week and was taken to the hospital. Mrs Fanny Blandford fell at her home and broke her right hip and was conveyed to Mrs Stanley King, formerly of Black Island, who is also a patient.
Russians advance toward Kiev and across the Polish border threaten Berdichev and Krivograd as Axis positions weaken. Allied fleets sink German battleship Scharnhorst while Doenitz resigns. Eisenhower Montgomery and Wilson hold new commands. In Italy the 8th Army seizes Pescara and Horiza as raids and air battles continue across Europe and the Pacific.
Two trains will operate from St Johns on Mondays and Thursdays after January 17. Mails close at 5 p.m. Mondays. Couriers Wm Dalley and crew completed one trip to Newstead and returned with several bags of mail. Overland mail closes today at 4 p.m.
A brief item lists calendar acknowledgments from Nild and several lumber companies including Lumbermen's Am'n, A Manuel, J Linfield, Carter Ltd, J Gillett & Son and Bh J Bandy, noting cooperative theory references.
Personal notices list J W Minty returning from the NAD Airport on Christmas morning. Malcolm Anstey Harold Baird Herbert Young and Walter Rogers traveled to St John s this week. Dr W A Swanker took a short trip to the City. Capt Harry Hamlyn arrived from Port Anson. Clara Roberta left BE J Linfield s Store to join Jubilee Guild in St John s. Archibald Lunnen Clifford Luther Albert Hamlyn and others left Tuesday for inland. Pitt Loveridge Farnell and Ranger Fitzpatrick left for St John s Sanatorium. Nurse Ethel Cook came from St John s to work at M Hospital. P Powell returned from Bay of Islands and went to Bishop s Falls. Petty Officer James Rideout RN left Tue to join his ship.
A gratitude note from Aurrep Hussiy thanks Dr Olds and Dr Swanker Graduate Nurses and Aids for care during a recent hospital stay. He also thanks St Peters Lodge SUF and other friends for visits and acts of kindness.
The interior advised a mild winter for twenty five years and the prediction is proving true as ice floes move southward. Travelers may see ice before many notice, signaling a favorable season for crossing routes.
Harold R. Roberts enlisted here on Saturday for Army service and will undergo a medical exam. Seaman Cecil Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Elliott of Robins' Cove, is promoted to war time Leading Seaman in the Navy.
The Claren ville shipbuilding plant has shut down and timber is being sold off as the facility winds down operations.
Passengers on the St John's Lechaporte service departed St Johns Wednesday at 10 a.m. Reports from early in the week indicate ice extended up to Belle Isle, delaying travel.
Major Frazer has resigned from the position of Chief of the Ranger Force due to ill health, prompting a leadership change within the unit.
Edwin Burry of Boyd's Covey passenger boat operator drowned at Michael's Head Lewisporte at 3 p.m. on December 21 after landing Dr. Knapp. Rope came free when wind froze and he fell overboard. body recovered December 29. He leaves a wife and eight children.
Mrs Thomas May t received word from her sister in Corner Brook that Levi Randell died on Thursday. He leaves a brother Isaac on South Side. Mrs Titus Jones aged 59 died at Joe Batt's Arm on December 24.
Motor Vessel Wimoda brought fresh fish from La Scie last week and shipped freight for the south on New Year’s Day. The motor boat Bonnie Nell is now on dry land at Ashbourne’s upper premises for winter repairs.
Christmas programs and trees opened well with little bad weather. Services across churches were well attended for the season. Watchnight services occurred at United Churches at midnight. The Mailboat fired several blasts as the New Year arrived.
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