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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists publication details including office location and editor and notes on notices such as Notes of Thanks Memoriam and Announcements. It states charges 25 cents per inch for such notices and mentions deadlines and non responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The article argues for social reform in Newfoundland focusing on orphan care by public or religious bodies and the role of philanthropy. It discusses hospital and public health funding pressures, the burden on government finances, and advocates private foster care to give orphans better home life and future prospects, aiming to reduce youth exposure to societal evils.
The government may provide a vocational school for Overseas ex servicemen. Over 1000 returnees face unemployment and industry is urged to support a training centre for mechanical electrical and related trades. The Rehabilitation Committee proposes farming and land use, with others entering modernized engineering roles or farming fisheries to apply machinery skills.
A fragmentary text hints at government funding decisions with references to payment of bills and possible freeze actions. Strong entities are unclear due to damaged text, but the note implies fiscal measures affecting public accounts.
Cor corporal Symmonde Gordon Arthur of RCAF Gander died December 16 1944 in an accident while on leave at Pilley Island Newfoundland His mother Mrs Florence M Butt of St George's is named in the notice issued by the Secretary for Defense.
Hayward Brett died at his Townsend Township home on November 29 in his seventieth year after a two year illness. Born February 2, 1875 in Moreton's Harbour Newfoundland, he leaves a widow four daughters and others in Canada, plus three brothers and a sister. Funeral from Mott Bros Funeral Home Waterford December 20 at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev J M Would with Mrs Bert Bowler singing a solo. Pallbearers listed and Greenwood Cemetery Waterford interment.
The Newfoundland campaign reports investments in War Savings Certificates surpassing three million dollars. Children contribute about one hundred thousand in stamps while adults have opportunities to purchase Savings Stamps and Savio ga Certificates.
The fatal accident on January 3 at Cottle's Island involved Donald Diamond aged nine who was shot in the head by Otto Rideout aged eight while playing with an old guo that contained a forgotten cartridge. Joan Rideout and Otto’s father Harry Rideout were present. Ranger Mercer investigated and Capt. Andrew Greenham transported the sergeant.
The week began with good weather aside from Tuesday afternoon rain and east winds. On Wednesday the sea calmed as winds moved to the northwest and clouds cleared, though rain had made surfaces slick.
Day schools reopened on Monday after the Christmas recess as weather allowed for easy travel to and from schools for the scholars.
The mail next week will close on Monday at 5 o'clock with a change in Train Service to two trains per week.
Two inmates escaped the St John’s penitentiary Wednesday night and struck a brewing depot. Police captured them early next day and jailed them, one bearing $3,000 in cash and the other a revolver.
The men lost on the Mollie sides Capt. Chaulk were John T. Goodyear and two sons James Ellaworth and Otto Hicks a passenger.
Fifty men are needed for special jobs in Canada with pay and radio dispatch. Applicants are called from the forests to work at Port Pepperell near St. John.
On January 25 1944 the harbour froze creating a broken ice field that sent two men from lower Coastal Wharf to South Inland. Ice formed first on January 23 above Harbour Rock while this year shows a late January freeze. Me Job Hamlyn reports catching 20 codfish on the 4th and 40 on the 5th amid moderating weather.
Aston of Mr. Wm. H. Roberts and Harry, grandson of Mr. Fred Roberts, left Goose on Labrador for Presque Island about 200 miles north of Goose to engage in defense related work.
Twillingaters express gratitude to the people of Buchang and the Mining Co for hospitality and cooperation during 1944. The notice thanks respected locals for assistance, hospitality, and support throughout the year.
Mr Edgar J Sweetland and family move to 18738 Hast land Roseville Michigan. Second son Albert serves as a pastor at a Stanton church after leading a Detroit church for two years and moving 150 miles away. Mr Sweetland is 84 Mrs Sweetland 74 Harold the youngest son also at Stanton.
A Library Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 16 at 8 30 p m at Path End location. The notice invites members to attend as agenda details are prepared for the session.
Tlaga residents mourn as townspeople lower flags on Wednesday for Tereal Dove who died near Crow Head at nearly 90. He leaves a daughter Jean Edgar and a brother, with the community recalling his long life and ties to Purcell’s.
A W P A meeting is scheduled for Thursday the 18th at the usual time and place. D Hopper, Secretary.
Neil Willoughby Harnett died in a January plane accident while serving with the Royal Air Force. He had joined in 1940 and rose to Warrant Officer before being stationed in England from the Middle East. His death follows the news that his brother, Lieutenant Gordon Frank Harnett, serves with the Royat Artillery in Europe. Flags were half mast in his memory.
Edgar Pearce Newman of Botwood and Chesley Randell of Corner Brook each received the gallantry in service award for actions in the Western theatre of war.
On Christmas Eve, gentlemen and ladies sang in the town at midnight visiting households where residents were confined by illness, spreading holiday cheer through intimate carol moments.
Demand drives a boom in the herring trade with fishermen expected to meet a 120,000 barrel order by spring. Key shipping points listed include Bay of Islands St. George's and Fortune Bays.
A Battle Harbour report states a total seal catch of 1800 to date, with 300 taken at Cape Charles. Itack reports 300 seals caught and trappers hold 100 foxes.
A message from Mr. George Bath on the Islands says Captain Wheeler earns the thanks of Horse Island residents for safely landing passengers and mail.
The government motor vessel Burin ran aground at Point Pierres Ledge off New Waterford. Salvage vessel Foundation Franklyn stood by as the Railway Co. worked to refloat her. The Burin was successfully refloated on Wednesday with only minor rudder damage.
Assistant Chief E Strange appointed to succeed the late Chief P J ONeill as Chief of Police with general approval indicated.
Customa Tidewaiter Hayes was drowned at St. John's on Tuesday after he fell over a wharf. The accident was investigated by local authorities and reported by the maritime safety office.
Mr. Joseph J. Long died at the General Hospital on Thursday aged 54. He headed the Mild-Labrador Export Co at Fogo and Change Yalands for many years. He was ill only about 10 days.
Mr. Alex Sansome reports that residents of Hillgrade collected 48 dollars last summer for hospital reconstruction efforts.
James Strong arrived Tuesday with freight for Ashbournes Ltd Lehr. Boehner took fish at Change Islands Monday and harboured here Tuesday evening. She set out for Lewisporte the next morning.
Capt Garfield Young delivered freight from Lewisporte to A Manuel and others in Buchans on Christmas Day. He notes two days of heavy cold weather with about 10 inches of snow on the ground and mentions ongoing deep snow in the area.
Acknowledgment note thanks G. J. Carter Ltd and Manufacturer's Life In. Co. T. R. Wheeler of New Jersey for supplying 1945 calendars. The brief item credits these entities and indicates the calendar issue.
The Rehabilitation Administration seeks 120000 barrels of hard care herring with heads on and entrailment, offering seven cents per pound. The request targets liberated areas as part of relief efforts.
Mr Aguattg Price went to Lewia porte on Tuesday. Miss Marlon Loder returned from Deer Lake Friday evening via Lewiaporte. Mr Ralph Lambert returned to Gander a few days ago. Mr Alex Moors and Mr Pil grim, Fish Inspectors, have left the District for the season. Mr Frank Curtis went to Lewis. Miss Janie Sparkes came from Bonavista on Wednesday.
Reports describe Red Army gains around Budapest with large portions of the city under Russian control as offensive operations continue. Allied and Axis actions span Hungary, Belgium, Italy, and Burma with winter weather complicating efforts.
General MacArthur announced landings on Luzon’s island fringe with 60 000 troops forming a 15 mile front following a major naval action. U boats and air raids threaten U S cities as bombing runs strike Tokyo. In Europe the Russians advance north of the Danube while British and American forces push German lines, with Komarom taken and Athens under ELAS pressure.
G Doyle News Bulletin reports Confederation Life Marine engines from Canada are now available for Nad trade. The brief notes imports expand offerings and may affect local markets and supply chains.
A postponed meeting of Cadtrap Operators from North and South Island regions not residing in Gilesport Durrell area will be held at the Court House Tuesday night January 16 at 6 o'clock in the evening.
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