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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun published notices from Twillingate Md on Saturday with charges for notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other items. The paper states it cannot guarantee late submissions and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The note reports a major strike in Nova Scotia with a 55 cent per hour demand, arrests of leaders, and unionists staying out. It details transport gaps for mariners on leave, Government rail and steamer support limits, and criticism of postwar reintegration and discharges, plus historical pay comparisons and food calls for patriotism.
Notices state letters and printed matter sent to Newfoundland from London during September 15 16 1942 were lost by energy action. Also UK mail posted between October 10 13 and October 26 to November 3 1942 went missing.
All members of the S U F are asked to meet in their Hall on Monday night at eight o clock. Please make a special effort to attend as the business is important.
The Twillingate Branch of the Women s Patriotic Association met at the Court House for its annual meeting. Officers were re elected including Hon President Mrs A J Wood and Treasurer Mrs Love ridge. Twenty one meetings were held last year with 21834 pounds of wool valued at 416 95 received. Comfort items were sent to headquarters and 134 paying members were urged to lend to A Helping Hand. Next meeting set for January 21 at 8 p m.
Reports from Battle Harbour indicate all seal nets are out with about 1900 seals taken. Observers note slow ice near Quirpon two weeks ago, but offshore ice forms due to favorable winds. Forecasts suggest a poor seal herd season with few field ice prospects and possible whitecoat presence south of last year.
Town residents, both young and old, show mumps symptoms as health officials warn of possible spread. Last outbreak six years ago raises concern among locals.
Fy Roberts and family gratefully acknowledge expressions of sympathy from relatives and friends in the loss of a beloved wife and mother.
Charles Newman died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Victoria on Saturday November 28 at age 77. Born in Twillingate, Newfoundland he had lived in Victoria for 50 years and was a well known sealer. Survived by his widow Frances funeral services were held December 1 at 2 pm in McCall Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Turner officiating. Interment followed at Colwood Burial Park. A large gathering attended the service. Mr. Hawkins was among the pallbearers.
Over two weeks ending Jan 13 admissions included Mrs Arthur Kearsay Herring Neck Mrs Jobo Hodder Lloyd Wheeler Twillingate South Alison Loveridge Mrs Stephen Loveridge Twillingate North and others. Discharges list Arthur Warren Herring Neck Ashley Bourden Mise Myrtle Mills Moreton's Hr etc with several from Gilesporte Change Islands and Fogo. A baby boy born to Mrs Norman Small Moreton's Hr died shortly after. other births include daughters to Mrs Wilson Potter Sansom's Island and Mrs Bert Mitchell Durrell's Arm and sons to Mrs Elmo Jenkins Summerford and Mrs Leslie Hoffe Change Islands. Pleamon Loveman Sunday Cove Island death Jan 8. In December 2019, 97.4 daily average with 80 admissions and 105 discharges including 12 births and 3 deaths.
Personal Mr. P. M. Coady came from Burin on Saturday and enters the Hospital for treatment this week. Mrs. H. W. Earle went back to Lewisporte on Tuesday morning. Mr. Frank Roberts Jr. left for Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.
Resolution from St. John's Trade & Labour Council urges J. H. Garvin to accept the vacancy in the Commission of Government following Sir Wilfred Woods retirement. Council directs copies to the Governor and to the Newfoundland Press. Captain Elliott noted en route to Lewisporte with men for interior work.
AN.D. Co. Ltd seeks men for forestry labor in their forest camps. Workers will be employed in woods tasks at designated sites and must meet company criteria for outdoor manual labor. Applications invited through company channels.
A weather note reports the barometer staying down on most days while the thermometer runs higher this season, with a rare reading of zero on a particular day.
The funeral for the late Plemon Loveman of Sandy Cove Island was held Monday at Rink Road United Church Cemetery with Rev. T. J. Pitt officiating.
Fanny Stuckless, wife of the late Samuel Stuckless of the North Side, died after long illness from cancer. Survived by daughter Blanche, son Frank, and several grandchildren. sister caree? and extended family. Funeral held Wednesday at 2:30 pm at the N. & United Church with Rev. T. J. Pitt. interment at B.B.H. Cemetery.
Mrs. Bartlett widow of Capt. William Bartlett of Brigus and mother of famed Capt. Bob Bartlett lies critically ill at home in her 90th year. Capt. Bob Bartlett is kept informed daily of his mother's condition from New York where he currently remains.
A reader from Twillingate laments neglect of snow shovelling on town roads this winter. He cites narrow lanes, damaged private property, and a dangerous main harbour bridge, urging Magistrate action and public spirit to restore safe walking conditions for pedestrians and horse drawn vehicles.
Married January 13 at the home of Mr. Frederick Phillipa by Rev. T J Pitt. The groom is Albert Welsh of RDurrell's Arm and the bride is Pearl Hillier of Twitlingate South.
The Newfoundland Fisheries Board notes last winter’s Eat More Herring campaign boosted demand but grocers and packers did not back it adequately. After circulating a questionnaire, the board found too few replies to justify repeating the campaign this winter.
In loving memory of Samuel Rowsell who died September 24 1942 at age 53 or 54. He leaves a widow Jessica Rowskit, three daughters Marie Matthews Louisa Taylor Blanche, two sons Elmo and Tom, three brothers one sister and a grandchild. The widow thanks those who sent wreaths cards and letters from Twillingate and elsewhere.
The notice states that Overland mails close at 6 p.m. every Monday. It sets a weekly deadline for mail submissions and alerts patrons to prepare early.
Cyril White of the Telegraph Department at Corner Brook wed Misa Edna Humber at Norris Point Boone Bay on Christmas Eve in a simple ceremony.
A sharp, humorous description portrays a professor as someone who explains life’s problems while choosing a career to dodge them himself. The quip frames academic authority as a paradox of lived experience versus taught guidance.
A commentator on air last week praised Abram Feltham for rescuing three children from a burning Deer Lake dwelling. He reportedly brought the youngsters through a window as the roof collapsed and searched the flames for trapped family members despite grave personal risk.
Mr J H Garvin now engaged on the Beveridge Social Security plan in Britain is to be invited to replace Sir W W Woods as Companyplogr of Public Utilities.
Despatches from Moscow report General Chuikoff's army within 75 miles of Rostov on the Don as Soviet forces press German positions in South Russia. Roosevelt notes the 78th Congress faces violent conflict and potential major offensives by the United Nations this year.
A local list records donations collected by Lenora Warr totaling 7.35 dollars for Gillard's Cove with additional contributions from Rev J Goodland J A S Peyton Frank Anstey Arthur Colbourne and others including multiple Gillard family members and spouses credited with 25c 20c and 10c gifts.
Additional donations recorded from North Side Fred and Gilesporte Lewis Legge with small cash gifts. Sum for South Side totals £130.90. Corrections note Sun error with Eddie Burgin $100 and Mrs Hisie Gillett $1.00.
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