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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun printed in Twillingate Maryland on Saturdays under editor and proprietor 5S. Roberts. It lists notices for thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge. Submissions accepted until Wednesday noon. This issue dated January 22, 1944.
The Twillingate Regional Library opened at 3 pm on Wednesday with a tea reception and many attendees. Magistrate Abbott officially opened the library, praising its value and potential as a museum of local antiques. The event featured speakers, a library funds collection of about 3000 dollars, and the library hours were announced for evenings and Saturdays.
Twillingate patrons may join a country wide reading programme with access to periodicals and books for study. The Regional Librarian reports progress and lists titles from St John’s by H C King, suggesting readers cut out lists for future issues.
The article notes no further report on Harold Warr of Pilley's Taland. An opinion suggests he fell overboard as the Clyde backed to dock at another wharf, near coal piled on deck and the galley area. A diver from St. John's searched the Lewisporte area but tides may have swept his body away offshore.
Hoo H A Winter stated he was satisfied with the Free and Compulsory Act as it applied to schools last year. He noted public educational mindedness and indicated teachers salaries would be increased this year.
Deputy Food Controller Mr. O K Simes addressed Rotary as guest of honour. He discussed rationing and distribution, noting England’s government buys imports to smooth supply, and citing US expert findings of no malnutrition due to improved diet and home grown foods.
At the close of navigation our people, as formerly, will now want harbours and runs frozen over. Men to and from the Baya are hoping that natural ice bridges will stretch all around, to enable them and their teams to get about to do business.
Some pictures from England and St. John's show men serving on war service belonging to this Bay. So far none of Twillingate's boys have been seen, but there may be some later.
Local mail couriers suffered delays this week due to rough conditions described as slob in the Arms. They returned late for the current issue, affecting timely delivery.
Hoo. P. D. KH. Dunn, Com. for Natural Resources, was to speak over the air from St. John's last night on any important fishery programme.
Mr. Rey Gushne, chairman of the Nd. Fisheries Board, will take up an important position on international matters. Details of the new post were not disclosed.
Samuel C Maley died at sixty three after a week illness of bronchitis and pneumonia. A former Napanee Ontario farmer and Kingston police worker, he moved to Twillingate seventeen years ago serving as Deputy Sheriff and veterinary helper. He was a longtime gardener and a 5.P.C.A. member who married Minnie Roberta in 1926 and resided on the North Side. Funeral services were conducted at the United Church and home by Rev T J Pitt, with burial at Wild Cove Cemetery. He leaves a brother and two sisters abroad, and many mourners in the community.
Personal notes list Mrs. Marsh and Capt E W Roberta returning from lawisporte and Gladys Mosher. Mr Arthur Simms to St Johns. Hennifent and Stanley King home at Black Island. Capt Thames Hill to Wesleyville showing progress after major operation. Clyde arranged to call for him. Ranger Davies replaces Ranger Fitzpatrick on sick leave. Miss Mary Pyon to Grace Hospital in St Johns. Miss Alverda Parsons returns to Hospital duties after holidays at Lashes Bight.
The Bay Roberts Guardian Me reports editor Charles R. Russell has died after years of illness. His brother David F. Russell, associate editor, is expected to succeed him as head of the paper. Edward Russell, father of Charlie, had previously run the paper from Cover Brook.
A public meeting at the Court House last night discussed forming a Twillingate fire brigade. Tuesday's session was canceled due to other meetings, but organizers hope for a workable start to secure the town against fire hazards.
A report from Spa Juan in Porto Rico notes a local incident this week where several people faced danger and a few risked their lives. The details remain scarce in the brief notice.
Capt Sidney T. Jones steered the Dauntless through heavy seas and wind from St. John's to Little Bay stands. He landed freight at Herring Neck and Moreton's Harbour then headed north, noting calmer skies since Saturday. Local seafarers earned praise for their judgment and sobriety amid danger as freight levels rise after New Year.
Wireless Air Gunner Raymond Thomas of Grand Falls Gunner Albert Jones of Little Bay Islands and Sergeant Frank Cale of Grand Falls were heard on the Hell o Newfoundland Broadcast from London on Monday January 17 relayed over stations NONE and WONH St. John's.
Medical examination and eyesight tests found Volunteer Harold R Roberts unfit for service after two attempts to meet requirements. The decision reflects standard medical criteria applied to prospective combat roles.
The question arises why ration Notre Dame Bay rather than Green Bay as sugar tea and evaporated milk rationing begins February 14 in St. Johns. No official notice in the ScN yet and the system is said to be based on an honour rule except for alcohol.
Miss Jean Simms of the RC A F daughter of Charles and Mrs Simms at St Johns St. Joan's is set to marry Bruce of the Canadian Armed Regiment overseas son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Taylor of St Johns.
Abraham Mills of Burlington suffered a leg injury when a frightened horse kicked. Mr. K M Brown arranged for a doctor by plane who arrived and provided care.
Mr John Pearce of South Weymouth Massachusetts reported in December he is moving from East Boston. His February fire swept his barn garage two motor cars a cow rabbits hay and tools valued around 2100 dollars. His son John recently discharged from the U S Infantry after eight months service. His wife has been unserved since the fire, but they are now in a new home.
Motor vehicles next season will likely carry 1942 rejuvenated identification plates. The Highroads Department previously issued one set of plates and kept the other. For 1944 orange on black plates will be repainted red on black with color stickers issued. A local sign painter handles repainting. Telegram 15th.
A Public Relations Office has been set up at St. John’s with Dominions Office sanction. The first Public Relations Officer is Mr. J. W. McNeilly of the Daily News Staff.
Monsignor Sears of Shearstown has died at his residence after years of service in the parish. The obituary notes his long tenure, age, and the local church’s plans for a solemn tribute.
Allied and Soviet forces push German lines on multiple fronts from Pripet to Italy. Red Army advances near Pinsk and Leningrad break enemy positions, while Cassino and Minturno see Allied progress in Italy. Allied air raids strike Germany and Japanese targets across the Pacific amid reports of civilian drownings during evacuations.
Mr B A Frecker is named to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Saweou, the late Secretary for Haddin. The appointment fills the cabinet level post and marks the transition of duties to Frecker in the department.
Patrick Mose of Southern Bay reports three sailors attacked him on Duckworth Street east near Holloway Street Monday night between 7:30 and 8. He was robbed of 11000 in udzes and small silver, pinned and threatened, then left in the street. The incident is under CID investigation by Constable Coveyduck. Mose had hoped to join the Newfoundland Regiment and remained in lockup overnight.
Navy and the U S Interior Department Fish and Wildlife Service recorded underwater sounds from fish that resemble submarine noises. The toadfish emitted a steamboat whistle like voice while croaker species produced loud vibrations, aiding sonar operators in recognizing submarine approaches.
The Ministry of Food launches a publicity drive to tell housewives how to treat wet salt cod in cooking. From tomorrow shoppers can buy it without the usual fish purchase restrictions. About 12 000 tons are secured from Canada Newfoundland Greenland and Iceland, with Newfoundland contributing 7 500 tons as a free gift.
A Battle Harbour report says 1500 seals have been taken to date as seals move south offshore. It notes that without inshore winds very little ice may be on the East coast, similar to last year.
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