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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces next the Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and Announcements at 25 cents each. The paper warns it cannot guarantee insertion of long letters received after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. Published in Twillingate July 31 1943.
Visiting Englishmen express satisfaction with the country and its people and confidence in its future. Sir Derrick Gunston notes mixed views on self government with some favoring representation under Treasury control, while Labour suggests gradual move remains possible. Mr A P Herbert says self government is in the country’s blood and faith grows. Final verdict awaits Parliament after September return.
Unofficial cables claim Mussolini pressed Hitler to send tanks planes and infantry while Hitler refused to withdraw from Russia but offered four infantry divisions from France and one SS division as transport allowed. Mussolini to answer to ministerial council as Italy moves toward collapse under martial law with curfew and police control.
He spoke on the Italian situation, insisting Axia must surrender per Casablanca, and cited invasion figures for Sicily. About 3000 ships were used with 1400 landings and 800 tanks to support British, American, Canadian, and French forces. He warned Fascist criminals will be punished and justice will be pursued despite resignations.
English M. P C G Ammon member of the British House of Commons and lay preacher spoke at the North Side United Church in Twillingate. He urged prayer and brotherhood, recalled service overseas, and noted Caribou Club's London opening. Magistrate Abbott hosted him as guest.
Major and Mrs. Wicut and family extend thanks to the people of Twillingate for three years of support and cooperation. They praise Harvest Festival Self-Denial and divine services, express happiness from their time there, and wish the community success and divine guidance as they depart.
Personal visits fill a string of town days as Mr J W McGrath and Mr J H Devine arrive on Friday week while Misa Madaling Helmenr stays with relatives. Confederation Life representative Stephen Loveridgs departs for Battle Harbour for two to three weeks. Local figures include Rev W M Vardy, Captain Martin, Nurse Kate Blandford, Eleanor Peyton, Douglas Peyton, Evelyn Hines, John Mercer, Mrs Mercer, Sidney Wells, Mrs Margaret Gillett, Hazel Loveridge, Kenneth Rownell, Rev J Goodland, Major Wight family, Bert Moore, J Taylor, Denis Roberts, and others visiting or passing through.
A lengthy subscription list records numerous donors and amounts including James Strong in Little Bay Islands, C A White in White's Road, Hustlerg Club, H L Strong, James M Strong, Robert H Squires St John's, John Reeves of Koglee and Lady Squires, Staff Military Hospital Botwood, Matilda Lundberg Hoglewood NJ, Louise Baird Grand Falls, Girl Guides Botwood, A School Springdale, Sidney F Robison Seal Cove White Bay James Way Musgrave Harbour, Robert Gray St Anthony, E G Abbott Musgrave Harbour, Euglea per Adjt Haltatt Arthur Somart Herring Neck, Overton Penney Grand Falls, Mrs Hayward Simms St Anthony, Mrs Cyril Terry Grand Falls, plus missing $200 for Frank Cooper Kettle Cove.
Wanted healthy middle aged woman for housekeeper position. Catholic of K preferred. Must read and write and furnish health certificate. Good wages. For particulars apply to Editor of the Paper Abg 7th.
Russian strategists launch summer offensive, seizing initiative from Hitler as German forces strain to halt advancing Riusaiaos, threatening drive toward German soil.
Capt George Gillett delivered 1000 tons of cashers this week for the Hospital while supervising the remaining cargo balance for Gillett and Pacey.
In the last issue two errors appeared. Breakwater at Bonavista was shown as two million instead of two hundred thousand j. A 20 cent St Brendan's donation entry appeared as 2e. Please reduce Breakwater by one zero and add it to St Brendan's collection.
Reports released on Wednesday by air indicate strong catches for Labrador fishers. Cape Harrison and nearby schooners report 300 to 900 quintals, with a generally improved fishery across the east coast versus last week. Cod has been jigged near Botwood and fish are reported in the bays and inshore, suggesting a robust hook and line and trawl season ahead.
This week saw only a few showers leaving grass scarce in damp low grounds and well below last year's crop. Cattle may face slaughter if hay production falls to about 75 percent of last year. Water for cattle already hard to obtain in some areas. wells risk drying without heavy rains. pond and sea water suggested for gardening after desalination.
The Parliament Mission departed Thursday morning for Little Bay Islands and other points north to Englee, planning several Labrador stops before an early August return. They arrived from Change Islands Fogo and Joe Batt's Arm on Wednesday evening, but could not visit Gander Bay due to time.
Mr. Moses Butt begins construction of a dwelling on South Side land for his use and that of Mrs. Butt. The couple previously resided at Musgrave Hr.
Pastor Bursey of the Pentecostal Church assisted Pastor Rowsell in a baptismal service held at Old House Cove on Sunday, reflecting community religious activity last week.
The Ringo Girls have been in Lewisporte and are expected to perform to teach women how to una Ringo. The party visited Miss willingate yesterday, went to Fogo today, and will return here to spend a week later.
Secretary of Commission of Government Mr W J Carew travels with English Members of Parliament to Newfoundland and Labrador. Acting Secretary Mr Harold G Puddester stands in at St John s in Carew s absence during the tour.
A strange sea beast, larger than a whale by some accounts, was seen in the Bay of Islands waters. It attacked a whale, and the whale reportedly parted after the encounter. Witnesses described the creature as having a horn-like protrusion and a horse-like shape on the shore, twisting oddly as it lay or was dragged ashore.
A sweeping report notes ground forces closing on Palermo and Marsalla in Sicily, with Catania under heavy assault and the capture of Trapani by the Seventh Army. In Russia, Orel’s defences crumble as Soviet armies advance, while Hamburg and Kiel suffer major Allied air raids. Badoglio forms a new government in Italy, with armistice talk rising, and Allied bombers press on German targets amid continuing liberation efforts.
Reports describe German and Italian clashes in northern Italy, Russian advances toward Orel, and widespread bombings including Hamburg and Berlin area. Roosevelts note of total victory, MacArthur on Munda, and Allied progress in Sicily and the Pacific share space with election results in South Africa.
St Peters plans its annual Garden Party on the Parsonage Grounds Thursday next in August with gate admission 5 cents. Meat teas cold roast veal and salad served from 5 pm at 50 cents. Stalls and attractions include pantry, variety, ice cream, grab bag, bean throw, coin pitch, prize ring, rifle range. If rain, move to Parish Hall with social hour and admission 25 cents.
A zipper purse containing twelve dollars was lost between H J Linfield s and Hodge Bros Store. Finder to return it to this office and receive a reward.
A purse lost between the Telegraph Office and A Manuel's Store. Finder please leave it with Miss Ida Rideout or at this Office. Reward offered.
For sale a quantity of second hand lumber including framing and sill pieces in fair condition. Apply to Mrs C A Manuel in Exploits.
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