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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun invites notes of thanks memoriam notes announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch and states it cannot guarantee insertion for communications received after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A Twillingate discussion urges self reliant town planning and local funding. Proposals include taxes on flour coal and other goods, income taxes, and municipal charges to fund roads and bridges. Government grants for facilities cited as a baseline, with cost concerns for residents.
Ballots returned across districts Bonavista North to Twillingate and St John’s totaling 27 307 with 450 plus polling points. Returns originate from St John’s Corner Brook and 38 outlaying places. Great War Veterans Association Pension Committee reports.
The magistrate called a meeting of Cod Trap Operators from North and South Islands to discuss forming a committee and arranging the drawing of Cod Trap Bertha. The season is late, gear occupies prime berths, and many believe the drawing system will be deferred to next season, possibly March or by April 30.
Cap'. Connors reaches Si' John's after sailing from pointe to Grady with all Labrador and North Coast ports now free of ice. Westerly winds a few weeks ago opened the shore.
Supreme Court handed down judgment Thursday in a case involving the Fishermen's Protective Union and Isabel H against the Confederation Life. The suit centered on the motor vessel F. P. Union which sank off Catalina last fall. The F. P. Union reportedly had a mast head light but no side light, and there were accusations of navigation close to another vessel.
A fire ignited by a train at Norris Arm on Friday prompted calls for help. Pumper trucks were en route from Bishop's Falls to aid in extinguishing the blaze.
Personal greetings list several visitors arriving from Change Islands Gander Toronto Buchana Windsor Corner Brook St Johns and Horse Islands. Fishery officers Ludlow and Piercey conducted rounds while others like Smallwood and Waye engaged in hospital work construction and auditing.
The Du Pon Company reveals a process turning softwood into hard wood by immersion in a chemical bath. The wood gains steel like hardness and rot resistance, tolerates heat, moisture and chemicals, and can be molded before setting. Costs range from 3 to 434 cents per board foot.
Dredge Priestman started operations on Government Wharf on Thursday morning with Capt. Peter Wiesor in command. His wife is in town staying with Magistrate and Mrs. Abbott.
The letter laments worsening mail service from Lechaporte and delays aboard the Coastal boat. It notes a relief boat failed to carry mail, leaving Clyde unused and urging an arrangement to better serve residents. The piece mentions church meetings at Twillingate and clergy travel to General Conference in St John’s, plus local figures like Harry Winger.
Mr. Harry Cooper awarded contract to supervise the construction of the United Church Parsonage in Botwood.
The mail closed here on Wednesday evening. William Dally and his crew transported mail to Lewisporte and brought inwards, delivering to Moreton's Harbour and Herring Neck.
Passengers on the St John’s to Lewisporte service left St John’s at 10 oclock Thursday morning. Freight for Lewisporte including South Side Notre Dame Bay was accepted at the freight shed up to yesterday. No connection on North Side of the Bay via this conveyance.
Fishermen report 17 cents per pound as the current price for salmon while early catches brought 20 cents. Prices are considered good but may drop if supply increases. In some areas payments reach 0 to 12 cents with limited market demand. At St John s the householder was paying 50 cents per pound for fresh salmon.
At Memorial Hospital doctors nurses and aides are kept busy while the South Side YPU crafts a stage show. Dr Olds, not in good health, thanks all who lent costuming furniture and helped with tickets and duties. Proceeds reached 19000 and aid funded China India famine relief Red Cross War Prisoners of War WPA NPA and local hospital reconstruction funds.
The H.M.S. Newfoundland was at St John’s recently. The Governor and other dignitaries visited the ship with high ranking officers receiving them. Lady Walwyn presented a White Ensign for the W P A during a ceremony held in connection with the event.
Frank Godden of Joe Batt’s Arm married Misa A Torraville at St John’s in April. A wedding banquet on May 23 at Fogo hosted by his sister Mrs Daryl Bennett honored the couple. They will reside in Fogo for the summer. Torraville family once lived there and Twillingate guests attended.
The war has produced eighty seven Victoria Cross awards for service members from Britain and the Empire. No Newfoundlander has received the Victoria Cross in the current conflict yet.
The report records cool conditions with east winds. A heavy sea on Monday and Tuesday eased by Tuesday afternoon. A dry spell caused dust and mist. rain arrived to aid grass and seed growth. A few showers fell on Thursday.
Captain Ned Clarke aboard the Margaret Josephine sails from Pacquet and Horse to trap sites. The crew reports steady cod catches and successful returns, with a freight shipment for Hodge Hrotblery noted. The voyage includes updates on fish hauls and local activity along the coast.
In May 1944 the Department of Supply arranged a supply of evaporated milk from Libbys Pet Carnation brands to ease ration shortages. The resealed cartons show soiled labels and a blue and white label without a brand name. Retail price controls set 13 cents in St Johns East and West and 14 cents elsewhere.
Bowater’s manager tells the Western Star that North Atlantic Airways Ltd plans two Lockheed Lodestar aircraft to link Newfoundland airports this summer if agreements with Newfoundland and other governments are reached. The company may also operate seaplanes connecting coastal points with Corner Brook as Western terminus and base.
Frederick Roberts Jr of Wild Cove has volunteered for naval service, marking his commitment to joining the Navy.
Sdr. Winnifred Lee will perform the operation on Northern Labrador with the Government-rened contract arranged through Capt. Joshua Winsor.
Allied air and ground operations span Germany Italy and Romania with advances by the 5th and 8th Armies near Rome and Velattoni as German resistance stiffens. In Burma Japs driven from Kamaing while in Russia Red Army halts Jaasy attack. Air battles yield German losses. political result in Hire favors De Velera with a Labour plurality. British and American raids hit northern France and Osnabruck.
Lt Commander D T English of Halifax son of the late Capt English of St John s in command of HMC 8 Valleyfield is presumed dead after the ship was torpedoed last month. Reports say 5 crew died and 120 are missing.
A purse containing money was lost between the Hodge Brothers premises and the Coastal Wharf. Finder should return it to the office and will receive a reward.
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