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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1943
Page
4
Local Newfoundland paper announces notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge for notices. Messages received by Wednesday noon are preferred. The publication disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The National Liberation Committee in North Africa unveils a joint presidency led by General Charles De Gaulle and General Henri Giraud. They outline a plan for unity to drive the Nazis from French territory and restore the Republic after the war. The French fleet at Alexandria is to join the Allied navy as preparations for a major offensive intensify worldwide.
Wednesday marked the King's Official Birthday public holiday and Thursday observed Ascension Day with Anglican Day Schools closed from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Several Air Force personnel from Botwood spent the weekend here and Bud returned on Monday.
Matilda wife of Tate Mark Luther died Friday week at home on North Side aged 84. The funeral was Sunday at St Peter's with Rev J Goodland officiating. She leaves four sons Martin Battle Hill Edward Windsor John New York and Frederick at home four daughters Lillian sister Mrs Hudder of Boston and brother Mr Arthur Colbourne here.
Week ending June 2 lists admitted patients including Mias Muriel Rowe Seldom Adolphus Luscombe Loon Bay Fred Losh Mrs Willis Tosh Mrs Raymond Fidge Triton Andy Clarke Gilesporte Milligan Hur ley Bletting Neck Mrs Samuel Rogers Durrell s Arm Mre Win Verge Bishop's Falls Winnie Skinner Carmanville Reginald Young Grand Folle Mre Jack White Dorrell's Arn Mra Edith Hann Virgin Arm Mra Winslow Hull Twillineste South Mre James Strong Little Bay Islands. Discharges include Joyce Saunders Durrell's Arm Mrs Donald Hurst and infant Lewiaporte Dormon Rideout Western Head Mre Elijah Milley Springdale Mrs Warrick Foster Rattling Brook Amezinb Starkes Kinog'a Point Mrs Elizabeth Brown Bluff Head Cove Mrs W A Milley infant Pacquet Miss Florence Mercer Northern Arm Norman Sheppard Stag Hr Chas Stockley P M Coady Twillinwate Maurice Lyver Fortune Hr Norman Elliott Rotwood. Anson born to Mre Willis Lush Triton May 31. a daughter to Mrs Raymond Fudge Triton June 1. a daughter to Mis James Strong Little Bay Islands June 2. All mothers and infants well. May 28 death Redvers Rideout Western Head and Theodore Peckford Change Islands. May 30 death Mrs Joseph Boland Carmanville.
Personal and family updates detail Mr. T. G. Ashbourne leaving for the City on a business trip. Aaron Roberta, merchant seaman, arrived on brief leave. Alison Loveridge went to Lewisporte while Mrs. Carl Peterson and child wait for passage to Battle Harbour. Arch Luonen heads to Battle Harbour when possible. Sidney Wells of Campbellton plans a 60 room Botwood hotel. Volunteers and service members noted, including Raymond Baird who failed a hearing test and enlisted for the Air Force. Captain H E. Roberts to lead Warr's schooner to Green Bay. T Dunn returns to the Bank. Brien departs to the West Coast. Fish Inspector Thistle of Carbonear reviews last year’s catch and left Wednesday.
Mr. Douglas Osmond of Morton's Harbour will succeed Mr. Robert McLeod as organist at Wesley Church in St. John's. Mr. McLeod departs for the Presbyterian Church known as the Kirk.
Mr A G Ogilvie manager of the Grand Falls Co op Store reports his son Plt Lieut Allan Ogilvie is safe after being shot down over Nazi occupied territory. He escaped to France then Spain and finally Gibraltar with only slight injuries.
A letter from John Dalley of the Royal Artillery, son of Elijah Dalley, notes his early training while in England. Bowater Mills at Corner Brook resume a six day work week.
On Thursday at Shady Hill Farm Brushton New York a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wade Hastings nee Marjorie Wood.
London report says Clement Attlee announced a goodwill mission to Newfoundland in summer. Members C G Ammon A P Herbert Sir Derrick Gunston will visit to learn Newfoundland’s war effort and future status, with no formal inquiries or terms of reference. The Times cautions the visit won’t resolve dominion status disputes. Easterly winds delayed farming and seas off Newfoundland show few icebergs. fishermen at La Scie reported 105 young seals.
Mr. Herbert Cumberland arrived last week from Jon Batt's Arm with over 60 seal a to Ashbournes Ltd. The cargo was taken from their site when a strip of ice moved through about three weeks ago. Ashbournes Ltd. holds a few cattle from last Fall and now runs their reducing plant.
Officials declare the Labrador airport near North West River will be the largest in the world upon completion. The site near North West River is cited as the project’s hub and key growth point for regional aviation.
Capt George Rogera and four Nild. fishing skippers depart Wednesday for Labrador. They will supervise government fishing operations at glaziers once owned by the Hudson Bay Company.
Captain Elijsh Datley leads the Hospital Clinic on its first journey of the year with Nuree Jefferson in charge of the clinic.
The Jubilee Guild expresses gratitude to all who supported the Sale and Supper which raised 112 dollars and 40 cents. Capt. Titus Locke and Capt. Saul White are outfitting their schooners for the fishery and will be leaving for the north shortly.
Sunday past was observed as a National Day of Prayer throughout Newfoundland. The day was ordered for the prosecution of the Fishery and the preparation of the land for a goodly harvest, with references made in the Churcher.
The round trip to Botwood was $3.00 with $2.50 to leave. The boat lay ashore until 9 p.m. An offer of 50 cents was refused. Some paid one way. all could depart Botwood to board Jenkins' boat, except seven. The owner wired Botwood to inform passengers to take the Jenkins boat Monday. The Van Burke will stay until Ida M. Clarke arrives from the fishery.
In fond and loving memory of my dear mother Mary Jane Price who lay down her cross for a crown on June 10 1942 A precious one from us is gone A voice we loved instilled A place made vacant is our home which never can be filled
Berlin reports massive Soviet pressure on Kuban front with 150000 Red Army troops and heavy Allied bombing hits Essen and Sardinia. Attu Island fell to American forces, while Roosevelt Churchill and Allied chiefs pursue unity with De Gaulle and Giraud in North Africa, and U boats losses soar.
The country confers honours including Sir Wilfred Woods knight and Mrs Edith Harvey Job and Dr H C Cowperthwaite. Roosevelt orders 50 000 coal miners to return to work with threats of drastic measures. De Gaulle and Giraud form a National Liberation committee and provisional government plans. Pantelleria falls to Allied air power, Mediterranean domination sought by British Navy, Caucasus battles intensify, Chinese and American forces push toward Yanweisee River, Japan suffers casualties, Naples endures its 66th Allied raid.
The scbr Shirley C. receives outfitting from Messrs A. Macuel to prepare for a fishing voyage.
Freighter traffic moves from Lewisporte to Battle Harbour and Vension Island Labrador with shipments accepted until yesterday. The Straita vessel lost four propeller blades and must be towed south by the East Coast boat to safety and repair.
Sunday after Ascension Day services listed for St. Peter's St. Andrew's United Church Little Harbour Crow Head Salvation Army Pentecostal Assembly and a Salvation Army March event. Times include Holy Communion Matins Sunday School and Evensong with Rev. T J Pitt and Layman participation at several locations.
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