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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
4
Local notes from Twillingate Newfoundland published June 10 1944 list notices and announcements from S Roberts editor and proprietor. Advertisements charge 25 cents per inch for notes of thanks memoriam and other notices with deadlines and acceptance terms.
Tuesday morning June 6 the largest armada in history struck Cherbourg and the Normandy coast. Allied forces under Montgomery and Eisenhower advanced behind air and sea bombardment with 11 000 aircraft and 30 000 airmen, seizing beachheads and supply depots as Rommel massed defenses for counterattacks.
A June 6 service of intercession at South Side United Church drew a large crowd from the North Side and other churches. Pastor Rev. T. J. Pill led prayers after Psalm 46, referencing the King's broadcast and praying for Service members. The hourlong service closed with hymns Break Day of God and the Newfoundland Ode, followed by the National Anthem.
The Newfoundland Conference of the United Church opens June 20 at Gower Street Church in St John’s at 8 pm. Rev. T. J. Pitt presides, the Rt. Rev. J. R. Sclater delivers the Communion, and the President speaks after. Sessions run to June 26 with daily devotional broadcasts. Rev. J. R. Harris attends for Sunday Schools and youth work.
Mrs Herbert Flynn of Black Duck Cove died after a long illness. Funeral on June 8 at Little Harbour conducted by Rev. T. J. Pitt.
King George the Sixth celebrated his birthday on June 8 as thousands joined in wishing him well. The report notes a strong wartime mood with hopes that his men will triumph in the cause of world freedom.
Mr. David G. Pitt has won the Senior Jubilee University Scholarship at Memorial University College St. John's for highest standing in required subjects. Value is $1000 and requires two years at another university. Pitt plans to continue at Western University London Ontario. The sum joins in congratulations.
Capt Isaac Young is described as hale and robust at age eighty as of June first, with an inclination toward several more productive years ahead.
Messrs Burt of Botwood and Miss Anstey show recovery at the Mem Hospital and G al Great War Veterans' Association. Ballots received to May 27 1944 in districts 46624 with later returns to be published by the Non Pension Commission.
Mrs Nenritis, nearly crippled by neuritis in knee and ankle, reports two weeks of Kruschen in hot water restored mobility. She notes improved walking and stair climbing, credits Kruschen with relief while she works long hours as a widow. Kruschen is claimed to dissolve uric acid crystals and pass them through kidneys.
A man hole cover blew from a boiler on the U S Home at Dry Dock Saturday. Fire smoke and hot water followed. engineer Pollock acted quickly to close a steam valve, likely saving more lives. Two dead seven injured. injured recovering in hospital midweek.
In 1844 two notable events shaped the era the Morse invention of telegraphy in the United States and the founding of the Y M C A by George Williams at St Pauls London. The note marks the significance of these developments as world benefactors.
Roy Hodder son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Hodder returns to the U S Army serving with Overseas forces from England after serving with the American Army in the last Great War.
A brief conversational vignette shows Auntie and a sailor nephew joking about minesweeping. The aunt teases with curiosity while the nephew explains sweeping around the top and sides, mentioning where the dust settled.
The entry into Rome by Fifth Army troops was announced from General Alexander's Headquarters. Allied forces faced little German resistance as they moved through central Rome with celebrations across the city. American British Canadian and Eighth Army units participated. In other fronts, Allied bombers struck targets in Italy Germany and France while US airmen aided the Red Air Force in Western Ukraine.
Reports say Japanese forces are retreating south of Kohima in Burma while Kohima is cleared. Allied troops have landed in Normandy and German lines are weakening. Heavy fighting continues. reinforcements are moving ashore and German armour is being brought up but progress by British and American forces is steady.
A Public Relations summary notes rising telegram traffic in 1943 and 1944, crediting staff for handling load amid modernization. It criticizes the Post Office as not self contained, being under the Finance department and treated as a revenue unit, resulting in lower perceived service compared with private enterprises.
Proceedings record questions and statements in the House of Commons during wartime. MPs discuss policy measures, wartime economy, and postwar planning with references to ministers and committees. The report lists debates, votes, and parliamentary procedures for that day.
In a nhàt discussion the Prime Minister states the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs attends the Empire Conference to safeguard Newfoundland interests. MPs discuss Newfoundland as a world air terminus and proper pronunciation with the Prime Minister noting Newfoundland is the traditional form, unsure if the newer version is correct.
The Labrador service ended on Monday and reopened on Wednesday, linking Vension Islands to Holtea with resumed transport. Local ports confirmed the schedule.
The Commission of Government appoints D. Charles Roberts as Acting Superintendent replacing the ill Dr Jobo Grieve. Roberts, son of Job Roberts, is a Dalhousie graduate with Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps service and training at Dartmouth, Toronto, Camp Borden, and St. John's, now seconded to the Mental Hospital as of May 22 1944.
Services were held at South Side United Church and 8 A. Citadel with Major Wheeler, and Rev J Goodland led at St Peter's on Wednesday and at Moreton's Hill on Sunday, returning late Tuesday.
In North Africa Emmanuel d Astier of the French Committee of National Liberation reports France faces severe shortages. He cites daily calories at 1000, meat rations down to 175 grams monthly for Paris, and unreliable coupon allowances for fats across cities and districts.
Forecasters expect higher temperatures and dryness by month’s end. Earlier in the week heavy seas affected ships, with potential fish strikes and increased galmon. Land received some rain but needs sun to start grass growth. a Saturday night east wind preceded a rare June snowstorm.
The District Conference of the Pentecostal Assembly will meet in Twillingate on June 20. Local church leaders invite members and neighboring groups to attend the gathering featuring worship sessions and business items.
The W. P. A. will hold a meeting on Thursday June 15 at the usual time and place. Secretary D Hoppgz signs the notice.
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