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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1945
Page
4
Twillingate Sun issue details ownership and policy for notices and memoriam notes. It notes 25 cent charges for 1 inch insertions and claims to publish on Saturdays from the North Side office under S Roberts as editor and proprietor. It states letters may not be accepted after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Reports released by Parliament and Congress detail German camps where thousands starved and died, including Allied POWs and civilians. Beleen camp burned on May 21 as a monument to Gestapo figures, while General Karl Oberg was captured near Kitzbuch. Local notes mention Empire Day octogenarian Joseph Payne and fishing at Joe Batt's Arm.
Capt Titus Locke of Tizzards Hr took supplies from Hodge Brothers during the week for the fishery. Mrs Locke was present shopping. Caplin are inshore per Monday report. Salmon is scarce with only a sign of codfish. Capt William Bulgin caught the first codfish of the season. Weather warmer than the past fortnight, winds variable but moderate.
Mr and Mrs Bamberry announce the loss of their son Joseph who gave his life in Europe with the American Army. The Eagle has been in the Antarctic and is now on deck. Capt and Mrs Alex Anstey left L B Islands for Badger to Detroit to reside with their eldest Joseph. The US Coast Guards acquire a new Jeep last week. The Overseas Forestry Unit may return to Newfoundland or extend six months to March 31 1946 with 750 choosing to stay and 250 to return.
Mrs Stevenson suffered 23 years with white facial spots before Kruschen Salts cured her when taken for three months. The seller claims internal cleansing by six salts stimulates liver kidneys and bowels, eliminating blood impurities.
A note of gratitude from Gunner Westy Krarrey R.A. 970452 thanks residents of Herring Neck Green Cove Pike's Arm Too Good Arm and Pike's Arm CE W A for gifts and money totaling 41 dollars and a carton of cigarettes. He expresses deep appreciation for support during leave from Bishop's Falls and wishes happiness and prosperity to all.
Violet Emily Horwood daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Horwood of Twillingate married Milton Barker son of Mr James Barker and the late Mrs Barker of Accrington England in Davinport United Church Toronto on April 14. The ceremony was led by Rev S E Baker with readings by William Horwood. Bridesmaid Verna Roberta wore lime green with Talisman Roses. Reception at Mrs Ernest Roberts home with guests including Mrs George Jenkins and Mr Allan Warr. The couple planned a Niagara Falls trip. Also noted US Army Staff Sergeant Charles Pippy wounded in France Germany hospitalized. he is son of Mr and Mrs George Pippy of Swissvale Pennsylvania. Magistrates Abbott and Spracklin attended Comfort Cove and Campbellton on duties.
A brief notice lists string of book titles and names including Avastin The Corner in Coffee Brady Vanessa by Hugh Walpole The Long Day Clases Beatrice Tnnetall Gitta from Misa and M Hodge, suggesting a catalog or literary program at a library event.
Mc Leonard Batt of the G F Advertiser printing staff visited his home at Indian Cove. Bowting Bros. and James Baird Ltd representatives Heber Harnett and Nichol arrived in town. Maxwell Jones came from Exploita last weekend with Rey J Goodland and Mrs. Goodland en route to St Johns. Goodland attends Synod, while Austin Baird travels from Angle Brook. Forestry Asis in England five years. Mrs. Walter Goretski, sister to Pastor Rowsell, sails from Pa USA to Bay Roberts. Pastor Rowsell will attend Pentecostal Conference at Batwood. Wm Noel Bank Manager left for Busia and Gand Bank with Mrs Noel. Tawe replaces Noel at the Bank. Eric Scuckless came from St John's Wednesday. H R Brett visits from Moreton's Harbour. Riv Baggs returned from St John’s Conference. Guy Simms and Mrs James Bignell arrive from Fogo for a few days. Seaman Donald Ford RN sits in town from Joe Batt's Arm. Obsdian Manuel from Leon Bay were there yesterday.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of used X-Ray equipment in the old X-Ray room of General Hospital. The 200 milliampere GE X-Ray system includes table, bucky with fluoroscopy, control stand, terminal panel, and stabilizer with meters. Inspection by the Department of Public Health and Welfare. tenders due by 28 June 1945. Highest bid not necessarily accepted.
In wartime reminiscence a Kent vicarage hosts many Newfoundland and Army visitors. The password Newfoundland opens doors to friends from St Johns to Twillingate as they share fireside chats, memories of Clarke's Head, Gander Bay, and hopeful talk of returning home.
The report recalls a late night phoneline notice of a fatal flying accident. It lauds Newfoundland contingents as ambassadors of the county, noting their fine conduct and clean records in prior conflicts and their wartime service in the Old Country.
June reports detail massive bombing on Osaka by T.S. forces and looming air raids on Japan, with two million tons planned in the coming year. Australians secure Brunei and Timbalai in Borneo, Luzon advances near Cagayan, and Mindanao operations noted. Ribbentrop captured in Hamburg as Big Three talks loom. Canadian politics unsettled by veterans votes. Belgian crisis and King Leopold’s return noted. Casualty and incident items include a boy killed in Torbay and a River of Ponds forest fire.
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