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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch for notices of short length. Editor and proprietor is S Roberts. Published in Twillingate Md on Saturdays from the North Side office.
Public relations notes from St. Johns discuss governance matters on Newfoundland's island, including Placentia town council formation, road and water system funding, and a new 250 bed hospital site near Corner Brook. The piece also critiques a half hour time advance, noting public confusion and potential health and productivity impacts.
The passage laments after hours work norms and contrasts industrious home labor before dawn with late sunset routines. It notes yearly clashes over time regulation and criticizes the Shops Act for favoring clerks while harbor workers are excluded from the discussion.
On the S. S. Home a gasket failure during boiler testing released scalding steam in the engine room. Two men, Ronald Learning and Alex Aitken, died, while six others suffered burns. Superintendent Jobn Pollock was also scalded during the rescue attempt. Learning was unmarried, Aitken left a wife and two children. Some men returned to work soon after, Pollock recovering at home.
Mr E R Milley visited town this week selling Caribou pictures. His home is Campbellton and he tours the Bay. Mr Leonard Abbott left Wednesday for Oderin P Bay. Mr Pierce Powell left Thursday for Corner Brook. Mr T G W Ashbourne returned from St John's on Wednesday. Miss Aligon Loveridge visited Lewisporte last week. Miss Hazel Loveridge went to Grand Falls on Tuesday. Mr Sanaford came from Toronto last week and returned Thursday via Corner Brook.
The vote for public wharves expenditure has been raised from 100000 to 250000 with plans to repair and build many wharves and marine works. Listed are King's Point Wharf Fortune Hr Wharf Pilley'n Island Wharf and Newstead Wharf among thirty six others from Wealeyville to Lark Harbour on the West Coast.
The Toe Hospital Clinic boat completed a weeklong voyage to the east on Saturday. Nurse Patera was in charge of the clinic aboard the vessel.
Captain Sid Till identified with a vessel appeared Wednesday night en route to support lighting stations. Several fishing schooners remained in port during the week, bound for unspecified destinations.
Last week in court several parents were summoned for failing to ensure their children attend school as required by the 1942 Education Act. Convictions were recorded and bonds ordered to guarantee future regular attendance unless illness or other valid reasons prevent it. Compulsory education aims to reduce illiteracy and relies on broader social cooperation beyond the courtroom.
Public Relations Office releases May employment data for defence work in Newfoundland. May employment stands at 7179 men, with March at 7476 and late 1943 peaks near 10 500 in August and 8 800 in December. Authorities forecast over 1 000 fewer by August and a further 1 000 by October. About 980 female Newfoundland residents work in these defence roles.
The Monitor notes President Roosevelt’s Fifth War Loan radio address as optimistic but cautious. It argues the forecast rests on rising American seapower and shrinking Japanese sea power, while China’s blockade and internal dissent complicate an early end to the war. It cautions Japan remains a land power with a strong army.
General Omer Bradley lists Normandy casualties totaling 15 000 with 2 000 killed as Allied forces push across Cherbourg Caen and Carentan. British American and Canadian troops confront stiff German resistance while carrier planes bomb Berlin and Japanese and Chinese actions are noted along the Pacific and Asia fronts.
Intercepted cross Channel attempts and German destruction of port works accompany the final American push on Cherbourg. U S bombers strike Palicari plate factories while Admiral Nimitz reports a Pacific naval battle with heavy losses to Japan. The main clash lasts in the air as Japanese aircraft carriers and battleships are sunk or damaged. In Normandy near Caen German tank divisions stiffen resistance as Russian forces push from Vitebsk.
Sir John C. Puddester to act as Deputy Governor during the absence of Hig Excellency in Corner Brook through July 15. He will perform official duties and represent the government in the region.
News from St John s on Wednesday said Rev H M Dawe Supt of Missions in the United Church was elected President of Conference Rev L A DL Curtis named secretary The Moderator did not attend due to illness
Miss Jessie Mary Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Clark of Springdale Newfoundland married Cpl Philip Thomas Coyle son of Mr and Mrs Philip Coyle of Roxbury on a Saturday at St Johns Episcopal Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rector Ray Francis O Ayres with a reception at the Ayres home and guests from Hartford Roxbury Bescon and Boston.
Martin Stuckurss extends gratitude to all who collected and those who subscribed money and goods to help replace our logo after the fire in November 1942.
Sdr Edna Louise departed Wednesday for the fishery. Capt Andrew Greenham and crew will prosecute the Labrador voyage. Capt David White is freighting slumber to firms in his schooner.
The C. H. E. Exams start today Saturday June 24 and run through next week until Friday or Saturday. Miss Marion Loder supervises at the Central School for the examinations.
Martin Wineham died Tuesday night at Durrel after a long stomach cancer illness. Funeral services were held at the S. S United Church on Thursday conducted by Mr. Ashbourne with members of the church in attendance.
The first Notre Dame Bay District Conference of the Pentecostal Assemblies met in Twillingate June 14 to 20 with twenty four ministers in attendance. The opening evangelistic service featured Sister W Batstone and Pastor F G Burtsey, who led devotions and sermons on workers together with Him.
Last week Cod traps suffered prior damage from N E wind and outside berth setbacks. This week Back Harbour traps posted better hauls as warmer weather and clearing rain aided fishing. Dry ground in places and improving grace after sunshine signal a good growing season.
Thomas Andrew Hall C B C a veteran Government Engineer died at St Johns on Thursday He served since 1906 and became Commissioner Mid Highroads in 1925 A native of Portadown Ireland he was born in 1867 Funeral was held yesterday at the Church of England Cathedral
A mis cellaneous shower was given for Mr. G. Lillington and Nurse Violet Cook at the Manuel home Wednesday evening. Lillington and Cook thanked guests and expressed appreciation. The couple’s marriage has been announced to take place in the near future.
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