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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1944
Page
4
Published at Twillingate Newfoundland in 1944 notices include notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other brief declarations. Editor S Roberts lists rates and deadlines with a notice of limited acceptance for late communications and opinions not endorsed by the paper.
A reflective piece marks the tenth anniversary of Commission Government, noting critics warn youngsters must grow in prudence. It discusses wartime sacrifice, public works scrutiny, and the need for stable finances while Britain assists Newfoundland’s war effort.
A Newstead reader recounts a radio address praising dogs in wartime service and denounces animal cruelty on the home front. He urges better protection, recalls a past protest against driving blows, and shares verses about duty to both man and beast. The writer, Solomon Evenrenin, advocates decency toward dogs as part of creation.
Information from the War Office confirms that 970874 War Sergeant Edgar Pearce New man of the Royal Artillery has been awarded the Commander in Chief's Certificate. He is the son of Mr. Edgar P Newman of Botwood Newfoundland.
Exceptionally mil weather has prevailed since the frost of Feby 19th with winds from the East to North East and some sleet reported on Thursday.
On January 26 at St. Andrew's Church Fogo Mrs. Mabel Vokey daughter of Mr. and Mrs A. J. Simms married AB Richard Godwin in the Royal Navy uniform. The bride wore grey crepe with white accessories and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants Edna Earle Ivez Chaffey in blue organdy. Raymond Layman supported the groom. Rev Butler performed the ceremony and organist Mrs. Butler led the music. A reception followed at the bride’s home with relatives and friends, and best wishes for a long, happy life together.
Nurse Olga Deever RN departed Memorial Hospital last week to join St John's, after several months of service at the local facility.
His Grace Archbishop Roche DD marked his 70th birthday on February 1 at St John’s. A note from Dominion Affairs confirms Leonard Gore Abbott, fireman ex-S Port Wellington, will receive the British Empire Medal Civil Division for gallantry in dangerous circumstances. Abbott was born in St John’s. The ice at Tizsard’s Harbour is broken up and boats report progress after netting efforts by Mr. Robert Boyd.
Sincere thanks go to all who helped, sent wreaths sprays cards and messages. Blessings rest on you all. Eva Wits and Doratan Slade and Family convey gratitude to Dr Aide Dr Swanker and the NDB Memorial Hospital staff and kind Twillingate friends for support during their stays.
Captain Thom Hill of Wealeyville writes from home in January convalescing well after discharge from Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital. He lauds Doctors Olds and Swanker and the Very One treatment by Nurses Aldea and Nursea, and thanks the many friends of Twillin Gate who visited during his stay.
Mrs Ghandi, 74, died in Poona last week after years with her husband in prison. The Hindoo leader Gandhi was arrested with others for causing revolt against British rule and opposition to political parties in India.
Wilfred Slade aged 24 years and five months died after a week in hospital from kidney trouble. He was a true member of the A L B and beloved by family including his mother and father, sisters and brothers. Adjutant Wheeler and Rev Pitt attended him as he awaited the Master's call. Funeral was held Monday February 21 at Arm Cemetery with church hymns and remarks on his faith.
Bert, Roland Newman’s brother, sent word from Toronto yesterday afternoon that Newman died there in the morning due to an accident. The brief message confirms the fatality and place of death.
In a brief item from the Twillingate Sun, a note mentions five hundred dollars in connection with a friend designated as W. P. A. The fragment suggests a local financial or charitable reference within the newspaper page.
A Silver Fox, a frequent visitor to North Island, was captured by Mr. John T. Roberta on the 29th and presumed killed by gunfire. Radio reports last week predicted a mild spell lasting about 90 days with no frost until May 30. Babing were observed in the area during the mild spell.
Wendell Willkie accepts the Republican nomination for the presidency in 1940 as the race shapes up with about 22 million votes for Willkie and roughly 27 million for President Roosevelt, setting a pivotal bipartisan contest.
Magistrate Abbott conducted court proceedings at Herriog Neck on Friday week, hearing cases and delivering rulings. The session focused on local matters and featured routine judicial actions by the magistrate.
Two errors occurred in the notice regarding the death of Mrs Lucy Freeman maiden Lucy Lacey sister of the late Manuel Lacey once a bookkeeper in Twillingate The funeral was at Bishop's Home of her daughter Mrs Annie Miles with whom she spent several years
A multi day war brief notes Allied and Axis operations across Europe and the Pacific. Bombing runs target Regans Augsburg and Wake Island while Russians push toward Pskov and Narva. Allied gains at Anzio shrink as German counterattacks fail. Finland seeks armistice terms and Paramushiro raids raise Japanese alert.
The review of stock positions leads to revokingOrder No 1 and issuing a new rationing order. Brown Spare C coupons No 5 6 and 7 define footwear types allowed under each coupon level including leather soled shoes rubber footwear and boots. Mail orders from the US and Canada require coupon surrender and cases approved by the Food Controller. February 22 1944.
Miss Fanny Blandford dies at the hospital Sunday in her 91st year. Funeral held Tuesday at St Peter's with Rev J Goodland officiating. Also notice of Mrs George Hodder death from Boston. John Price buried Monday at Bear Berry Head Cemetery after service at N S United Church by Rev T J Pitt. Price long served as Labrador fishery prosecutor and later fished on local grounds. He leaves a large family including five sons Arthur Adolphus Bennet Wesley Herbert and two daughters Harriet and Annie plus a brother William and many grandchildren.
A brother's memorial note recalls the death of Elizabeth Gillard who passed away at King's Point on April 4 1931. He laments not being present at her last moment and asks for remembrance in a brief inheritance of affection.
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