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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1943
Page
4
Twillingate Newfoundland notices page outlines charges for notes of thanks memorials and announcements at 25 cents each and states letters received after Wednesday noon may not be printed. No responsibility taken for correspondent opinions as printed.
The North district thanks Dr Olds and staff for immense aid after a major fire. Despite losses to Dr Olds and Dr Mainald M D, no lives were lost, operations resumed, and volunteers cleaned rooms and prepared wards. Temporary roof protection was installed as repairs continue. An emergency NOD 8 Memorial Hospital Directorate meeting was held with updates from witnesses and the superintendent.
A fire began around 6 a.m. on the third floor of the hospital wing in Twillingate. Ninety four patients were evacuated safely as staff aided, with temporary housing found nearby and recovery work underway despite snow and lack of power. The hospital aims to reopen to about 70 patients once a temporary roof and repairs are completed.
In the wake of a fire the hospital directors and staff praise the co operative spirit and outline plans to restore the building and reestablish full service. A funds drive led by Gerald S Doyle with radio support aims for 100000 dollars, with early donations including 1000001 from a Newfoundland philanthropist and over 3000 from Twillingate citizens.
The war news outlines shifts on multiple fronts with Russian counter offensives in the Donets Basin, British advances in Tunisia slowed at Mareth, and Briansk threatened. MacArthur reports Japanese ships sunk near the Bismarck Strait and New Guinea convoy losses, while Allied air forces strike targets in Europe and plans for Mareth continue.
The Sunday dawn blaze at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital prompted heroic staff to shield patients. Smoke poured from the top floor near the library as fire spread through the central building. Dozens of townspeople assisted, patients fled in nightclothes, some in snow, but no lives were lost.
An alarm and power cut plunged a Newfoundland hospital wing into darkness as an operation continued under emergency lights. A baby was born during the crisis and mother and infant were moved to a nearby home. The fire-resilient institution suffered smoke and water damage. beds and equipment were lost, with a temporary hospital set up in the L O A and S U F buildings. Three patients arrived hours later from outside Twillingate as the North East section suffers—reconstruction deemed essential.
The NPA and WPA hosted Chief Petty Officer James Cheater of the Royal Navy, on minesweeper duty, returning home on leave after three years in service. Local dignitaries praised the homecoming, presented gifts from WPA and NPA, and community singing and refreshments followed.
Chief Petty Officer James Cheater leaves tomorrow to rejoin his ship. Dr and Mrs S M Hardy depart soon for the USA. The Dr ig to join the army. The community laments losing the Hardys for their valuable service. Mr John Manuel left Thursday for St Johns. Mr Nelson Hodder returned to Gander on Friday. Miss Stella Manuel RN returned from her trip Thursday. Mr Adolphus Price with a team brought her from Lewisporte.
The report covers multiple local events including a fatal fire in Corner Brook that burned two children, destruction of the United Church at Carling with services relocated, and notes on local clergy Rev J F Sherrin and Rev Peter Bryce. It also mentions a hospital tragedy sentiment from Margaret Mantel, a Royal Artillery signal from Wilson Manuel, sealing workers Edmund Hines and Sidney Peckford at Bacalhao, radio fire signals, a house purchase by Peter Elliott, Gandhi ending a fast, and a Gooseberry Cove wedding to John B Peyton with Fort Mc Andrew’s Fire Chief referenced.
A man reports decades of lumbago ended after a fortnight with Kruschen Salts. He credits the remedy for restoring vitality and describes Kruschen as a six salt formula boosting liver kidney and digestive function to purify blood and ease ailments.
A lengthy listing of contributors and amounts for the Nild Overseas Club collection at Back Hr Twillingate led by collectors James White and Bennett Burton. The roster names many locals including Harold Pardy Violet Jones Frank Atstey Nelson Keefe and others with totals cited such as 8.25 32.60 and 100.0, reflecting a broad community fundraising effort.
A fragment lists numerous individuals and payments, totaling 606.99 dollars received to date with multiple small contributions. Names include Clarke Cooper Bulgin Dalley Reid Elliott Hamlin Sharpe and others across Hart's Cove Jenkins' Cove and Sandy Cove, with various cents and dollar amounts noted.
Robert Cave of Cottrells Cove drowned while crossing ice with a dog team en route to Lewisporte last week. A search party was dispatched after his disappearance and the body was recovered Tuesday according to radio reports.
Mr T G W Ashbourne leads an appeal for the Nild Hostel in London sponsored by the Rotary Club St John’s where he serves as a member. The effort gathers local support and highlights club involvement.
The note states Twillin gate had no collection for the H M S Newfoundland Fand. The ship is reported to be in commission now.
Able Seaman Arthur Spencer of the Royal Navy arrived here yesterday. He enlisted in 1939 in Deo and has had a real war experience. He has not had leave since going overseas and enjoyed time with his parents in Twillingate.
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