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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes that notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements are charged at 25 cents each. The paper published Saturdays from Twillingate Md office on the North Side with Roberts as editor and proprietor and reserves no responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Public Despatch reports an average 50 centes per quintal rise for Vixporters on Shore and Labrador fish in 1944 with Fishermen and Exporters to settle the final price soon. Previous 1943 figures were cited by Mr Dunn but payments varied due to transport allowances. The piece also lists prices from the Commissioner for Natural Resources and the Newfoundland Fisheries Board, with optimism for salt cured fish and an expected higher fresh fish trade driven by demand from the USA and England as the Government scheme progresses.
Wartime notes describe Allied leadership inspecting troops and refining operations for the Western Europe invasion. Eisenhower and Tedder lead strategic commands with air and ground force chiefs including Spaatz, Montgomery, Bradley, Doolittle, and Leigh-Mallory coordinating to hasten the end of Hitlerism.
The Prime Minister says the enemy in the Western theatre will be the greatest in history and hints Churchill may address the nation when operations start. Preparations and extensive training have hardened troops, with supplies gathered and ships barges and aircraft ready for action. Some expect a strike around Hogland, others a major Channel invasion following air bombardment, while the war of nerves persists as German defenses stay high. Dearest father’s death is noted with a family obituary inserted by MS Hexarrt Price.
Miss Fanny Blandford aged about 91 died Feb 27 at N D B M Hospital Twillingate and Little Bay. Born 1853 she served as organist and Sunday School teacher in Twillingate and Little Bay for over 25 years. She taught music in later years and survived by three sisters and a brother and many relatives.
Roland Newman, native of this town, died in Toronto on Friday week at about 65. A carpenter by trade, he worked with the late George Phillips after leaving town forty years ago and spent years at sea along the East Coast before moving to Canada. He married (nee Rowle House) and leaves a widow and two sons in the Services. particulars of death and hospital care were not provided.
On Feb 25 at Back Harbour death claimed John Price in his 89th year after long suffering. A United Church member and faithful Christian, he leaves five sons Arthur Bennett Adolphus Wesley Herbert and three daughters Harriet Rideout Janet Annie Thompson and William, two sisters Rose Gleason and Setab Roberts, with his wife predeceased by about two years. The service was led by Rev Pitt at Bear Berry Head with the text We all do fade as a leaf.
Gerald Doyle's News Bulletin lists seal fat rates at St John's on Tuesday with Young Harp priced at 300 per Cyt Old Herp at 350 Bedlamera at 300. The snippet records a local market quotation for seal products and unit terms.
A letter from Botwood reports Thomas Oxford died there on February 4. A native of Twillingate he left the area many years ago. He was 77. He leaves a widow, Miss Clarke of Back Harbour.
The Commission of Government reliefs St. John's Municipal Council from a One Million Dollar debt approved by the Dominions Office. The cancellation aids the City Fathers in implementing a Town Planning Scheme outlined by the Canfield Commission to assist the city’s development.
News received by Mr. Thomas Simme reports the death of John Earle at his home in Griquet. He had earlier lived here and was married to Mr. Simme’s sister.
The Salvation Army at St John celebrated its 55th Anniversary Sunday at the Temple. Nelie Alderman, overseeing the Hostel at Grand Falle for the Armed Forces, served as the special speaker.
Mr and Mrs Albert Gillard and family thank the people of Twillingate for kindness shown to their son Seamap Pierce Gillard RN on leave. They mention thanks to WP A and N P A and Mrs Dr Wood and Mrs Harry Ashbourne for a sweater. Gratitude also to Blu Head Cove Gillard s Cove and Manuel s Cove for social and personal donations.
Andrew Clarke, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Clarke, died at the Arm on Sunday leaving a wife and one child. Funeral was at the United Church by Mr Theodore Jenkins on Wednesday. On Tuesday Mrs Abram Bulgin died at the Arm with funeral held Thursday at South Side United Church.
Agribourres Ltd donates 275 dollars to the fire pump fund. T G W Ashbourne adds 15 dollars and A Fs contributes 10.60 dollars, totaling 300 dollars. The entries reflect community gifts to support essential equipment.
Harold G. Puddester, son of Sir John C. Puddester, is set to replace Mr Summers as Secretary Makstad to aiail he.
Announcement from St John s after talks with Hon P D A Duon and Mr Raymond Gushue in Washington and New York sets 1944 prices for salt cured cod for Shore land Labrador. Freach prices to be fixed later. Listed prices cover Store, Maderra, Cullege, West Today, Labrador cures, dried, semi dried and bulk salted goods with various sizes and grades.
Several requests refer to a year old petition signed by North Island residents. The letter says the Postal Department took no action at the Way Office and criticizes debarment of the northern Twillingate area while two South Island offices exist. It urges the Post Secretary to act promptly for timely mail delivery.
The notice discusses winter snow hindering travel and the need for street clearing. It suggests minor trimming to create space for two tents and proposes using the Motor Association summer grant for snow shovelling or reducing high drifts along the sea shore to facilitate haulage and road access.
I thank all who sent notes of sympathy and flowers at the time of the passing of my dear sister. I also thank Dr Olds Dr Swanker and hospital staff for their kindness and attention during her last weeks of life.
Mrs. Hunsert Price expresses gratitude to everyone who assisted during Mr. Price illness and death. She thanks those who sent sprays, wreaths, letters, and sympathy cards.
Rav T J Pitt returned from St John's state on Thursday night where he presided at a meeting of the Executive of the U C Conference and attended other Conference Committee Meetings.
A notice announces the adjourned meeting of the Twill Fire Insurance board. Pending agenda items include regional coverage matters and budget discussions. The exact date, time, and location are not readable in the fragment.
Daylight raids on Berlin by U S and Allied bombers, with 26 German aircraft downed between the Dutch coast and Berlin. Persistent fighting across Italy, Ukraine, and Burma, with Soviet gains near Odessa and a German retreat in Western Ukraine. U S and Allied forces land on Ulso island, Tito’s Yugoslav resistance advances, and Japanese losses mount in the Pacific as Arakan and Burma fronts show mixed progress. Thousands of miners strike in Scotland and South Wales amid production concerns.
Tech. Sergt. Carl F. Lucas son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lucas of Hadson Street and husband of Betty R Scott of 41 Avco Street has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal by Maj Geo Eddy. The ceremony followed the Sicily campaign with Lucas three years in the Army and overseas 18 months.
Engineers Roland Clark Wallace Clarke Augustus Bridger and Wm Bridger departed this morning to join the train en route to the vessel Grace Boehner. Repairs are to be made to a gueize belching buds overall engine.
A Newfoundland fisherman questions why South Side cod trap operators are excluded from a 1944 berth draw. He notes operators from Hart's Cove Jenkins' Cove Giles porte and Darrell's Arm are entitled to berths around Burnt Island Walsh's Point and to the mouth of Main Tickle. He warns that North Island fishermen might claim their waters next.
A letter from Listener at Herring Neck dated March 4 questions a recent court ruling charging abuse. The writer claims an apology after the court proved the accused lied, argues public smear and lack of justice, and calls for action before the matter reaches the courtroom.
Mr Stephen Young was struck by a hose nozzle on Wednesday during a fire apparatus demonstration at Randella Cove. He lost an eye and was taken to hospital. Dr Olds assisting was also struck but not seriously hurt.
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