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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of Maryland established in 1880 lists Roberts as editor and proprietor. It publishes notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements for 25 cents each and notes a Wednesday noon deadline for late communications. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions and is dated March 18 1944.
Mr C C Pratt urged hydro electric development at the annual Board of Trade meeting noting Newfoundland Railway uses 100 000 tons of coal yearly and could save about a billion and a half dollars annually with water power. The Trade Review cites near term power viability and broader industrial gains from cheap electricity.
At Memorial Hospital on Wednesday evening, Sydney Loveridge of North Side died in his 62nd year from heart trouble and complications. He was disabled by a broken leg from an accident at Pilley’s Teland Mine nearly forty years ago. A man of cheer and humor, he leaves a widow, a brother Stephen Loveridge, a sister Mrs. Arthur Sharpe of Crow Head, and many relatives locally and abroad. Funeral at North Side Church followed by burial at U C Cemetery Wild Cove. Rev. T. J. Pitt officiated. Condolences extended to the bereaved family.
On March 17 the feast of St Patrick was celebrated with entertainments and radio broadcasts across nations. The Benevolent Irish Society at St John’s held an entertainment on St Patrick’s Eve to mark the occasion.
The message requests updating unit prices: Extra Large Maderna quality finb to $1865 for large and medium $1755 for small $17.00 adjust to sizes ordinary standard Labrador to $1265. Large and medium hard dried $1615 heavily salted bulk $1000, lightly salted $1130.
Alfred Hussey plans to return to duties at Port Union by month end after a period away. He is expected to resume tasks at the shipyard following a brief absence.
Miss Margaret Marshall reports the death of Arthur Elliott of Houston Texas. A seafaring man in early years he sailed to Labrador and served as a coastal mate. He left a wife three grandchildren and a daughter Meta Barkin in the USA. Sympathy is offered to the mourners.
RC A F plane dropped food before the rescue boat arrived. The government warned hunters on ice to be more careful as help and ships may not be readily available in time to save lives.
Sunday services list for St Peter and St Andrew churches across South Side North Side Little Harbour Crow Head with Holy Communion Matins Hyensong Sunday School Lay Reader Bible Class and Women’s Aid Union service times at 8 am 11 am 2 30 pm 7 pm and midweek worship details for Rev T J Pitt and lay readers across locations.
Personal Reverend J Goocland conducted services at Moreton's Harbour on Sunday past. Reverend T J Pitt attended a missionary meeting at Tizzard's Harbour on Friday night. Reverend Johnston and Nurse Peters were in town from Herring Neck on Friday week. Messrs H R Brett and Harry and Gilbert Osmond were in town at the same time. Cyril White an Operator went to Gander Bay Wednesday week to relieve the sick operator. John Gillett and his daughter Elsie went to St Johns this week. Harry Ashbourne and Roland Churchill went to Grand Falls on business Monday. Dr W A Swanker and Mrs Swanker with child left for New York, leaving Memorial Hospital after years of service. Gordon Harris in town for Halley & Co, St John’s, planning to Change Islands and other places next week.
Dearest Meta has left us a year ago sorrow remains in our thoughts. Many hours and tears have passed but a hope to meet you among the living persists. Your seat is empty your voice is still a place is vacant in our home. On Easter morning graves restore all the dead. From her Caio. Gotsd ws soaloa 0%
The Salvation Army lists daily meetings including 1 a.m holiness, 2 p.m Sunday School, 3 p.m praise, 7 p.m salvation, Tuesday 8 p.m soldiers, and Friday 8 p.m public salvation. Corps Officers conduct services with cordial invitation to all, Apjurant and Mrs Wheeler. Pentecostal Assembly adds Sunday devotional 10 30 a.m service 3 p.m Sunday School 6 30 p.m prayer 7 p.m evangelistic service.
On March 13 at the WC Manse Rev T J Pitt united Chesley Robert Burt of Fairbank with Maion Jeite D Gosa of Indian Cove. On March 16 at the Salvation Army Adjt Wheeler joined Frank Pride to Elizabeth Bath and Ray Hillier to Mrs Violet Barnes.
A letter from Mr. K. M. Brown and a Secretary of Posts note accompany the petition for a North Island Way Office. The bearer states a reply exists but suggests authorities in Back Harbour oppose the move while sources indicate otherwise. A reply has been sent to the Department for further Secretary-level review this week to clear up misrepresentations.
At the Confederation Life commemoration dinner in the Newfoundland Hotel St Johns manager Ernest Fox quoted from the Telegram praising H P Lush President of the Senior Producers Club. The tribute noted Stephen Loveridge was only beaten by five representatives in Canada for production in 1943 given his vast travel and territory.
The North Side U C W A members hold their annual Song Service on March 21 assisted by male W S Choir members. Music by Mrs Eleanor Roberts directed by A SIMMS Secretary.
Memorial note recalling loved ones who have passed, reflecting on memories shared, joys and hopes, and the lasting influence of those departed. The message honors those no longer with us and closes with the name Ethel N Jacobs.
W P A reports Stella Manuel of St Patrick’s School organizes Kindergarten Junior Red Cross efforts at St Peters School with pledges noted as 400 and 500. Local organization backs fundraising push.
A ranger report from St Anthony notes William Quinton of Mel Brook Hare Bay was found frozen to death after traveling from Main Brook with two companions Dick Ollerhead and Wilfred Simms toward St Anthony about 60 miles away. A storm halted progress and searchers found Quinton dead Ollerhead frostbitten and Simms in good health.
March 14 dispatch describes Russia pressuring Binland for armistice while Red Army reports major gains. German forces suffer heavy losses in Ukraine and Italy bogs down in mud as Allied bombers strike Stuttgart and Cassino. British and American raids widen, with Tokyo and Dublin lifting news leaks and closures.
A fragmented notice notes that dry cell batteries are restricted if paid in a country due to misuse for door balls. It hints that understanding the reason could reduce urging people to press a button and shout for Jack, Mary, or Grandda-Callera.
Mr George Saunders traveled to Harbour Graces this week to work as a carpenter on the color. Mr and Mrs W J Pride report a letter from their son Able Seaman Cecil Pride RN last week who was then in Egypt. In the letter he conveys appreciation to the W P A for a parcel he recently received.
Capt Sidney Hill of the Hagle reports a 5000 seal patch with 1000 whitecoats killed and hauled. The next day an additional 1000 killed. On the 10th ins t, Bowring Brothers notes sighting many old seals. By Thursday night a report cites 3500 killed.
A note of gratitude expresses heartfelt thanks to the people of Twillingate and friends for kindness after the death of Ethel on January 31. The family, RoLaNp and Mrs. CROUCHER, says the sympathy brings consolation in bereavement and cites spiritual comfort and hope.
R J Minty received word by this mail of the passing of his brother Albion Minty who died in mid February in Vermont He was 71 years old.
The report notes no enemy planes over England last night. Russians drive to encircle Odessa, the Black Sea port. Cassino in Italy now Allied controlled except for a third in the southeast. Sofa in Bulgaria bombed again. U S air force over southern Germany with many enemy planes shot down.
A letter-writer misstated events from February hearings at Herring Neck. The assault case concluded with the defendant ordered to sign a twelve month peace bond after a slander claim was heard, contradicting earlier claims of permissive conduct and potential contempt or libel.
A new forgery was attempted at St Johns where a buyer paid forty dollars with two twenty dollar notes. Each note had a glued one dollar bill on the back to thicken the bill. The offender used eighteen dollars and attempted two twenty notes totaling forty. The C L D Criminal Investigation Department is seeking the suspect after the bank detected the extra dollar on the back of each note.
Men argue drawing for berths saves time that can be used elsewhere during difficult periods. They believe the lottery offers a quicker path to entry and reduces delays in the usual selection process.
Travel has been good for the past two weeks over the ice with many horse teams at Lewisporte for freight. Dog and horse teams have been wood hauling and will continue if the ice remains in fair condition.
Mr. Ben Churchill, active in painting homes here for two years, refreshed walls at Frezer Hall Association Room and may oversee a hall renovation. A new stave was installed, money remains from last week’s collection. Armoury unit also progresses with interior painting under Captain Burton’s approval.
Notice announces future registration at United States Coast Guard Base Twillingate Nild under Proclamation of the President. Citizens already registered need not re register. Failure or neglect to register incurs penalties under the Selective Service and Training Act. BroarsTRak Comp o Officer USCG Base Twillingate
A fragment notes Mrs Lake wrote letters to Hong Kong several weeks ago seeking a response. The message hints at ongoing communication attempts but provides no further details or outcomes.
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