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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 08, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its policy on notices and communications for Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and announcements, charging 25 cents each. It states the paper cannot guarantee insertion and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The piece questions Newfoundland’s diplomatic status and cites Statute of Westminster as key to Dominion status. It contrasts Newfoundland’s lack of embassies with Canada’s foreign ministers and notes other dominions accepted status after the war, urging prideful restraint until formal Dominion recognition arrives.
About 1500 miners have completed return to 103 mines on Bell Island this week while the jet operations shift to a four day work week. The move affects scheduling and crew rotations at the island site.
A near fatal incident at Back Harbour on Janes Hill involved Margaret Simms, ten, pushed from a 100 ft cliff by Spencer, eleven. Margaret survived with scalp stitches after hospital care. Henry Simms aided her. The father cites cruelty to defenseless children and urges lesson to toys and others, warning of severe legal consequences if death had occurred.
Capt Sam Waterman traveled from Change Islands on Saturday in Roberts Boat Mouland sailed from Musgrave Harbour on Thursday Rev AB LeGrow and Mr Stratton from Ladle Cove with others joined the Hospitel boat and returned yesterday
Dear Sir we leave Twillingate after two and a half years here and thank you for the affection esteem and gift on May 3. Your confidence and hospitality made us feel at home as if we were lifelong friends. We will strive to remain friends for all time.
The motor boat Miss Twillin Gate made its first Lewisporte trip on Monday carrying mail matter to and from towns. A new Redwing engine was installed this spring enabling Captain Frank Roberts and engineer Sydney Boyd Jr. to make speedier trips. Mrs. Jobha Manuel rode to Lewisporte on Thursday and then took a train to St. John's.
The motor boat Van Burke transported Canadian nurses to Lewisporte on Tuesday to assist at the hospital.
Dominions Secretary Attlee told the Cormentis last week that the UK government views restoring self government for Nadia as a difficult issue with disagreements across the Island.
The Arm Lads Brigade show under Capt Burton impressed onlookers at Alexandra Hall. The youngest member delighted the audience with disciplined performance as Magistrate Abbott chaired. Rifle drill featured larger boys under Lieutenants. Choruses solos and recitations entertained, with Miss Elizabeth French at the organ and the National Anthem closing the event.
Revs Humby of Herring Neck and Wareham of More Tons Hr were in town this week.
Mise Elizabeth J Hoffe daughter of Mr A J Hoffe and Mrs Hoffe married Titus Jones of Fogo at Change Islands last month. Jones works as a clerk with Earle Sons Co Ltd. Hoffe has long served as a saley lady with S Roberts Change Islands.
Gardeners complain about goats escaping into cultivated land and ask owners to restrain them. Gunner John T. White of the 166th Field Regiment, R.A. in North Africa wrote home about the pleasant climate and bloom of the country. Mr S.G. Moors also received a letter from him recently.
Mrs Roy Manuel accompanied by Mr F Wise transported a patient from Green Bay to the hospital on Thursday using Wise boat.
North East West South St John s April 30 Russians began large scale offensives and airmen reportedly shot down 116 German planes in two days of Caucasian fighting. Moscow said Russians lost 45 aircraft yesterday while Soviets kept silent on land operations in the Caucasus. First Army setbacks in Tunisia and Allied bridgehead pressure noted as Axis resistance grows on 140 mile ridges. Americans gain ground in the north. Fire at EK O d Kelly Ltd Duckworth Street damages cars and flour and sugar stores after a gasoline explosion. May 11 Allied pressure in Russia receding as Reuters reports Tunisia battle ongoing.
Allied pressure remains heavy as Nazi defenses fail to halt advances. British forces hold firm at fp while Ottomans retreat. Red troops seize key positions near Medjez el Bab as Stalin touts a coming second front. North Atlantic convoy protection plans span Canada and Britain with air support. Russians claim successful wipeout near Kuban, Tunisia sees cautious lull, RAF and American bombers strike Netherland and St Nazaire. Mateur seized by Americans. Bizerte and Tunis threatened. French near Bizerte. Madrid says Germany plans secret offensive likely toward Britain.
An influenza epidemic spreading from Hopedale to Davis Inlet and Nain has caused nine deaths in Nain and three in Davis Inlet. Planes are delivering medical aid to the stricken areas.
Margaret V. Sansome, secretary of the Hillgrade N D B Women’s Patriotic Association, details 1942 43 activities. House to house drives raised funds for wool Red Cross and HMS Nfld, tea events supported Oliver Boyce Chappell and RN, and collections plus comforts for overseas service members. The year closed with 119 knitted comforts and a final social event.
The Newfoundland Transportation Control Board in St. John s issues rules under Defence Regulations 1943 requiring approval before ship use or charter. It outlines submission of full particulars, duplicate copies, possible mail approval, free loading and discharging terms, demurrage rates of 70 dollars per day for vessels up to 275 tons, and pro rata adjustments for other vessel sizes, with ports listed and various rates for motor or sailing vessels, cargo types, and rough roadsteads.
A Monday night reception at the Court House in Twillingate honored Sergeant Frederick and Mrs Beauchamp. Arthur Butcher led as master of ceremonies with Magistrate Abbott praising the sergeant's service. Rev J Goodland assisted and spoke warmly of the couple's ties to the area before their move to Port aux Basques.
Confederation Life reports the stage production Lena Rivers was performed again at Alexandra Hall last night with a full audience and renewed interest in the local theater scene.
Petty Officer Ernest Rideout serves at a Royal Canadian Air Force Station in Canada as a prostructor with a Fleet Air Arm unit. He joined the Navy in November 1939 after leaving N&D in September of that year and sailing to England to enlist. The motor boat Edwina, under Captain Fred Luther and mate Chesley Sims, is ready for the season's passenger and freight traffic, with a forward deck rise of about 14 inches improving sea defense against waves.
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