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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 20, 1944
Page
4
Twillingate Sun published Saturdays in Twillingate Nfld noting editor Roberts as proprietor. Notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements charged 25 cents per inch. Late communications not guaranteed. May 20 1944.
Discussion urges adding another section to the Public Wharf at Tickle Point to allow safer access for boats with patients and goods. The piece notes the need for a crane and better space management on the Northern Service to ease freight congestion and reduce losses from delayed or damaged parcels and express parcels.
The piece argues for a Day of Rest on Sundays in St John and Lewisporte like elsewhere, noting distress over freight handling, street traffic, and taxi charges on Sundays. It cites local travelers and mentions Capt Peter and Mrs Parsons from Lashes Bight visiting by motor boat, urging reform and consistent authority.
Fragmentary passage notes a global trend in education and warns that teaching loses value without heed to current teachings. It references many large cities and stresses public attention to contemporary pedagogy and learning.
Mr and Mrs John Dalley travel to Corner Brook to stay with son Levi for the summer and gain work there. Various locals including Stanley Layman, Mrs Sidney Terraville, Rev T J Pitt, Magistrate Abbott, Capt Thos Butler, Roy Strong, Arch Lunnen, Stanley Curtis and Geo Guy are noted as visiting or returning from nearby communities.
Witnesses report change after viewing Eyes of Love, noting the play teaches love brings happiness and reflects God. A British cable message from General Booth urged others as a guiding theme for the era, underscoring the piece’s moral aims.
Thursday last marked Ascension Day, set apart in Christendom to commemorate the Lord's Ascension after His Crucifixion and Resurrection, observed as a Holy Day by many.
E H Ted Burteau J.P. died at St John’s May 6 at age 82. Funeral held May 7 from the residence of his brother F C Burteau Suany Bank Torbay Road. He was son of the late F C Burteau a former stipendiary magistrate in Twillingate. His son FC Burteau is a retired Auditor General. ER Burteau passed through the area years ago en route to St Anthony.
A special Labrador Service trip began on Thursday from Joho a to Venison Ielands. The schedule notes Twillingate is not included in this service.
Four farmers appeared before Magistrate Scott at Robinsons on March 31 charged with violating the Potato and Turnip Grading Regulations. All were convicted with fines from 2 to 20 dollars. Action was taken by the Department of Natural Resources.
Ashbournes Ltd fits up fishing property traps boats and echooters as Capt. Tom White trims the Grace Loraine for the fishery and Capt. Philpott prepares the Hattie A Heckmen for service.
Mr W J Moore passed the 43rd milestone on May 16. He has had his motor car refitted by motor mechanic Mr Wm Bennett and is now ready to offer taxi service.
The Young Peoples Union of the South Side United Church presented Eyes of Love at Alexandra Hall on Monday drawing 550 including many turned away. It repeated Tuesday. proceeds were 154.00 Monday and 3600 Tuesday with strong performances and a moral theme.
Radio news on Wednesday announced the rationing of coffee would end from that time onward. The report implies tea pots may regain use and percolators could fall back, while the poor man’s beverage awaits greater volume.
Rev J Goodland welcomed the Lady and in his sermon made fitting references to the Brigade during Sunday evening Divine Service at St Peter's attended by the Arm Lads' Brigade.
Mother's Day was observed on Sunday across the Né d Conference united churches. The commemoration highlighted family devotion and regional church events held in parish halls and sanctuaries.
A group from Herring Neck plans to fish with Patrick Tobin of St John s after the St John s Humbermouth Service started on May 17. A Labrador service to Venison Island began yesterday for local fishers.
The 1944 Newfoundland Gazette publishes a bill to amend the Forest Fires Act of 1933 with new titles Chief Fire Warden and Fire Warden replacing Chief Woods Ranger and Assistant Ranger. It transfers management to the Commissioner for Natural Resources and shifts investigative powers to Stipendiary Magistrates. Comments due by May 20, 1944.
Messrs Hawkins hauled another lot of herring on Tuesday. We hear that Mr. Joseph Warr has 100 barrels salted for export. Herring are in good demand and a fairly good price is offered for good quality both split and round.
Sunday saw light snow that began around 10 am with a southwest to south wind. Streets became slushy as the snow melted in the air and at eight in the evening the 2 inch covering had vanished.
Mr. S. Loveridge reports an interview with Leonard Harle at his Pasadena farm, shared lunch with Mrs. Harle, and notes Earle’s long local connections. Earle’s farm produces meats vegetables fruit and eggs sold nationwide. April 25 yielded about 1200 eggs. Health improving. wishes sent to town folk.
The article notes Empire Day on the upcoming Wednesday and recalls Queen Victoria Birth day of the Good who sat on the English throne for sixty four years.
On May 17 19 and 21 reports describe the 5th and 8th Armies advancing in Italy breaking through the Gustav defenses near Cassino and moving toward the Adolf Hitler line. Prisoners exceed 20 000 since the campaign began as air forces pound Berlin and the Reich. In Burma and China Allied forces push toward strategic targets while reports of heavy German reprisals and evacuations surface.
The W. P. A. U. C. Women’s Association on the South Side reports receipt of ten dollars. The donation supports local community efforts and association activities.
A reader testimony claims Kruschen Salts relieved rheumatism after five months of frailty. The note credits the remedy with easing uric acid buildup by its claimed dual action on kidneys and bowels, enabling daily tasks and work.
The Rev T J Pitt reports the Archbishop of York spoke at a Canadian Club dinner in Montreal. The Most Rev Cyril Garbett defended continued war effort, pledging to fight Nazi and Japanese regimes until utterly defeated, amid loud applause from Montreal’s leading citizens. He recently finished a US and Canadian tour and returns to England.
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