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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 22, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun from Twillingate Maryland prints notes of thanks memorial announcements and miscellaneous notices. Editor S Roberts lists items and prices for notices including a four centa per word rate and department home affairs reference.
Prime Minister Churchill addressed Congress for fifty five minutes detailing war fronts from North Africa to the Pacific. He called for action against Japan, praised American aid and the combined Allied war effort, and urged economic and strategic unity. He also touched on Newfoundland’s history and potential postwar development strategies.
Public Notice dated 26 April states that around 10 May a Programme Licence will be issued authorising imports from the U S A. Forms of application are available at the Supplies Division New foundland Hotel or by mail to the Supplies Officer St John’s. Applicants must use the outlined procedure in the Export Control Bulletin No. 92 to seek consideration for release of desired goods.
For the first time fishermen exporters and Government sat at a table to discuss prices paid to producers for salt codfish this year. The Trade Review notes the talks were frank and a complete agreement is reported as reached though results are not yet announced.
The report notes MacArthur halted the enemy advance and expanded Allied defenses in Australia. It cites his air force driven progress in Coral Sea and Solomon Islands and the Bismarck Sea action as a showcase of new warfare concepts. It predicts full strength will boost his plans and herald future victories.
The period has seen persistently cold weather with little warm sunshine this spring season. Residents note chilly conditions and ongoing cool temperatures across the region.
The Jubilee Guild at St Andrew's School invites the public to an evening of bean supper and sale of plain and fancy work including knitted garments on May 24. Doors open 5 30 p m with 40 cent admission. Proceeds help the Hospital Reconstruction Fund. Elsie Gillett, Secretary.
During the week ending May 19, patients admitted include Claude Dawe Seldom John Chaulk Carmanville Lorette Jenkins Jenkins Cove and others. Discharges list Gilbert Hodder Baby Doris Baggs Mrs Chas Blake Cobb Arm and others. A daughter born to Mrs Clayton Young Twillingate and to Mrs Donald Hurst Lewisporte. John Martin Port Atson and Mrs Claude Dawe Sedom died in hospital. Mothers and infants reported well.
Jessie Barnes widow of Henry George Barnes died at N D Memorial Hospital on April 17 after a serious illness. A devout Pentecostal Assembly member of Twillingate, she leaves three sons Frank and Chesley at home George in Buchang. five daughters Mrs Jonathan Pippy Twillingate North Mrs Ambrose Wheeler Tizzard s Harbour Mrs William Meanor Toronto Mrs Violet Barnes Botwood Mrs Elmo Bulgin Twillingate South. siblings Lewis Young Boston Edward Young Pearce Young Twillingate South Mrs Wm Hamlyo Crow Head Mrs Thomas Greco Boston. The community mourns the devoted mother and neighbor.
Frank and Chesley Barnes thank all who assisted during illness and after their mother's death. Names listed for messages, letters, and wreaths include Ambrose Wheeler, the Barnes and Buchan families, Violet Barnes, Violet Balgin, Mary Wier, Flora Locke, Walter Elliott, Ivy Roberts, George Blackler, Jonathan Pippy, Edward Young, Peter White, the Ragged Point families, Sletera of the Pentecostal Assembly, and others.
A letter from E. J. B. praises Kruschen for curing long standing backaches after three months of use. The testimonial notes prior persistent pain and difficulty rising, plus savings from avoiding other remedies. The ad claims Kruschen restores kidney function and relieves dragging pains as treatment continues.
Personal notices list visitors and locals from multiple towns including Nild Butter Co Ltd in St. John’s, Standard Brands Ltd in Cattada, Elwood, Summerford, Gander, Burin, Lewiaporte, Argentia, Grand Falls and New World Islands. Attendees include Mr W J M Pike and Mr Charles Warr of McMurdo & Co with other travelers and returning residents noted.
His Majesty the King will celebrate his birthday this year on June 8.
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock the association met at the hospital with Magistrate Abbott presiding. Reports from the Finance and Labour Committees covered current collections and roof replacement plans and debris removal after the fire. An interim building review by architect McCarter was presented. A building committee of directors and association members was formed. The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m. with a separate directors’ session.
Fishermen move the catch to the Depot Path End area and report loading many barrels of herring.
Red artillery pummels German lines around Novorossisk while Russians threaten a breakthrough toward the town. Sworn to strike, patriots across Europe attack supply lines as Axis forces face mounting pressure in Africa and the Mediterranean amid Allied offensives.
The Navy chief of Japan has been killed in action. He was the admiral who boasted he would dictate peace terms from the White House. In the Mediterranean, 113 Axia galbees were destroyed on Thursday. only one bomber is missing as Germany proclaims the Battle for the Reich has begun.
Pastor S J Hillier of United Church Grand Falls arrives today to headline the South Side Church service tomorrow afternoon celebrating the centennial remembrance of Rev William Marshall.
Messrs. Herbert and Roy Sharpe caught a codfish on the twelfth measuring 3 ft 3 in and a salmon on Monday, the first reported catch by the pair this season.
Capt. James Gillett with crew reaches St. John's after departing Saturday. Capt. Elliott's crew also departed this week to join their ship for the season. Capt. James Wheeler resumes command of the coastal service to Lewisporte.
Mr. Joseph White from the City attended last week. Mr. Harold Earle of Fogo joined the Hospital Association meeting on Tuesday. Architect Mr. McCarter from St. John's visited Monday to consult the Memorial Hospital Directorate about additions to the building.
St Andrew's Church was filled to capacity as the body of John Hodder was laid to rest. The service marked one of the finest funerals of the season.
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