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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1942
Page
4
Twillingate Sun text notes notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements with a 25 cents charge per item and a deadline for submissions previous to Wednesday noon in the 1942 issue from Twillingate North Coast.
The election treated as a twice yearly event for Congress began with Republicans leading Democrats in early House tallies and Senate results. On Wednesday 194 Republicans and 177 Democrats were counted with 64 and 6 states yet to report respectively. Senators up 15 for Republicans and 13 for Democrats unsettled by remaining results.
Northern settlements report sufficient time to send Boye Overseas parcels before October 31 set by Authorities at St John's. Irregular mails and broadcasts fail to create momentum, leaving Cape Freels to Cook's Harbour and the Straits without chances to dispatch Christmas parcels ahead of the deadline.
Poppy Day approaches as Safe of Poppies is expected to exceed last year’s totals. The effort supports dependents of deceased soldiers and sailors of the Great War and disabled returned servicemen.
B Jennings died in Windsor Ontario on Sunday at 76. He served in the House of Assembly for Twillingate from 1913 to 1923. He leaves a widow and three sons. He was a native of Moreton's Harbour.
The House of Commons heard a question from Mr Creech Jones on October 12 regarding Nfid policy and possible Dominion involvement. The inquiry focused on administration and potential impacts across dominions.
Prime Minister Attlee explains his Newfoundland trip aimed at direct contact with the Governor and Commissioners to assess island conditions. He notes Newfoundland is considering reconstruction challenges, while all focus remains on winding the war to lay a postwar foundation.
Capt George Hann died recently in Wealeyville at age 92. Born at Cape Freels he served many years as a coastal captain and as a seal hunter.
A Ladle Cove resident named Weste drowned in Stephenville last week. The body was brought home for burial.
A new theft incident is reported at the capital, with another bag taken from the office of H J Cowal and Son. The event raises security concerns and prompts investigation into the security of the premises.
Matthew Verge died at Bridgeport. His funeral was held on Monday, with services conducted by local clergy and a burial planned in the family plot.
Lieut Walwyn, son of Governor and Lady Walwyn, departs with the Navy of Albert on a hotte mission.
Ronald Keating was arrested Tuesday for the killing of Francis Hackett after a Monday crash at St Johns. Hackett died instantly and Mia Kirby and her niece later died from injuries. Keating faces court on the killing charge.
Reports from St Johns and London note major WWII developments including the British eighth army’s gain in North Africa, failed Japanese landings near Mersa Matruh, Soviet combat near Stalingrad with heavy Nazi losses, and Guadalcanal fighting signaling an American advantage.
Terrific fighting rages across Russian areas with gains reported for Rusgs and Allied desert forces. At Stalingrad heavy close combat continues, 700 Germans killed by infantry, and German aircraft shot down nearby. A new German push in the Caucasus develops while Allied advances in Egypt persist. A fatal accident on Harvey Road, St John’s involving a stolen vehicle injures pedestrians. a naval rating driver is at large.
The Eighth Army drives Rommel’s forces into a corner with superior tanks guns and aircraft. Many prisoners and captured war materiel. Axis leaders including a Nazi general killed or captured. Thirty six merchant ships turned over to the Axis by Vichy with Germany receiving the bulk of tonnage.
A Flag Day sale netted 28 dollars for the Red Cross and St Johnn al Ambulance Fund, reflecting local community support and charity drive results.
Mr. E. C. Price, formerly of the Board of Customs, is appointed to the post of Deputy Food Controller with responsibility for managing supply and distribution policies.
Obituary notes the death of Dr Martin Cashin on the fourth day of the month at St John’s Hospital. The notice records his profession as a physician and marks his passing as a significant local event.
Sergeant Ralph Sterling Taylor of the Royal Air Force, previously reported missing, is now reported uninjured. His parents at Moreton's Harbour received the good news last week as authorities await further information.
On Wednesday November 4, Patrick Harley of Coachmans Cove married Maggie Lambert daughter of Mr and Mrs Lambert in a ceremony conducted at the Los Angeles Citadel by Major Wight. The couple reside in this town.
Major W C Brows and Major A G Moulton will visit the town on November 14 and 15. The program lists a Saturday 8 p.m. musical program with 10 cent admission, a Sunday morning holiness meeting, a 3 p.m. lecture Salvation Army Silhouettes, and a 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting. All welcome.
A new motor road is under construction from the bottom of Hampden to the Upper Humber River. The route through the fertile valley toward the Big Steadies aims to be a premier road for heavy traffic, with a 30 foot bed and ballast. Concrete bridges and culverts are being built, and snow plows will keep it open for pulpwood transport from White Bay this winter.
Mrs Mallan K Bourden 80 widow of Jeaac Bourden died October 1 1942 at her daughter’s Needham home. Funeral held October 3 at Brown & Sons Belmonton Parlors with Oscar Woodward of Dorchester singing two selections. Burial Ridgelawn Watertown. Survived by four daughters nine grandchildren and five brothers and a sister in several states.
The government plans a new bond issue to cancel a 1,500,000 loan due next year largely held in the United Kingdom. Local investors will have first choice to subscribe at an attractive interest rate, with 15 year bonds fully guaranteed by the government.
The article questions how confessed Axis criminals, including Hitler, could be brought before a postwar international tribunal. It asks whether Hitler might escape to a remote jungle refuge and die there, challenging the feasibility of such justice.
A Salloon Barrage volunteer recalls joining the Balloon Barrage and facing fatigue constipation and irregular hours. After taking Kruschen Salts his bowel regularity returned and he reports improved health compared with civilian life.
The Trade Review discusses a simultaneous proposal by Britain and the United States to abandon extra territorial rights in China. The piece notes this as a major step toward global respect for all peoples and questions implications for US leased territories after the war. It also ponders future effects on British colonies and other island territories if such rights end.
Personal notices list residents and visitors including F G Stuckless away trading by motor boat Alfred Linfield traveling to Point of the Bay to winter with his niece Nellis Jonee Misa Hounsell a Jacksons Arm teacher flew to hospital for urgent operation Cyril White to Corner Brook for RCAF work doctors Olde E Facey J White and E E French on a hunting trip Blanche Stuckless arriving from Boston Magistrate Abbott visiting Fogo District Arthur Butcher returning from St Johns P P Small in town from Bridgeport Allan Sharpe back from Lewisporte H. G. Ford in town from St Johns bral field notes truncated.
Harvey Russell jailed for two years and Nettie Best for nine months after a robbery at Steer's Ltd. Court records describe the defendants as principal participants in the heist.
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