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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun edition from November 13 1943 lists publication details including editor and policy on announcements and notes of thanks Memoriam and other notices with a 25 cent charge per item. It notes letters may be limited by Wednesday noon deadlines and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Churchill outlines a Europe wide climax in 1944 unless strategy miscalculations occur. He warns of heavier casualty toll, notes Hitler’s 200 divisions, praises Stalin’s forces, and cites Moscow talks. He expects Western Powers and the Soviet Union to coordinate, recalls wars in Africa and Europe, and urges unity over political strife as Armistice Day commemorates 25 years since 1919.
Newfoundland calls on every resident to invest in the Second Victory Loan of 2,050,000 dollars. Bonds in bearer form range from 100 to 1,000 and cost 99 dollars to yield 100 on maturity. Proceeds aid government sterling loans and UK war needs. obtain application forms from the Department of Finance, banks, or investment dealers and subscribe today.
An Official Notice relates to fishery regulations around Twillingate South Island about codtraps drawn by lottery. A Gilesporta fisherman says no requests from fishermen have been made and urges more publicity before Regulations are enforced.
Gunner John T. White of the 166th Field Artillery reports good health as his mother receives three letters from him this week written in North Africa in October.
Over the past ten to twelve days the fishery has been fairly good with boats able to go out most days and fishermen cashing in on their catches.
Capt Wallace Batstone arrived Saturday with lumber for Ray Roberts and planned to go to St John’s. He reported Yates’ farm in Green Bay produced about 4000 dollars worth of vegetables and farm products. Beef and mutton carcases were moved by the schooner scr Norma M. Batstone for the Hospital, bought by Mr Colbourne, the Business Manager, while north on the Bonnie Nell.
Poppies were sold out here on Saturday last. Seaman Samuel Cooper RN, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cooper of Gilesporte, returned home on Wednesday on leave.
Mr BB Smith of this locality married Nurse Beatrice Pearcey of Winterton on November 2 at Winterton, Bay. The couple will reside in Twilingale after the ceremony.
Hon M P Gibbs died at St Johns after reportedly falling ill following a seized Seidlitz powder taken earlier. Air broadcasts claimed severe pains from the powder which authorities analyzed finding a strong ingredient traced to a UK supplier Parsons Drug Store. Investigations are underway both locally and in Britain with calls for withholding sales of remaining stock.
Mr. Martin Stackless is bed bound after a paralytic stroke on Monday. He planned to return to Herring Neck to continue coopering for G. J. Carter Ltd. He has been in good health and hopes to recover soon, with the wish to be spared many years to his labor.
The article discusses coal pricing under government freight controls set in St John’s at 10.50 per ton to this port. It notes higher mine costs by about a dollar versus last year and questions if consumer interests were accurately accounted for by the Controller.
After Bela Dyke was knocked overboard from the schr. Maggie Blackwood and drowned, his body was not recovered. Captain Samuel Blackwood notified the Dept. of Natural Resources after the schooner reached Crouse.
The funeral was held Sunday at Raven Church with Reverend Ashbourne conducting. The deceased left two daughters Mia Bert White and Misa Violet at home, and one son Edward, all at home.
William Earle of Twillingate and Griquet enlisted anew in the Nild Regiment after a failed Navy bid. He traveled to St John’s last week for muster, is a son of Mr and Mrs John Earle, and was accepted into military service.
A derailment near Gambo sent tank cars and an engine off the rails on Monday morning. The eastbound freight train did not reach the city that night, marking another derailment within ten days on the interior transportation system. Track along the railway is in poor shape and freight traffic may remain heavy, causing travel anxiety.
A meeting of the Collecting Committee of the N P A will be held at the Magistrate's Office Court House at 8 o clock on Monday night.
Forester Reginald Moores transmitted a message to his parents from London on Wednesday night. He is with the Loggersty company and plans continued service in the field.
Allied lines report rapid Red Army advances west of Kiev while Russians push toward the north bank of the Crimea and the Pripet Marshes. British air raids hit Berlin and Hanover as Italy’s 8th Army advances amid heavy rain. German resistance slows progress on the central front. Casualties total 48 000 killed or missing and 61 000 total.
Prime Minister Churchill signals a debate in the House on the Nild matter. He notes the Good Will Mission report to the Dominions Office will not be published due to fairness to involved parties and other reasons, but will not oppose quoting during the House proceedings.
Margaret Louise Hodder and Abram Eric Seeley were married at the United Church in Nov. 4 ceremony officiated by Rev. W. B Johnson. The bride wore white satin and tulle with red dahlias, attended by Ada Hodder and Mayme Roberts. The groom was supported by F. G. Mercer. After the reception the couple plan to Bareneed for their future home.
Mrs. E. B Rowe and son Ernie visited from Seldom to see Miss Muriel Rowe who is improving in hospital. Eleanor Hawkins returned from Toronto to care for her sick mother as Gunner John Smith RN left to join his ship. John Mantel and E J Linfield traveled to the City for business and stocks, while Carl Winsor moved to Fogo for a bank transfer. Haig Scott of Garneau Ltd and Capt Herbert Hiller arrived, with Inspector Bancister briefing on the public wharf. Violet King departed to Change Islands for a few days. Mrs. E Facey and Austin went to Lewisporte.
Harvesting of crop is about over for this year with fairly good results. The balance of the season may be more favorable for fielding. It will be wanted to even up the loss and to meet increased prices of supplies and domestic requirements. Mr. Donald Brett has resigned the management of the Bank of Nova Scotia at Catallon and taken the position with J. T. Sebel at Dousvists.
Beverley Baxter, a Canadian born member of the London House of Commons, begins a literary effort urging Newfoundland to restore self government. He hints at proposing financial security, permanent industrial trade, and policies to develop raw materials while reducing imports of local sea and forest products.
Capt James Gillett moved fishery products from Ashbournes Ltd to St John s this week and Moretona Harbour arriving in St John s at 7 pm. Capt George Gillett brought coal and general cargo from St John s to Catalina on Thursday and departed the previous day.
Mr P D H Doon, Commissioner for Natural Resources, has returned from abroad and announced prospects of selling the 1944 catch of feedfish.
Schr James Strong arrived Saturday en route to Little Bay Islands. Capt Ches Winsor visited Tuesday evening and Sater departed for La Scie.
Postponed public release due to mail delays. publication and posting of the Shop Act regulations will not occur until the 20th inst.
A note expresses gratitude to four friends who sent telegrams and messages of sympathy and thanks those who sent wreaths and sprays to adorn the casket.
Elijah Jenkins died in Durrell at 7 p m on Monday at age 73. He had been crippled for years and unable to work in the fishery. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters, plus one sister Mrs. Arthur Price of Back Harbour. Funeral services were held Thursday at the South Side United Church.
At Morton's Harbour on October 30 1943 Elizabeth wife of J W Small aged 78 years leaves a daughter Lillian married in Boston a brother John Smith Darrell and a sister Mrs J Hudson in Boston She was laid to rest in United Church Cemetery funeral by Rev f Ware ham with text Revelation 14 13.
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