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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun states it was established in 1880 and is published in Twillingate Maryland with S Roberts as editor and proprietor. It lists notes of thanks memorials announcements and charges 25 cents for insertion and notes limitations on late communications and liability for correspondent opinions.
Sir John C. Puddeater challenged Workers Tribune allegations on Gander Airport leases as false and warned of prosecution for deliberate charges. He cited July statements by Justice and Defense and noted leases expire with the war, not for 99 years. Tribune replies awaited as public opinion weighs the Gos to Goosey Gander reference.
Miss Lorna Edwina Hughes and Mr Harry Asquith Pynn married on Oct 9 at Sketty Baptist Church. The bride, a St Helen's Girls' School staff member, was given away by her uncle G Cornock. Groom, a Newfoundland map, RAF aircraftman, came to Britain in 1940 for forestry work. Honeymoon in Shropshire.
Miss Muriel Rowe went home to Seldom last week, very much improved from the Memorial Hospital.
In October the Overseas Forestry Unit bought $3,937 in War Savings Certificates. Since December 1942 the accumulative total reaches $127,522.
The Victory Loan has reached 1.8 million pounds with 200,000 pounds still open for subscription to hit the two million target. The amount is largely subscribed outside of St John’s, showing strong national support.
Personal Rev T J Pitt returned from Canada Sunday. Ms Claude Colbourne came from St Job s with Mrs Mercr from Gard Falls to comfort her father who died. Walter Facey transferred to Bonavista Bank branch from Lewisporte. Coleridge left Frgot Lewisporte. Jake Taylor visited town. Abbott visited Fogo District Saturday. R M Sparkes and son went to Argentia. Emily Roberts to St John s. Gerald Byrne stays with W J Moore from Grand Falls. Eleanor Rideout Andre Warr Eleanor Hawkins went to Toronto. John Anstey went to Truro N S. S Layman of Fogo and S Torraville of Change Islda were in town. Arthur Pittman of RA E in town on business. H R Brett J P in town from Moreton s Harbour on Wednesday.
Residents report cows trespassing to test fences and gates in backyards causing damage. Boys are cutting palings with sharp knives. Vigilance by patrolmen or secret police is urged to curb the nuisance. A timely word may help avert further trouble.
A dark humor tale has St Peter refuse admission to fifty Nazi pilots, claiming only six were shot down, citing a field marshal Goering message as the reason. The punchline hinges on the absurd twist of a military communique deciding heavenly fate.
Two youths aged 8 and 9 confessed to throwing the switch for a freight train at Crow's Brook last week. They struck the padlock with a stone, opened the switch, and a trial has been prepared. The Justice Commissioner will decide how to charge the juveniles since no law covers this case.
Fishermen at St Johns charge 22 to 23 dollars per quintal for salt codfish, the Telegram Editor notes. He says the prices are exorbitant and questions the high cost.
Mr Howard R Moores of Blackhead BCV and Winnifred Butt of Ray Roberts were married at Topsail on October 80th by Rev B C Clench rector, assisted by Rev A Torraville. The couple, both former Bank clerks now in the BCAF, were wed in a quiet ceremony.
Petty Officer Allan G Bayde came home on a fortnight's leave arriving Wednesday by the Miss Twillin gate from Lewisporte.
Captain Gayte Lewis Guy of North Sydney Nova Scotia master of the Evelyn B is commended for services rendered when her ship aided another during enemy activity in September 1942. A Newfoundland native, born Barre Tite Y BHD 194s.
The fragment shows entries for pianos phonographs and records, musical instruments, office supplies, pigments and mineral pigments, lead compounds, insulation boards and wood products. It notes a license requirement for export to all destinations with code B 429900.
The Evening Telegram reports food commodities in daily needs are unobtainable in St John’s due to shipping delays. Meanwhile ships pour liquor into the country with hundreds of thousands of bottles and mo lasses in cargo. Government stores stock liquor for Christmas, critics say a grocery shortage results from prioritizing alcohol over food.
Osmond Brothers outfitted several vessels including Ida M Clarke with 1500 tons and four others such as Mi Rideout Alphaeus Rideout Mast er bringing 590, Josiah Noel 600, New Adventure 300, Outstrip 300, J S Hill 500, and Tetford master 500.
Death came to Harry Payton of Back Harbour on Tuesday after a brief illness. In his 76th year, he spent his life in the serpentory trade and years at Grand Falls with A.N.D. Co. Ltd. He returned home ten years ago to farm. He leaves his wife, three sons Lawrence in Canada Ernest with the RCAF James with the RAF, three daughters Marion John Mercer Dorothy Walter Parsons Annie Wilfred Jewer in Grand Falls, plus grandchildren. Also two brothers and two sisters Mia Louisa Baird Grand Falls Rose Wm Harvey St John’s. He was a St Peter’s Church member. Funeral held yesterday with Rev J Goodland officiating. burial at Saekin's Cove Cemetery. SUN extends condolences.
A creosote plant is proposed for Clarenville to treat timber and other materials, signaling industrial development in the area and potential environmental impact considerations for the town.
Gunner Alfred Jenkins spoke over the air from London on Wednesday night reporting live to listeners.
Another RCA flying boat was lost at an East Coast port last week. Several passengers and crew were killed including Miss Watson of the Warner Division and Flight Lieutenant Ings of the RAF. A few were saved.
A local fund report lists multiple donors and amounts from Brooklyn New York to Grand Falls Newfoundland. Highlights include 158430 for Hospital Committee, 35602 for E J Pond, 2500 from John Peyton Lodge Northcliffe, and 21159 total Brook contributions across many names and places.
A copy of the Shop Act is shown for businesses and employees in Twillingate with posters circulating from the Dept of Home Affairs. The Act takes effect fourteen days after publication. Pages 3 and 4 also list supplies available from the U S A without wartime restrictions.
In a KAINT JOHN interview Navy Minister Macdonald warned that the enemy still has several hundred U boats and will attack again. He noted past drubbings in May, June and July where many were sunk, but emphasized the campaign is not over and enemy morale and capabilities are improving.
Rev. T. J. Pitt came back from Toronto on Sunday and led services at Little Harbour and South Side Church. He attended Executive sessions of the General Council of the United Church, visited Theological Colleges in Toronto and Montreal, and met professors and Newfoundland Conference students. He preached at Harlecourt Church on Sunday night November 7 and greeted many Newfoundlanders after the service.
Allied advances and setbacks dominate reports from Bougainville to Crimea with air battles, raids, and evacuations. Russians push toward Gomel and Korosten while Venafro falls and the Adriatic Sangro line resists as heavy casualties mount. British and Italian troops face German parachute incursions on Laros Island and French setbacks in Lebanon prompt leadership changes and calls for stabilized command.
Report states a Fifth Army river advance was followed by a counterattack reclaiming lost ground. Poor weather and exposure favor German positions in high hills while Northern Italy sees executions by German and Fascist forces. Russians seize Korosten and Retchitra as Gomel environs tighten. Beirut talks with Catraux noted amid calm conditions. An Allied raid targets an industrial town near Oslo.
A Nov 17 1943 note to the editor expresses gratitude for support after the sudden death of the writer’s husband and father. The letter lists numerous individuals and families who sent letters, cards, wreaths, and sprays, acknowledging deep community sympathy from Twillingate and nearby areas.
The C E W A of St Peter's Church held their annual Ter aod Sale of work on Wednesday evening. The weather was mild with occasional showers, but a goodly number gathered. Proceeds were 205.15 dollars.
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