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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its 1880 establishment and publication details from Twillingate Newfoundland with editor proprietor S Roberts It notes policy on notices memoriam notes and communications with a 25 cent charge and a Wednesday noon deadline dated Nov 27 1943.
A 1944 Thanksgiving message notes the Fifth Day of Thanksgiving amid wartime. It praises defense efforts, sacrifices by soldiers and workers, and the mixed prosperity from base construction and living costs. The piece hopes for an end to the war and a peaceful future under victory.
Residents report deliberate nails laid under gravel in street tires risking punctures and injuries. Three nails found in one outer tire with pierced inner tube after car parked. Police seek culprits. commend motormen for cautious driving and vow a full investigation.
Telegram reports widespread vandalism as shop windows are shattered by bottles and stones amid intoxication turmoil. A Naval Patrol restrained a mob until police arrived. Mrs Tobin’s store was targeted. minor animal losses and motor-traffic costs add strain.
Citizens report damage from cattle including ag cows bulls horses and sheep trespassing on fenced properties. They warn authorities to act under legal statutes to safeguard rights or face complaints and potential legal action.
The Royal Gazette states that codtrap operators must form Codtrap Committees to set up Regulations for Drawing of berths next Spring. No persons besides operators of traps may elect the Committee or committees, as defined by the Regulations.
Married. Miss Minnie Bath wed Mr Charles Stockey Thursday evening at 5S A Citadel by Adjt Wheeler. Friday week at South Side United Church Miss Mary Eileo Dally wed Mr Maxwell Harvey Roberts by Rev T J Pitt.
Mr. Andrew Bourden is building a new day school at Manuel's Cove. The Department of Education has provided 150000 dollars but additional funds are required to complete the project.
Spring weather has killed many rabbits from south Branch to Hate Bay while caribou move south of Mouse and white bear bay sees more mice.
Confedration Life notes Captain Thowne Hill of Wesleyville underwent an operation Monday at Memorial Hospital with report of favorable progress and expectation of recovery.
An advertising note touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a quick safe remedy for indigestion. It claims the 60 cent package relieves stomach torments and restores carefree digestion, urging readers to try this remedy for relief.
A clever home made light using a tin can and candle to serve as a bug light for dark streets and outages. It uses a square hole for the bottom, air holes in the rear, a candle fixed in the hole, and a cord handle. It resists wind and helps avoid obstacles while walking.
A proposal recommends using drifted sticks from Breakwater to raise the shore road near Tickle Bridge. Building up a few feet could hold back high tides washing across the road. The section is not highly dangerous but deemed a disgrace to the town, as most pedestrians already go around shore, making improvements necessary.
North Side Blanket Contract subscribers are reminded all amounts due to collectors by Tuesday November 30 to finalize the contract.
A Triton and Leading Tickles visitor reports daily cod catches, mainly by butron, when conditions allow. Fishermen salt down for spring work while herring remain a fair bait supply. Rabbita are scarce in this area and Springdale.
Raymond Baird passed his mechanic examination at St. John's recently, marking a successful step in his trade training and future work at the institution.
Mr. K. M. Brown, president of the Fishermen's Protective Union, is seriously ill with pneumonia at his King's Cove home. The convention was cancelled due to his illness while Dr. Sinclair attends him and reports favourable progress on Wednesday.
Captain Elias Chanik died at his daughter Mrs Harry Osmond Moreton Jr home on Friday week after a long heart weakness illness. His remains were buried at Mother Barth in Carmanville on Sunday.
The death notice notes the passing of Harry Peyton and mourning by his daughter Gwen Rice in New York, reflecting a family tribute and geographic detail.
Personal notices list patients and visitors at Memorial Hospital including Bessie Hargin's return from Glovertown to visit a sick mother, Alfred Hussey progressing, and several other townspeople visiting or traveling. Mentions Mr Crossley, bank staff, fish inspector Duff, and funeral attendance, with relatives from St John’s Campbellton Lewispore Bay De Verde and Springdale noted.
Poem praises Newfoundland, noting loyal spirit and sea-faring history. It contrasts foggy London with steadfast Newfoundland, praising fishing and resilience, while reflecting on debts and upcoming reunion and tale to tell.
Aides are wanted for Memorial Hospital. Applicants are asked to communicate with Dr. Oli for consideration and further instructions.
In the latest issue the South Wales Evening Post omits the paper’s name beneath the marriage account, leaving readers with an incomplete byline and unclear source attribution.
A Newfoundland report honors Capt. Herbert Hellier and crew of the Misa Labrador for risking a treacherous, overnight voyage to reach Long Point light and bring W Herriot to Memorial Hospital after a wire tow line struck him on Bowater’s barge. Herriot underwent leg amputation and is progressing, with doctors Old and Swanker treating him.
Mrs Minnie Sarah Young aged 41 died Thursday October 14 at the family home 2855 Grayson Ave Ferndale Michigan after a four year illness. Born Twillingate September 13 1902 she is survived by husband Philip F Young three daughters Violet Wood Evelyn Olive a son Sidney and by her father Elias Roberts and the late Carrie Roberts. Funeral services were held October 17 at Hazel Park Baptist Tabernacle with Revs Lowe and Parks officiating. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. Many Newfoundland neighbors attended.
Agnes Primmer died at Ragged Point after a brief illness. Funeral at United Church conducted by Rev. T. J. Pitt with burial at Arm Cemetery. Lloyd Wheeler, 19, died at Shoal Tickle after a months illness. Funeral at S. S. United Church with interment at Cemetery on Rink Road.
A brief note thanks all who helped collect for the Hospital and those who helped reach the amount. Special thanks go to Mrs. Thomas Churchill Laura Blackler and Everett Pye. Signed BE. J. Pono Brooklyn NY. Page 2 lists donors and subscriptions.
The pupils of Jenkins' Cove U C School gave a concert at Durrell Academy on Thursday. The event was well attended and part of the proceeds will fund a new school. Pupils were trained by Miss Loder and Mr T J Pitt. The programme was enjoyed by all.
Fronts across Europe and the Pacific show Soviet gains around Gomel and along the Dnieper bend while the 8th Army advances on the Sangro River. Allied air raids strike Toulon Berlin and German targets as Mosquito bombers hit Berlin for a fifth time. Mosely released from prison in Britain amid health concerns.
A Wednesday night blaze at Buchans wiped out the home and contents of Mr and Mrs Wa Luscombe. Their relatives in Twillingate reported the fire and rescue efforts. Mr and Mrs Roland Bridger also lost belongings. A family named Vany suffered deaths as four other homes burned. seven children and a grandmother were affected. The fire's cause remains unknown.
Cattle owners fear must cull herds due to seed abortage. Sir J. C. Puddester and Mr. E. C. Price have travelled to Ottawa to confer with Canadian officials on this and related issues.
A regular twelve hour per week position for a librarian at Twillingate Regional Library. Salary listed as 120 dollars per year. Applications to be sent by letter to Twillingate Library Board. A Butcher, secretary.
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