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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists editorial and business details with notices and thanks policies. It notes small charges for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements, with submission deadlines and a disclaimer about opinion responsibility.
General Eisenhower and General Montgomery coordinate to pin down German forces in North Africa, while Lt General Clark advances in Tunisia and Montgomery drives from Naples. Russian tactics involve encirclement and multi angle flank attacks. The piece notes Montgomery as a top leader, contrasts with Timoshenko, and contrasts Anglo American aims to minimize sacrifice, citing Newfoundland and imperial service.
High winds and changing weather have marked the past week with sunshine and rain. Fishermen managed a bit better catch when they could go out. Baitway arrived last week at the Path Eed Depot.
Capt Anstey lent a cargo of coal to Hedge Brothers this week from North Sydney. The vessel arrived here on Tuesday.
Judge Hiddins announced the death of Mr Justice W. J. Higgins of the Supreme Court at St John’s after weeks of illness. A renowned lawyer, former Minister of Justice, and popular figure, he chaired the Regatta Committee with success and was noted for his public service and political stature.
Andrew Cook J P eldest resident of Fogo died Tuesday at age 92 after a long public service career. He served as Collector of Customs and magistrate before retirement, leaving three sons Sidney Claude Donald and two daughters Mrs Coish and Elsie, with relatives in Twillingate Angle Brook and Canada. Funeral held at Fogo yesterday. Sun offers condolences.
St John’s papers report a 1583 Royal Arms placque submerged 40 feet under mud near Bay Bulls. Dredging recovered the lead plaque once linked to Sir Humphrey Gilbert’s Newfoundland claim, alongside French coins. Canadian authorities handed the relic to the Bay Bulls Historical Society.
The S S Terra Nova, a 59 year old wooden sealing vessel, lost in Arctic waters under Captain Llewellyn Lush. Crew safe. The ship served Scott Expedition years 1909 to 1913 and later faced icebound fate near McMurdo Sound before roles with Admiralty and Royal Navy. The Eagle remains the lone survivor of the wooden sealing fleet.
Personal notes list Mr W B Comerford bank manager at Fogo visiting town this week. Mrs Arthur Blackler and daughter Audrey drove to New York Saturday. Mrs R M Sparke and Gen Laurie arrived from Whitbourne Sunday aboard the Misa Twillingate. Mr Pierce Powell returned from Millertown last week and left again Tuesday for Inland. Mr Wiltshire representing R A Templeman Ltd of St John s was in town last week on business. Mr R Squires the P O Inspector visited last week from the City. Mr Edgecombe left for Port aux Basques Thursday to attend a Sister Engine for the Dept of Natural Resources.
Gunners engaged in action Monday in the Bight and claimed several Bull Birds shot down. Winds were northeast with a prior breeze and later light showers from the east.
In St John’s the municipal by election campaigns move into shops as several candidates are nominated on Tuesday. Among them former councillor candidate Mrs Julia Salter Earle. Polling Day is October 16, with Returning Officer Edmund J. Wornell, a former magistrate of the town.
A miscommunication marred the farewell gathering for AB at Bluff Head Cove. Ralph White and friends helped provide for the event, with thanks directed to the Friends of South Silte and Durrell's Arm for their support despite the misunderstanding.
Among the men in the Army who spoke over the air on Wednesday night from London was John Butt, son of Mr and Mrs Mogen Butt and brother of Mr B H Butt.
A Newfoundlander named Chipp died last week in a Sydney mine when a tub tilted during hoisting threw him from the car. Three men clung on and were saved as the tub reached the surface despite a 500 foot fall down the abaft.
Notice reports the death of Joseph Spencer at Back Hr. yesterday leaving a wife and two sons Dorman and Harvey both at home.
A periodical notes Princess Elizabeth's appointment to the regency council of Britain. The move signals royal duty and preparation for potential future sovereignty, showing the crown’s belief that royalty bears heavy responsibility and continuity across Commonwealth nations.
Bank inspector Laing visited the Bank of Nava Satia on Thursday to conduct routine checks at the local branch. The visit followed standard regulatory procedures and involved on site review of records and safety measures.
Market review notes vegetable prices easing amid good crops. Cabbage plentiful and fine quality, selling under government ceiling. Potatoes quoted down to $5 per barrel. Carrots, peas, beans decent but not abundant. Parsnips showing good growth. overall favorable harvest outlook.
Ongoing offensives slow on the central front as Russian forces plan future drives while weather delays progress. The drive toward Minsk nears the capital and German defenses falter south of Kharkov. In Italy, Fifth Army advances despite heavy resistance as Mussolini faces arrest after talks with Hitler. Allied navies hunt German ships in Norwegian waters and Baltic. Casualty figures rise in Italy since Salerno, while U.S. and British forces push Montgomery's army north of Naples.
Allied advances press Chinese and Jugoslav forces driving the Japanese from Chungking area and over border provinces. Jugoslavs threaten German hold in Italy with 100000 troops in action near Trieste. German general and staff captured. Smuta arrives in England and may visit Washington. Eden says turning point but battles ahead. Moscow talks loom with Hull and others attending. Eisenhower may lead US ground forces. Marshall poised for command changes. French forces nearing completion of unspecified goals.
A bereaved obituary note from Little Hr announces the death of Helen Loretta Joan Keefa on April 14 1943 at age 534 months. The notice, inserted by her mother Mrs Nelson Keefe, laments a motherless loss and reflects on tiny hands feet and eyes at rest with religious imagery.
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