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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun published from Twillingate Md on Saturdays from the North Side office. Roberts is editor and proprietor. For notes of thanks and announcements a 25 cent charge applies. Unavailable for late letters. The note dates Oct 16 1943.
In London a four day debate on Newfoundland affairs is planned at the British House of Commons. Mr Ammon reports from St John s and the Dominions Office will study the middle course between self government and continued ties. Mr Beverley Baxter urges restoring self rule while Ammon signals possible local control with uncertain form. Parliament awaits details of the Good will Mission and the debate outcome remains uncertain.
Churchill in the Commons says the government refuses to release mines from state control. He notes wages up 50 percent while living costs rise about 30 percent. Across allied nations, strikes disrupt production and prices rise as war needs strain economies.
A reflective piece argues that rising wages fuel costs and public debts, urging wage ceilings and profit limits to prevent inflation and deficits. It links postwar peace, reconstruction, and responsible government to debt reduction, warning of living standards gaps if solutions are not found.
The Trade Review profiles the Red Cross as a Christian ideal in wartime and peacetime roles. It lauds its help for prisoners of war and prisoner parcels, while noting its duties in famine, pestilence, and natural disasters. It highlights information transmission to families and prisoner exchanges across nations.
Personal notices list Eleanor Hawkson leaving for Toronto, Reg Layman and child from Fogo, Frank and Althea Anstey from Grand Falls, W H Roberta from Wirdgor, Joho Roberts and Mrs Churchill from St Johns, Joho Manuel visiting Grand Falls, E J Colbourne and A Butcher at Botwood, Joo Gillett and Elele on business, Len Scott from Grand Falls, Gladys Wheeler bound for Corner Brook, gifts from Northside Sunday School, Mrs Randell and Muriel from Fogo, Magistarte Abbott to Fogo District, Nichol of James Baird Ltd, and magistrate's trip to Fogo District.
A year ago Thursday past the 3.8 Caribou was torpedoed with heavy loss of life. A wreath was dropped on the morning of the 14th at the site where the vessel sank. An Allied ship ferried Anglican and United Church clergy to lead a ceremony for the 31 officers and men who perished.
Able Seaman Joby Smith RN son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sith returns home on Wesneeday leave after four years at war service. Seaman Melvin Roberts RN son of Mr Frank Roberts Windsor also arrives on leave.
Mail service redirected due to changes in railway connections affecting dispatch from the local Post Office. The adjustment aims to streamline outward correspondence and maintain delivery schedules.
Stormy conditions eased by Tuesday after a two week spell with changing seas. Dogfish and a few salmon reported in the area, though not in the previous year’s abundance.
Harvesting has begun with crops fair and a large variety in places. Some rot appears after a blight hit stalks during the summer and July drought, leaving affected areas and portions of fields to recover.
The Grand Lodge of the S U F departs St. John's today for Lewisporte for a meeting at Change Islands. Delegates from St. Peter's Lodge will attend.
Captain Sidney Jones travels from St. John s to oversee land freight arrangements for several firms. He arrives to coordinate shipments, inspect routes, and ensure timely delivery across the port.
Mr. Winston Dove and Miss Nina Annie Flyno, both of Crow Head, wed at the U C Parsonage Wednesday evening officiated by Rev. T J Pitt.
Several women and men in the town were visited by Daath this week as multiple obituaries were noted. Miss Kate Hanrahan of Wild Cove, a farmer, left a widower and two sisters in Toronto. funeral at North Side United Church with interment at Wild Cove Cemetery. Caleb Smith of Jenkins' Cove died, leaving a wife and two children. funeral at South Side United Church. Mrs Stockley of South Side, wife of Arthur Stockley, died after a brief illness, leaving two sons Elmo and Charles and daughter Mrs Garland Burge. Rev Pitt conducted the service. Sun offers sympathy to all mourners.
The Department of Natural Resources issued 21 248 cheques totaling 331 017 dollars for repayable bonuses tied to the 1941 salt fish catch. Bonuses averaged 37 to 50 cents per quantity category including shore cure Labrador heavy salted and ling haddock with 61 021 qtls salt catch.
A Thursday night reception at the Parish Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anstey after their wedding. Rev J Goodland opened the affair and congratulated the couple as American Coastguardsmen were welcomed to town. A purse was presented to the bridal party, Mr Anstey thanked the donors, and guests enjoyed refreshments and entertainment into the late hours.
The notice advises mailing Christmas parcels for boys overseas in Australia Iran Iraq Ceylon New Zealand and the Far East through the General Post Office by October 20. For Great Britain Malta and other Middle East destinations parcels must be sent by the 30th.
Allied troops drive Japanese from Kolumbangara and Vella Lavella in the Solomons as major battles unfold across Europe and the Pacific. Bomber daylight raids hit Berlin while Red Army advances attack Kiev and the Dnieper bend amid heavy German resistance.
Reported changes in British leadership with Sir John Anderson as Chancellor and Lord Cranbourne as Dominion Secretary. Note on two man midget submarines entering a Norwegian fjord and disabling the Tirpitz, with several boats lost. Russia presses from Vitebsk toward the Polish border amid German retreat and atrocity reports.
Secretary Chadwick of the Good Will Mission to Newfoundland spoke from St John’s about the Forestry Unit’s work. He praised the woodsmen’s skill and cooperation after addressing listeners and voicing high regard for their efforts.
Pyon of the RAF married Misa Lorca Hughes of South Wales in Endland on Saturday October 9. The groom is Harry son of Mr and Mrs Wm Pyon of the town.
Miss Mica Margaret Hodder received a surprise party at her home on Thursday, marking the approach of her marriage to Mr. A Seeley in the near future.
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