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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sua notes the office charges for notices and letters, reports a seaplane arrival in the upper harbour, and that a party landed to England after meeting British officials. It forecasts continued contact with U S and Canadian officials and a closer postwar collaboration across government and industry.
Clement Attlee warned that a people unwilling to govern themselves cannot expect responsible government. The piece discusses municipalities under the Municipalities Act, Windsor as a rare example, and towns wary of new taxes. It urges a pay as you go system and planning for roads, utilities, and development to secure future self government.
On Wednesday around noon Twillingate welcomed a party from the United States led by Secretary of the Treasury A. Morganthan with his secretary Mr White, Major Schultz, and an Army colonel. Flags flew as Magistrate Abbott toured them to interviews with local residents and officials.
During the week ending Oct 14 admissions include Mrs Andrew Porter Change Islands Hazel Penney Little Bay Islands Miss Pearl Cox New Bay Dorcas Boone Albert Sheppard Botwood Miss Mildred Warren Miss Ida Miles Mrs Wm Young Herring Neck Mrs Arch Peyton Twillingate N Miss Ivy Baggs Twillingate N Mrs Adolphus Carter Carters Cove Clara Bath Burnt Island Tickle Wm Roweell Pauline Pelley Rattling Brook Aletha Lush Michael a Hr Mrs Oswald Foreey Nellie Leyte Victorian Cove War Ryan Roberts Arm Mrs Gordon Potter Browns Arm Wm Coles Carmanville Mrs Wilfred Brett Morten s Hr Robert Woolfrey Jean Jewer Lew sporte In same week discharges include Mrs Joseph Boland Bert Woolfrey Carmanville Mes James Barnes Fogo Miss Laura Coles Aspen Cove Miss Mary Pyon Miss Ethel Addy Mrs Wm Hull and infant son Twillingate South Mrs Aquilla Bixby Stag Hr Mrs Harry Shea and infant son Glenwood Miss Patay Baird Twillingate North Arthur Warren Herring Neck Mrs George Camden Joe Batt s Arm Stanley Rowsell Mrs Peter Grimes Lloyd Wiseman Little Bay Islands Minas Minnie Rowsell Leading Tickles Mrs John Roberts Jim s Cove Mrs Herbert Potter and infant gou Samson s Island Mrs Wm Clarke Gileaport Mrs Michael Byrne Fortune Jr Mrs Richard Collins and infant son Indian Island Joseph Luther Ruglee Dexter Payne Pilley s Island Mrs Gregory Rowe Seldom Hazel Penney Little Bay Islands A son born to Mrs Carl Rogers Dorrell s Arm Oct 9 and on the 12th daughters to Mrs Andrew Porter Change Islands and Mrs Wm Young Herring Neck All mothers and their infants are doing well.
A pretty October wedding joined Ivo Gertrude Barnes and Kimo Bulgin at Botwood United Church. Rev Samuel Murley officiated as Violet Barnes served as matron of honor and attendants wore blue gowns. Supper followed at Violet Barnes huset with guests gifting many presents and well wishes for the couple.
An ode praising the Union Jack as a beacon of hope and protection across the world. It contrasts the flag with threats from Nippon and Nazi regimes, upholds Christian symbols, and envisions a future where the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes stand together as the greatest flags on earth.
Chase's Almanac reports a pleasant week with westerly winds and favorable gardening conditions. It notes compared to last year, crops look better despite the wet harvest season and October term offers ample supplies from local land.
A letter from a husband in Hong Kong describes a Winnipeg Grenadiers chaplain writing that he is well and happy. He notes camp life is interesting and includes religious services, a sports program, and concerts. Canadian doctors and dentists care for prisoners' health.
A railway steamer on the Cabot Strait sank near Port aux Basques with many passengers and crew lost. Captain Taverner and two of his sons were among the missing. bodies of the captain and officers were recovered and burial arrangements set at Port aux Basques. The incident is attributed to possible bombing or a torpedo from a U Boat. condolences pour in from families and communities as the Rev. Captain Laite reports from Hong Kong.
A note on diphtheria in the Twillingate area cites an 1878 to 1881 register showing two deaths from the disease among children ages from months to fourteen years. The Rev T J Pitt notes figures cover one denomination only, others unavailable.
World War II dispatches describe changes in Nazi strategy as infantry assaults lessen and artillery plus air bombardment rise. Russians push gains near Stalingrad while Allied air power targets Rabaul, Jop, Tobruk, and Malta. Churchill and Roosevelt speak on strengthening Allied position with new offensives against Germany and Japan.
Personal Constable and Mrs Humber arrived from Botwood on Tuesday. Several residents visited other towns this week including Mrs Taverner, Miss Gard, Miss Minty, Mrs Horley, Miss Loder, Miss Stuckless, Mr and Mrs Boyde, Pastor Rideout, Mr and Mrs Maidment, Mr and Mrs Anstey, Miss Hodder and Mrs Pitt. Operators and officials traveled for work and Magisterial Convention attendance was noted.
The NPA Pontera collection for Christmas gifts to the fighting forces is asked this week. The Entertainment Committee was circulated on Monday. Donations, originally due today, may be handed in early next week if needed.
A thin wintry mist lingered as the hills wore a pale cover at 10 30 with a north wind driving minor hail showers across the region.
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