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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch for space. It notes policy limits on late letters and states no responsibility for correspondents opinions. Dated Twillingate October 21 1944.
The piece outlines three proposed forms for Newfoundland’s government and representation in Canada or Britain. It discusses a straw vote or Gallop style poll, a national convention selecting district representatives, and a shift toward voter elected government, amid public debate on expenditures and services. It notes October statements on machinery, references to the G W V A protest over a pension increase, and calls for greater government relation with the governed.
A brief note states Victory Téa loses appeal as imported teas vanish two years ago, leaving households with no viable alternatives and the brand as the sole option in the market.
William House celebrated turning 75 on Sunday the 15th with family and friends, remarks noting a long life in the community.
The town records several arrivals departures and trips. Len Scott visited from Gander while Lewis Clarke returned from Toronto to engage in caulking and tarpaulin work for Buchans Mining Company. Multiple residents journeyed to New York Clarkes Beach Corner Brook St Johns and Bonavista with weddings and visits noted.
Five sheep were killed by dogs along the North Side in the past month. Four carcasses were found near Path End on a recent Monday. Losses were reported at Back Hr and Wild Cove with no owner identified for the dogs at large. The community urges penning dogs to prevent further losses.
Several men of the Nild Over seas Forestry Unit came over from Scotland and were reported en route from Halifax last week.
The article notes Capt. Thomas White buying a schooner for fishery propulsion while observers anticipate a rise in small local fishing boats. It contrasts lightweight vessels with earlier 25 to 40 ton planters and warns high powered crafts up to 100 tons remain costly tools despite potential gains in catch.
Sdr. Edna Louise Capt. B. W. Roberts left port this week for Springdale to load a shipment bound for Botwood, reflecting ongoing duty movements and cargo operations.
Local report notes bull birds seen around the area with several shot last week. This week hunters did well with these birds and also turra as winds shifted to the north.
Mrs. A. J. W. praises Kruschen Salts as a daily morning dose that keeps her ninety two year old father active and alert. The ad claims internal cleanliness improves digestion liver and kidney function and renews blood flow with daily use.
The Commission of Government agrees to repeal the 1942 daylight time act from midnight November 5 restoring Newfoundland Standard Time as per the 1935 act. Legislation to implement the change is being prepared.
Dr. Coxon, longtime head of Cottage Hospital Come-by-Chance, resigns to become Company Doctor at Buchana filling vacancy left by Dr. Hill. Dr. Spicer at Brookfield also resigns. his wife also a doctor, with the coast regretting their many years of service.
Our readers may now borrow two books at a time one of nonfiction and one of fiction. The list includes works by Mercer W E A Century of Methodism in Twillingate and N D Bay Helen Keeler The Story of My Life and many classics.
The Entertainment Committee Of The N P A asks Twilling residents to donate for Christmas gifts to over 50 boys serving in the three fighting forces. Envelopes will be distributed across Sections of both Islands and must be returned by Friday October 27. Contributors should include their name on the envelope.
Obituary notes the death of Wilfred Baker at 17 in Fogo on Sunday October 8. He studied at St Andrew's School and belonged to C L B and O Y B groups. Funeral held Wednesday October 11 with prayers and a large crowd. the Rector Rev I Butler officiated. Sympathies extended to his parents siblings and grandparents.
A letter from Harbour Grace dated October 12 1944 acknowledges a 1003 86 donation from Twillingate Citizens Committee to the Harbour Grace Fire Sufferers Fund. Treasurer F D Baxarr expresses deep appreciation for the disaster relief effort and generosity of Twillingate supporters.
The F. M O'Leary Fish Appeal is planned for 1944 with Twillingate encouraged to join. No collection last year due to the N P A program, but the Collections Committee may request support later. All contributions support the N P A Fonds regardless of collection method.
The Deanery of Notre Dame met in Twillingate October 14 to 18 with Revs R O Davies Change Telands I Butler J Goodlend L Tih T W Young M Jones T W Aytis and R Farwell present. Services at St Peters Church and St Andrews featured sermons daily with visits to St Peters School and hospital and hearty thanks to hosts and organizers.
Mr Roland Churchill has a new house on the lower South Side and will move in soon. Capt Andrew Greenham has purchased the Churchill home, formerly owned by Mr. George Nott now at Belleoram, and will occupy it shortly.
On Friday the 13th at St Peter's Miss Frances Stackler wed Mr Ernest Chipman by Rev J Goodland. On Wednesday at St Peter's Miss Molly Peyton wed Mr Lloyd Maxwell Arnold of Grand Falls by Rev J Goodland.
Notice asks residents of the United Church North Island to donate vegetables fruit and other items to Hodge Bros Store Wild Cove or Mr Wilson Guy Crow Head with collections tomorrow Saturday or early next week. Donations support the Children's Ward at the local hospital.
Capt Garfield Young took bait from the depot Thursday and delivered it to Joe Balt s Arm and the Little White Coat in a sequence of local supply movements.
Taximen face heavy burizesa year with poor cod returns and uncertain markets. Authorities advise cautious operation for a month or more to weather the revenue dip and avoid further losses.
Reports describe heavy fighting west of Arnhem and along the Meuse while U S forces encircle Aachen and bomb targets there. Allies advance from Italy toward Bologna and bomb Wilhelmshaven. Russians push into Bucharest and Latvia, Corfu surrenders, and MacArthur announces Philippine landings. In the Pacific, Formosa raids destroy ships and planes, and a four day battle yields many ships sunk. Rommel reported dead and Laval sentenced to death.
William Kenneth Simme, aged 84, died on Saturday at Fogo.
Surprises at the Court House on Monday were organized for Mrs. Bert Rowsell and Miss Molly Peyton. The events drew community members and featured cordial tributes to the honorees.
October yields a mixed picture with potato diggers reporting waterlogged ground six to eight inches deep. Despite the wet, the season is advanced and a few dry days could dry the soil. Berry pickers cannot fully supply winter stocks while transport moves workers to rural areas.
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