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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes notes of thanks memorials and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch and a Wednesday noon deadline. The paper emphasizes it does not assume responsibility for correspondents opinions and lists S Roberts as editor and proprietor published Saturdays from the North Side office Twillingate Newfoundland December 2 1944.
Secretary F J Watts asks for subscriptions to aid Harbour Grace after the 17th fire that destroyed Water Street and 125 homes. The loss is put at five million dollars with private dwellings wrecked. Government aid and relief from Water Street businesses are sought as clothing and food arrive to ease the crisis.
The article marks the five year war anniversary with reflections on German reverses and liberation in occupied lands. It notes civilian suffering, resistance in satellite states, and the King designating Sept 3 as a Day of Prayer for deliverance and a hoped for end to the conflict.
Trapmen report heavy seas and tides are hampering prosecution of the Bona Vista fishery. The south bay side shows very small catches brought ashore, indicating adverse conditions affecting fishing activity.
Mrs Olde and son David returned from the U S A last week. Rev J W Winsor and son left for Botwood and Graced Falla and occupied the U Church pulpit Sunday. Edith Manuel arrived from St Johns on vacation. Baby Roberta resumes teaching at Swift Current P Bay after Summer School in Carbonear. Multiple residents move between Brookville Summerford Lewisporte and Glovertown for visits jobs or study.
A letter decries the lack of a local Scout Troup in Twillingate after four years without steady leadership. It argues a scout movement would curb juvenile misbehavior toward Girl Guides, recommends using unused halls, and calls for a capable Scout Master and active directors to restore guidance for youth.
Laucretia Jenkins widow of Adolphus Jenkins died Aug 10 at Dutrell's Arm aged 59 7. She had years of illness including three years nine months in bed with heart and lung trouble. Survived by a brother and sister William Spencer Edith Mrs Phillip Gillett two sons Eli Stewart four daughters Lilian Gertrude Gilbert Leah Hazel seven grandchildren and many relatives. Burial in U C Cemetery Dutrell's Arm Rev Baggs spoke from Job 14 14. Sympathy from One t We Know Hur for the family
Mrs Della Warden departed aboard the Misa Twillingate on Tuesday August 220d en route to her Toronto home after nearly two months visiting her mother Mrs Caleb Smith in addition to time spent with sister Mrs Adolphus Price at Buckans and cousin Mrs W Parsona of St John’s at her Topsail summer home. Relatives held a small surprise party and presented a keepsake with best wishes for a safe journey and God Speed until they meet again.
Laurie Loveridge son of Mr and Mrs Step Hen Loveridge attended Prince of Wales College St John s passed Honours Pass in Commercial Grade XI C H E exams including accounting shorthand and typewriting. John Pitt from U C Central School also passed Grade XI with honours. Congratulations.
At St. Peters the list features Grade X Donald Churchill Elsie Anstey Grade IX Jean Anstey Dorothy Harnett Wilfred Anstey Juanita Simms and at U C Central Grade XI Lawrence Osmond Myrtis Head. Further lists will be given in next issue.
Misa Bessie French returned on furlough from Port Simpson British Columbia where she has served six years as principal of a Canadian Indian Residential School. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R J French of Moreton’s Harbour Newfoundland relatives say. Misa Harria Harris, daughter of the late Rev W J Harris, who was noted in Newfoundland Methodism, is visiting with Mrs L D Gamond.
Confederation Life reports Captain Thomas White and Grace Lorraine arriving at Ashbournes Ltd from Labrador on Wednesday with 1400 gts of fish. Skipper congratulates crew on first arrival.
A Liverpool resident reports severe shortages and explains rationing as averages: eggs about one every four months, candy 37c per pound per month, pork or beef at 1s 2d weekly, milk two and a half pints per person weekly, tea 2d per cup, margarine 4 ounces per week, sugar four pounds monthly, soap tokens and monthly soap or jam allowances, all on a per person weekly basis.
An advertisement promotes Cupal Medicines with distribution details pointing to Blackburn England as the source for purchase and pickup.
A Trade Review piece discusses Humber valley strata showing coal or salt potential. It notes similar geology to known coal and salt deposits and cites no local upheaval. The piece weighs economic impacts of coal versus salt for Newfoundland but offers no recommendation.
An advertisement touts M. D. Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds, claiming quick relief and affordable price for families seeking relief from respiratory symptoms.
Fishermen report large and numerous schools of mackerel in Bay of Islands with expected strong summer activity. The recent returns follow years of scarce patrols as mackerel reappear, and rumours suggest use of draggers in August. Markets abroad seek mackerel fillets, fish byproducts, and oil from this catch.
Tuesday reports say German forces are being driven back toward Paris and the Seine while Allied troops push north toward Belgium. General Patton’s 3rd Army nears the Belgian border, and Russian forces advance into Romania toward Bucharest as fighting intensifies across France, Italy, and the Balkans.
News reports indicate the SS Kyle ran aground near Laglee with damage noted. Superintendent Pollock and diver Mr Smith visited the scene. the vessel was refloated Tuesday afternoon and pumped out after taking on water in No 1 Hold. A survey by Engineer Pallack and the diver will decide if Kyle proceeds to St John’s or north. passengers may travel via the Windfred Lee.
The NAd agent distributes Iron Nerve Blood Pills marketed for nerves and blood. The product is positioned as a health treatment under Cupal Limited. This brief notice reinforces availability and suggested benefits.
Work on the Coastal Wharf advances slowly due to material shortages. Iron supply is the chief obstacle, causing repeated shutdowns this season. Heavy piles are scarce, threatening completion this year. The outer block must wait until next year unless hundreds of pile sticks are located. A shipment arrived but is unsuitable for deeper water yet usable for completed sections.
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