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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1943
Page
4
In a 1943 Twillingate Sun letter to the editor, readers discuss pollution from steam ships and oil, its effect on cod and seabirds, egg theft on northern islands, and the need for broad surveys over opinion pieces. The writer urges research over speculation and notes wartime context.
The Department of Finance reports revenue two million dollars below last year as export restrictions and reduced labor on bases strain finances. Press commentary about self sufficiency shifts to calls for economy, rationing, and cooperation with Ottawa and Washington to keep essential supplies for both civilians and the armed forces.
The piece surveys opinions on dwindling squid, fish, and wild birds off the shores. It notes oil powered boats and auxiliaries as a suspected root cause and recalls a time when birds and fish were abundant and more approachable.
The article recalls four years of global conflict since 1939 and the Armistice, noting Allied offensives and rising preparations. It laments war’s toll while expressing cautious optimism that increased power and unity may end the war and heal past heartaches.
Members agree on Monday to begin installation of officers from St. John's and other pieces as the Masonic Grand Lodge prepares to open in the city next week.
Personal and household movements include Miss Edelwin Wiesor returning to Bonavista to resume teaching. Grace Layman visits from Fogo to see her mother Mrs Stanley Wayman at hospital. Edwin Facey and Ruby went to St Johns. he returned Wednesday. Archibald Tizzard visits from Springdale. Walter Pacey takes holidays from Lewisporte. Several others travel to Grand Falls Buchangs and Canada for business or leisure.
The Department of Finance reports that since July 1938 four million one cent pieces and a million and a half five cent pieces have entered circulation. Hoarding continues to hinder availability as foreign coins circulate widely. remelting some coins into one cent pieces could ease the shortage.
Miss Mildred Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Clarke of Gilesporte married Rex H Torraville of Victoria Cove Gander Bay on July 29 at St John’s. She is visiting home and will travel to Victoria Cove next week. Best wishes sent for a happy married life.
The schooner Hdna Louise from Labrador docked at Ashbournes Ltd on Saturday with 1200 qdla of fish. Capt. Andrew Greenham led the voyage and hopes for a strong fishery season on the Labrador and Nid coast as reports suggest returns may exceed early expectations despite a flat year.
In Copenhagen last week, the King of Denmark urged citizens to keep order as sabotage in German occupied areas is used by Nazis to blame local people. The text notes Nazi tactics to incite unrest and justify repression akin to Poland.
A wartime shift in newsprint use and circulation creates four page papers like the Express Mail New Chronicle and Herald. Advertisers rely on limited space while profit standards and wartime profits shape dividend practices, with Beaverbrook’s Express reinvesting profits.
The article states a final deadline to end on Sunday night at 12 o'clock. It emphasizes the exact cutoff time and marks the concluding moment as 12 o'clock Sunday.
The report notes crops progressing well with potatoes reaching large size and expect firm quality if continued good weather persists.
Capt Harvey Cobb has been making weekly trips aboard Travellers Aid from Botwood to potato ports as far as Joe Batts Arm, his hometown.
Allan A Deering band master of the Bishop's Falla 5. A. Band and party thank the people of Twillingate through the Times for their kindness. He cites free accommodation and taxi service and recalls the hospital grounds concert as a valued memory with plans to visit again.
United Church Day School opens Monday at 9 30. Mr Huophries becomes Principal of Central School. Mr Welsh takes over Upper Arm Academy. Miss M Ralph from Glovertown teaches Primary at St Peter’s School. At St Peter’s Mr Harnett is national principal. Miss Leder guides the Upper Primary Department.
Port Union based Fisherman’s Advocate notes Sergt Pilot R G Cook, son of local writer, has resumed flying now as a bomber pilot after starting as a night fighter. The letter from Sergt Cook outlines the transition and renewed flying duties.
The country marked September érd as a Day of Prayer per the King's Proclamation. Churches at St John’s held services while the Royal Canadian Army Band led the afternoon parade.
In Grade XI examinations two successful candidates are named for Twillingate. Twillingate North member C. E. John Anstey and Twillingate South member U. C. Maxwell Young achieved success.
T. R. Ackerman was found guilty in Circuit Court at Grand Falls last week. Chief Justice Horwood sentenced him to eighteen months for the crime of obtaining money by false pretences.
The Forestry Unit in the United Kingdom donated 450 pounds to the N. D. B. M. Hospital. The gift underscores support from a government body for regional medical services.
Bertram Brynildsen chief engineer of the Clyde line, born in Norway, died at St John on August 24 at age 64. He emigrated in 1903 aboard the whaler Viking and worked in whale fisheries before joining the Nifd railway. He leaves a wife two daughters and a son at Grand Falls.
Mark Burton has purchased the dwelling formerly owned by the late W. J. Scott and is taking it down on his Hart's Cove land to make way for new construction.
finder urged to return a watch to this office for reward. description and reward details not provided.
Mr Mooroe of the Fishery Products Co Ltd visited last week to arrange erection of a concrete fresh fish plant at Path Bad, according to reports.
Motor vessel Harriett Walton delivered 140 tons of coal to Labrador Export Co at Fogo a few days ago marking a notable coastal trade movement. details specify the ship and destination.
The report notes the blueberry crop in Canada is among the best on record, while last year yielded about 380000 dollars. Apple production is eight per cent below the previous year's level.
Mr. Ted Meaney announced he does not intend to come back here for the holidays, contrary to initial reports.
Local reports say the codfishery is improving with boats catching one to two quintals per day. Balt remains scarce and traps are out of the water as crews note earlier effort was not as successful as last week.
Army units land in Italy cross Messina Strait while Soviet troops advance six miles on the Smolensk front and push a 44 mile wide front in the Donets basin. Germans retreat toward the Dnieper as saboteur activity continues. Royal Air Force Hurricane bombers hit the Netherlands to target the Hausweert Canal. Japan appears to evacuate the Solomons while American air raids indicate base evacuations at Santa Isabel. Allied amphibious forces concentrate in Britain as invasion armadas mass at Gibraltar. Body of 10 year old William Whelan found on a tramway at Bell Island after an ore car collision.
News by radio reports German defences being smashed from the Donetz basin to Smolensk. Taganrog traps and 35 000 Germans killed with 5 000 prisoners. Dorogobush captured. Allied air raids press Japanese bases. Churchill in Quebec outlines invasion plans.
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