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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingste Sun from 1943 discusses insufficient government funds for rising living costs and wages. It argues Civil Service Augmentation and Educational Grants fall short for teacher remuneration, urging recognition of educators' service to youth and future citizens and calling for higher pay.
The Italian government under Badoglio accepted unconditional surrender to the Allies. Armistice signed September 3 in Palermo, with Italian armies and warships to surrender. Eisenhower announced terms from North Africa. German defenses along Brenner pass expected to resist, Balkan withdrawal underway, and shifts toward postwar liberation for occupied peoples. News sparks jubilation worldwide, including Newfoundland, with potential price effects on fish and broader global impact.
The Department of Home Affairs and Education seeks teachers due to a shortage. Those leaving the profession or who have left teaching are urged to contact the department as low salaries have driven declines in teacher numbers.
A Fisherman from Fogo District writes August 22 1943 to the Fishermen's Advocate lamenting the unpaid 1941 fish rebate. He recalls prior editorials about Lost Stolen or Strayed fish and notes exports were completed with no rebate payment. He asks for an explanation and urges fair treatment under democratic principles.
Inquiries show cheques for the rebate will be issued early in September. Official notes that over 12,000 cheques have to be prepared after percentages were computed. Some cheques are as small as nine cents, while many others are for larger amounts.
A short memorial verse by his son mourns the loss of John Hicks six months after his death. It speaks of reunion beyond parting, hopeful solace, and prayers for the father’s soul. The poem notes the lay of his body in the earth and looks toward a deathless day when earthly shadows fade.
Miss Ruth Roberts of Change Islands joins the IR C AF in the Women’s Division, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bred Roberts.
Elizabeth Waterman 84 widow of Wm H Waterman died suddenly on Monday August 16 at Change Islands. Born in Twilligate she later lived in Fogo and Scotland and leaves five sons Samuel Fred Harold George and one daughter Gertie with several grandchildren. She was laid to rest August 18 in United Church Cemetery with Rev T R Norman officiating. predeceased by husband a son and two daughters. The family thanks friends for wreaths telegrams and help.
Ephraim Andre died at Herring Neck on August 25 at age 39. He leaves a son Ronald four brothers Peter in Corner Brook John Louis and Francis at home and a sister Mrs Ralph Burton of Corner Brook. Dearest brother, memories linger around the grave. Inserted by his sister Mrs Ralph Burton and sister-in-law Mrs Frank Andre. Herring Neck September 4.
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to those who helped during illness and to individuals who sent wreaths for the casket. It lists many Andre and Richmond family members and others including Burton Blake and Hurley relatives, with names and Corner Brook as a location.
Confederation Life notes visiting figures including Hon J Currie editor of Pater News and Mr John Ayre son of Janes Ayre St John s. District Grand Master Geo K Willame presided at sessions in town and nearby. A Tenday night temple buffet luncheon followed with Herbert Gillett serving as Worshipful Master of Twilingate Lodge.
Mr Fred Lambert proceeds with constructing a dwelling on the South Side, details of the project and location noted for the local building activity.
Cyril Watkins, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Watkins, who went to Labrador on July 1 for work, is now at Cubic Islands near Greenland. He is earning $250 per month and is reported safe.
Report from Mr. K. J. Carter details schooner fishing entries from numerous harbors and bays including Moogford, Moore's Harbour, Jacques, Kiglapait Bay, Flingstone Island, and Solomon Island with boat names and catches ranging from 300 to 1600 units. Strong named crews listed across Newfoundland and Labrador coastlines.
Mr and Mrs George Walsh and their son arrived by the SS Clyde on Saturday morning. Mr Walsh becomes Principal of Durrell's Academy. Mr M G Humphries arrives to take duties as Principal of the Central School. New teachers include Miss Marlon Loder, Miss M Rendell, Miss V Jones, and Miss A Anstey. Mrs V Elliott teaches at Kettle Cove. Miss D Gillard succeeds Miss E Adame. Local pupils who passed Grade X in U C Schools at Twillingate include Laurence Diamond, John G W Pitt, and Wycliffe Wight attending the Central School. Congratulations to all who succeeded despite low pass percentages.
The report notes difficulties in obtaining sufficiently ripe berries for preserving as the season runs backward. By fall jam time, blueberries and partridge berries should be large, with a fair abundance of cultivated berries despite dry July weather.
Mr Herbert MP spoke at a Rotary in St Johns on Thursday. He praised Memorial Hospital and key industries in main centres and urged reclaiming self government after the war. He said politicians should sacrifice for the people's well being and foresaw bright days for Newfoundland.
A professional trainer with fourteen years in the field endorses Kruschen Salts as a daily starter for athletes. He says it helps keep liver and kidneys functioning, removes waste, and reduces staleness, aiding vitality for players and private patients alike.
Local names report a flurry of visits and travels this week. Mrs Norman Roberts came from New York to visit her father Mr Samuel Dove while Mrs Fred Elliott traveled to Change Islands to see relatives after 26 years.
A Vancouver Sun piece argues that Canadian Japanese born in Canada, raised in Japan and educated in Japanese schools may be viewed as potential Fifth Columnists. It questions whether they are true Canadians or loyal to Japan, given two decades of transnational upbringing.
Noar East West South St John s Sept 4 Russians within 20 miles of Stalino as Red Army overruns more than 1400 vessels today and gains threaten seizure of the Donetz steel centre and Onatop fortress. 11 000 Germans killed yesterday. British forces pour into Italy. Brenner Pass railway blocked. Allied air and sea power cover crossings of the Straits. The invasion army, well equipped, numbers 500 000 to 1 000 000 battle seasoned men.
Radio reports say Soviet forces advanced 40 miles west of Stalino and near the Dneiper as Donetz basin falls, while Germans retreat in the north. Guerillas disrupt supply lines. Allied bombings and landings press Italians and Germans in Naples, Rome, and southern Italy. The Red Army nears Kiev. Montgomer y’s Eighth Army advances in Italy. Japs attacked New Guinea sites Lae and Salamaua with strong Allied air and sea operations.
For three weeks sunny skies predominated with only a few unsettled days. The season appears to be unusually warm for September as extended sunshine and warmth persist.
Mr. Frank LeMoine arrives from Grand Falls seeking treatment. Dr. Olds treated him and quickly restored his mobility after several days of foot pain.
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