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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1943
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces publication from Twillingate North Side with S Roberta as editor and proprietor. It lists notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements at 25 cents each and states letters may be delayed and the paper does not guarantee opinions of correspondents.
Sir Wilfred Woods faces criticism over a Canadian firm lease of Goose Airport area for ninety nine years, with officials citing wartime secrecy and military use. The piece argues for balanced view amid shortages and local employment, noting war spurs both progress and profiteering, and stresses disciplined production and controls on commodities during wartime.
A station of thought notes that war, while causing grief, yields gains in proximity and adaptability. It argues modern conflicts shorten distances, mix populations in bombed areas, and widen circles of friendship as people adapt to new social realities amid danger.
Confident Allied forces report landings around Sardinia and Greece. US 35th Army under Lt General Clark advances inland fifteen miles since Salerno while Montgomery pushes toward Salerno. Sth Corps takes Brindisi as German strength shifts. Mussolini rescued and reforming in north Italy. RAF bombings target Mannheim Leichave and Hanover Wax. Corsica abandoned. Dneiper front stabilizes with Russians shelling German defenses. Pacific Luftwaffe losses rise with forty Japanese planes shot down.
Mr Frank Pardy is identified as manager of the Hotel and business at Lewisporte for Petley and Sons who operate lumbering and milling at Port Blandford. The note emphasizes his role within the firm and its regional activities.
Sir Kingsley Wood, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, died suddenly in London on Tuesday morning.
Eric Stuckless of the R A F spoke from London Monday night. He joined the forestry unit after his service and is identified with Mr and Mrs Ben Stuckless in the report.
The message urges an allout October push to invest in Newfoundland War Savings Certificates and War Savings Stamps. It argues military strategy relies on surprise and consolidation and calls on every citizen to contribute by saving, with emphasis on sacrificing today for future needs and supporting troops abroad.
Pte Rennie Mee Matthews of Blackmarsh Road St John s Newfoundland joined Canada s CWAC Color Party during the anniversary events in Kitchener Ontario She was Newfoundland s sole representative and hopes to be posted overseas after training Pte Rosalie Matthews tracks to become a driver and serves in the same corps Her brother Sgt W A G Lloyd Matthews is listed as missing but she remains determined to serve while observing a heavy fine imposed on Elas Tuma for a watches breach in Stephenville Newfoundland and Labrador local notices include marriages and other civic details
Personal Miss Bernice Hodder was at St John's last week while Capt Richard Carrollis and his son Benedick traveled from the south toward Fortune Harbour QR. Mr Delgado of Imperial Tobacco Co visited Monday then went to Fogo by the Hdwine s on Tuesday. Magistrate Abbott went to Camp bellt Sunday and to Foga this week, coming Thursday with Capt Butler. Mr Holgecombe arrived Wednesday from south to inspect Bait Depots. Mr Gough, School Supervisor for this section, arrived Thursday to his boat captained by Fred Watkins of Summerford. Mian Olive Boyde went to Springdale last week. Mrs Wm Starke came from Nipper's Harbour this week. Mrs Arthur Locke was here Thursday from Moreton's Harbour. Mrs John Clance from La Scie is in town this week, staying with Mrs Cook. Mr and Mrs Harry Hawkins and family arrived from the City this week for a fortnight's holiday, along with Mr Wilfred Hawkins.
Dr H U Pottle executive officer for United Church Schools in the Department of Education arrived from St John’s on Wednesday with Rev T J Pitt to review local school problems. H G B Gough joined them as they met the School Board chairman and discussed plans for building and remodeling to meet future needs including a two room school at Manuel’s Cove under construction.
Ruby Blake expresses thanks to Doctors Olde and Swanker for care in hospital. Also thanks Nursea Wiseman Martin and Bragg for service. Mrs Leabarn Adey and family thank all who assisted during illness and death of twin babies and those who sent wreaths and sprays for the casket. Wreaths include Mr and Mrs Martin Stuckless Florence and Mildred Stockless. Sprays from Lucy Violet Florence Adey and many others.
Ladies of Ragged Point hosted a farewell tea for A B Ralph White RN on leave from Bluff Head Cove School. Friends attended and a collection raised 44.10 dollars was presented with a gift named Seaman White. White departed by motor boat Miss Twillingate to resume duties in the Royal Navy after three years of service awaiting a victorious return.
Capt Josiah Hawkins marked his 80th birthday on September 3 while being homebound for a year due to a weak heart.
Reports from Sept 20 to 22 describe Soviet advances toward Smolensk and Kiev, Italian gains in Sardinia and Naples region, Corsica landings, and German reinforcements. Badoglio cooperates with the Allies while Churchill returns to London to brief Parliament. US planes strike Japan, and talks among Allied leaders are anticipated as a major offensive nears.
Smolensk and Kiev are in sight of Red forces with pincer movements around Smolensk. Demidov, 40 miles north west of Smolensk and 21 miles from White Russia, captured yesterday. Russians near the river while Allied troops hold southern Italy and near Naples. General Marshall to organize plans with London HQ. Japan braces for air strikes as Premier Tojo warns of imminent emergency and city evacuations.
Development notes outline final plans to restore and expand Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital after fire damage. A new staff house for 48 staff, including two doctors, will add about 25 beds, with total project cost near 167000 dollars. Donations of 73000 have been raised. government aid is not matching funds. a second fundraising campaign is planned, inviting in kind gifts such as fish and berries.
Schr Hattie A Hegkman arrived from the fishery with about 400 qtles. Capt Titus Looks cate to Tixtard's Hr. Wednesday night. Capt James Philpott reports home with 309 qtla from Hopedale.
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