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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1944
Page
4
The Twilkingate Sum from Twillingate Md notes that the paper was established in 1880 by Roberts as editor and proprietor. It lists pricing for notes of thanks memorials and announcements at 25 cents per inch and states it cannot guarantee insertion for late communications or long letters. It disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The article recalls gale activity on the Atlantic coast since the 15th ingl and notes forecasts from Almanacs and the Weather Bureau aiding mariners and landfolk. It highlights radio notices, station networks, and public trust in forecasts, while mentioning a mid-september wind forecast and October’s mixed outlook. Sir Edward Emerson spoke at Rotary about his England trip and politics.
Today marks Taz Day for the Red Cross with special Tage on sale at the Post Office. Proceeds support disaster response and community aid programs through national and local chapters.
Mr. George Maidment visits intown from Summerford to see daughter Mrs. Teaac Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Hamlyn travel to Botwood. Miss Muriel Miles of Herring Neck and Mr. Roland Bridger arrive from Buchan. Mrs. Roland Bridger and child visit. Mrs. Churchill and son Bobbie come from La Scie to see Mrs. Maley. Mr. T G W Ashbourne goes to St Johns on Ashbourne Ltd business. Mr. Herbert Young and son Harold arrive from the city. Mr. Evo Randell tours by Lifs Manufacturer en route to the east. Mr. Laurie Loveridge leaves for St Johns to join Royal Stores Ltd. Mrs. Lavinia Colbourne visits Springdale Triton and Pilley’s. Sister Mrs. Elizabeth Gillard joins her. Miss Alison Loveridge heads to Grand Falls for a business course. Miss Evelyn Hill returns to Campbellton. Mrs. Pardy arrives from Botwood.
The Chief Justice Sir William Henry Horwood KC MG requests relief from his seat and will retire at month end. Sir Edward Emerson becomes Commissioner for Justice, H A Winter KC moves to Defence, and A J Walsh KC fills Home Affairs and Education. Horwood born 1862, long service in Parliament and administration. town recalls his Circuit Court visits fondly and wishes retirement happiness and success to successors.
The Hsquimaux at Hebron and nearby Labrador settlements used a few cod traps this year and yielded 2000 qtls of fish. Other groups with their jiggers caught 6000 qtls. The Department of Natural Resources, which took over the Hudson Bay posts, supplies the boats. Capt George Rogers supervises Hebron work. Esquimaux provide Na results crews with fish to care for them. The Labrador venture could bring a valuable income, replacing years of subsistence fishing. Their chief work has been sealing and trapping, now reports say they are becoming skilled at trapping fish.
Last month Bowaters fleet suffered another torpedo attack. Fourteen sailors are missing after the vessel was torpedoed. Survivors reached St John’s and were taken to hospital while others returned to Corner Brook. Missing are Lloyd Bishop Wesleyville Arthur Thomas Oscar Neilson Cecil Clarke Hubert Frye Corner Brook Michael Carew Ronald O’Brien Bedee Canning Charles Pieroway Curling Gordon Carew Port aux Basques Hubert Short Trinity Bay Samuel Raike Bonne Bay Roy Shirley London England. They are presumed lost. Lloyd Bishop was Radio Officer and Hubert Short Able Seaman.
Opposition arises at Comfort Cove as the new Government Wharf near New Stead replaces the old sheltering wharf. Horse Island residents seek mail, freight, and passenger links, urging at least a fortnightly schedule though Railway Office results remain unclear. Local concerns emphasize direct regional connectivity and value to residents.
The article notes that women are as welcome as men at public meetings. It recalls Monroe Government extending franchise to women in 1926 granting all females aged 25 and over the right to vote in General Elections.
Bernard Stein RN, recently at St John’s, repatriated and likely to be discharged as ttmic for War Service. He is a son of Mr and Mrs C M Stein of Grand Falls.
An advertisement touts Stomach Digestive Powder as a remedy for indigestion gastritis and ulcerated stomach with claims of fast relief and improved stomach comfort. It targets readers seeking gastric remedies and general digestive health.
Mr Gerald Doyle records a northern summer voyage aboard the Queen of Nild noting local belief that children must quit school at fourteen under the School Attendance Act. He emphasizes the law requires completion of education, not early departure, and critiques the misperception among residents.
Berry pickers on the hills report plentiful blueberries and especially abundant partridge berries this season. Food shortages loom as berries remain on the hills for lack of sugar and broader need.
Jabez Abbott, an elderly resident of Musgrave Harbour, died on Tuesday last year. His passing is noted with mention that Mrs. Moses Butt, a daughter of the town, is among his survivors.
Expressions of gratitude for support during illness and death of husband and son. Appreciation for messages letters cards and wreaths and sprays to adorn the casket. From Mrs Winnik Rosgrits and Family.
In Churchill Manitoba the August sun marked a red letter day as Hudson's Bay boat Nasgopie ferried passengers to safety after a perilous Arctic rescue. White, Indian and Eekimo residents gathered while Mr and Mrs Heslop and D'Arcy Munro were among those rescued by an American Douglas C47 plane from Fort Rosa. The mission began with failed attempts to locate Fort Rosa on Nov 1 1943, then a parachute drop of 2000 pounds of supplies on Nov 4 followed by transport of human cargo three days later. The Heslops, once recovered, expressed willingness to return north. The party now heads toward another northern post.
Nezex is marketed as an inhalant for relief from colds catarrh hay fever and nasal stuffiness. Manufactured by Cupal Lid the product is positioned as a general decongestant inhalant for seasonal symptoms.
The Trade Review notes seventeen privately owned cold storage plants for freezing fish in Newfoundland. Plants include Fishery Products Ltd at multiple ports, Job Brothers & Co. Ltd, Harvey & Co Ltd, Saint Anthony, Port aux Basques, Bonavista Cold Storage, Canada Bay Cold Storage, North Eastern Fish Industries, Harbour Grace reconstruction, and John Penny & Sons at Ramea. From January 1 to August 26, 1944, frozen fish production reached 13,037,006 pounds.
Capt Titus Locke arrives from the fishery to Tizzard's Harbor on Thursday morning. His sloop is reported as well fished and in good order.
Capt Frank Collina is constructing a 200 ton schooner at Carmanville this winter. The project reflects local maritime activity and shipbuilding efforts in the area during the season.
Some pants of the Atme did well with fish Wednesday, while boats yielded 10 gallons of liver.
The report details Allied airborne actions around Nijmegen, supply drops and withdrawal amid heavy German resistance. It notes Soviet advances toward Riga and into Hungary, Japanese and German naval actions, and Allied progress near Aachen Metz and the Dalmatian coast. Across Europe, Yugoslav liberation efforts, Indian talks failure, and looming German conscription of youths are reported along with ongoing air battles and docked operations.
Churchill reports 2 to 3 million Allied troops on the Western front with British casualties surpassing 95 000 and American losses over 145 000 as German forces retreat on multiple fronts. Soviet drives into Yugoslavia continue while Italian battles intensify near Bologna Rimini and the Gothic Line. Unconditional German surrender terms are demanded at Calaia with no reply by press time.
Miss Annie Warr 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Warr has worked at General Electric Co in Toronto for about a year. She recently passed tests and now ranks as 1st Class Electric Welder doing war work at the factory. She was one of twenty two girls and two married women to take examinations. Congratulations to our native daughter.
Cupala N tonic marketed as a restorative for low mood loss of weight and energy with claims of alleviating palpitation and anemia through tonic treatment. It targets individuals feeling fatigued or depressed seeking a natural remedy.
Seafarers complain rocks around the harbour lack buoyage especially near business premises and motor boat runs. Unmarked hazards risk boat collisions, tipping at high tide, and confusion for newcomers. Calls rise for authorities or private citizens to mark the most dangerous rocks for day and night visibility.
Captain George Gillett arrived from the north on Tuesday bearing a coal cargo for the firms Gillett and Facey.
Mr. Elias Cooper marked his 88th birthday this Tuesday. The fourth echooner named Glenwood was launched at Clarenville on Wednesday morning. Six more government vessels are under construction in Clarenville docks, with ten planned as announced by the Commissioner for Natural Resources.
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