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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of Md published Saturdays from the North Side office. Editor and proprietor E G Clarke notes a 25 cent charge for notices or memorials per inch and that late submissions after Wednesday noon may not be printed. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A religious reflection on Easter stressing hope as a constant force. It highlights rising from despair through faith, celebrates Christ’s death and resurrection, and urges perseverance, courage, and optimism amid world and personal failures. It frames Easter as a source of triumph over defeat.
Sealing fleet excludes Sable I which carries over 7 090 aboard. Reports indicate additional survey planned despite initial announcement of final flight. Clarenville lists 1 800 on board Linda Mae 2 500 and 1 500 on ice.
The vessel M V Margaret Josephice is currently engaged in a local seal hunt, operating with a crew of nine. The crew includes Master E J Clarke, mates Raymond Roberta and Solomon White Jr, cook Edward White, and sailors Edward Barnes Coral White W B Clarke Donald Clarke and Roland Legge.
The report notes butter milk sunlight soap and tea supplies exhausted. Hopes rest on ice clearing to permit resupply of essential goods.
A reader describes severe rheumatism with arm pains that made work torture on wet days. After taking Kruschen Salts, one bottle brought relief and continued use led to renewed fitness and enjoyment of work. The letter explains uric acid buildup as the cause and credits Kruschen with stimulating liver and kidneys to remove it.
Sun's Rays recounts arrests of about 300 young hoods taken by forces on Monday in boats. Estimates say 2000 more have been taken to date by land men. Sealing steamers are less hopeful as air progress reports vessels near a patch estimated at 50 000.
Readers are invited to Crow Head for an enjoyable evening at the theater featuring the play Dearer than Life. The production promises engaging acting and a pleasant local outing for audiences.
A guidance piece urging young readers to develop decision making. It argues that while parents often decide for youths, individuals should learn to decide quickly and aim for clear goals. It contrasts decisive progress with aimless drifting and stresses early choices about direction and ambition.
The convention heard a comprehensive Report on Public Health and Welfare by T. G. W. Ashbourne, noting annual costs in the millions and urging a vigorous education campaign to improve living standards. A Newfoundland delegation to Ottawa was formed with Smallwood, Job, Higgins, Ashbourne, Ballam as members and Crommey and Starkes as alternates, to await the London delegation’s return.
The record lists multiple discharges from hospitals in Twillingate Crow Head and nearby communities, noting patients such as Marie Hamlyn and Mrs Otto Jenkins. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Guy Eveleigh at Comfort Cove. An acute shortage of Nurses Aides prompts a call for immediate correspondence to Miss Stella Manuel R N.
Mr Ashbourne plans to grind up fat this aprivr and has purchased a vertical boiler to be installed so the steaming process can render out the fat.
A playful verse recalls Easter as animals, led by a bunny, teach children right. Birds and animals arrange nests and eggs, the bunny delivers eggs door to door, encouraging generosity as Easter arrives.
King George of Greece died suddenly on Tuesday from heart failure after a day spent on state matters. He had recently returned to Greece in September 1946 after exile during German occupation. He is succeeded by Prince Paul, a naval officer in the Greek navy.
A man whose name was not released drifted on the ice near Fogo on Tuesday. A spotting plane from St John’s searched but found nothing until Wednesday when he was located about 30 miles south of Fogo. Food was dropped to him and a nearby vessel was alerted to assist.
Advertisement notes limited stock of Young Hood Seal for sale with delivery price 25 percent per pound. Flippers priced at £140 per pair. Interested parties should apply to the undersigned or leave orders with L. A. Anstey on North Side.
The N S U CW A will hold an annual Tea and Sale of Work on Easter Tuesday April 8. Supper at 6 o clock features cold ham vegetables and desserts. Doors open 5:30 pm with tickets 60 cents at the door. No secretary.
The Eagle, a sealing steamer in the Gulf, stopped at Port aux Basques over the weekend to take on extra food supplies. On board were about 6000 seals and the crew reported seal scarcity in the Gulf before the ship moved toward the Labrador area and was later tracked making good progress.
Readers are urged to fertilize garden soil with Stable Manure at C and C Roberts Hospital Barn. Booking now for 50 tons at 200 dollars per ton, cartage extra. April orders placed first for delivery.
A list of personas surrounding Anne Shirley including Miss Florence Remsen Hopetoun Orphanage superintendent and Minnie Stearn a nurse. Mentions Marilla Cuthbert Matthew Cuthbert and Rachel Lynde among others plus Mrs Allan Stoodley and Mrs Spencer. Act one to three referenced.
Easter Sunday schedule lists services at Peter s St Andrew s United Church and Salvation Army locations. Holy Communion, Matins, Sunday School and Evensong are planned with times from 7.30 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring Rev W R Butler and corps officers.
The seal spotting plane surveyed Labrador and found a large 300 square mile patch with an estimated 200000 or more white coats. Captain Whitely notes it is the biggest patch since 1916 when 241000 were captured. Sealing ships nearby are expected to secure batsps or rips.
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