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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1946
Page
4
The message speaks of a peaceful world under the Church’s guidance, praising Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection as victory over worldly strife. It urges nations and leaders to keep the peace, hoping Eastertide ushers in tranquility for all people and a lasting dispensation away from heathenism.
A letter argues against universal rates and favors taxing only earnings. It compares stock, car, coal, bicycle, and head taxes to show how householders might pay far less, while others with funds or multiple earners face higher costs. It urges Twillingate Council to choose revenue methods and warns against a flat annual tax.
A notice announces a special guide meeting on Monday April 22 at 7 30 pm sharp. Rangers and Brownies are invited to attend the event.
Discharges include Mrs Rupert Wiseman and baby at Little Bay Se., Mrs Winston Churchill and baby at Carter's Cove, and several others in Twillingate, Botwood, Bridgeport, and more. Births record daughters for Venables and Verge families and a son for Brinson. An operation listed for Aphens Mantel in Botwood.
Magistrate Abbott and Ranger Raymond Baird attended a meeting where the council was formed and the adoption of the measure was arranged. The people thanked the Magistrate and Ranger Baird for their assistance after the council was established.
The Rev Canon Higham announced his resignation as Rector of the Church of England Cathedral Parish to take effect in July.
The Sun urges three local firms running advertisements not to modify their ads next week due to time pressure for publishing the Act relating to the National Convention. Mr. John Blandford Jr. is in China assisting with the reorganization of the Chinese Government and is described as the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett Blandford of St John's and nephew to Miss Blandford of this town.
Mr Bennett Burton begins another season at St Johns in the Railway Service. Mr John Manuel departs for Canada. Capt Cecil Stockley and part crew sail Tuesday to Bonavista to take command of Swyer s freight carrier. Local crew includes Herbert Burton Arthur White and Wm Stockley with Adolphus White and other patients arriving by boat from Exploits.
The Budget Speech was delivered over the air on Thursday night by the Hon. Ira Wild, Commissioner for Finance. Details of the Budget are not given in this issue but are expected in the next publication.
The M V Margaret Josephine commanded by Capt Edward Clarke departed the Arm Tuesday morning for the seal hunt and headed toward Fogo by evening. The M V Daisy Jean under Capt Allan Jenkins planned to sail Thursday if conditions allowed, but proceeded to the ice on Thursday. The Linda Mae carried 2700 aboard on Saturday, including 200 bedlamers, while the Eagle had 5000 aboard on Tuesday and 800 on the ice.
Mr Robert Primmer celebrated his 75th birthday on Tuesday April 16 in his town. The event mark was noted with wishes for many more years of health and happiness in his later life.
The Annual Tea and Sale of Work by the North Side U C Women's Relief will be on Easter Tuesday the 23rd. Doors open at 5 30 p.m. Tickets at the door 60 cents. Tea includes cald meat salad cakes and pies. Secretary.
Magistrate Spracklin urges Twillingate Motor Association to support local self government in Rural District Councils. He cites government incentives, outlines taxes for residents and vehicle owners, and urges broader community involvement to aid ex servicemen and local road and social improvements.
The Commissioner for Supply revokes the prior order fixing maximum cabbage prices effective midnight April 6 1946. J McIntyre Acting Secretary for Supply confirms the change.
Published under the Defence Price of Goods Regulations 1941 the following order is made by authority. Dated at St John’s April 6 1946.
The Food Current Prices Order No 76 of February 23 1946 fixing cabbage prices is revoked. The revocation does not release penalties incurred under the order before revocation. The Order takes effect at midnight on April 6 1946.
A citizen’s open letter criticizes local elites for selfish behavior in Twillingate calling for fair work for returned men and a transparently chosen National Convention candidate by majority vote. The writer urges cooperation over self interest and urges notifying the approving department about suspected dismissals.
The Norwegian vessel Polar Djorn docked in St John’s on Monday morning with bow plate damage from a sealing voyage lapse. It carries 2200 seals including 900 young hooded seals. seals will not be landed and the ship will resume its voyage after repairs. Five dozen flippers were brought in and given away.
About 4000 bed camera were seen Saturday eight miles west of Long Point. Heavy seas Sunday halted work as ice was too rough. Seals reported near Grey Islands Bell Island Pouch Cove St John s with a large two mile off patch seen Tuesday by the Lightkeeper. The Mary F Hyde arrived Port Basquéa from the Gulf.
Ernest Peyton writes to the Daily News that the Department of Civil Re-Establishment for Ex-Servicemen is progressing well and doing a fine job according to his view.
At the final session of the League of Nations in Geneva on April 8 Argsating walked out after beginning to win a share of the eight vice presidential posts.
Reports note women’s suffrage in Japan and predicted gains for the Conservative bloc. Other items include a US loan to Great Britain, a fatal fire at Gander Airport, and evolving China and United Nations actions amid postwar tensions.
Great Britain protests to the Soviet Union over the removal by Soviet forces of Japanese owned machinery and equipment from factories in Mukden.
The region reports slow thaw and variable winds from week to week. Rain in winter cleared earlier snowfall while frost kept ice stable for travel on a smooth top. Freight teams from Lewisporte use roads as winds shift from S W to north and bucking to West.
The Blackatore turnout yielded 188 percent showing a crew total of £63.41 in earnings.
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