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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun outlines publication details from Twillingate Mid. established 1839 with editor E G Clarke. It lists charges for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements and notes deadlines Wednesday noon and disclaimer of responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The article argues cost of living remains high despite war end. It criticizes delays in expert studies and price controls while noting rising flour and coal costs. It urges immediate action to improve living standards as families struggle to feed and care for children and fight TB.
The article notes St George's Day on April 23 as England's patron saint, famed for legends of slaying a dragon. It recalls his early era existence and formal recognition as patron saint after 1547, and mentions a vessel's voyage and seals aboard, reflecting the era's maritime context.
The piece praises English resilience during perilous war times as the nation faced hunger and cold. It urges modern readers to imitate the steadfast spirit exemplified by courage and faith, linking it to a revered patron saint of England.
In a 23 year old note from The San's Rays, the Neptune's turnout lists 164 crew aboard the Ranger with 101 seals or 103 81 each received. Dr Wood joined the Ranger near Bacalieun with Mr George Pardy and Captain Wesley Kean also aboard.
On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday many seals were landed. Men at Crow Head and the Arm did fairly well and some women aided the export trade at the Arm.
The play The Road to the City was staged at Alexandra Hall on Wednesday night by the C. of E. troupe. The hall was filled to capacity and the players performed creditably. Proceeds amounted to around 160 dollars.
The Bessie Marie arrived Wednesday at 5 p.m. after nearly seven weeks at sea. The ship carried a full load worth 7,000 and was the first to return with such cargo. Heavy seas and poor ice challenged the voyage across the icefields, but the crew’s effort prevailed. A second trip is planned, and warm congratulations are extended to the captain and crew for the initial success and best wishes for the next voyage.
Sealing vessels reported fair work midweek with Eagle catching 15 000 seals Clarenville 6 500 and Lady MacDonald 5 000. Linda Mae on its second voyage carried 2 600 on board while Ice Hunter on second trip reported 400 killed and panned by midweek.
The National Convention's delegation leaves St John’s Thursday evening for Gander then boards a British Overseas Plane to London. Accompanying are the Convention Chairman and Mrs. M Finn as Secretary. Talks with the British Government are expected to begin April 29. The Governor and officials flew to London on April 21 ahead of the delegation.
An essay argues that people imitate actions more than advice and stresses the impact of example on youth. It warns against permissive environments like 10 cent amusements that shape impressionable minds and urges all ages to model virtuous conduct, ending with a call to be strong.
A humorous reflective poem traces changing dietary rules from strict early donts to broader modern guidelines. It contrasts old warnings about sugar and bread with scarcity and thrift, noting both how rules shape behavior and when excessive caution harms. The piece hints at communal care for adults and children.
Sir John Puddester, Commissioner for Public Health and Welfare, died at St. John's. Born in 1881 at Northern Bay, he started as a schoolteacher, led Reid Nild Co, became Daily News business manager, entered politics in 1920, and later served as Commissioner for Public Health and Welfare. He was knighted during a royal visit, active in church and fraternal orders, and received a state funeral that drew large attendance.
The Linda Mae discharged 7,097 seals with crew share of 279.31 dollars each. The Ice Hunter yielded 3,381 seals with crew share of 110.21 dollars each. The Sable I produced 10,265 seals after a Gulf voyage return when the crew refused to continue. All vessels headed back to the ice fields for a second voyage.
The coastal fleet enters its yearly overhaul before resuming routes. The Clyde will stay on the Notre Dame Bay run with hopes ice causes no delay. The Winnifred Lee reportedly heads for this port and may depart early next week.
Princess Elizabeth, marking her 21st birthday, spoke from South Africa during the Royal Family’s visit. She pledged lifelong devotion to the Empire and urged British subjects to support and cooperate to maintain the Empire’s premier standing among nations.
A bottle with a note thrown overboard from the S S Kyle in the Straits of Belle Isle by a Twillingate resident on July 30 1945 was picked up March 31 this year at Rabat Morocco. The owner received the note by last mail from the finder.
The royal party departed Cape Town aboard H M S Vanguard on Thursday April 24 returning home from a tour across the Union of South Africa. Gen Smuts praised the visit and the honor shown to the monarchy as the ship cleared port amid public cheers.
Editor notes 451 new accounts opened at Newfoundland Savings Bank in March 1947 with deposits totaling 158182.00 dollars. For the first three months of 1947 the bank saw 1416 new accounts and initial deposits of 486017.00 dollars.
The Jubilee Guild holds a concert and apron sale at the A B Hall on Tuesday April 29 with doors opening at 7 30. Admission is 20 Okhlaean 198 wHMUES Ly. Bring a friend.
Snow slowed travel on the Gaff Topsail route as storms raged earlier in the week prompting plows to clear tracks. Despite the delay the express resumed regular schedule soon after.
The U C W A will hold an annual supper and sale in Marshall Hall on April 30. Fresh meat turnips potatoes and green peas will be served. Doors open 5 p.m. Sale at 5 30 p.m. Tea at 6 p.m. Admission 60 cents. Secretary
ST. PETER'S offers Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Matins at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Evensong at 7 p.m. ST. ANDREW'S holds Sunday School in church at 3 p.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. on the same day.
The notice lists church events for United Church locations including South Side Little Harbour North Side and Crow Head with times for Lay Reader Sunday School Bible Class and Rev Wm R Butler. Specific sessions occur midday and evenings across locations.
The Salvation Army announces a full day of services led by Corps Officers. 11 a.m. holiness meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class, 3 p.m. praise meeting, and 7 p.m. salvation meeting. Mayor and Mrs. C. Thompson extend a cordial invitation to all.
Pastors C F Rowsell announce the church timetable with morning devotion at 10 30 a m Sunday services at 3 p m Sunday School 6 30 p m prayer 7 p m evangelistic service Tuesday 8 p m Young Peoples Service Wednesday p m Evangelistic Friday 8 p m Prayer Service
Mr James Loder traveled from Fogo on Thursday by motor boat Travellers Aid providing a concise report of his arrival and mode of transport.
The Public Works department announces a two part plan for 1947 48 new road construction and road reconstructions. New builds include St John s Bonavista Terrenceville Corner Brook Stephenville Crossing Terenceville toward Marystown Lewisporte to Notre Dame Junction Gander to Glenwood and a Clarenville diversion. Reconditioning covers Woodstock Kelligrews bay highroad Curling Road Botwood Grand Falls Bonavista Catalina Bishop s Falls Twillingate Bay Bulls Windsor Salt Pond Lewisporte Hermitage to Seal Cave Wreck Cove to Belleoram Fogo to Tilting.
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