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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes policy for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions and notes deadlines are Wednesday noon.
The article discusses vacation timing at Twinl igate and Touriat opportunities in Newfoundland, proposes more temporary hotel housing with amenities like playgrounds pools and reading rooms, and notes efforts to stimulate local trade. It mentions a City Daily report of 56 000 sacks of granulated sugar shipping to St John s and a shift from government appointment to secret ballot elections for local township boards at Twin towns Channel Port aux Basques.
Reports say the Pacific War intensifies with round the clock bombing and imminent invasion plans for the Japanese mainland. Allied forces move crucial men and matériel from Europe and the Far East as Laval, awaiting Paris trial for Nazi collaboration, is a witness in the Petain case. Truman prepares a transatlantic flight to meet the king before sailing home. The Berlin Conference concluded on Wednesday.
Reportedly large Japanese divisions are surrendering to Allied forces due to heavy bombing and other causes. Analysts expect the main resistance to end within six months as campaigns continue. Marshal Sir Harold Alexander slated as Canada’s next Governor General replacing the Duke of Athlone. Truman heads home from Potsdam after meeting with the King, who visited ships U S S Augusta and HMS Renown.
Very moderate weather and fine days have been experienced here recently with bright sunshine. On the sea the traveling has been smooth with prevailing south wind winds.
Ranger Corporal Roy Manuel transported a prisoner from the north on Friday week, reporting the handover at the expected holding location.
Schr Helene delivered oil to the Lighthouses on Wednesday. A salt cargo is being landed at Hodge Bros premises from the M and L Lodge, Captain Grandy.
The Gret Broadcasting outfit was tried on the Ronald George under Capt Arch Thornhill, marking a first success for W. W. Wareham & Sons. The system aims to aid Grand Banks fisheries, especially in storms, with potential impact on labour pay structures and industry practices.
Mr Willia Simma lists blasting services available for hire, inviting inquiries from those needing blasting work.
A cloud burst caused floods on Middle Brook Trout River and nearby waterways. Homes suffered damage as currents swirled around a dwelling for days and one man lost his fishing property and land.
Residents and guests arrive and travel between towns including Toronto Corner Brook Fogo Bay Roberts Grand Falls St John's changes. Names include Samuel Young Wmi Mutford Cecil Simms Jr George Barnes Frances Hodge Mastel Warren Moore Sarah Cook Nathan Fraeton Lloyd Arnold Gue Boone Bernard Gillett Hilda Dalley Arthur Young Matthew Anstey Wm Harnett Claude Hicks Hazel Harney Harold Roberts Lloyd Mercer Vera Bairdin Sydney Boyd and Will Taylor among others with trips to St John’s Gander Change Islands Carmanville Moreton’s Harbour and Purity Factory.
Monday Labour Day drew a crowd to Grand Falls and Botwood with travellers arriving via C Wheeler Traveller's Aid boats. The event highlighted local holiday attendance and transport by small craft during the long weekend.
The Grand Falls Salvation Army Band performed at St Johns and aired a broadcast program from the Mid Hotel’s V ON F Radio Station. Local listeners heard the ensemble on the air through the station’s programming.
Several Sunday School picnics are planned for this month, weather permitting.
Thirty one vessels cleared for the fishery this season from Custom House districts. Listings include numerous named vessels under Ashburton, J Carter Ltd, Osmond Bros, New Adventure, Hodge Bros, and others with totals: 1175 tons and 207 crew men plus four women aboard in three vessels from Twillingate Moreton's Harbour Herring Neck and Exploits.
Grace Sebr Boehner discharged another cargo of salt this week from Sydney. The shipment arrived as part of ongoing trade routes linking Australian ports with international buyers.
From the Depot at Path End reports the fishery is slightly better in deep water with trawls at some spots yielding fairly good herring bait.
Mosera E J Linfield C Veit and J C Loveridge traveled to Gan der Bay on Tuesday for a fishing trip aboard Captain David White s schooner.
Mrs. A H Hodge received sad news Friday week that her father Dr Peter Wood had died in Allston Mays. He was a brother to Dr A J Wood and to Miss Wood there.
Mrs Margaret Ashbourne and her daughter Miss Louise were seen at St John’s last week. Miss Ashbourne proceeds to Montreal to complete nurse training.
Mr. Samuel Young reported the death of George Payne in Toronto dated July 12. Payne had suffered illness since the passing of his wife last year.
Magistrate Spracklin received word from Horwood of a diphtheria outbreak. He arranged for the hospital boat Bonnie Nell to reach the Nuree and assist. One woman died at the location.
Capt Willis Lake sailed Doyle’s boat Queen of Mid on her annual Sundey trip. The voyage began with a calm voyage and familiar landmarks noted along the lake.
The report covers Britain's Labour landslide victory led by Clement Attlee with Churchill resigning, Attlee forming a new government, and changes in cabinet posts. It notes US air raids on Japanese targets, Potsdam talks, enemy losses, and Allied moves in Vienna with demobilization updates for the 59th Regiment arriving in St Johns.
A Niagara Falls Review item notes Joachim von Ribbentrop guarded a rumored 28.5 million dollars in gold, believed hidden before his capture. It suggests Nazis generally hoarded gold and hints Hitler may still live off such wealth.
A fire at Virgin Arm on July 13 about noon damaged Mr Garfield Ings house. He and his large family have moved in with his brother while recovery is arranged as most household effects were lost.
Warrant Officer Edgar P. Newman of Botwood has returned from Europe where he served with the 59th Regiment of Royal Artillery.
C P O James Cheater RN is home on leave arriving Wednesday after a two year absence.
The hospital clinic boat Bonnie Nell with Nutes aboard departed Monday for the south side of the Bay. Captain Elijah Dalley is in charge of the vessel for the season.
Stephen White of Comfort, from Cove, drowned at Baie Verte about two weeks ago. He was operating an 8 tractor or bulldozer and went into the river for a bath when he lost his bearings near a ledge.
Mr. H C King Librarian is in town on business and presided over a Board meeting Thursday evening at the Library.
Mrs J T White says her son Gov J T White remains in hospital while serving with the 166th Field Artillery Regiment in Italy. He has been on duty for over a year since the North Africa landing.
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