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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its 1947 edition details with its editor proprietor E G Clarke and office location on the North Side. It notes insertion charges for notices, notes of thanks and memoriam, and that late communications may not be printed.
Prime Minister Atlee outlined a grim plan to curb imports and cut military strength as the country enters a second phase of wartime austerity. He warned tightening measures, including ration reductions and possible conscription, to steer unemployment into essential industry and protect national effort.
An unnamed writer notes hairdressers are drawing male customers and frames it as progress. They promise to keep personal opinions while awaiting further developments as a Sun vigorowaly asserts a stance on this natural shift.
The Debot Strait plans to depart Rt Johns today aboard its vessel for a Mountie to mend agenda, with officials confirming the voyage aims.
A midlife woman reports relief from constipation and increased energy after three months of Kruschen salts. The ad touts Kruschen as aiding inner organs to clear waste, promising renewed activity and an vanishing waistline, priced at 40c and 60c with ad number 4752NF-icol. Newfoundland 1047.
Sir Gordon, the governor, sails aboard H M S Padstow Bay at 7.00 pm Thursday to visit Joe Batt s Arm Fogo Little Bay Islands Jackson s Arm Williamsport Englee Conche St Anthony Bate Hr Carte wright and Hopedale turning south to Flowers Cove and Humbermouth before a Grand Falls stay and return to the capital. Coastal Pilot Captain Connors will assist during the voyage.
Britain will invite the Prime Ministers of the Dominions to the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten on November 20. A conference at No 10 Downing Street is planned for the PMs before or after the ceremony, reports from London say.
A midweek easterly breeze brought cooler air and relief after a two week heat wave. Rain fell Wednesday night providing much needed relief from the hot spell.
Trap fishing has slackened with most crews securing very light hauls during the week, signaling a slower period for sport and commercial trappers.
The Canadian Press notes strong Quebec press interest in Ottawa talks with Nild Delegates and Canadian Representatives. Quebec papers recall the 1927 Privy Council verdict granting Newfoundland vast Labrador territories and insist Labrador belongs to Quebec. They warn Canada against hasty Confederation concessions and urge Newfoundland renounce Labrador claims.
The Polar Whaling Company catcher Sluga ran aground on the Ribs July 15 and was beached at Trap Cove near Battle Harbour. It has been refloated by the Railway Exploits and is now bound for St John’s in tow.
A string of residents and visitors travel through area towns and back to their homes. Stephen Austey of Backer and family visit Green Bay ports while Dorothy Hodder returns to Harmon Field. Other names include Ralph Barnes Vera Hodder Lloyd Arnold Molly Peyton and J Mander son with trips between Corner Brook Deer Lake Bonavista St. John's Sydney NS Glencoe and Lewisporte. Ranger Mercer and police Sergt J Mander son are noted on leave or travel status.
The Financial Post estimates Canadian households will pay $20 to $35 more for heat next winter. A 2f a gallon rise in fuel oil and a $1.00 per ton jump in anthracite coal since last winter push net oil costs up about 22 percent and coal about 20 percent. Dealers warn of tighter supplies and potential shortages by early winter as refinery executives limit new oil business.
The Newfoundland Fisheries Board reports salt scarcity across over three quarters of the island while three ships of the Railway fleet are now returning homeward with full salt loads.
The Major will disembark at Eaglee or St. Anthony this Thursday and conduct Evangelical services at Quirpon St. Anthony St. Anthony Bight Euglee Ming's Bight and LaScie before returning to St. John's.
The MV Bessie Marie which completed discharging coal for Ashbournes Ltd during the early week departed North Sydney on Tuesday bound for an undisclosed destination.
The M. V. Winnifred Lee now operating as mail and freight carrier from Hopedale to Hebron cites a very poor codfishery in the area. Unless conditions change soon the annual catch will be far below the average.
The Commission of Enquiry into the Cost of Living began July 1 and has held more than twelve meetings. Leaders from Labour, Business and Co-operatives have been interviewed and the enquiry is expected to conclude around September fifteenth, with the chairman returning to England on that date.
The July statement reports revenue of 490 000 below the same month last year. For the four months to July 31 total income reaches about 1.01 million while expenditure lists 409 090 000 for youth programs.
Rev. P. Hettasch and his wife, long time Moravian Missionaries in Labrador, prepare to retire in the United States while a son remains in Canada. Born in South Africa, he served at Makkovik, Hopedale, Nain, Hebron and other stations, offering medical care free of charge and using Eskimo language skills to aid the community through decades of hardship and change.
The schedule lists St Peter's St Andrew's United Church South Side Little Harbour and Crow Head services for the 10th Sunday After Trinity. Times include Holy Communion Matins Evensong Sunday School Bible Class Lay Reader and Rev Wm R Butler in various locations throughout the day.
The Salvation Army announces a Sunday schedule with 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class, 3 p.m. praise, and 7 p.m. salvation meeting led by Corps Officers. Lieut. F Hickman arrives as dayschool teacher and speaks at the night service. Major and Mrs Thompson extend a cordial invitation to all.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rowsell lead services with morning devotion at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 3 p m prayer at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 p m reflecting a full day of worship and outreach in the church program.
Eight year old William Butt, son of Mr and Mrs Butt of Grand Bank, suffered a severe accident while holidaying at Little Barachoia. He opened a cylindrical container found in a box, triggering an explosion that severed three fingers of his right hand and burned his left. He was taken to Grand Bank Hospital, where another finger had to be removed. origin of the explosive remains unknown.
A garbled OCR item mentions New York week events and an onboard passenger incident. The readable text references a wife and a table or sy ho but lacks clear details or names.
The annual Regatta at Quidi Vidi was held on Wednesday with ideal rowing conditions. All races completed smoothly as a special plaque from the American Armed Forces, brought from New York by air, was presented to the winning crew by Lady Mac Donald.
A long list records hospital notes including many mothers and babies from towns such as Burlington Seldom King’s Point Triton and Campbellton with entries for Mrs. Hayward Payne Mrs. Willie Roberts and others. Additional names cover families in Terra Nova Gander Bay Indian Islands and Lips of Bay areas with multiple couples noted for births and announcements.
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