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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1946
Page
4
Twillingate residents vent anger over failing connections to Lewisporte from Nore Dame Junction, leaving travelers on hard benches with no meals or sleeping space. US and other travelers pay extra, yet face delays. Governor MacDonald radio address praised, and reports cite poverty concerns amid a National Convention visit and Goose Airport stop.
After a long dry spell a morning shower aided crops and a Tuesday evening electrical storm brought additional rain. Wells lack water and gardens need more rainfall to produce a worthwhile yield this year.
Reports from several areas indicate little fish around the Labrador Bay with only a few spots showing catchable abundance. Ice in northern Labrador hinders gear setting while certain areas allow jigger fishing. Ships Edna Louise and Shirley C are in the area. Schooners sighted near Cutthroat Islands last Friday week. Capt. Thomas White noted with a crew of 150 aboard.
Telegram from Rev. W. Baker to Rev. W. Butler states Carman ville will open its Summer School on Monday morning August 12. Attendees are asked to bring food and bedding. Posters circulate town to advertise enrollment ahead of the session.
Mr Fred Roberts completed fencing and painting around the Customs and Library yard. Much of the long fence is new, including the gates.
A public meeting to help the Glovertown fire sufferers will be held at the Court House on Monday August 12 at 8 30 p m Magistrate A L Strachruv will preside.
A bush fire near Bluff Head Cove Pond drew help from the hospital pumper on Sunday. Engineer Martin Young drove the engine under Fire Chief BH Randell who laid 500 feet of hose and pumped 100 000 gallons of water from 11 am until late evening. Superintendent Gale led a tractor crew in extinguishing the fire. all work was voluntary.
The Bessie Marie is expected from Sydney at any time carrying a coal cargo for Ashbourne Ltd. She departed Wednesday night and previously took seal oil and skins from the firm on her last trip, docking with consignments from Sydney.
Salvation Army appoints officers to Twillingate district and nearby stations including Bridgeport Carter’s Cove Change Islands Herring Neck Morton's Harbour and Twillingate. Appointments list Major C Thompson Captain E Pretty Lieut O Tucker Lieut Haggett Lieut Wilkins Lieut G M Douglas with assignments at N D B.
Mr. M G Loveridge and a party went to Hammer Cove in Mr Linfield’s motor boat. They returned safely after a day and a half outdoors with about ten dozen trout and no mosquito troubles.
Kenneth Goose of Indian Cove died at St Anthony Hospital on Friday week after a short illness. He had been employed at Battle Harbour.
M Schr Hazel Blackwood was noted to be here Thursday week. Capt Jessie Hann and his son visited in their motor launch Redwing Chief this week. M Schr Radio City delivered freight here on Wednesday.
Donations are acknowledged for the Rebuilding The N D B Hospital Asan fund. Listed contributors include Carmanville 151.35 Chanceport 60 Carter's Cove 29.30 N.G.L.T Summerford 25.00 Edward White Seal Cove W B 48.29 and Clarence Scott in memory of Father 5.00.
Mr and Mrs Ted Jenkins announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Blanche to Harold George son of Mr and Mrs George Thoms of Toronto.
Dr Harold George Wood son of Dr A J Wood of this town marries Misa Jocelyn Miller a dietitian at Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal on Saturday August 3 in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada.
Grand Falls reports a strange two foot fish with five rows of shells on each side found in a herring net. Landed by Mr. Fudge and given to Mr. R. G. Starkes for study, locals say no similar Newfoundland catch is known. Exhibits prepared by Mr. A. Pelly alongside a two foot four inch sea spider with a three finger claw.
A. Benoit of Flat Bay, 20, died two hours after being fatally injured when he stepped on ballast and fell under an Express near St Theresa's, eight miles from Flat Bay. He suffered severed legs and severe injuries. emergency cord was pulled and he received last rites from Rev. Father Tomkins.
St John’s July 23 1946 surveyor Mr T H Jackson of the Air Registration Board travels to advise on forthcoming air regulations. He will supervise Aircraft Maintenance Engineer exams in Newfoundland and inspect aircraft for airworthiness certificates. Applications for inspection should go to the Director of Civil Aviation Gander. exams in St John’s July 27–29.
Mr Claude Colbourne who acquired the land formerly the property of Iste Wa Hughes from Osmond Bros has sold it to the Salvation Army for their new day school.
A list of names and places appears detailing births and operations. Entries include several couples receiving births at various NL communities such as Chanceport Nipper’s Harbour and Kettle Cove, as well as surgeries and hospital notes for residents like Joyce Colbourne and Ivy Luscombe.
Friends note Mrs Winston Gorse nee Ruth Batten has a serious illness in Toronto. Ruth served with the C W A C in the war and married since demobilization last fall. Eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs K M Batten of Coley’s Point, Ray Roberts, she moved here about twenty three years ago. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Major Clayton Thompson and family arrived by the Kyle from Ray Roberts Sunday night to take over the 9 A Corps as announced. He was a former Captain in the Army here and a Day School teacher about twenty years ago. Major Wheeler and family are now at Bishop's Falle.
St. Peter's Congregation hosted a Wednesday garden party with a large turnout. The day was warm and calm, tea served in Parish Hall, games on Parsonage Grounds, and proceeds totaled $306.67.
The notice states Cyril White from Motétou'a Hr. at the P T Office will be relieved. The operator and Mrs. Littington plan a holiday at Halifax, as informed.
A sequence of residents and visitors move between Corner Brook Grand Falls St John's Little Bay Salanda and other towns. Notables include Magistrate B Abbott and family visiting before a Grand Falls appointment, Professor Linfield, and various coastal workers and hospital staff. Migrants plus travelers head home or abroad with several crossings by Kyle Drover's boat and Clyde ships noted.
Mr James Loder visited from Fogo on Thursday. Mrs J S Barden and son from Moncton arrived Wednesday by the Mies Twillingate via Tewisporte to visit Faceys and Gillette. Magistrate Spracklin went to Change elands Thursday. District Magistrate Abbott traveled at the same time. They rode Capt Ralph White's boat Edwina. Mr and Mrs Wm Payne came from Botwood on Tuesday. Mr Payne visits his sister Mrs Mark Ridout in Back Hr.
The family of ErHraim Pooty express gratitude for support during illness and death. They thank those who sent wreaths sprays and sympathy cards and extend appreciation to all who offered help.
Emily Poole aged 59 wife of Ephraim Poole died at Wild Cove after July 26 at Little Harbour. Obadiah Roberts aged 62 died after a long stomach cancer illness. Both funerals were held recently with Batler officiating at Ree United Church.
Mias Dorothy Batler, daughter of Rev. W. R. Batler and Mrs. Batler, currently teaching at Corner Brook Public School for four years, travels to Warren, Pennsylvania to wed Gay Wm. Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Erickson, on August 13.
Classified ad offers a 6 volt radio with new battery for 75 dollars and a 212 hp Hubbard engine with coil stuffing box shaft and blades for 75 dollars. Apply to D. B. Wheeler at 41 Aug 31 Springdale.
Notice to all creditors of Anastatia Grimes deceased of Twillingate and St John s Island Newfoundland to forward their claims in writing to Joseph White executor at Herring Neck by August 31 1946. After that date the executor will distribute the estate with only notified claims considered. Dated Herring Neck July 12 1946.
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