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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes its publication details and notes of thanks announcements with 25 cent per inch charges for notices. Dated Twillingate August 16, 1947, editor and proprietor K G Clarke notes policies and submission deadlines.
A local appeal urges restoring youth sport in Twillingate after wartime slowdowns and Boy Scout dissolution. It laments scarce facilities for eight to eighteen year olds, calls for community supervision, and argues active recreation builds true citizenship while countering risky temptations.
Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks on youth distress and asks what should be done to help a generation harmed by social pressures and injustice. He urges practical steps to protect young people and improve societal conditions.
Reports from fisheries districts indicate La Scie to Quirpon show activity above last year with bright future prospects. Cape Onion to Flowers Cove area noted as largely blank, while Sablon to Henley records about 2000 cod caught to date. Battle Harbour to Batteat forecasts are poor with an uncertain outlook.
Major Peter Cashin denounces a conspiracy by the Dominions Office Canada and the Commission of Government to auction Newfoundland. He claims the convention setup is a British provocation to block restoration of responsible government, urging a referendum this fall for self rule.
Male settlers with flashlights and guns searched the area last week to chase a so called apparition blamed for chasing two girls home and causing other disturbances. Descriptions vary but the phantom was seen smoking a cigarette, suggesting a living prankster.
Government geologist C Howse hag f returned from Labrador after accompanying an expedition to mineral deposits on the Quebec Labrador boundary. A week was spent examining rock formations. The Labrador Exploration and Development Company is active there, employing twenty four Newfoundlanders, though further comment was declined.
Captain Stan Oake of Little Bay Island returns home on Wednesday after completing his first year as skipper. His log shows 700 miles logged and multiple voyages, marking a milestone in his maritime career.
Local society page records visits and travels of Misses Dove Miss Verda Dove and Mrs Samuel Rice with others including Mr and Mrs Eric Moore Bert Scott and families Major Thompson and others.Holiday departures returns and relocations are noted with several arrival and departure figures from Corner Brook Gander Deer Lake St John s and Bay Roberts.
The annual Flower Service at St Peter's Church was held on Sunday past with a goodly crowd in attendance.
The Auxillary cruiser Dauntless arrived Thursday morning carrying general cargo for the local firm.
Two passenger boats named Traveller's Rest and Traveller's Aid pulled into port on Thursday with patients for Hospital and other fares aboard.
During the week Mr. Fred White of Back Harbour carried out repairs to St. Peter's Church at the junction of the tower and roof, restoring structural integrity and preserving the historic building.
A. Boyde, the collector of customs, is spending spare time on excavating a basement in preparation for building a new home.
A two column Ottawa Journal letter by George W. Porter of Harbour Breton argues Britain betrayed Newfoundland and questions benefits of union with Canada. He condemns Dominions Office rule as evil, cites social decline, and rejects Canadian handouts while criticizing Canada’s neglect of maritime provinces.
Disclosed plans describe Adolf Hitler building a vast tomb in Munich, visible from the Alps, intended to rival the pyramids. German scientists in 1943 sought impervious materials for a millennia lasting structure, while associates note his indignation at Africa’s situation hindering pyramid inspection.
Talks in Ottawa focus on methods to offset Newfoundland revenue losses of thirty one million dollars as the tenth province. It is stated that Ottawa would fund eight million dollars yearly in family allowances to Newfoundland if Confederation becomes reality.
H M S Padstow Bay with His Excellency the Governor and party on board anchored here on Monday night en route to Little Bay Islands where the governor was to make an official visit on Thursday.
Thursday the U C Sunday School at Crow Head held their annual picnic with very fine weather and larger attendance than in recent years. South Side U C Sunday School children also enjoyed their Thursday picnic.
Mr. Fred Mantel and Mr. Doc Pardy are constructing a two story building at Smiths Lookout to house equipment for a new teletype system installed by the Department of Post and Telegraph.
Marriage notices report Annie Simmons of Durrells Arm wed to William Guy of Crow Head at 8:30 pm Monday August 17 officiated by Rev Butler At St Peter's Church North Side at 5:00 pm Thursday August 14 Julia Haun daughter of James Hann of Humbermouth wed to John Anttey son of Noley Anttey at Back Harbour ceremony by Rev Goodland Reception at Parish Hall that night
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mp Samuel Anstey at Paradise ty with unclear context. Readable text shows a personal name and place fragment but lacks full event details or dates to establish a complete news item.
St. Peter's schedules Matins at 11 a.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. St. Andrew's offers Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. and an Annual Flower Service at 3 p.m. in a combined parish observance.
Church services listed for South Side include 11 a.m. lay reader and 7 p.m. Rev. Wm. R. Butler with 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class. North Side offers 11 a.m. Rev. Wm. R. Butler and 2.30 p.m. Sunday School with Crow Head 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class.
The Salvation Army outlines a schedule of morning and afternoon services on Sunday at the A Citadel. Adjt A Russell will conduct a special visit and lead the three Sunday services. Major and Mrs Thompson will dedicate their infant son during the praise meeting. All are invited.
Pastor and Mrs. C F Rowsell conduct services with a morning devotion at 3 p m Sunday School at 3 p m prayer at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 p m in the Pentecostal Assembly schedule.
A fragmented hospital notes page lists numerous individuals and locations such as Mrs Silag Colea Gilbert Gillingham Carmanville George Grimes Mrs Floasie Young Twillingate Maxwell Tucker King's Point Joseph Harnett Campbellton Bert Head Comfort Cove and others. The page shows names tied to towns including Nipper's Harbour Fogo Gander Bay and Little Bay Islands with several titles and incomplete entries.
A long list records names of families and individuals from places like Toms La Svie Western Head Comfort Cove and Little Bay Islands with notices of a son to Mr and Mrs Hayward Payne at King’s Point and a gon to Mr and Mrs Harvey Head at Joe Ball's Arm plus operations personnel including Florence Burt Joseph Harnett Ruby Mills Roy Jones and Betty Rodgers among towns such as Springdale Fogo Carmanville and Twillingate.
Government announces closing Brigus Line, oldest in the country, begun 1880 and finished 1887, to be halted only once snow clearing gear is secured for winter access. Wheeler's report cites potential closure of Bonavista Branch. cabot highway improvements may affect service.
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