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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces it is the North Coast paper, established 1880, published Saturdays from Twillingate. It lists KF G Clarke as proprietor and notes rates for notices and memoriam items, with policy on late letters and responsibility for correspondents' opinions.
A reflection on the upcoming referendum and the National Convention. The piece warns of propaganda, demagogues, and misleading campaigns while urging thoughtful, reasoned voting to shape Canada’s future for generations. It notes the presence of sincere voices amid widespread political noise.
Fragmentary political commentary urges careful scrutiny of aspirants and their past to avoid bias. It notes that rhetoric speaks louder than deeds and likens patterns to a leopard’s spots as months pass before a final decision.
Major P. J Cashin and Mr. John H. Devine left St. John's in early week for a Bonavista Bay tour. It is presumed the trip is tied to a return to Responsible Government campaign.
Brian, a Providence Rhode Island chemist, was aboard the Northern Ranger from Humber Mouth to St. John’s and found a rare wild orchid at Port Sux Choir near Port Saunders after photographing it in color.
Magistrate Spracklin with Ranger G Parrott left last Friday to meet the Governor at Joe Ball a Arm and Fogo. They spent Sunday night on the Padstow Bay and landed at Fogo with the Vice Regal Party on Monday before returning to Twillingate on Tuesday.
A resident from Armwas fears Twillingate North Inland may capsize as heavy gravel piles crowd the roadways. Trucks reportedly deposit more gravel on South Side, with the armway serving 848 counterbalance.
The Labrador fishery is near a blank to date with several vessels returning home. Schooners south of Hopedale head north where reports improve. Ironbounds and Cape Harrison report fair fishing with 700 to 1100 ves gels per voyage and 100 to 500 ars. O'Keefe notes a usually good Labrador bakeapple crop with crew containers filling without issue.
The former incumbent of St Peter's and St Andrew's from 1932 to 1936, Rev Hollands later served at Trinity East where illness left him invalided until the end of last year. Now attached to the staff of the Bishop of Newfoundland, he visited Glencoe Thursday and was met by many old friends who were pleased by his improved health.
Walter Elliott returning to Crow Head with a boatload of firewood was caught in Tuesday’s storm about two miles from home. He, with several youths, stayed at Moreton's Harbour until the storm subsided and he resumed the trip to Crow Head on Wednesday.
Mr John Rideout of Back Hy nears his 83rd birthday on Oct 8 this year despite long years. Mrs Rideout reportedly remains active, continuing outdoor tasks amid aging.
Governor His Excellency Sir Gordon Macdonald arrived with officers and ADC at Earle Sons wharf Joe Batt's Arm on August 10. A Reception Committee and ex servicemen welcomed him as Girl Guides and local groups formed a parade route to St John the Evangelist for Evensong, where he praised the Guides and chatted with townspeople.
The rector Rev Joseph A Ayris delivering the Address of Welcome with a hymn after John Keble. The speech praises divine guidance for the nation and asks that its rulers follow a righteous course in sight of the Lord. The report notes the event proceeds to continuation.
Readings and services listed for ST PETER S ST ANDREW S United Church and local communities. Times include 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at various sites with Sunday School and Bible classes in the afternoon and Rev. Wm. R. Butler noted at multiple locations.
The Salvation Army schedules a.m holiness meeting and a 2 p.m Sunday School and Bible Class with 3 p.m praise and 7 p.m salvation meetings led by Major and Mrs Thomeson.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rowsell preside with morning devotion at 10 30 a m and Sunday School at 3 p m The day closes with prayer at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 p m Indicates a typical church Sunday program with multiple gatherings.
Storage space is available for cargoes arriving by or loading to vessels plus weekly or monthly rentals for the general public. Rates and details can be obtained by calling Newfoundland Railway at Coastal Premises Water Street No 3403. General Passenger Agent signs off.
An infant, son of Mire Baranel Anat Nradba, died at N D M Hospital. The sparse OCR fragment notes the death occurred at the hospital and provides limited family identifiers.
A hospital roundup lists multiple discharges births operations and patient notes across Newfoundland communities including Fortnum Springdale Fogo Botwood Gander Bay Trinity Bay and Port Anson. Names appear for Flossie Jones Michael s Hr Walter Barnes Ragged Point and many others.
The week has been generally fine and cooler than last month with northerly and easterly winds. Light rain provided a slight boost to gardens, as well as to well owners and households urged to prepare with buckets and barrels.
Mrs Jack Pond and daughter Betty arrived from New York. Miss Mation Minty left for Gander en route to Halifax. Miss Gladys Boyde visited Batt’s Arm for a holiday. Janet Terraville in town visiting her sister. Sidney Boyde involved with family. Mr and Mrs J M Manuel left for St John’s with two children. Elizabeth Terraville in town from Orange Islands. Mr and Mrs Richard Brown left for Curling after visiting Magistrate Spracklin. Mrs Ernest Peyton and Flora Anstey returned to Gander. Stephen Anstey left for Corner Brook. Laurie Loveridge returned to St John’s after holidays with parents. Mrs George Bridger and Roy returned from Buchans. Mrs Harvey Freeman arrived from Boston. Mr and Mrs Harry Colbourne left for New York. Miss Lucy Anstey and Carl Anstey arrived from St John’s via Miss Ingate Summer School. Laura Blackler arrived. Rev F Hollands attended services at St Peter’s and St Andrew’s. Sergt and Mrs Manderson to Bonavista. Mr Walter Facey to St John’s, left by Kyle. Sergt Mercer back from Canada via Twillingate. Ranger Anstey of Jackson’s Arm Detachment en route to Fogo to head new detachment replacing constabulary. Mr Alex Sansome of Hillgrade in town. Clayton Sansome went to St Joan’s. Gerald S Doyle and sons on East Coast holiday tour called at office. Mr and Mrs Robert Primmer returned from Black Island.
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