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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces the 1946 establishment on the North Coast with Worth Sidd.n Roberts as editor and proprietor. It lists policy on notes of thanks memoriam announcements and letters, charging 25 cents for each insertion and a cutoff on Wednesday noon.
The Belle Isle dispatch notes variable fish runs with late season improvement and steady weather. Captains Saul White and Harvey White report catches of 1200 and 500 units respectively, while other crews along the Labrador coast show scattered, modest totals.
International field faces stalled treaty aimed at peace as Jewish Arab issues and India dominate conference discussions. Riots flare in Palestine with clashes reported at Tel Aviv and Haifa amid mounting diplomatic strains.
In Europe, Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov appears to stall for time, launching a bitter attack on Italy days after its case was heard. He is said to be trying to push Italy talks into the background as negotiations proceed.
Strikes in Canada and the United States continue to curb production. Bell Island iron ore likely to be held over and sheet metal could be heavily rationed. Naila and other steel products may become scarce while questions arise about labour influence on outcomes. Foreign press probes minority union influence and potential congressional and royal commission inquiries.
The Trade Review notes Avalon has seen heavy rain but drought persists with scattered showers. Forest fires across Port Blandford Clarenville Alexander Bay Benton and Notre Dame Junction threaten about 100 square miles, though some consider this figure low. Neil's Brook N D Junction ash has burned 18 miles toward Lion Bay as residents move belongings to safety. Firefighting has strained equipment with pumps running nonstop for 48 hours and hose lines over half a mile long. overall impact on Grand Falls area remains uncertain.
Reporters describe good growing weather with improving potato yields and rising vegetable activity in several areas despite earlier dryness. Recent rains revived land and wells, though the north reports crop stress from lack of rain. Hay remains below last year while the south sees rainfall aiding growth beyond initial expectations.
Mr C Martingen of the Western Division Canadian National Railways visits St Johns to discuss transferring locomotives from coal to oil burning with railway authorities.
At least seven agricultural exhibitions will be held this autumn across Newfoundland. The events include All West Coast Agricultural Shows at Corner Brook from September 5 to 8, Highlands Livestock Field Day on September 10 and 11, McKay's Agricultural Exhibition on September 12 and 13, Grand Falls on September 26 and 27, Springdale on October 2 and 3, Comfort Cove and Newstead on October 10, and Lith Ridge Eastport from October 16 to 18.
Classified note offers a 1939 Nash Sedan in good body and engine condition with blue paint and new battery. Tires are good, appearance like new, plus spare parts. Apply to Matrix Clusny care of E Jennings Twillingate.
For sale a 40 foot boat in running order with a new suit of sails one anchor and chain and engine. Bargain price. For particulars apply to Carl E Warr Parcell's Hr Twgate
A long roster highlights residents visiting and traveling from Twillingate and nearby towns. Names include Louise Bourdén, George and Mrs Francis, Win Noel, Hatty May, Ray Brett family, Rowena Perry, George Phillips, Stanley Fox, Cecilia Blackler, Roy Hodder, Mildred Manuel, Doyle Sharpe, Roy Manuel, Marion Moore, Muriel Roberts, Austin Vardy, Stewart Luther, Louie Baird, and several others. Many travel to New York, Boston, Brighton, Grand Falls, Corner Brook, Buchans, Cartwright, Halifax, and other places, with returns and holidays noted. teaching plans and work shifts anticipated in the region.
Miss Gladys Wheeler returns from Corner Brook to engage with Was a Saleslady at E. J. Linfield's Store. Miss Martyn Austey leaves today for New York. Miss Roy Troake also departs for the USA. Mrs. Mini Spelgeave visits from Lewisporte. Mrs. Robert Lambert heads to New York to reside with her husband. Mrs. T G W Ashbourne and daughter Audrey visit Change Islands this week. Mrs. Hurley visits Fogo briefly. Mr. R Pike solicits orders for Halley & Co. Ltd. Mrs. Mark Roberts arrives from Newstead. Mr. Claude Colbourne returns from St. John’s. Mr. Wesley Preston returns from Grand Falls and inland towns. Miss Emma Hodder visits Grand Falls. Miss Peggy Butler arrives from St. John’s by Kyle.
Rev Prof. A Linfield conducted the Evening Service at the North Street United Church on Sunday and will occupy the pulpit at the South Side Church tomorrow evening.
The Railway will run an additional boat from Lewisporte to St Anthony from October first through the season end to relieve freight congestion and prevent northern residents from being handicapped as they were last year.
Dr A Snelgrove and colleagues returned from Labrador after a tour with Dr A O Dufrense and Dr T L Tanton of the Canadian Geological Survey. The field straddles Newfoundland and Quebec with 84 Hollinger workers, including three Newfoundlanders, and boundary demarcation now draws government attention.
Italy pleads before the Paris Conference to present revisions on the draft treaty. Premier Alcide de Gasperi denounces punitive frontier, reparations, and armament limits. He argues Italy bore the Nazi alliance and should not be treated harshly after defeat.
A list of hospital admissions and newborns dated Aug. 15 to Aug. 21, naming many residents by town and last names. It records births for families including Waterman in Boyd's Cove, Stockley in Hart's Cove, LeDrew in Boyd's Cove, Watkins in Summerford, Small in Summerford, Ball in Stanhope, Eveleigh in Cottle's Island, and others across Port Hope Simpson to Twillingate, with multiple communities such as Crow Head, Musgrave Harbour, and Shoal Bay represented.
Confederation Life readers learn the Libary will be closed for two weeks starting Saturday August 31. Next week hours are Tuesday 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday 3 to 6 and 7 to 10 p.m., Friday 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m. The period resumes Tuesday September 17. Books stamped this week won’t be overdue if returned then. A new shipment of books is expected soon.
Susannah Vatcher, widow of the late Bill Vatcher formerly of Twillingate Mid, died in Toronto on August 6 in her eighty fifth year. A native of Twillingate she was daughter of the late Samuel and Susannah Anstey of Paradive. She leaves Theodore and two daughters Mary and Myrtle, plus several grandchildren in Toronto and Twillingate. One brother Samuel Anstey Sr and one sister Mrs Wine Young survive. Her husband had predeceased her several years ago.
Modern Flapper came here on Friday week from St. John's with freight for firms. Sobr Minnie B Captain Peter Troake arrived from north on Wednesday afternoon, first Labrador arrival with a load over 500 yards of fish taken at Iron Seaene Islands. Fish was plentiful when the weasel left the Islands. MV Dauntless arrived from St. John's yesterday with freight.
The South Side United Church Sunday School Picnic occurred midweek near the U S Coast Guard Base. Mr Frank Wheeler attended and handed out candy and a few prizes to the children.
District Magistrate B. J. Abbott returns today with his family to Botwood aboard the Traveller's Aid to join the Grand Falls posting, after a week at Grand Falls and a transfer from Grand Bink.
The Clarenville Shipyard is offered for sale by tender from the Government's Department of Natural Resources. Messrs. Fearn and Lake have taken over and plan to run the yard to keep the plant active. The final government boat built there, a small Fisheries Board inspector craft for Notre Dame Bay, will begin at Little Bay Islands next week.
Ronald Decker of Joe Batts Arm died on July 19 when a cliff portion he stood on gave way. He was eighteen, son of Mr and Mrs William Dicker. Information reached Chief of Police Strange from Constable J Harvey at Fogo.
The Customs Cutter Marvita sails from St John’s to Labrador to oversee National Convention elections. A floating polling booth opens August 8 at Hebron and runs to September 4 at Forteau with possible weather extension. After Hebron, the ship visits 36 settlements and returns to Battle Harbour for counting. Ranger Eric Noseworthy is returning officer.
Firefighters defended The Hospital at Mary's Harbour as locals aided in the effort. No patients required evacuation to Hopedale, though a portion of those in care were considered for transfer. the journey appears not yet undertaken.
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