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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of December 1838 outlines its establishment, location, editor proprietor E G Clarke, and notice rates for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements. It reserves responsibility limits and states letters must be received by Wednesday noon and may not guarantee long communications.
The report by H E O Wheeler on the railway prompts debate over curbing maintenance costs and closing the Brigus branch. Critics argue for targeted action if justified, while opposing protests fear loss of twenty five jobs though many citizens face hardship from potential dole lines. The piece questions motives, calls for expert-led reform, and warns against hollow efficiency drives.
A hospital column lists numerous discharge names across Newfoundland towns including Summerford, Twillingate, Gander Bay, Botwood, Western Arm, Port Albert, and more. It notes births for Port Albert and Tizzard's Hill, Glenwood, and Hart's Cove, with several patient names and locations repeated in the discharge and birth lines.
A message from the American Authorities at Fort Pepperell reports the Newfoundland schooner A. Davis with Captain William Bare of Long Beach Random caught fire two miles southwest of Black Bear Island. All crew members landed safely and arrangements are made to have Kyle pick them up and return them home. The vessel is considered a total loss.
The Supreme Council of the B P O has appointed Mr G B Yetman former first vice president and Mr Charles R Granger editor of the Fisherman's Advocate to replace Mr K M Brown who due to ill health must reduce activity in the organization. The report outlines changes within the leadership.
St Peter's C of E High School publishes examination results listing Grade XI Phyllis Roberts, Grade X Audrey Anstey, Grade IX Ruth Goodland Dorothy Whitehorn Jack Whitehorn and Frances Hodge as passers.
J B Moulton, flying from Seven Islands to Grose Airport on August 10, had a fuelless crash about 100 miles north of Labrador Airport. He salvaged sheet metal to signal rescuers while adrift nine days. A DC4 and Goose aircraft failed to spot him until a PBY located him and brought him to Goose. he survived with only nerves intact.
Swedish crewman deserts S S Kattegat at Indian Bay on July 9 followed by a Norwegian mate. Captured after a chase when authorities, Ranger Davis and Mathews, escort them back to the Kattegat. They later served again on board amid a staged escape bid thwarted by a boat engine failure and ranger interception.
Reports from Fogo and vicinity state squid have struck in large numbers and fishermen are securing bait. Codfish are fair with good catches, while squid are plentiful in Twillingate with most fishermen reporting solid daily hauls using handlines.
Tenders will be received into September 20 for a shop belonging to the late Frank Linfield. The 18 by 20 feet structure lies on Cooper's land opposite Mr Harry Cooper's restaurant. Inspection after six PM with Chisley Young. Land lease expires November 1947. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Apply executor E J Linfield Swke.
In Twillingate a resident was ordered to pay fifteen dollars per month for spousal support after a non-sup port judgment. In Virgin Arm a nineteen year old was convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a fifteen year old, fined one hundred dollars or three months, with option due to age and first offense.
A series of fires on Twillingate and nearby islands in the past fortnight is blamed on careless berry pickers. Readers are urged to be cautious when boiling up, light fires near water or on bare ground, and to ensure fires are completely out before leaving.
The Dorothy and Mild red arrived from Belle Isle with about one hundred gts. Skipper Capt. Ben Rogera, previously at St. Anthony Hospital, returned by the Northern Ranger. Catches listed include Shirley C Jack White-600 and other boats with 250 to 6600 gts. Weather has been poor with strong westerly and northerly gales, rough seas, and little easterly wind.
Church services listed for St Peter's St Andrew's United Church and branches. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. at St Peter's with Matins and Evensong later. St Andrew's hosts Sunday School and Evensong. United Church schedules include Rev. Butler and Rev. Wm R Butler with services at Little Harbour North Side Crow Head and other locations.
A historical notice lists Salvation Army events for the day with times from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. including Holiness Meeting Sunday School Bible Class Praise Meeting and Salvation Meeting led by Major and Mrs Thompson.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rowsell conduct 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 in the Pentecostal Assembly.
Newfoundland Railway offers wharfage and storage space for cargoes arriving by ship or loaded to vessels. Public storage space available on weekly or monthly rental. For rates and details call Water Street premises No 3403. General Passenger Agent.
Dear Mr Editor a reader references an M J Maciver who claims Solomonic wisdom for Newfoundland's poor and comments on a year’s observations in Newfoundland. The letter critiques supposed Confederate style guidance and questions the authority and intent behind the advisory remarks.
A Newfoundland voice argues Canada exploits Newfoundland resources, taxes heavy, and neglects local needs. It calls for Newfoundland self rule or union with the United States, condemns Canadian politicians and urging Newfoundlanders to decide their own fate. The piece cites duty on fish, pensions, and migration to Canada and the United States.
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