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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun published from Twillingate Mid on Saturdays. Established 1889 with S Roberts as editor and proprietor. Notes of tanks memoriam notes and announcements accepted for 25 cents per inch. Deadline Wednesday noon. Includes disclaimer of opinions and responsibility. December 1 1945.
The piece recalls Armistice commemorations, Armistice Day and the 1918 ending, the Nuremberg trials, and the Belsen sentencing led by Joseph Kramer. It notes VE and VJ Day expectations, rationing changes, price trends, and debates on atomic energy and peace. It ends with December’s arrival and hopes for returning veterans and remembrance of the fallen.
A Canadian clergyman, Rev. A. Laite, returns after four years in Hong Kong where he dropped from 185 to 126 pounds. Within weeks he regained weight, visited hospitalized men, and preached daily even with little food. He served as padre during confinement and kept spirits high among troops. He will not visit Newfoundland this year.
The Millertown Junction business of Samuel Wells, rented to a third party, was destroyed by fire on Thursday. On Tuesday night, Arch Manuel’s store at Exploits Off was also burned, with the premises similarly occupied by a lessee.
Mrs Elizabeth A H Wheeler a charter member of First Presbyterian Church Palisades Park died early Sunday November 1 after a long illness at her home A38 Lincoln Street Palisades Park She led church work served 15 years as president of the Ladies Aid Society helped lay the corner stone of the present church building 29 years ago Born Monticello NY daughter of Jesse L Turner and Angelica B Goodrich She is survived by her husband Frank R Wheeler daughter Mrs Gladys John and grandson Weasley R John Funeral from Grisel Funeral Home Broad Avenue tomorrow at 7 pm with 8 pm services at First Presbyterian Church Palisades Park Burial Wednesday in Middletown NY
Lance Bombardier Wilson A. Manuel of the Royal Artillery and his wife were due at Botwood on Thursday night from Cardiff aboard the Jessie C but ice forced contact at Lewisporte. Manuel, who has served five and a half years, last crossed the Atlantic in 1940. Seaman Samuel Cooper is en route to St. John’s aboard the S S Lady Rodney, arriving Sunday.
James Lindsay of James Baird Ltd. receives a two year term in the Pen for embezzlement and falsifying accounts. He is a Canadian-born Englishman by birth who came to the country years ago.
Government places Kyle on the Green Bay line to clear freight congestion. Clyde expected to move north again next week. The action aims to relieve congestion and is expected to receive public endorsement.
The week has been mild but a system brings colder conditions on Thursday with light snow. Fishermen report good trawls and strong catches despite the mixed conditions.
The well known Maxwell LR was wrecked at Musgrave Harbour this week. The vessel, 33 tons, powered by motor engines, was towed to safety by the late Captain R Hounsell, a longtime coasting skipper.
A wife tells how her husband suffered six months with chronic backache. After using Kruschen Salts, he felt relief within days and improved markedly, prompting another bottle purchase. The ad claims the salts restart kidney function and expel poisons to end pain.
The Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association funds a portable X ray for the Travelling Clinic of Twillingate Hospital. In 1944 45 the clinic logged 94 ports of call and 901 patients aboard with 1544 X rays at Twillingate. The gift follows the 1944 Christmas Seal sales in St John’s and supports mercy work across Notre Dame Bay.
A Welcome Home Social was held at the Court House on Thursday night to honor locals who have recently returned from active service overseas. L A C Ernest Peyton R A F Gonner John T White R A Motos Mechanic Donald Moores AB Wilfred Curtis R N AB Andrew Roberts R N Rev J Goodland chaired the event. Speakers included Stephen Loveridge and musical solos by Margaret Randell and John Pitt. Presentations were made by Rev Goodland and Dorothy Hodder on behalf of local organizations.
The National Anthem closed the social gathering after refreshments were served by the ladies of the W P A.
Stephen Loveridge of Twillingate laments slow railway freight and mail delivery in Newfoundland after two shipments dated November 1 and 9 remain undelivered. He notes government officials praising new motor vessels at Clarenville while others like Trepassey depart for the Antarctic with dogs and miscellaneous freight, urging public protest and accountability.
Miss Marion Penney and P M Coady wed in Burin on November 12 with Rev Fr Hunt officiating. The couple receives wishes for happiness and success as they begin married life.
The late Frederick Phillips longtime member of the S S Choir in the Methodist and United Church. The late Elmo Stockley member of the Arm Ladar Brigade attended in rank at his funeral aged 36. Major Wheeler conducted the funeral. The late Samuel Smith was brother to George and Robert Smith of this town.
M. V. Clarenville sustained damage and water intrusion in the hold. The vessel was towed yesterday by the M. V. Burin to Humbermouth and will operate through the Straits in place of the Clarenville.
Scr. Thomas and Robert arrived with freight from St John s this week for Monroe Ex Co. M V Wimoda reached on Tuesday from Joe Bate s Arm. M V Jones Strong carried freight from St John s on Wednesday. M V Dauntless also came from St John s the same day. M V Kentaweeney departed Sunday morning for the south.
Discharges include Mrs. Carlet Smith and infant in Little Harbour and Mrs. Walter Walsh and infant in Cobb's Arm. Births noted to Mr and Mrs Harry Luff in Brown's Arm, to Mr and Mrs Malcolm Starkes in Nipper's Harbour, to Mr and Mrs Walter Barnes in Ragged Point, and to Mr and Mrs William Decker Campbellton among others. Locations span Fogo to Gander Bay with multiple Newfoundland towns and names.
Personal movements fill the town as Mr Gordon Rice leaves for Buchans with Mrs Naomi Hawking and Miss Janet Earle also heading to St John’s. Others journey to Halifax St. John’s Leading Tickles and Buchans while Henry Young visits his ill father Andrew Young in New York. Beek Inspector Gendenning visits Ranger Force HQ on business.
Capt and Mrs George Gillett have relocated from Galesporte to their new residence at Hart's Cove.
A wartime news digest notes a rise in crime in New York with 64 violent deaths in 72 days and police patrols after two murders. Reports from Java, Batavia, Semarang and Palestine describe battles, troop movements, and looting. The Nuremberg trials reveal Hitler plans and Nazi leadership blame. Anthony Eden urges Soviet cooperation while India and China news touch on internal order and reform.
A thief broke into the Balt Depot overnight and stole money from a cash box. The Rangers are investigating the robbery and pursuing leads to identify suspects.
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