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Newspaper

Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Dec 14, 1946

Page

4

Coal Strike Call Shocks U S Labor Leaders

John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers urged a nationwide strike affecting 400000 soft coal miners across several states. Reports say the government may seize mines and possible arrest of Lewis is eyed, while the outcome remains uncertain and debates over leadership and policy continue.

John L. Lewis United States Truman Lewin John L John S. Lewis Maryland Pennsylvania Ihen Jobo Lewis Era Jobo L U.S. Supreme Court

Where Are We Newfoundland Future Government Debate

The piece surveys opinions on Newfoundland returning to Responsible Government. It notes a small population limits revenue and public service funding, with war-year income decline and onerous treasury demands. It suggests a possible Commission form of government with help from the Dominions Office in London.

Newfoundland House of Assembly Confederation Smallwood Ottawa Svooms USA Canada Dominiens London

Note of Thanks from Avetrnus Harre Family

The family expresses gratitude to friends for support during the wife and mother’s illness and passing. They thank doctors, nurses, and those who sent wreaths sprays letters telegrams and cards. Avetrnus Harre and Family.

Avetrnus fHarre

Crow Head Branch Library Opens Amid Community Support

At a Library Board meeting a Crow Head Day School branch was approved with Miss Lillian Starkes and Miss Newbury in charge. Books circulate after school for two week periods with two renewals, fines apply for late returns, and new readers must sign a card with parental sign-off for children.

Library Board Crow Head Day School Lillian Starkes Newbury Crown Head Durrell Phoebe Minty Raymond Boyde Bluff Head Cove Twilling Mary Austey Hodge Crow Head

National Convention Chooses Bradley as Chairman

The National Convention closes for Christmas holidays after December 14. January 7. Mr Bradley has been chosen as Chairman of the Convention replacing the late Justice Fox.

Bradley Haa Justice Fox

Placentia Arrives with Salt Cargo at Path End

M V Placentia from Turk's Island with salt for Ashbournes Ltd docks Path End at 2 pm. The mate sustained a painful hand injury entangled in a windlass and was cut free to be taken to the hospital by a horse drawn vehicle. The accident occurred earlier while the vessel was at Seldom in the morning.

M.V. Placentia Turk's Island West Tndies Ashbournes Ltd Path End

Navalman Andrew Roberta Opens Season Cafe

Andrew Roberta opens a remodeled cafe named The Club Room on Thursday. He plans to supply soaps and has a late season stock of confectionery for trade.

Navalmen Andrew Roberta

New Homes Provide Stable Settlement For Glovertown Homeless

Radio report notes that Glovertown residents are fully settled in new homes after a strong year of collection. The effort has aided homeless families to settle before winter, with encouraging progress since last year.

Glovertown

Local residents disperse for winter season travel notices

Sergt Mercer returned to town and took a mental patient to St. Toho s. Dozens of residents and families plan moves to Gander Corner Brook Lewisporte Fogo Terre Nova and St. John s for the winter with brief notes on travel by Glencoe Daisy Jean Atlante and other boats.

Hospital Notes Snapshot of Admissions and Births

Admissions list includes Mrs Bert Wellman and many others across Twillingate, Port Anson, Nipper's Harbour, Fogo, and more. Discharges note multiple patients and babies. births record numerous newborns from couples in Change Is to Cottle's Is and Bluff Head Cove. Operations cover a wide range of patients including Mooreton's Harbour and Joe Batt's Arm.

Names Listed for Nov 28 to Dec 4 Pleman Cannings and Others

A long list of names appears including Pleman Cannings Mrs. Clancey Canning Newstead Mrs. Clara Stockless Richard Jones Herbert Rownell Little Boyce Hartfield Morgan Liush s Bight Panny Barrett Port Albert Mrs. Christopher Fudge Mrs. Llewellyn Holwell Mrs. Boyce Horley Herring Neck Lieut Cecil Dalley Botwood Pearl Sheppard Stag Arm Lieut George Douglas Grand Bank Mrs. Ernest Spencer Mor ton s Hr Mrs. Ronald Badgell Baie Verte Margaret Curtis Twillingate Mrs. Ray White Ella Pelley Lewisporte Mrs. Ray Compton Atfm Gwendolyn Frdake Joe Batt n Arm Mrs Allan Bishop La Sole Mrs Roland Leyte Fogo Leonard Loder Cobb s Arm Mrs lira Barnes Ragged Point Beatrice White Change Is Mrs Lewis Starkes Nippers Hr Mrs Max Bauld Gander Bay Mrs Robert Porter Porterville Mrs Peter Poole Cottle s Is Artie Leyte Fogo Mrs Alvin Pancey Gander Bay Mrs Thorne Loder baby Lewisporte Mrs Kenneth Payne Botwood Mrs Joseph Harnett Edith Burt Campbellton Mrs Herb Lewis Boyd s Cove Jean Spencer New Bay Are Harold Roger Arm Mrs Herold Ault baby Bluff Head Cove Mrs Malcolm Starkes baby Nippee s Hr Edward Smith Moreton s Hr Mrs Ronald Upward Mrs Lednard Upward baby Harry s Hy Mrs Lionel Hofte baby Change Is Mrs Charlie Stidw baby Moreton s a sas etters Barrett baby La Sele Bijz4 Bogde Teldingate Mrs Chesley Chanlk baby Ladle

Pleman Cannings Clancey Canning Newstead Clara Stockless Richard Jones Herbert Rownell Little Boyce Hartfield Morgan Liush's Bight Panny Barrett Port Albert Christopher Fudge Llewellyn Holwell Boyce Horley Herring Neck Cecil Dalley Botwood Pearl Sheppard Stag Ar George Douglas Grand Bank Ernest Spencer Moreton’s Hr Ronald Badgell Baie Verte Margaret Curtis Twillingate Ray White Ella Pelley Lewisporte Ray Compton Atfm Gwendolyn Frdake Joe Batt Lewis Starkes Nipper Max Bauld Gander Bay Robert Porter Porterville Peter Poole Cottle Artie Leyte Fogo Alvin Pancey Thorne Loder Edward Smith Moreton Mra Ronald” Upward Lednard Upward & Baby Harry’s Lionel Hofte Baby Charlie Stidw Moreton’s Sas Etters Barrett Teldingate Chesley Chanlk Ladle

Wedding at South Side United Church

Florence Veron Elliott married Ralph Dalley on Tuesday November at the South Side United Church. The bride wore white crepe with long veil and bouquet, escorted by her brother Lloyd Elliott. Attendants included Georgana Elliott, Mrs Oswald Elliott, and Olive Young. The groom was aided by Doyle Maidment and Lloyd Dalley. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s parents’ home after the ceremony.

South Side Oswald Elliott Mrg Olive Young Doyle Maidment Lloyd Dalley

Notable Newfoundland Leader Stricken by Stroke

Mr. K. M. Brown, longtime public leader in the north and Interior labor matters, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage about a month ago. His right side remains paralyzed after a fall at the National Convention. He is hospitalized at the General Hospital and hopes for a return home to King's Cove.

K. M. Brown Mr. Brown Bonavista South General Hospital King's Cove Brown Glencoe Thia King’s Cove

Mrs Clifford to celebrate 90th birthday at Back Harbour

On Thursday December 19 she will be 90 years old and is in fairly good health at the home of her daughter Mrs Robert Hinds at Back Harbour.

Clifford Robert Hinds Back Harbour

Loyalty Lodge Attends Divine Service at St Peter's

Loyalty Lodge members attended Sunday service at St Peter's with women in regalia. Mr Beswis Maris prepared for a journey to Herring Neck Twillingate Carter's Cove and Moreton's. M V Dauntless arrived last week bringing freight for E J Linfield A Manial and others.

Loyalty Lodge St. Peter's Mr. Beswis Maris Streight St. John's Herring Neck Twillingate Carter's Cove Moreton’s M. V. Dauntless E. J. Linfield A. Manial

Builders praised for Deer Lake dwelling near priest residence

Messrs. Widslow Hall Ernest Bridger and Cecil Stockiey returned from Deer Lake with a dwelling house for the Priest Rev Father Browne. A favourable comment on the building’s appearance was heard in Deer Lake this fall, reflecting credit on the builders.

Widslow Hall Ernest Bridger Cecil’ Stockiey Deer Lake Dalle Father Browne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Department Home Mid Roberts YGATE U.S A Library Notes Ballington Snelgrove Campbellton NAVY Don B. Brett P.O Nid Sergt. Mercer St. Toho’s Lloyd Mercer Gander Roy Sharpe Corner Brook Robert Scott Terre Nova Lloyd Bradley Lewieporte A. Head Ernest Rideout Stoodley Atlante Harold Wood A. J. Wood Glencoe Raymond Rogers & Child St. John’s Rogers Fisheries Board C. Thompson Islands Lavinia Colbourne Gus. Colbourne Fred Earle Jr T. G. W. Ashbourne L. Ludlow Mark Roberts Mr. Ludlow Dunley Anstey Earl Nobles King’s Point Charles Coffin Blundon Eleanor Roberts Ambrose Buckingham Hannah Peyton Grand Falls Austin Baird Terra Nova Hazel Loveridge Effie Dalley Daisy Jean Enroute Wendell Coughler Edward Anstey Durrells, Te Flora Anstey Brooklyn N.P. A W.P.A Arthur George Smith King’s Own Scotish Border Arthur Burma India Japan Smith Confederation Life the Saristian Science Monitor The Bert Wellman Claude Barton Port Anson Harold Rogers French Beach Malcolm Statken Nipper Victor Harle Polot Lamington Donald Flight Regean Cottle Harold Hall Bluff Head Cavé George Cooper Ralph Pardy Leonard Upward Harry's Lambert Miller Joe Batts Arm Arita Leyte James McPherson L. Pickett Moreton'’s Thomas Simms Back Gr Earl Miles Walter LeDrew Change Fe Rosely Ryan Round Hr Ralph Lambert Change Is Ruby Payne Alex Lionel Hoffe Chesley Chaulk Ladle Cove Maxwell Starkes Nipper’s Hr Isaac Greenham Herbert Bartlett la Soie Donald Jean Spencer New Bay Harlan Rideout Garland Jones Robert Sceviour Exploits Eliza Boyd Betty Gondie Robert Winston Poole James McPherap Warring Bess Ray Brett Wild Cove
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