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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes notes of thanks memoriam and announcements published from Twillingate Newfoundland December 15 1945. The paper lists editor S Roberts as proprietor and mentions submission policies and rates for notices.
The writer argues Newfoundland lacks public memorials for notable figures from Cape St John to Horwood No. 1 and in St John’s. They urge recognition for statesmen and workers alike, proposing a plaque at Memorial Hospital honoring those who died in World War II and a public gathering to support it.
A public notice references Prime Minister Attlee announcing a National Convention next year to decide and seek a people referendum on the form of government. Representatives will be elected from districts to discuss economical social and political questions before advising the British Government. The Labour stance signals self determination under democratic principles.
At Metropolitan Church Toronto Captain Rev A Laite Marine Missionary spoke on war shadows to a large audience. A reception followed hosted by Nilders. About 450 Newfoundlanders attended including many Twillingaters who greeted Uriah and Mrs Laite. Laite notes four years as a Hong Kong prisoner.
A GE worker poses before the mobile K ray trailer at his plant to showcase chest X rays for early tuberculosis detection. The program is funded by annual Christmas Seals sales supporting industrial X ray efforts.
The SS Glencoe arrived with 60 bags of mail from Lewisporte on Wednesday, much of which was long overdue.
A vessel named Bessie Marie har boured at St Marys on a Tuesday night, leaving local observers noting the event.
Able Seaman John A. B. Clarke of the Royal Navy is among the naval men returning to Nild as the draft departs England.
A notice lists three marriage entries: Herbert Sharpe wed Mrs Flynn at United Church North Side last Friday by Rev J Evans. Joseph Pippy wed Hilda Sharpe at S A United Church on the 8th by Rev Evans. Selby Sharpe wed Mildred Marsh at S A Citadel Thursday night by Major G Wheeker.
A sister memorial notes the passing on December 15 1944 and expresses faith in eternal rest. It states she is asleep in Jesus and is missed by her sister Mrs Lucy WingHAM with reference to family grief and departure.
For sale a Jersey milch cow aged 2 years 8 months sold by Mrg Magtin SipeKrass on the north side of the town.
A note of thanks expresses gratitude for letters cards wreaths and sprays sent to honor the brother of the Stockley family. The message lists numerous individuals families and groups including Mrs Kimo Stockley A L B Hospital Employees Harold Rogers Sunday School and many Stockley relatives. It also mentions a cobbler shop opening by Mr Bennett Stoomahaa at Mrs Hurley’s North Side store.
Personal notices describe R v J Goodland holding services at More ton a Harbour on Saturday and returning by Glances Monday. Norman Welshman light keeper travels from Cape Jobo Gull Island to town via the Light house with Ed Sharpe. Arthur Burton moves to Windsor for winter with daughter Francia Barton. Allan G Boyde RN arrives from Overseas and Grand Falls by Glencoe. Ida Moore travels from Grand Falls. JT W G Ashbourne returns from St Johns. Joh Matron at the Men Hospital arrives as well.
Wednesday morning Hazel P. Blackwood delivered freight from St Johns for A. Manuel and others. Thursday M. V. Mackenzie King arrived at Coastal Wharf from St Johns, landing directly for local importers.
Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Elliott marked their 55th anniversary on December 14. Mrs. Elliott turned 91 yesterday and remains sharp in mind, while her husband is 81 and still active despite age. Elizabeth Roberts, the couple’s late mother, passed away.
Mr Stanley Randell of Grand Falls learns of his son Win Randell of the Royal Navy who died at Malta on November 1 from injuries in Rescue Tug Service. Airman Michael Francis Armstrong of the RAF is missing after an aircraft accident on November 5. he is the son of Mr Thomas Armstrong of Little Bay, NDBay.
Douglas F. Stone Major writes to ex members of 23rd Battery 59th Heavy Regiment RA. He recalls Christmases in Cockfield Canterbury New Romney and Belgium Ardennes, notes army red tape and training hardships, and wishes happiness in Civvy Street and a pleasant memory of service.
A party was hosted at Mrs. Margaret Manuel's residence on the 6th inst in Kent England to honor L Badh Wilson A Manuel R A and Mrs Manuel formerly Edith Elliott daughter of Rev and Mrs Gordon Elliott.
Ponds have frozen over and the authorities encourage youth to use them for skating as cold weather continues, promising safe conditions for the community activity.
Fishing has been good for the trawls on some grounds when weather permits. Not much sea has bees on. Bird shooting has been of not account because of mild weather.
Rain fell in torrents for a day and night starting Saturday leaving roads muddy and soft. Colder weather this week has hardened surfaces producing more concrete road conditions for travel.
Herring packers ready for UNRRA operations though daily catches are light for now. Officials predict by June many barrels will be filled if large schools of herrings arrive.
Business brightens as schooners and steamers bring stocks. Christmas trade appears weaker than in previous years despite effort to secure goods.
Building proceeds with extensive use of lumber by homesteaders while repairs continue on dwellings and stores.
The Hustler's Club reports 320.00 in proceeds from the afternoon Tea and Sale held on the 12th at the hospital.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions USA and Nad with unclear names. The readable bits indicate a brief regional note or notice but lack coherent facts to outline a full event or outcome.
Fragmentary weather brief notes southeasterly and westerly winds with milder conditions and clean roads despite snow forecasts. It records the coldest night so far on the 13th with thermometers near zero.
General MacArthur orders crown land redistribution in Japan and large estates sold to aid freed peasants. Britain tightens wartime secrecy as Java braces for a major operation. U S Briton and Russian actions span airfields, negotiations, and the Newfoundland National Convention proposed by Attlee. A U S steel strike looms, affecting 700000 workers, while 147 naval ratings with families arrive.
A man wrote from Argentia stating he planned to quit. An inquiry followed to gauge how far quit was from Argentia as Mr Gough’s eyes watched over the voyage aboard the boat Jest here last Saturday for other places in the Dis.
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