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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes its 1946 publication details and policy on notices. It lists editor and proprietor S Roberts and states charges for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements, with submission cutoffs and disclaimers about columnist opinions.
A Christmas message reflects on peace after World War II and the UN's efforts to secure security and welfare. It notes local hardships, poor fishery and labor need, and encourages faith, charity, and hope as churches and Santa Claus lift spirits during adversity.
The Call from the TB Association urges greater effort in Christmas seal sales to fund TB combat. It notes poor response and appeals for public donations, praising voluntary X ray units and medical staff while hoping government support increases. Donations are welcome even if all seals have been distributed.
Sources at St John s suggest Hon H A Winter KC will be appointed to the Supreme Court bench replacing the late Hon Justice Fox. Winter is the current Commissioner for Justice and Defence after S K Emerson left that post. Possible successor for Winter is A J Walsh of the Home Affairs Education Department. J A Winter previously held the position and is now Registrar of the Supreme Court.
Confederation Life M V Burin arrived Monday night en route to La Scie and Jacksons Arm. MV Bessie Marie came from St Johns Tuesday. MV Wimoda left St Johns Tuesday for Joe Batt Arm and La Scie on its final northbound trip for the season with fresh fish cargo.
Seals were taken from fishing nets at Beck Harbour, while salmon had been on sale here until a few days ago.
The Newfoundland Federation of Labour asks 51 unions to back the Christman Seal drive to fund TB programs. The appeal stresses that fighting tuberculosis is a public duty, not only a government task, urging monetary contributions through Me A L. Ormiston, Hon. Treasurer, Bank of Nova Scotia, St John’s, and listing many discharge and operation notices alongside.
A fragmentary hospital notes list includes multiple personal names and place marks such as Catherine Batstone Mrs Nort eman Peters Springdale Lieut Clarence Thompson Ray Roberts Roy Robinson King s Point Indian Burying Place Peter Blake Oderin Patrick Carroll and others. The excerpt combines patient or resident names with coastal locales and family references.
A Christmas concert and tree will be held at Bluff Head Cove School on December 26. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission costs 20 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. After the program cake syrup and ice cream will be served.
Two new six cylinder 165 h p Continental Commando marine engines built for the US Navy. Also offered a single engine of the same type and a 20.54 ton gross measure boat five years old, sheathed with greenheart. For particulars apply to K J Clarke Twillingate.
Miss Ruby Roberts travels from Clyde to Str. John's then to Hickman's Harbour for sister Misa Clara's Christmas wedding to Austin Vardy. Magistrate B J Abbott and others move between Grand Falls and local towns. Freight movements include Clyde final trip, Glencoe, Northern Ranger, Kyle. SUN to pause for holidays.
Public notice invites applications from ex servicemen for a new plastering course to start early in 1947. An educational standard of Grade VIII is desirable but not essential. Applications must reach the Director of Civil Reestablishment by December 31. If applications exceed capacity, selection will be based on educational standard and length of service in the forces.
Weather turned milder after two to three weeks of heavy frost. Snow covers ground and streets as horse and dog teams replace motor cars and trucks this week.
The ceremony on December 18 at South Side United Church was officiated by Rev. Wm. R Butler. Emma Young married Tra Troake in a formal church wedding, details indicate a traditional service with close family present.
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to mourners, wreaths, sprays, cards, and letters sent for the loss of a husband and father. Names from Brooklyn Corner Brook Gander and other communities are listed with family mentions and acknowledgments.
Citizens are asked to submit their subscriptions by December 28 to William Pride, Collector, Wild Cove, for the 1947 blanket contract.
A Christmas Concert and Tree will be held at U C School Little Harbour on December 26. Doors open 7:30 p.m. with concert starting at 8 p.m. Refreshments available. general admission 20 cents, children under 0 years 10 cents, tickets 15 cents for 15 cents.
Bond Gillingham was sentenced to the Penitentiary by Chief Justice Emerson to run at the pleasure of His Majesty perhaps for life. He being under age was not sentenced to be hanged.
A calendar was received in the last mail from Purity Factories Ltd located in St. John’s.
A public meeting will be held early next year to discuss forming a Town Council for the Yate's Hill to Coastal Wharf area. Organisers expect local improvements and job opportunities from council actions.
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