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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun established 1889 notes its publication from Twillingate Mid on Saturdays with S Roberts as editor and proprietor. It lists rates for Notes of Thanks Memoriam and Announcements at 25 cents per inch and states it cannot guarantee late received communications and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A wartime Christmas message reflecting relief after six years of conflict. It expresses hope that victory ushers in security, peace, and goodwill, and calls for prosperity and brighter days for all, especially in Newfoundland, with wishes for a truly merry Christmas.
The Good Fight campaign closes soon but the fight against tuberculosis continues. Funds will aid intensified searches for TB, treatments, and prevention, with emphasis on better living conditions and medical guidance. Public support from newspapers and radio backs the National Tuberculosis Association as 1945 ends.
St. Peter's Sunday School holds a Christmas Tree for pupils on Wednesday January 2 1946 in the Parish Hall. After Sante's visit the Hall opens to the public for a social admission ten cents and a grab bag.
Lieutenant R C R Forsyth sends Christmas greetings to all ranks of the 59th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment RA. He recalls Ardennes and Holland deployments last year and hopes they celebrate a Newfoundland Christmas at home with families this 1946 season.
The Glenwood arrived Thursday with freight from Lewisporte. Mation Glayds delivered goods for Ashbournes Ltd. The Bessie Marie with Capt. James Gillett reached Sydney Monday night with cargo for Ashbournes Ltd. Isabel H. voyaged from St Anthony Thursday taking oil from Hodge Bros. Ranger Lloyd Small visited by boat and returned to Summerford the same day.
The Christmas holidays begin as the Day School closes for a two week break. Some teachers are returning home for the holiday term.
Mc and Mrs Guy Eveleigh of Comfort Cove mourn the death of their three year old son who died in hospital after being burned when the child wandered toward a fire while the mother was away.
Sub. Lieutenant H. W. Markle R.C.N. arrived at St. John's from Halifax by R.C.A.F. Transport on November 27. Markle has been appointed to HM.C.S. Avalon at Backmaster's Field. He married Miss Phyllis Grimes in July. The couple now reside with Mrs. Markle's parents at 9 Cooks Towns Road, St. John's.
The N D.M. Hustlers Club thanks contributors and patrons of a recent sale that raised 33200 dollars to buy an Ultra Vidget Lamp for treating patients. Proceeds will aid Twilingate residents and others needing the treatment, says President Stacya Manug.
Discharges and operations list multiple births including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Bramwell Card Merritt's Harbour and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William Coles Stanhope, with numerous names and places such as Twillingate Herring Neck Black Island Lewisporte and Port aux Basques.
Dec 13 19 admissions list includes Leander Mitchell Sidney Godwin George Simms Willie Burge Abraham Keefe Albert Snow etc from Campbellton Port de Grave Hart e Cove Baggs Tofgat and more. Birth recorded: to Mr and Mrs Fred Card Merritt s Hr two sons. Operations include Violet Jones Catherine Batstone and others in Springdale and Bay.
Local column names Ada Price and Mrs Merbert Morey among readers and residents at Virgin Arm Sidney Godwin Hart's Cove and Robert's Arm with references to Baker Sassome's Island and Willlie Barge in the Barr'd Island area.
The management of the N.D B M Hospital expresses hearty thanks to the Hustlera Club for staging a successful gate at the new Steff House. Proceeds are expected to fund the purchase of a first class United light costing about 8,000 shillings.
Edward Blackler a Back Harbour fisherman died after a ten month illness at age 79. He sailed Labrador waters and offshore at Rock Harbour, known for his cheerful disposition and modest manner. Survived by wife Annie Lacey two sons George and James one daughter Belle Whitehorne and several grandchildren. He was a member of St Peters Congregation. Funeral service and burial took place at St Peters Church on Tuesday conducted by Rev J Goodland.
Andrew Yobonoz longtime fisherman and lawyer dies at 61 after heart weakness. Survived by wife Lauiea Whitehorne, son Sergi Harry Young in US Army, three daughters Ivy Muriel Attie, sister Rachel, brothers Bertram and Bennett. Funeral at SS United Church with Rev Baggs officiating. Sun extends sympathy to families.
The total lunar eclipse was clearly visible here on Tuesday night though clouds thinned as the event began at 8.15. The sky opened briefly allowing observers to watch the moon pass into Earth's shadow.
Personal notices list P O James Rideout RN arriving Saturday from van Airman Eric Pardy RC AF home on leave. Oswald Elliott, Stanley Hillier, Cyril Pardy, Frank Randall, and Cecil Young returned from the country. Nurse Gladys Dawe and Miss Jean Cook visited from St John’s. Belle Young arrived from Toronto. Ranger Howard with a prisoner from Corner Brook, and Edward Sharpe to Change Islands then back Sunday. Ralph Lambert and Gerbert Stuckless went to Corner Brook. Phillip Sharpe visited Buchans. Mrs Furzer aboard the Clyde en route from Fees to St John’s. Lewis Roberts returned from Badger, in the building trade, and Harvey Roberts arrived from Botwood by Whiff, also employed in building.
A Monday night social at Court House salutes L. Bdr. Wilson A Manuel, Leading Seaman Stanley Stockley, Petty Officer Allan Boyde, Sergeant Harry Young, and Eric Pardy of the RCAF along with other forces personnel in town.
In his edit Whiff, Capt. H W Roberts traveled from Springdale with Yomber and lime stone from Cobb's Arm to Botwood. A scir delivered a wood load but is now laid up due to water conditions. Ice forms at Botwood reaching Sandy Point.
The House of Lords rejects William Joyce's appeal leaving only Home Secretary clemency as a path to avoid the death penalty. Goering and von Ribbentrop press for questioning of Lord Halifax and two other Englishmen at Nuremberg. The judge accepts Goering's request but denies Ribbentrop's, signaling a trial with many prominent Nazi witnesses.
Clarence Penny and Malcolm Sutton of Carbonear drowned at Christmas Lake near Norris Arm on Monday after slipping through ice. Their bodies were recovered and sent home. Both men were single and employed by Saunders and Holwell.
At Naia Labrador Corporal E G Clarke has been appointed Inspector of the Ranger Force according to a radio report issued on Wednesday.
The 8.S Eagle remains at Cor ner Brook to keep the Port open for ice-tracking and moving paper and ships. The Kyle helps keep Botwood free. When 4 chance offers, the steamer ships freights from Lewisporte to Pointe North.
Noree Olga Drover spoke over the air from London hoping her brother Ted Drover was listening. She sent a message to Mrs Drover and their parents at St John's, Misa, while Drover serves at a hospital in England.
Britain and France have reached a settlement for Syria and Lebanon with joint troop withdrawal. UK officials express hope talks advance broader Middle East solutions amid Moscow Conference updates. Reports note Dutch Indonesian talks and coal strikes impact in Australia. Franco British accord welcomed in London.
Logan Mail Order at 248 Main St Winnipeg offers men heavy overcoats 34 to 44 sizes from 8 to 12 dollars, suits 34 to 40 from 1.75 to 2.75, coats and dresses discounted, ladies fur coats 6 dollars, boys and girls outerwear from 2.25 to 5.75, army boots 3 dollars, and prepaid postage with money orders. All items dry cleaned and pressed with satisfaction guaranteed. Shipping prepaid, no C O D. Postage prepaid.
Event notice for Christmas Concert and Tree at Little Height School on Monday December 24. Doors open 7 30 pm. Concert begins 8 pm. Admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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