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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate paper from December 29 1945 notes establishment in 1866 and speaks to notes of thanks memoriam notices announcements with 25 cents per inch for space and Wednesday noon cutoff for late communications. It states no responsibility for correspondents opinions and mentions editor proprietor S Roberts.
A Newfoundland editorial urges ring out the old year and ring in 1946 with prosperity and reform. It discusses veterans reestablishment, centralized government, better rail and air connectivity, and potential moves toward self government and a national convention.
There is a growing view that Newfoundland should centralize to a main location accessible to all. Broadminded figures urge a comprehensive review and wider discussion before next year’s National Convention chaired by a Supreme Court judge.
Mr. J. A. Cochrane Director of Rehabilitation visited Grand Falls and Corner Brook to discuss ex servicemen employment with the Home Front Association.
Mr. Fred Earle of Fogo arrived seeking treatment for a severe hand injury. He cut off the forefinger with an axe, reapplied it, and X rays indicate the finger remains in place despite the accident.
St Peter's Sunday School will host a Christmas Tree for pupils on Wednesday January 2 1946 in the Parish Hall. After Santa finishes, the hall opens to the public for a social admission of 10 cents and a Grab Bag will be available.
A pretty wedding took place at the North Side United Church on December 19 as Rev S Bagga united Miss Ida Mary Moore and Petty Officer Allan George Boyde R N in marriage. The ceremony featured hymns and a solo, with a reception at the groom’s aunt’s home and about thirty guests.
Confed life note of thanks expresses gratitude to friends who sent wreaths sprays letters and cards after the funeral. Names listed include Simms family Cecil Simms Deer Lake Hubert Tack Gillard Dove Mutford Sharpe Roberts Elliott Dove Dove Lionel Dove George Elliott Starke Anstey Frances Cook Hamlyn Leonard Anstey Ruby Young and others. Messages from Montreal Corner Brook N S Women’s Ase inserted by Abner Dove and family.
Sir Derrick Gunston, part of the Good Will Mission from England two years ago, was reported to have flown a con in Italy during the war. Captain J. St. George Gunston was first reported missing, then not killed by the Germans.
An obituary fragment notes Hollis Walker died at age 85 in Hogland last month. It mentions his role with an Ehquity held at St John’s and references the Squires Administration and related four years of political turmoil an investigation that followed.
Local residents report the return of several service members from overseas and domestic postings. Cecil May traveled from Gander to Clyde and back, while Samuel Sharpe Sr. and companions returned by steamer from a rabbit-hunting trip. Ranger Raymond Baird moved to Grand Bank after a year at Dear Lake. Airman Allan Warr came home with his father Edgar Warr in frail health. Royal Navy Petty Officers Ernest Rideout James Rideout Stephen Lambert Jr Pierce Gillard Mark Rideout and others finished service. Elmo Baird James Anstey and Ira Barnes and child to follow. Seaman Wilson Stuckless and Gordon Ashbourne also returned. Jack was on convoy duty near Madras. Captain Saul and Mrs. White visited Corner Brook. Seaman John A. B. Clarke returned from England.
Brigadier Simms of the Royal Artillery and 166th Regiment receives Mention in Despatches. Son of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Simms of Fogo, he worked as a clerk in the Department of Natural Resources before enlisting and has served his regiment since 1940.
Catchalot under Capt Bonia has been missing after leaving St John’s with 30 tons of coal for the 5.5 John Cabot at Trepassey. It was last sighted passing Cape Race. the steamer later sank to avoid navigation hazards.
The M Y Clarenville which was struck by the paper boat Kello Park near Corner Brook is now in St John s undergoing repairs.
A Fogo District delegation met Sir John C Pud dester in St John s to push for a doctor or nurse and a cottage hospital in the district. They noted a full hospital is unlikely but pledged to pursue any feasible option to ease winter access to Memorial Hospital.
Pastor Herbert Rideout of the Pentecostal Church at Carman ville and native of Back Harbour was brought by the Clyde on Wednesday and conveyed to the hospital. The 8.9 Kyle brought a patient the same day from White Bay and then proceeded to Botwood to keep open a channel for steamers.
The M V Bessie Marie reached Lewisporte Saturday morning with cargo for Redbournes Ltd. The vessel shuttled two or three times to break a channel while lone passengers traveled aboard. On return Monday Messrs Stewart Young, Arthur Sithma and Laurie, Arthur Anstey arrived.
A Saturday storm brought heavy seas and unusual high tides, with reports of a nine foot shoal near Ragga and widespread disruption. Storms from the British Isles reached Nova Scotia as Stow fell recently, blocking streets and delaying winter traffic while Sir John’s area faced deep snow.
The Newfoundland War Veterans Association of Boston held its annual election in Cambridge on November 21. William Soper was named Commander with Stewart Cooper as Senior Vice Commander and Gilbert Stead as Junior Vice Commander.
The vessel M V Mary and Dorothy under Captain Penney departed Monday from this hub carrying the remaining freight for St John’s bound for Little Bay Islands.
The obituary states Andrew Young died at age 69. It notes an omission of mention of his sister Annie Janet Mrs Overton Woolfrey from Alberta Canada.
Mrs Wm Peyton aged 71 died Saturday after paralysis following domestic duties. Known as Aunt Aggie she supported Church work, Sunday School and was a former C H W A vice president. Her funeral in Snellin's Cove Cemetery was led by Rev J Goodland with church procession. she leaves a husband an adopted daughter Edith Wells and relatives.
A fragment reports the shipwreck survivor at Little Bay with sandy shores and ownership unclear. Names and dates are unreadable in the clipping, but the event centers on a vessel ashore and a person connected to the site.
Message reports that the entire British paratroops brigade of the South African division has arrived on the island of Java to restore order amid Indonesian nationalist resistance in Samarang. It notes Allied interests in a Siam peace treaty and mentions Patton's death in Germany after a car crash, with reference to postwar outcomes.
The King broadcast his Christmas Day message to listeners here. He paid tribute to veterans and urged the peoples of the Empire to work together to build a lasting peace and rebuild for a brighter future.
The Kyle carried Mr Pinsent from Seal Cove White Bay on Wednesday to obtain medical care for an injury. He fell and drove a tree stump into his aide. Dr Gerald Smith accompanied him and they returned to Botwood by the Kyle Wednesday.
Josef Kramer and ten fellow defendants were executed by hanging on December 13 near Lueneberg Germany. The hangman credited by reports is Pierrepont the British official executioner.
Bedlamer seals have been netted off local waters this week, with several boats reporting heavy hauls.
Several men took passage by the Clyde yesterday morning for Lewisporte. The steamer is to go north again, making the final trip for the season.
M V Bessie Marie sailed yesterday morning to St John’s carrying after products from Ashbournes td.
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