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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its 1946 edition details with editors and pricing for notices. It states publication rules, deadlines for notes and letters, and disclaimer about reader opinions. The notice lists Twillingate as the place and February 2 1946 as the date.
The letter discusses the O Leary Fish Fund and the 280000 raised by the people during the War years for the NPA. It notes the Fish Appeal helped the NPA collection and was transferred to the NPA by Mr O Leary, with acknowledgment to Honorary Treasurer Eric Bowring. No public disbursement announcements exist though NP A reports show some payments for dependents of war service members. A public reference to fund disposal may appear soon.
The Clarenville launch produced the sixth vessel named Twillingate, christened by Mrs Flynn wife of the Commissioner for Natural Resources. The ship will be fitted with refrigerator gear for fresh fish and the fruit and vegetable trade.
Glencoe S S Glencoe under Capt Alfred Elliott sailed from St Johns on Tuesday evening at 7 30 pm to White Bay delivering much needed freight. The voyage faced SE winds and NE ice. The voyage followed a history of ice movement and prior Northbound trips like the Stella Maria and Prospero in earlier years.
Snow and frost deepen as temperatures drop along Baye and the North Coast, with icy surfaces forming and visibility affected. Residents are urged to take precautions as conditions worsen and travel may be disrupted.
The letter recalls Rev Vickers, former junior minister at Twillingate 1885 1887 and his later life in Newfoundland. The writer, aged 89, reflects on predecessors, past congregations in Little Harbour and Twillingate, Rotary Club talks, and Christmas goodwill. He notes family ties, old friends, and landings near Lansing and Bloomington.
Grand Falls dentist Dr W F Gear died Friday night while attending the West Coast Association meeting in Corner Brook. A native of St John’s son of the late Henry Gear, he previously ran a hardware business and practiced dentistry in St John’s. The funeral was held in Grand Falls Tuesday. He founded the Central Nild Association.
Field Marshal Montgomery has been appointed to the highest military post as Chief of the Imperial General Staff. He succeeds General Sir Allan Brooke in the appointed command.
A memorial hospital note thanks donors for Christmas kindness and generosity. Individuals and groups including Mrs Dunley Anstey Miss Mary Anstey Ashbournes Ltd Jubilee Guild and Boy Scouts are listed for fruit candy chocolate bars and presents. Money donations are also acknowledged from Twillingate residents.
Collections recorded from multiple districts totaling 71.80 dollars for Dourrels and Gilesport 27.35 by Elsie Gillette, Robin's Cove 26.70 by M. Wheeler and E. Roberts, and Back Harbour 131.86 by C. Luther in a South Side drive.
The Annual Parade of St Peter's Lodge No 12S U F will be held Wednesday if weather permits and then attend a Divine Service at St Andrew's.
An appeal from Twillingate seeks funds to build a new four room United Church school to replace the old Central School. The Finance Committee aims to raise about 12,000 to 1,200,000 dollars to complete the project debt free with contributions sent to treasurer Malcolm G. Loveridge.
A Candlemas Day 1945 death notes the loss of Andrew Lunnen from his post of duty. He is remembered by his family and fellow workers in a brief memorial.
In loving memory of Violet Wineham who died October 1944. We miss her light and mourn her passing while keeping faith we will meet in heaven. Inserted by her sister Doris Vinneam at 84 Bronson Ave Ottawk Candi.
A Newfoundland letter to hospital committee heads urges immediate community funding for remaining work at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital Twillingate. It notes £90 600 raised locally plus $90 000 from government, spent on Staff House boilers generators and laundry machinery, with 30 more beds planned and a target of $18 000 for rewiring flooring and room re arrangements to ease summer waits.
A chaplain recalls Dr. Robert B. Cochrane as a powerful administrator and mentor. He praised Cochrane’s knowledge of self and people, devotion to God, and inspiring letters from distant missions. The tribute ends with the belief that such men do not die but live on in memory and mission.
A memoir fragment describes a prisoner returning from picket duty to his bed and praising Robert B. Cochran as the outstanding figure among the staff and peers at their home base.
Admissions include William Walsh Phyllis May Hazel Gillett Leonard Legge Betty Barnes Arm Mrs Levi Cutler George Blandford Herring Neck Mannie Boyde Burnt Cove and others. Discharges list numerous patients from Bridgeport Gander Bay Little Harbour and Twillingate. Births note a daughter to Edgar Hewlett Port Anson and Nelson Hall Twillingate. Operations performed on several patients across Arm Herring Neck Labrador and Port Anson.
Mr. Lewis Clarke arrived from Argentia on Sunday night. A motor boat was able to run from Hampden in White Bay Monday, suggesting the bay was clear due to the north wind. Ice in Twillingate Harbour broke up on Sunday, clearing to Young's Point. A thin slab remains after frost on Tuesday.
A steamer crew spotted two seals described as a rare species not previously seen in the Gulf. The observers reported the marine mammals and their unusual presence near the Gulf waters.
The ill fated whaler Cachelot crew reaches the voyage home departing Southampton and expected in Halifax within the week.
The body of Maxwell Morris of St Jon's was found Monday under the Furnes Withy Pier after weeks of disappearance. Authorities noted the discovery and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
A 50 000 ton ore dump at Baie Verte was found afire and covered with snow on the pile exterior. Officials planned to deepen the fire by pushing the pile into the water with a bulldozer after the chemical pump operator connected with the Glencoe to extinguish the blaze.
The Nild Hotel St Johns announces Mr Patterson an Englishman will replace Mr B B Stafford as manager. He arrived on Monday bringing a lifetime experience in hotel work.
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