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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces itself as the only North Coast paper established 1880. It publishes Saturdays from the Twillingate office with 8 Roberts as editor and proprietor. Notices of thanks memoriam and announcements cost 25 cents each. submissions guaranteed up to Wednesday noon. Feb 9, 194
Residents around Giatridte are urged to support two worthy aims the Memorial Hospital and a four room Schaal. Donations and labor will aid Health and Education while boosting local employment. Government will match funds for Twillingate and for the School project, easing the total burden on fifty to sixty thousand residents.
A writer explains the National Convention process, stressing that Representatives chosen for the Convention are not candidates for a new government. The Convention proposes a form of government and recommends to the British Government. approval leads to a plebiscite. Election to a House may be delayed a year or longer if Commission Government persists.
Mrs Arthur Young of South Side mourns the death of her brother Henry Scammell aged 62 who died Sunday in Enfield Nova Scotia. He was a Change Islands native. Three brothers Arch Thomas and Charlie Scammell reside at Change Islands, along with a sister Mrs Lewis Hoffa previously named in the notice.
The wind remained off the land on Thursday and ice along the shore began to open up, signaling renewed breakage along the waterfront.
S U F Day at St Andrew's marked Loyalty as the theme of Rev J Goodland's sermon. Members visited the hospital after service then shared a dinner in LCA Hall with over a hundred attendees. The evening entertainment capped the lodge's seventy first anniversary.
The S. S. Glencoe, damaged by stormy weather, retreated to St. John’s Sunday night. Winds veered northeast, hindering a planned voyage to White Bay. Deck cargo washed overboard and a guard rail damaged, repaired at Bay de Verde, delaying the Burgeo’s overhaul and northern run.
The Ceptales and Crews seek relief from winter duties on bridges and decks as freights for the north should move sooner, yet delays persist with freight piled at a railway depot.
Letter accuses Postmaster Me Lillington of closing early due to orders from St John's though no snow fell. Caller questions efficiency, notes Botwood wireless office status, and urges discretion to keep the Post Office open until 6 pm. Warns of poor phone notice and repeated public inconveniences.
An international air conference with representatives from the United Kingdom Canada and the United States began July 26 and ended February 6 focusing on the disposition of Gander and related matters.
The Motor Schr Cape Bonavista was lost in La Poile Bay recently though the crew landed safely. The vessel had appeared here several times and twice during the past summer.
The Notre Dame Fisheries Ltd at Comfort Cove plans to leave their plant in full swing and seeks rabbits for their canning division at 90 cents per brace. Eveleigh Brothers are praised for pioneering an enterprise that should profit themselves and the workers nearby.
An informant reports the S S Kyle departed St Johns on January 31 1922 and arrived at Coastal Wharf on Candlemas Day after stopping at Trinity and Bonavista Bay ports. Captain Ben Taverner commanded the vessel and guided the ship to the dock.
Mr James Loder arrived from Fogo and entered the hospital Saturday. Sergt Frank Mercer returned from St Johns on Tuesday. Donald Manuel was at Lewisporte last week over repairs to his moving picture machine. Messrs Ed Bilackler Allan Young Donald Stuckless and Cyril Barses returned home from curling Wednesday. Stanley Curtis also returned on Sunday. Ex serviceman Elmo Baird went to Angle Brook and St Johns this week. Frank Guy and Willie Cooper run horse teams to Lewisporte with freight for passengers. Captains Thomas White John White Harvey White and Bennett Oxford have berths on the SS Eagle for the seal hunt. Capt Alfred Elliott came from St Johns Thursday night John Manuel met him at Sommerford with his team.
The outlet from The Harbour up to Ashbournes on the South Side is unsafe for people and animals. A dog died on the newly formed ice Sunday. With mild frost the ice could strengthen, but more ice under the snow remains doubtful.
A reader praises Kruschen Salts for curing lumbago back pain after weeks in bed and two bottles, claiming daily intake restored function. The ad-like text explains six mineral salts in Kruschen stimulate internal organs, promote regular action, and remove acids and poisons from the blood.
A former pupil from Twillingate writes to urge support for a new Central School after a recent roof fire. He notes a meeting twenty years ago discussing a new building and argues century-old neglect risks education quality. He appeals for community backing and financial help.
A humorous note objects to a postal closure at St. John's affecting Twillingate. The writer denies any storm or necessity to shut Telegraph Offices and questions official orders. People from distant areas were anxious to post their mail, calling the move funny and unnecessary.
The council discusses moving the daze transfer from Botwood to Nild, deciding on the final routing and timing. Officials emphasize logistical efficiency and regional impact, with no added conditions.
A calendar thank you note is received from the Great Eastern Oi Company via Mr. A J Hoffe at Change Islands expressing appreciation and goodwill for recent dealings.
Michael Murray was found dead in a snow bank following the Monday storm along St. Johns and the Railway Line. A Radio report over V O N F on Tuesday attributed his death to a heart condition.
Mary Eliza Blackler, eldest child of Mr and Mrs William Blackler of Back Harbour, died at midnight January 18 in her 28th year after six years of illness. She leaves her father and mother a sister Frances Mrs Ernest Chipman at Sleepy Cove Two Gate and a brother Billy at home plus many friends and relatives.
The text notes Candlemas Day hints at continued cold and stormy spells, with some fair and mild interludes. It suggests about half the winter remains, while the almanac promises fine bright days this week.
Our Social A Valentine Social will be held in the S U F Hall on Wednesday February 13. Attractive games dancing and music will fill the programme with the Valentine girl collecting Valentines at the door. Local Valentines will be sold at a stall and distributed later. Quiet music will be rendered and refreshments served. let Twoyineate Grr Gore Company.
Memorial note for a sister Mrs Herbert Sharpe who died February 5 1945. The message speaks of lasting memory, comfort in faith, and farewell with lines about resting with Jesus. Inserted by her sister Mrs Pariir Sharpe.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Bert Moore at Windsor on January 8. Marion Simms daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Simms of this town married at Corner Brook on January 31 to Mr Wilfrad Infield son of Mr Alfred Linfield of this town. They will reside at Corner Brook.
Hospital notes list discharges including Albert Snow Campbellton and Mrs H G Abbott Musgrave Harbour with French Beach and Summerford entries. Operations include Betty Barnes Arm Willie Guy Obediah Roberts Baby Barrett and patients Dorman Stuckey Carter's Cove plus Myrtle Miles Herring Neck and Mrs George Fudge.
Peter Coleridge aged 77 of Catalina died when his home burned at three o clock Wednesday morning. His son Win his wife and two children a maid and Mr W J M Pike of Carbonear who was in the house at the time escaped with their lives in night attire.
Edgar Warr of Purcell's Harbour died Wednesday after a prolonged stomach cancer illness. He was the eldest son of the late Mark Warr and leaves wife, two brothers Oliver and Joseph, sister Leah Samuel Roberta, and a World War II veteran Allan who served in the Air Force. The Sun extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
An official announcement notes tea will soon be removed from rationing while sugar remains in short supply for the foreseeable future. The message was broadcast over V.ON,F.
Duet storms charged through the central United States on Tuesday. In Missouri the most severe storm in years caused extensive damage and unseasonable destruction across several towns, prompting emergency alerts and widespread reports of debris and injuries.
Telegram from Winterton reports the loss of James Parrott’s home by fire on Friday night. Parrott, 86, his daughter-in-law and her son barely escaped alive. No insurance in the dwelling. Meanwhile, weddings occurred Friday night week: Ronald Pardy wed Carrie Pippy and Rev. S Baggs officiated at both ceremonies at South Side United Church. Captain Thomas Hounsell to join Ice Hunter for spring seal hunt. Bowring Brothers sold vessel to Steers Ltd. Open Hall and Little Bay Islands reports show seals in the area. 300 seals taken recently despite northward gales.
Those intending to operate cod traps in the North Island area are urged to register for a berth. Operators from South Island and nonresidents in the Little Hr. Porcell a Hr. area or Giles port Durrell's Arm area must attend at the Court House at 2 p.m. on Monday February 11. The committee will meet Magistrate Spracklin at 3 p.m. for drawing. The committee's responsibility applies only to those who register on the date.
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