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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memories and announcements with a 25 cent per inch rate. Editor Roberts lists submission deadline Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions. Located Twillingate Newfoundland.
Obituary from Twillingate Newfoundland notes Stewart Roberts editor and proprietor of The Twillingate Sun died at 59 on a North Side home Thursday evening January Sth after illness. He led the paper for 25 years, valued free expression and equality, and contributed to town life including church and charity. Survived by widow two daughters a son five sisters and one brother. Funeral at North Side United Church and burial at Platter's Head Cemetery.
The Fishery Products Limited at Path End has closed its business at year end and the premises have been sold to Messrs Ashbournes Limited. The company had operated here for four or five years.
Mr. Ray Roberts of Bauff Head Cove now runs the Twillingate Forge & Iron Work on the South Side. He is regarded as efficient in his trade and previously served as second engineer on the Bessie Marie during the past summer.
The neglected road conditions disrupt freight from the Government wharf as locals must shovel snow before teams can move. Officials show little authority or interest to organize remedies, worsening the inconvenience.
Since January zero temperatures froze harbours making port calls hard. The Clyde delayed at Fogo then Lewiston. the Glencoe passed through ice en route to Lewisporte. the M V Bessie Marie forced into Burnt Island Tickle with freight from St John’s. Snow coats land with drifts up to ten feet.
Acknowledgment of donations of fruit candy gifts and cash from numerous individuals and groups for the hospital patients and staff at Christmas. Special thanks to the Girl Guides for decorations and assistance. Signed J M Otos M D Medical Director.
Hospital notes list admissions in several Newfoundland communities including Jackson's Cove Twillingate and Hart's Cove. Births are recorded for multiple families with a range of towns noted such as Fogo Summerford and Cottle's Island. Operations wrap with names across Botwood Twillingate and St. John's.
About 20 men who worked in Labrador during the fall at wood cutting operations arrived by air at Goose airport and then flew to Gander. Some plan to return again during the winter.
Messrs Wm Dalley and crew secured another mail contract for the season. They ran the first trip last Thursday and another on Wednesday, crossing from T'gate to New World Island over the ice, an unusual sight for the season.
Acknowledgement of receipt from Giltinghams St Louis USA Ashbournes Ltd AJ Pardy Manufacturers Life Insurance Co John Bagga due to Cal Endara.
At Twillingate Masonic Lodge No 2364 in their Temple last week the installation of officers for the coming year occurred. The Worshipful Master for 1947 is Brother Malcolm G. Loveridge.
Pr W Bessie Marie arrives from Johnson on Wednesday bearing sfrelake for Ashbournes Ltd.
A reader credits Kruschen Salts for rapid relief from a severe backache after months of pain. The letter recalls a year of suffering, prompt response from the mother, and a quick return to health after starting daily doses. The ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a kidney support aid and diuretic.
Mr and Mrs G W Ashbourne and family departed by Clyde on Monday for St John s. Miss Shirley Burgio left to resume teaching after holidays. Mr and Mrs Stanley Stockley came from Joe Batt s Arm by Clyde on Monday. Mr and Mrs Blunden also came from Joe Batt s Arm. Mr Arthur Anstey left by Clyde for Corner Brook.
The family of Blanche Roberts expresses sincere thanks for help during illness and after the death of their husband and father. They appreciate messages letters cards wreaths and sprays that adorned the casket and lightened their burden.
Thank you to all who sent wreaths sprays cards letters and messages for our mother and grandmother. Wreaths listed from families in Toronto New York and Gander along with sprays cards letters and messages from numerous named individuals conclude our gratitude.
Radio reports indicate 1606 seals taken at Battle Harbour amid severe cold. Skipper Andrew Greenhil Jr and crew netted about 50 seals in a day as crews did well late last week. Hawkins Brothers landed roughly 1125 seals from nets. The voyage here is new over.
Mrs Phoebs Smith died peacefully on December 11 at 88. Wife of Caleb Smith, she leaves two sons Fred and Stewart at home, two daughters Della Walden in Toronto and Margaret Price in Backer, a sister Annie Mutford of Crow Head, 21 grandchildren and many friends. Deepest sympathy is extended to all who mourn.
Nov 22 Grand Falls reporters note Sir John Puduster with Drs Josepheon and Miller visited Grand Falls en route to Botwood for the hospital opening. The new government hospital will serve Grand Falls district with a monthly one dollar charge for comprehensive care including maternity and dental services. Dr Rowe heads the staff with Dr Gerald Smith assisting and Miss Geraldine Fitzgerald as head nurse.
Motorists are instructed to apply the smaller decal transfer sticker DRIVE TO THE RIGHT PASS ON THE LEFT by soaking in water for 15 to 20 seconds to release the sticker from paper. Slide the design face up and project slightly over the paper edge. Hold the edge on the windshield and pull the paper from underneath.
Canadian reporter Lealia Roberts surveys Newfoundland's push for democratic rule as a 45-man convention in St John’s weighs options from parliamentary self-government to provincial status or U S ties. She notes reliance on geography for defense while locals fear cod market collapse and pension Britain guarantees.
Due to the editor's passing the SUN will not be issued next week and likely for two or three weeks Readers and advertisers are asked to bear with us Meanwhile job printing will continue to operate aimed at preserving service during the hiatus
For friends who suffer it is RAYO FOR RELIEF. For those who are well we sincerely hope you keep that way.
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