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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces publication from Twillingate Md on Saturdays with Roberts as editor and proprietor. It outlines charges for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements, says long letters may not be inserted if late, and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. January 19 1946 Twillingate Md.
The Governor Sir Humphrey Walwyn and Lady Walwyn bade farewell to Newfoundland with a radio address and parting message to the people. Sir Humphrey urged cooperation among society groups and industries for a higher standard of living while praising Girl Guides Boy Scouts and welfare groups. He noted the address did not reflect the Commission of Government and was a personal talk to all classes. The couple expressed thanks for wartime service and pledged continued interest in Newfoundland's future. Vice Admiral Walwyn commanded the Warspite at Jutland and remains in service.
The revenue stands at 26 260 000 dollars with expenditure at 23 250 000 for the fiscal year. December shows the usual high return figures and the yearly trade appears healthy. A surplus has grown in recent years as revenue exceeds expenditure by a comfortable margin. It is noted there is a substantial heritage of 26 000 000 dollars saved since earlier maritime upheavals and subsequent changes in the period following the 1920s shipwreck.
An editorial urges prudent use of surplus revenue to build a stronger economy and higher living standards in Newfoundland. It cautions against overoptimism, calls for wise taxation and balanced income and expenditure, and envisions unity, reform, and support for global peace efforts amid postwar hardship.
Twillingater notes defend NPA and WPA efforts in a six year campaign of Christmas gifts and refreshments for servicemen. They highlight hundreds of dollars in gifts sent to boys abroad and welcome home socials funded by donations, with calls for public support and clarification of NPA membership and duties.
Born on Wednesday January 16 to Mr and Mrs Leonard Anstey a son arrived at home with happy parents and family celebrating the new arrival.
Admissions list includes Mrs Reuben Gondie Port An ton John Furlong Plate Cove Maxwell Rideout Burlington Manuel Jenkins Joan May Jack Weir Durrells Arm William Anstey Cattlea Taj Mrs Haber King Gander Bay Watgon Small Moreton s Hr Alex Penney Sel dom Mr William Noel Twillingate Mrs Heber Hurley Newstead Mrs Fred LeDrew Change Ie Mrs E G Abbott Musgrave Jr Harry Petley Sandy Cove Heber Brown Cobb s Arm. Discharges include Peter Miles Roy Atkinson Harvey Watkins Herring Neck War old Randell Bennett Price Mrs Sidney Boyd Baby Mrs Allan Gillard George Simms Twillingate Mrs Lewis Murphy Baby Baie Verte Daniel Pinkson Seal Cove Mrs Harry LeDiew Baby Mrs George Bursey Baby Change Mrs Peter Baily Baby Coachman s Cove Roy Sans ome Hillgrade Mrs Hezekiah Troake Horwood Mrs Arthur Green Baby Fogo Mrs Kenneth Coates Gander Bay Piercey Parsons Newton Mrs Roland Kinden Baby Indians Mrs Harvey Bulgin Baby Summer ford Mrs Chesley Wheeler Carters Cove Darina Hancock Rod dickon Albert Morgan Port de Grave James Wiseman Little Bay Islands Mrs Herbert Morey Roberts Arm William Anstey Cottle s Is Birtas to Mr Heber Harley Newstead a daughter To Mr Frank Pride Twillingate a son To Mr Hubert King Gander Bay a son To Mr Arthur Rideout Cottle s Is a daughter Operations Mrs Gordon Stryde Bridgeport Max Rideout Burlington Wm Anstey Cottle s Island Terrence Combden Fogo Claude Burton Port Anson Mrs E G Abbott Musgrave Hr
Last Thursday night the Welcome Home program honored local servicemen Wilfred Gillard Pearce Gillard Stephen Lambert Ernest Rideout Wilson Stuckless John Clarke Emc Baird James Anstey Wade Hastings Samuel Cooper and others. Rev J Goodland led the event with speeches by Magistrate Spracklin and Mr T G W Ashbourne. Music by Frank Anstey featured The Ode to Newfoundland and a solo and duet. money gifts were presented by Rev Goodland and Mrs A J Wood. refreshments were provided by the Women’s Patriotic Association as the audience ended with the National Anthem.
The King appointed Sir Gordon McDonald as pew Governor. He will be in Nild in March with his wife three sons and a daughter. He is 57 years old and began as a coal miner at age 13.
Dr Wade Hastings is reported traveling west by Civde to St Jobuze in an unconfirmed transport note. The fragment provides names and destinations but lacks verifiable details or context.
US General Marshall mediates a China truce and freedom of speech is granted. United Nations holds a 31 nation meeting to lay foundations for peace. Paul Spaak of Belgium elected president. Gov Walwyn bids farewell at a Nfi Hotel radio address. Brynes urges early UNO action on atomic energy framework. Britain’s Byran to address Assembly on mandated territories.
The Salvation Army in Newfoundland marked its Golden Jubilee with widespread social service efforts across St Anthony Grand Bank Port aux Basques St John s and other towns. During six war years the Red Shield aided thousands, including 23 mobile canteens in France and hostels for service personnel and families.
The wedding of Elda Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Moore of Tisdale Sask to Allan Rideout son of Mr and Mrs John Rideout of Twillingate Newfoundland took place at 5 pm on Wednesday December 19 at Queen Mary Road United Church with Rev L H Fisher officiating. The altar featured palosettias and evergreen decor.
A letter from Crizan Joan criticizes a writer signing as Twillingater for insulting the public over remarks about Harbour heads and veterans abroad. The author urges transparency on the fish appeal money and the St John’s committee plans for returned veterans, noting gifts given and employment as winter nears.
Miss Eliza Stackless daughter of Harry Stackless and the late Lucy Stackless of Herring Neck wed Roland Whitten on December 18 at St. Mary’s Church St. John’s. Rev J Brinton performed the ceremony.
Mr Lot Anstey stayed a few days from Buffalo New York Miss Hazel Loveridge returned from St John s Newfoundland and Lewisporte by Glencoe on Saturday night Captain and Mrs Saul White arrived by Ice Hunter from Corner Brook Roy Parks joined them on a business trip and stayed with the Whites Sergt James Anstey visited his sister in Summerford recently Mr Edward Elliott was mentioned and noted in town interactions
In December 1945 Newfoundland Savings Bank opened 637 new savings accounts with total deposits of 295 3600 dollars. During 1944 a total of 8156 new accounts were opened, with initial deposits amounting to 3 447 626 dollars.
Capt. Cecil Stockley came home last week aboard the M V Giumont which is laid up for a few weeks. The vessel has made several trips across the Gulf and locally for her owners Messrs J T Swyers Sons at Catalina.
Arthur Gillard and family express gratitude to Joseph Gillard and Cecil Earl for rescuing a boy during a severe Xmas journey. They landed them at Shoal Tickle in a raging sea and blinding snowstorm, enabling the boy to get home. The act is not forgotten and is deeply appreciated by the family.
The letter expresses gratitude from Pierce and Wilfred Gillard to members of the Works Progress Administration and National Public Assistance for kindness shown during their final leave. The writers extend thanks to the girls of Manuel's and Gillard's Coves for their acts of respect and promise not to forget the generosity received.
The Northern Ranger was the last to leave Lewisporte this season departing at 7 45 Tuesday night. It called at Jackson's Arm on the way north and may return to Lewisporte if freight is available. Frost over four days could prevent a return and freight runs may freeze up soon.
Capt George Thistle was found dead Saturday week aboard the MV Glenwood. Officials say death resulted from chemical gas fumigation of the vessel while access was restricted during dockside duties.
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