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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces publication from Twillingate on the North Side with Roberts as editor and proprietor. It notes rates for memorial and announcement notices and states letters must arrive by Wednesday noon for a Saturday issue.
The Northern Ranger and crew including Kyle and Clyde arrived at St John’s after failing to reach White Bay due to severe weather. The voyage saw southward movement from Cape John amid slob ice from the north, with favorable winds later allowing progression along ports from Fogo northward for several days. Rail officials weigh sending north to land needed freight before proceeding south as ice recedes and offshore winds persist.
The Daily News discusses central government plans with Grand Falls proposed as a central site. It challenges editorial bias, defends free opinion at a national convention, and questions calls to split offices from St. John’s while noting public misgivings about Confederation and centralized power.
Discussion notes wish to move the Legislative Hall closer to industry hubs in a central DC like area near Washington. Authors speculate on a cable office near St Johns and recall a Bay Roberts visit. The Grand Falls Advertiser reviewed the subject with mixed views and thanked the Sun for its reference.
The piece argues for government cash grants to returning war veterans who cannot yet find employment. It suggests sums from 1000 to 2000 dollars to help veterans start new ventures and gain training, noting Canada and the United States face similar challenges and that millions have already been voted by government.
The community mourns Eric Stuckless a former aircraftman who died suddenly at his North Side home on Sunday night He had faced health issues since wartime service and was reported to be in fragile condition He leaves his wife a baby son his parents Mr and Mrs Bennett Stuckles a sister Marie and brothers Glenn and Roy plus many relatives The funeral was held Wednesday at the North Side United Church with Rev S Baggs officiating The casket bore the Union Jack in salute to his service and Ex-Servicemen attended
Eliza Blackler daughter of Mr and Mrs William Blackler died at Back Harbour on Saturday. The funeral was held at St Peter's on Monday conducted by Rev J Goodland.
A Public Relations Officer statement dated January 14 1946 announces a temporary measure by the Newfoundland Fisheries Board permitting four piece heading for herring barrels until June 15 1946 due to a shortage of suitable three piece headings. It applies to all packets and herring manufacturers.
Yanded from the Clyde on the I special trip from Herring Neck was Mrs Arthur Smart, a patient for the Hospital.
Winter fishing along St John’s Harbour continues this month. One day 1800 pounds of fresh fish were placed on sale at Steer’s Cove.
Mrs Elsie Gillett arrived back after a trip to Herring Neck and came via the Glencoe on her return journey.
M V Bessie Marie arrived at St John s on Monday morning as harbour froze over. The ship escaped Friday week just in time for a good getaway. Glencoe faced storms at Badger s Quay Wednesday en route to end service on the St John s Lewisporte run, reaching Fair Island yesterday.
The newspaper asks subscribers to remember and pay the subscription fee for the Sun. The notice emphasizes timely renewal and ongoing access to the paper.
Admissions list includes Mrs Charles Fancey Change Is Mrs Arthur Smart Mrs Clarence J Fudge Herring Neck and others in Wild Cove Back He Purcell's Hr Crow Head and more. Discharges include Joyce White Ragged Point Joan May Mrs Donald Farr and several infants from Manuel's Cove Arm Twillingate and Summerford. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Fancey Change Is a son to Mr and Mrs William Noel Twillingate and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Elmo Stockley Wild Cove. Operations list Heber Brown Levi Gillett Herring Neck Mrs Carl Anstey Purcell's Hr Rev Robert Gillard Ted Luther Summerford.
The body of Rev. Father Gordon Kent was recovered from the water at Portugal Cove last week. He was en route from St. John's to visit his parents in Bell Island when the drowning occurred.
The Rana area saw a week of storms delaying the Overland Mail from the East. By Wednesday evening, forecasts proved too optimistic as storms especially pounded the southern Nild region.
An eight year old girl Baldwin died in Botwood after severe burns from placing wool in a stove last week. Dr. Gerald Smith attended the case and the death was reported on Wednesday night.
The damaged motor vessel Clar enville is now at St. John's and may return to the Clarenville shipyard for repairs.
The flu epidemic continues with many affected people though no deaths are reported. Several individuals have been confined to their homes for a few days due to severe colds and prolonged illness.
The last of the government motor ships built at Clarvilla, the Investigator, was launched on Tuesday. Capt. Baxter Blackwood will command the vessel with Mrs. Blackwood christening it. The ship will serve the Department of Natural Resources for Fisheries Research in the merchant marine.
Report notes limited foreign news from St John’s due to postal office workload. It observes the United Nations Organization gaining momentum and discussions on atomic energy steering toward peaceful uses rather than war.
Brigadier General G C Haynes assumed command at the American Base Fort Pepperell St John’s this week. He served in Burma and other Far East locations during the war.
Report notes temperatures at Bishop's Falla fell to ten degrees below zero while northern areas recorded twelve degrees below zero around ten days earlier.
The M. V. Farryland brought coal to Rorke and Co. at Cacbon Eat this week alerting local merchants to steady supplies amid winter demand.
A plane dropped mail for the U S Base on Thursday morning. Bags attached to a small parachute, reminiscent of wartime delivery methods.
The Clyde’s crew except the captain arrived Thursday evening from St. John’s. Mr. Harry Gay aboard the Kyle arrived the same time.
A new regime governs Paria after the De Gaulle government resignation. The Socialist Communist and Catholic parties unite to rule.
A Twillingate Sun notice dated January 24 1946 thanks contributors to a Discharge Allowance Fund raised by the North Side N P A for the fighting forces. The Entertainment Committee thanks collectors for nearing the $50000 goal and lists officers Rev J Gooprano chair and C L Boper secretary.
The Twillingate Sun urges a central site like Grand Falls for government deliberations, but critics say moving offices would be impractical. St John’s offers sea links to Europe and America, better access to population centers, and logistical hurdles would provoke strong opposition from Topsails communities.
Calendars have been received from the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Ashbournes Limited John Baggs H J Pardy and the Nild Lumberman’s Association confirming diverse supplier acknowledgments for the season.
Mr and Mrs John Smith of Durrel marked their 61st wedding anniversary on December 18. They will also celebrate their 84th birthdays on March 20 and 28. Mrs Stith remains active while Mr Smith is largely bedbound after two minor strokes one and two years ago.
About 250 feet of the new Breakwater at Bay de Verde was washed away by the recent storm and high tide, causing concern for local harbor protection and coastal access.
The S S Glencoe may be sent north to land badly needed freight after reaching St John s. It was at Greenspond on Thursday and the question is raised why the Northern Ranger left Lewisporte last and was held six days while other steamers received freight first.
About fifty U.S. warships including the U.S.S. Nevada and Utah head toward a Marshall atoll for a May atomic bomb test to sink ships to water level. if needed, another device will be dropped in June.
Notice requests reserving Wednesday February 13 for a Valentine social. Details to follow. Indicates the Twinrincate G. G. Company as organizer.
A purse containing about 6800 dollars is lost on the Island between Mark Bourden and Thomas Whitt. Finder should leave it with Mrs. Arthur Baggs at Kettle Cove or at this office to receive a reward.
For sale two pair ladies skates and boots size 6 and one pair shoes. Apply to 2 wire. Eleanor Roberts North Side.
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