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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun I July 5 1947 edition notes notices costs and deadlines. Advertisements and announcements include a 25 cent charge per one inch for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements. The paper reserves no responsibility for correspondents opinions and limits late submissions.
The essay argues face saving often causes misery and obstructs truth. It contends reputations matter more than character, hindering honesty in personal, community, and international affairs. It urges accepting change, abandoning stubborn consistency, and sometimes losing face to achieve real progress toward shared goals.
Fire at Roberts Arm was not as serious as first thought. The Clydé, which left to assist evacuation, returned to regular duties later in the week. The Gander fire was under control but Tray Town continued to threaten the settlement.
The boat Heppy Adventure of 276 tons on a Tre bassey to St Joo's caught fire near Cape Race and burned completely. Captain Hodder and crew barely escaped and were picked up by a passing schooner and brought to St John’s.
An ore train rounding a bend on the Grand Falla line collided with a speeder, killing one American and injuring two others. The workers, all Americans, were repairing communication lines damaged by recent fires. The survivors were hospitalized and reportedly progressing favorably.
The Governor travels from St Johns to Springdale on Tuesday to attend a Mearmouth sport programme on July 3. Contestants from the Bay participate in various sports with proceeds aiding the pew hospital fund.
Forest fires continue to devastate areas with high winds and dry weather. New fires near Gander Airport and Roberts Arm threaten settlements while Gander Lake west side burn is being checked and airport danger is not expected.
A letter from Alex Sansome on behalf of Mr. John Gidge of Fairbank thanks Cottles Isle contributors for funds toward a new home after the March 20, 1946 fire. An attached list notes numerous donors with varied amounts totaling £25 15s 9d acknowledged.
Work to widen town streets has begun with sections already widened showing marked improvement over the original alignment. Crews report smoother traffic flow and easier access to adjoining properties as construction continues.
A man reports morning headaches fading after a year of Kruschen Salts use. He credits regular morning doses with renewed energy and daily productivity, noting relief from headaches and constipation as waste buildup clears. The ad touts 40c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Mrs. Clifford Luther and daughter Elizabeth left Sunday for Grand Falls. Miss Ruby Facey left Saturday for Grand Falls. Mesars Bannister and Mahoney in town on business. Allan Preston left for Toronto after visiting his hometown. Misses Gertrude Batstone Phylis Roberts headed to St John’s. Miss Lucy Anstey went to Gan Ider Saturday. Magistrate Spracklin Sergt Mercer returned after district visits. Wm Hayward left for Prince Edward Island. Lewieport and Gander trips noted. Don Wiseman of Little Bay Islands brought patients for hospital. Mrs. J Boustead visiting from Toronto. Prof. A Linfield arrived from Boston. Mrs. Walsh Herbert Bryce and mother noted. Batstone left for Nipper’s Harbour. Ralph Buros and Vera Hodder arrived from Bayonne NJ.
A list of vessels cleared for cod fishery and Labrador passages. Imelda and Walter under Norman Small. B. M. Nelson under Rodger Locke Was ter. Lizzie Dibbon under Walter Telford. New Adventure under Wilfred Brett. Miss Rideout under Harry Rideout. Whiff under Stanley Philpott. Kate and Ruth under A Horwood. all outfitted by firms including J S Knight Osmonds Ltd Hodge Bros Achbournea Ltd and others.
The district guides may attend a camp near Botwood from July 2 to July 15 led by Misa Baldwin a seasoned guider who first joined the Newfoundland Guides in 1935 after meeting nine guides in Belfast Ireland. She previously supervised a Corner Brook camp and now oversees Guides from Grand Falls Botwood Twillingate Fogo and nearby communities offering a healthful holiday.
A 1947 Campbellton letter asks why live lobsters are exported and warns that stocking outside stock could ruin local cap lobsters. The writer urges officials to explain whether exports serve stocking or profit and cautions fishermen on potential devaluation.
A letter from E.G. and M. E. Warsu thanks Twillingate Sun readers for hospitality during a stay. They commend older and younger townsfolk alike, noting obstacles become stepping stones toward the town’s future and urging ongoing support for local youth and citizenship.
George Roberts died at his home in Wild Cove on Wednesday July 2 at age 87. Funeral service was conducted by Reverend W. Re Butter at North Side and Interment followed at Batterry Head Cemetery.
St. Peters and St Andrews hold Holy Communion services at 8 and 11 a.m. with Evensong at 7 p.m. St Andrew’s lists a 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Evensong at 3 p.m. United Church South Side offers Lay Readings at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. with Rev. Butler preaching at 7 p.m. North Side presents similar schedules with Lay Reader at 7 p.m. Crow Head conducts a 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class.
The Salvation Army lists a 1 a.m. holiness meeting and 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class then 3 p.m. praise meeting and 7 p.m. salvation meeting. Services led by the corps officers Major and Mrs. C Thompson. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
Pastor C F Rowsell leads a Sunday schedule with morning devotion at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 3 p m Prayer at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 p m in the Pentecostal Assembly.
Messia Pritty and Moores of the Highroads Division oversee work at Fogo for a new road from Fogo to Tilting. The project aims to connect all settlements on Fogo Teland by secondary roads, marking the start of the linkage plan.
On Thursday evening July 3 at South Side United Church Rev W R Bailer united John A B Clarke son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Clarke of this town with Beasie Mand daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Seldont in marriage in a concise town ceremony.
A memorial service at War Memorial St. Johns remembered World War I and II fallen. Colors were passed from World War I veterans to World War II veterans as Governor urged that such transfer never be needed again.
The weekly hospital notes list admissions including Major Mae Abbott Horwood Chomas White Point Leamington and many others across towns such as Gander Bay Wild Cove Joe Batt’s Arm and Windsor. Discharges include Mrs. Baxter Norman and baby Pacquet Mrs. Maxwell Budgell and baby King's Point and numerous others, with births recorded for several couples and a set of recent operations performed on patients in Arm Exploits Gander Bay and other communities.
A local roads committee at Barr Yalande outlines plans for constructing a large bridge. Details include coordination with city engineers and anticipated timelines for completion.
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