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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate paper announces notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements with a 25 cent charge per 1 inch. It states they cannot guarantee insertion of long letters or communications received after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. Published in Twillingate Nun on Saturday July 13 1946.
A committee at St John s has been formed to launch a National Collection for Glovertown residents left homeless by a recent forest fire. Damages are estimated around 125000. Gerald S Doyle serves on the committee and urges public support as government aid covers basic needs but not full reconstruction.
A social commentary argues over youth entertainment and bingo in Nild. It notes church opposition to gambling yet acknowledges charitable bingo with permits under law. The piece urges personal conscience within moral bounds and reflects on indoor recreation and varied public opinion.
The article argues for clear standards in recreation and physical culture to build a better citizenship. It stresses avoiding vice and evil, promoting morally proper activities, and using appropriate means to shape youth for a constructive future.
A discussion outlines four main production avenues including Fishery Forestry Mining and Agriculture. It stresses the role of farmers miners loggers and tradesmen plus exporters in financing and marketing sea products and the need for national convention study.
The Women’s Association of North Side United Church hosted a farewell event for Rev and Mrs Baggs in Frazer Hall. After tea, gifts were given by President Mrs Facey, with Mr Baggs and Mrs Capt Elliott performing songs. The evening ended with a hymn and Benediction by Mr Bagga.
Secretary of Post and Telegraphs Mr. W S Roddie and Mrs Roddis visited a town on Saturday. Roddie toured the districts connected with the department while Mrs Roddis, who was taken to Rogland two years ago, is positive about Tilt Cove.
On Monday the Jessie C. had a fire while departing for Fogo. Capt Drover used on board extinguishers to save the vessel and passengers. Skipper Ted suffered facial burns and required hospitalization after the boat returned to Harbour. Ashbournes boat towed the Jessie C. back.
Agnes Maglashen under Hayes master arrived Saturday night bound south from North West River Labrador. M V Helene delivered sale stock to Hodge Bros Monday. M V Dauntless arrived from St John’s Monday with general cargo. M V Ice Hunter arrived Saturday with coal for the Memorial Hospital and departed Tuesday for St John’s with seat oil from Askbournes Ltd.
Mrs. Clyde Aldford of Calgary arrived last week. Miss Mary Pynn returned from St John’s on vacation. Major Wheeler will soon depart for Bishops Falls with Major Thompson slated to succeed him. Various locals travel by Kyle Clyde and Miss Twillingate to visits in Bareneed Lewisporte and Grand Falls.
Gerald S. Doyle's News resumes at 11 p.m. as in last autumn to aid fishermen on Labrador. Proceeds support relief for seafarers and their families in the region.
Marriage notice from Joe Batt's Arm reports B H R Cobb wed Miss Parsong, a district nurse, last week.
Heavy ice runs south from Queen's Lake to Farmyarde where schooners anchor as a cold spell slows sailing. The season is cool with more wind and occasional rains, but crops in East Coast areas show good hay prospects and early harvests. Trees and flowers respond to sunshine and rain, with drought absent this year.
Newfoundland voters choose a 45 member National Convention to study the island’s future path after 1932. The body will report to Britain and seek a plebiscite, with options including Confederation with Canada, complete independence, or continued limited self-government under the Commission.
Mr James White and family relocate from Back Harbour to North Side and purchase the homestead formerly owned by Mr Bst Colbourne.
A reader letter recounts a mother’s advice to take Kruschen Salts for a backache and fatigue. The writer says after five doses she could sit up and within two weeks felt well again, attributing cure to daily small doses and praising the medicine as a kidney aid.
Two American geologists reported missing last week have been found drowned. It was believed their canoe capsized. Both bodies were recovered.
An announcement reports the Canadian dollar at parity with the American dollar as the 10 percent premium on U S funds falls due to strikes and other price pressures. The move is welcomed for trade welfare as U S prices rise.
His Excellency the Governor has set aside Sunday July 21 by proclamation to honor the work of the Royal Navy and Merchant Marine during the war.
Acknowledgment page praises The Echo memography book published by students of Bishop's Falls Amalgamated School. Principal A. C. Locke, B.A., and Assistant Principal Everett Whiteway lead the effort. The work features pupil drawings and articles by notable men and dedicates itself to the principal for his service.
Due to the editor’s illness the Sun will pause publication for a while. Job printing will continue as usual and advertisers are advised to manage their notices and business accordingly.
In June 1946 the Newfoundland Savings Bank opened 380 new savings accounts with total deposits of $192 237.00. The half year ending June 30 1946 initial deposits reached $1 336 909.00 versus $1 207 930.00 for the first half of 1945. James Murdock Director of Savings Publicity.
A list of hospital notes names residents and towns including Corner Brook Change Islands Exploits and Twillingate reporting births and family notices. Entries mention babies born to couples such as Mr and Mrs Jenkins and Mr and Mrs Collins with locations including Fogo Botwood and Cupids with dates and parent names varied among many Newfoundland communities.
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