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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, published Saturdays in Twillingate Maryland, lists editor and proprietor Er G Clarke. It notes rates for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements at 25 cents per inch and reserves limits for late letters. The issue is dated July 19 1947.
An editorial weighs a Gander to Botwood Badger link via a petition. It notes recent Twillingate street widening helps pedestrians little due to dust and narrow space and calls for sidewalks sprinklers and public input on sidewalks and dust control. It urges public discussion and action.
Fred Luther visited Grand Falls this week and brought back a 1941 Ford. He plans to enter local tax service, a move that will surprise friends who know him as a brisk, seaworthy “saltwater man” of the past.
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jenkins of Toronto reveals the engagement of their eldest daughter Joyce to Allister Jennings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Giles Jennings of Moretons Harbour, dated June 28.
Mr Gordon G Gian of Change Telands spent the week with patients at the Hospital. Mrs S Loveridge visited Lewisporte to see Mr and Mrs Gua Boone. Mrs Blanche Roberta and daughter Ethel visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mercer at Gander. Dr E C Menzies left for St John NB. Mr and Mrs Winston Young went to Corner Brook. Miss Mary Pynn arrived from St Johns for holidays. Mr and Mrs George Lillington left for St Johns. Mr Lillington relieved at the Telegraph Office by Evelyn Hynes. Mrs Harvey Freeman visited Malden MA with Mr and Mrs George D Newman. Mrs Lewis (nee Balle Peires) came from Oregon to her hometown for her first visit in nineteen years. Daisy Gillard is in town from Springdale visiting Mrs Elmo Stockley. Mrs Leon Clarke left to visit relatives at Gander Bay. Magistrate Spracklin visited Moreton's Harbour with Ranger Howard, making calls at Black Island Exploits and Salmon's Island. Agriculturals A Hutchings and G Morgan in town Thursday, then returned to Badger after touring their district.
No official Ottawa announcement yet on Confederation talks with a Newfoundland National Convention delegation. Negotiations will continue two more weeks as delays over Newfoundland Public Services information, especially Railways, were resolved. Conferences proceed in camera with no press releases expected until reports are submitted.
Vessels Daisy G. S under master Arthur Anstey from Cottles Island, and Speed Queen under Joseph Gillard, plus B I. V Whealer under George Wheeler, cleared for the fishery. All were outfitted by Ashbournes Ltd or P. P. Small in Bridgeport.
On July 7 the auxiliary vessel Beagie Marie arrived from North Sydney with 203 tons of screened coal for Aeshbournea Ltd. It sailed to St John’s on July 10 with general cargo, mainly fish. The auxiliary Grace Boehner cleared for St. John’s on July 7 with 160 tons of limestone and other cargo, then will dock for a new engine installation.
Friends in Conception Hay regret the illness of Tom Grimes travel clerk for Jas Baird Ltd. He has been ordered by his doctor to undergo a complete treatment. A further medical consultation is planned with a specialist.
Major Peter Cashin said a twenty five member Convention deputation met Governor H K on Thursday. The Governor reportedly urged a referendum be placed before the people this autumn and the Delegation's recommendations should reach Dominions Office by August 15. Cashin accused efforts to deprive a referendum and urged re convening the Convention during the Delegation's absence.
The Department of Child Welfare announced several regional officers including George E. Walsh of Western Bay. Walsh received appointment on July seventh and will begin a training period in St Johns before serving as Regional Welfare Officer for the Grand Falls Windsor district. He previously taught ten years and was Principal of Central School at Twillingate from September 1945 until now.
Public relations statement details the annual Beaumont Hamel commemoration on July 1 1916 to 1947. Lt Col Randell reports the event in London and the Mayorr of Beaumont Hamel presides with wreaths and a Caribou memorial on the mound. Children from Beaumont Hamel Auchonvillera Hamel Schools take part in a one minute silence led by Mr Brown.
The Annual Parish event will be held on Wednesday July 20 at the Fay, sowage Grounds. Admission to the feast includes a cream stall, variety acts, tea, cold meats and salad in the Parish Hall. Tickets 25 cents. Proceeds support parish activities.
Discharges and births recorded for residents across Newfoundland communities including Twillingate, Crow Head, Birchy Bay, Leading Tickles, Plum Point and Comfort Cove. Notable entries note births to Major and Mrs C Thompson in Twillingate and twins for Allan Parsons in Leading Tickles.
Announcement of an important meeting for 1.0 B.A. to be held Thursday night July 24. All members are urged to attend. Signed Iw. Secretary.
A fragmented item mentions Ab Reed receiving a word or message about an autumn event. The readable text is incomplete, but suggests a personal communication tied to a fall context involving Reed.
St. Peters holds Matins at 11 a.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. St. Andrews schedule shows Sunday School at 3 p.m. and Evensong at 3 p.m. Readings and exact times may vary by week.
The notice lists United Church events on South Side with services at 11am and 3pm led by Prof. A Linfield and Rev. Wm. R. Butler, plus Sunday School and Bible Class sessions. North Side programs include Rev. Butler and Pro. Linfield with multiple afternoon sessions and lay reader duties.
The Salvation Army lists 11 a.m. Holiness Meeting 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 3 p.m. Praise Meeting 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting Services conducted by the Corps Officers Major and Mrs. C Thompson cordially invite all to attend.
Pastor and Mrs C F Roweell lead worship with morning devotion at 10 30 a m. Sunday school at 3 p m. prayer at 6 30 p m. evangelistic service at 7 p m.
Co. and C. Roberts request hay deliveries for the season at last year’s prices. They ask vendors to store or deliver off the field and to contact them for arrangements.
In Moreton's Harbour Magistrate Spracklin hears a resident charged with Bastardy by a Bridgeporte woman. A conviction is entered and an affiliation order is made. Two cases set for Monday include an undersized lobster charge under Lobster Regulations and The Crown versus an American Coastguard for failure to remain at the scene of an accident.
July 3 1947 at Springdale saw Governor and Lady Macdonald open Sports Day amid rain. Springdale Juniors defeated Seniors 82 but the main event Springdale vs Little Bay ended in a 1 1 draw for the silver cup donated by R G Starkes with a replay planned. Weather postponed remainder of events to July 4. Governor toured town and spoke at United Church address.
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