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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun founded 1888, published Saturdays from Twillingate Md. Editor S. Roberts. notes of thanks and announcements cost 25 cents per inch. They reserve no guarantee for late letters and disavow correspondent opinions. Twillingate, June 2, 1945.
The article surveys unsettled postwar issues from Germany and Syria to Lavant and Damascus. It notes Allied-French tensions over Syria's future, British calls for ceasefire, and Stalin’s influence. It also mentions Manchurian border movements, possible Russian intervention in China, and looming big three talks as nations seek a stable world order.
Government grants define Public Schools and the idea of a miniature university in towns with 3000 people. Commissioner Walsh stresses parental role in education, noting free compulsory schooling up to fourteen and urging continued attendance to Grade XI. Government grant for education set at 3,176,700 dollars for the new fiscal year.
A widow or family expresses gratitude to all who offered help, wreaths, sprays, cards, and letters after the death of a wife and mother. The note lists numerous individuals and groups by name under wreaths sprays and cards, extending thanks from the Lambert and Stockley families and others in Corner Brook and Gander.
The schooner Marion Duffett en route from Barbados to Newfoundland with a molasses load foundered in a storm. Two crew members Lawrence Standing of Burgeo and James Brown of Grand Bank were lost. captain George Norman and the remaining five crew were rescued by a nearby vessel and landed at Bay Roberts Newfoundland.
May 16th death of loving wife of Mr Stephen Lambert after brief paralysis. Left husband and two daughters Mrs Ralph White Windsor Frances at home, three sons Fred Gander George at home Stephen Overseas, twelve grandchildren and many relatives. Inserted by Lavra & Lizrm Lamugrt.
The Clyde and Northern Ranger have been detained at Little Bay Islands for about a fortnight. On Tuesday the Clyde and Northern Ranger were reported at Lewisporte and moved north on Wednesday.
Capt Harvey Cobb and the Traveller's Aid team are aboard the Botwood Joe Batt's Arty, reported docked after departing on Teesday in a brisk voyage along the river.
Sebr Grace Boehner and Capt Geo Gillett arrived here with a load of fishery salt aboard a vessel. The brief shipment marks a small trade event in this port town.
A list of residents traveling from U S and Canada to Newfoundland and from Newfoundland to other places. Names include Mrs Herbert Gillett Jeanie Sparkes Stanley Anstey Adolphus White Cyril White B Freeman from Clyde Lewisporte H J Pardy Change Islands Torraville families Fogo Straits Shore Summerford Herring Neck Eliza Young Miss Manuel New York Brooklyn Botwood Bonnie Nell.
Ralph Taylor arrived at Gander on Wednesday while en route to Moreton's Hr. He is noted as traveling through the area, with no additional details provided on purpose or itinerary.
A historical note on William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw. The article recalls his wartime broadcasts and his notoriety as a Nazi radio commentator linked to the British 2nd Army. It suggests a shift from bravado to remorse in later days.
A Wednesday studio report notes plentiful herring and full barrels, with strong demand. The fishery is described as more bountiful than in years past, signaling a favorable market.
The Kyle left St John’s on Thursday en route from Carbonear to Battle Harbour and on to Pointe au Baril near Venaion Island. The Glencoe left St John’s Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock and may have sustained night fog damage but is expected to arrive here Tuesday.
People at L B Islands provide food to passengers when the ship could not depart north on Wednesday. The steamer then went to Lewisporte on Thursday to obtain food supplies.
Elmo Anstey of Little Bay Islands arrived home this week after serving in the Merchant Marine during the war. He survived aboard a torpedoed ship and is the eldest son of Capt. and Mrs. Alex Anstey. The N P A gave him a hometown reception in his honour.
The Brownies held a Pixie Party at the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening with good weather and a large attendance. Captain Dorothy Hodder has been actively training the Brownie Company in recent weeks for the programme. Proceeds totaled 31.35 dollars to support their future endeavours.
Prime Minister Courcoui frames a new temporary government and announces principal officers. Lord Woolton becomes Lord President of the Council, S C Somerville Home Secretary, and Richard A Boutler replaces Bevin as Education Board head. Nine dead and 52 injured in Edgewood Arsenal blast. Allied air raids strike Tokyo with thousands of tons of incendiaries. Chinese forces recapture Nanping and sever Japanese overland routes to Indo China and Singapore.
A report notes a government move to fix coal prices benefiting residents of Newfoundland described as underpaid or on a thin economic margin. The policy aims to reduce costs for those most in need, with critics urging clarity on implementation and scope.
Easterly winds have persisted a week with no temperature change. Today the wind shifts to the south west as 60.8 opens. No salmon, but herring are plentiful and eggs are good. bait for traps is scarce but wellmen are ready.
Two airmen, Squadron Leader Frank Ratcliffe and civilian pilot Captain John Gilmore, both of the Royal Air Force Ferry Command, were buried at Gander Newfoundland after the Norsman bomber crash near Peakes Station PEI. Their bodies were flown from Charlottetown to Gander for burial.
Distrust in the inland mail system grows as ships struggle to deliver letters. Officials say the sea route mail will reach the destination by Tuesday after a long delay and a disrupted schedule for connecting trains.
The Trade Review notes Confederation Life’s prototype Barney engine as well suited for local fishermen. It emphasizes the machine’s simple rugged design and reliability under harsh use, including east water, slush, ash spray, and wet gear, where owners have little time for maintenance.
Able Seaman John Clarke of the Royal Navy came home on leave yesterday. Garfield and Eli Roberts and their sister Minnie Stuckless arrived from Toronto at the same time, joined by William Mutford from Alberta.
Eric Stuckless acquires the motor boat Hope from Harry Randell and plans passenger service. The vessel traveled to Lewisporte on Tuesday and returned the next evening with mail, making runs to Herring Neck, Summerford, Newstead, Moreton's and Tizzard's Harbour and back to Lewisporte.
In loving memory of Elizabeth Clarke who died at Campbellton on May 26 1943. Her daughter Olive Stryde of Bridgeport writes of faith and love and hopes to meet again in the city bright. God bless you faithful thoughtful praying Mother and guide us to merit your care.
Report says Capt Patrick Miller notes three vessels lost this year due to fog and sea conditions. The foggy voyage from the south led to additional dangers and maritime losses.
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