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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun published at Twillingate Md announces notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch for notices. Editor Roberts reserves space with a Wednesday noon deadline and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
An analysis from Trade Review critics the absence of a fixed policy in a straw vote in an inland town. It questions coercive party tactics and urges clear plans for self government, broader public discussion, and equal rights. It stresses the need for details on burdens and a common denominator in governance before any local act or incorporation.
At the Salvation Army on June 1st Major Wheeler unites Harold Brown and Irene Randell. On Saturday evening at the U Church South Side Rev S Baggs joins George Warr and Vivian Taylor of Little Bay Te lands in marriage.
A hospital notes list multiple discharges and operations across Newfoundland communities including Twillingate, Fogo, Bonavista, and across regions. Names include Stoodley Triton Winsor Carbonear Emberley Batt's Arm and many more with new daughters reported for Carlson Small Rideout and others.
The author critiques straw polls as meaningless tools for shaping future government. He warns such votes tempt people to back the victorious side rather than principle and call for genuine discussion of alternatives. Options include continuing Commission of Government, representative government with UK treasury control, full autonomy, or confederation with Canada. Trade Review.
An official statement from Mr. Jack Turner, Officer in charge of the 2 Unit, says forestry men will be sent in groups from Rog land and Scotland. The note outlines the deployment plan and organizational details for the operation.
A former football star recalls severe rheumatism limiting his youth sprinting days and says Kruschen Salts cured him. He describes knee stiffness and painful rises, credits the six Kruschen salts with stimulating liver and kidney action to expel uric acid, promising relief.
Mr. A. G. Mills, brother of Mr. John Mills and father of Mrs. Violet Kuiliott, a teacher at Crow Head, passed away in Burlington last week.
Capt Miller of Fogo did not lose his vessel but his schr Maz etov foundered off Green Island. His wife and daughter were aboard previously, with Miller losing freight and personal belongings in the incident.
Swirs James Strong and Dauntless shipped freight here this week from St John s to several firms. Stanley Smith delivered cargo to Ashbournes Ltd from Lewisporte. Swirs also transported a new truck for Mr. Dunley s Aus ey.
Capt Stanley Sheppard and Mr Alex Hines report that only seals have been taken from cod traps around their Fogo Islands section this week while transporting patients from the Hospital.
In the obituary for Josiah Hawkins four sons are listed, but the named sons should be Wilfred Gordon and Harry. The third son Charles should be removed from the list to reflect the accurate count of three sons.
Prevailing easterly winds keep ice up the coast with ships Clyde and Glencoe active around Green Bay, Pacquet, Shoe Cove, and ports on the South Side of Notre Dame Bay. Northern Ranger seen at Roddickton, likely passing White Bay ports due to ice.
Capt. EB J Spencer of Moreton's Horse is outfitting the screw Sdr. Hattie A Heckman to prosecute the fishery for Ashbournes Ltd. The Shirley C. under Capt. John White is also being outfitted by Ashbournes Ltd.
St John s June 2nd reports one guard and one fireman killed with others injured as Tudignapolis U S A witnesses a riot by military prisoners who set fire to a disciplinary barracks. Lavant crisis diplomacy underway between France and Syria with Russia urging quick Western Powers settlement. Japan withdraws in China while American air force backs Chinese troops. Release of British troops enables formation of a new British 12th Army in Europe as attackers plan to press Jap lines. Davao Gulf in the Philippines sees naval movements.
A wartime update notes Cape San Augustine shipping and Okinawa gains. It cites over 700 German submarines destroyed in the Atlantic, declares U-boats ceased, and mentions Hong Kong's defences, Syria and Lebanon troop removals, King Haakon’s return to Norway, and intensified anti-Japanese campaigns. It also contrasts Allied airfield use in Okinawa, Australian advances in New Guinea, and Japan’s strained supply lines with Allied victory shipping totals.
Personal notes record visitors from Corner Brook and Boston, including Fred Stuckless and Elsie Gillett, plus executives from Steers Ltd Purity Factories Standard Products Lever Bros. They traveled to Fogo by Ted Drover’s motor boat on Wednesday. Rev Samuel Baggs left for Lewiaporte en route to Carmanville for Presbytery and St John's Conference. Mrs Walsh departed for Western Bay and Wilson Earle returned from Memorial College.
During a visit to Canada the Director of Agriculture D J Gillis spoke with officials from New Brunswick Nova Scotia and P E I about shipping live poultry to Newfoundland and offered government inspection on orders of 50 birds or more Newfoundland buyers seeking inspection should request it via the buyer or directly through the Poultry Division of the Department of Agriculture in the province of purchase The Newfoundland quota from Canada appears ample to meet all needs The Department of Agriculture takes no responsibility for placing orders but importers may apply for approval of a certificate of essentiality
Magistrate Spracklin is slated to replace Magistrate Abbott as Abbott departs for Grand Bank. The shift affects local judicial assignments and court coverage.
Acting Labour Relations Officer Mr 8 Parsons reports US Naval Authorities proposing to hire Newfoundland workers as permanent skilled tradesmen such as machinists welders electricians for the United States Naval Operating Base at Argentia. Applications to be received only for the listed positions. further notice will publish when more work becomes available.
May 8 and 13 events include divine services at three churches, a town parade led by SU P and CL bands, and a bean supper. Reports note abundant herring, local fish plant prep, and ongoing church repairs. Local residents and visitors attend dances, barring details.
Capt Patrick and Mrs Miller arrived after a voyage on the vessel Mattetoy from St Johns. The boat, carrying clothing and freight, sank near Catalina. Miller reached Catalina by rail. Captain Patrick and Miller were aboard at the time of sinking.
Severs salmon have been netted by men of Craw Head this week though winds hinder fishing. Mesers Hodge Brothers are pacing fresh salmon when any are brought in.
Confederation Life Mrs Jessie Froude sentenced to one year for infanticide after jury found guilty of infanticide in the Supreme Court at St John’s on May 17. The charging crime was murder of her baby.
A Welcome Home Social was held at the Court House on Thursday evening to honor Able Seaman Ira M. Barnes and Able Seaman John A. B. Clarke of the Royal Navy.
Northern Ranger proceeds to Humbermouth while the Clares ville continues the row from Humbermouth to Batle Hr to complete the route.
For 1945 46 Memorial University College offers three first year engineering scholarships. Two are for residents outside St John s and one for city students. Values are 250 and 100 dollars per year, renewable for one or two years. Applications, in writing, should be addressed to the President, Memorial University College, St John s.
For 1945 46 academic year the College offers two scholarships in Pre Medicine or Pre Dentistry. One is for residents outside St John s and the other for city students. Each is valued at 300 dollars and 100 dollars per year respectively and may be renewed in the second year. Applications in writing may now be made and should be addressed to the President of the Memorial University College St John s.
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