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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces it is the only North Coast paper established in 1880. Editor and proprietor E G Clarke announces rates for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements at 25 cents per inch and states no responsibility for correspondents opinions. Swillingate June 14 1947.
The article notes renewed activity along the waterfront as cod and salmon appear in small numbers and fibermen begin their season. Echoonera depart and others prepare for fishing areas while fishermen and suppliers hope for a successful season amid wartime recovery. It urges support for fishermen to boost output and quality to sustain national prosperity and export potential.
The piece ponders whether Father’s Day, like Mother's Day, prompts children to thank and honor their parents. It argues parents must meet responsibilities and warns that many fail to teach and provide, risking the child becoming the father of the man.
The passage urges citizens to meet high duties and transform into public figures who embody roles from judge to governor. It stresses empathy alongside firmness, kindness alongside the capable use of authority, and the balance of patience with discipline.
Owing to easterly winds the fishery remains poor as outside traps cannot be set and water quality is unfavorable. Avstey Bros. of Back Hr. netted about 90 salmon and four barrels of cod from their trap on Thursday. Reports say fish are abundant near Seldom with surface schools of caplin seen from shore. Mr and Mrs Chesley Young departed for Boston by Clyde on Saturday. Wesley Price arrived from New York last week and is recovering from his accident.
St Peters school hosted a social and sale of work on Thursday evening. An impressive display of handwork by pupils and teachers drew praise. A tea was served and the proceeds exceeded one hundred dollars.
Mrs Chesley Sharpe and Mrs Claude Sharpe arrived by Clyde on Friday week from Canada. Miss Jessie Wood went to Catalina last week by Northern Ranger. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mercer returned to Gander on Tuesday. Messrs Cecil May and Claude Elliott came from Gander on Sunday. Edwin Facey and family came from Grand Falls this week. Ira Barnes from St Johns and Nelson Hodder from Gander arrived Tuesday evening. Harry Ashbourne came from St Johns on Sunday. George Hawkins left for St Johns Tuesday. Guy Simma arrived from Fogo by Travellers Aid Thursday. Gwen Cook returned from St Johns by Northern Ranger on Thursday. W H A Peyton came from St Johns Thursday by Northern Ranger.
A narrator recalls a father who guided through discipline and chores, sending him to school and church each Sunday. The speaker reflects on growing older and realizes the lasting, practical wisdom of his father and the steady effort that shaped his life.
The piece argues that early life habits deeply imprint the nervous system and influence future behavior. It urges forming good daily patterns, such as orderly duties, correct speech and manners, careful study, and balanced time use to nurture spiritual, physical, and mental growth.
A Newfoundland hospital notes discharges including Levi Field and baby, Mrs Stanley Stockley and baby, and many others. Births recorded for Gillards Cove Twillingate Birchy Bay and Fleur de Lys. Operations performed include Wheeler Tizzards Harbour Oake Maud Ford Loder Bignell and others.
Contributions totaling 35.00 are listed from Gilesporte South and Gilesporte North areas. Donors include Mrs. Joseph Balgin Mrs. Harry Bulgin B H. 50e Mrs. Mary Compton R. Clarke and many Bulgin and Gillett family members. To be continued.
Radio report notes a fish strike near the St Anthony area. Nipper's Harbor fisheries report strong catches with up to nine barrels per hal. Local fishermen set traps but few worthwhile catches reported.
June 12 marked the official kingly birthday with loyalty messages from across the Empire. The note expresses hope for a long and prosperous reign and mentions honours conferred on several Newfoundlanders.
Services list includes 11 a.m. Matins 2 30 p.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Evensong at St Andrew's 2 30 p.m. Sunday School in the Hall 3 p.m. Evensong.
United Church South Side lists 11 am Lay Reader and Bible Class at 7 pm. Little Harbour shows 3 pm Lay Reader and 7 pm Lay Reader. North Side has 11 am Lay Reader and 2.30 pm Sunday School and 7 pm Lay Reader. Crow Head offers 2.30 pm Sunday School and Bible Class.
The Salvation Army outlines a series of meetings from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. including a Sunday School, Bible Class, Praise and Salvation Meetings. Lieut C Thompson will deliver the farewell speech Sunday before reassignment. Mayor and Mrs. Thompson are invited to attend.
A note from the Pentecostal Assembly led by Pastor Rowsell and Mrs. Vangelis Garvie announces ongoing devotion and a church school session.
A purse was picked up containing a small sum of money. The owner may recover by applying to L Bronron on North Side.
Shipping news lists Schr. C. & A. Bruce under Capt. Henry Ballett and Schr. Fisherette under Capt. Gilbert Wall clearing for Labrador. J.C. Davis with Capt. Thomas White and Dorothy & Mildred under Capt. Bennett Rogers head to Labrador, with other vessels like J.S. Knight and Jesse Grandy also bound for Labrador from Osmonds and Astbournes Ltd.
Mr Richards and Mr Clifford Reid returned from Fogo by Cobbs boat on Thursday and are spending two days here making arrangements to have the road widened on the North Side. It is understood Mr Fred Roberts will be master foreman. There is difficulty obtaining materials but work will commence as soon as possible.
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