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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, North Coast paper established 138e, announces notes of thanks memoriam and announcements for 25 cents per inch. Editor Roberts occupies the home office on the Worth Side. Publication by Twillingate, Nd. June 15, 1946.
An editorial urges all residents to register and vote in the crucial election on District representation. It argues that representatives must study documents from the Convention and the British White Paper before deciding on Responsible Government, noting varied views on Commission Government and future economic resources.
The ballot lists Andrews Stanley J Ashbourne Thomas G W Manuel John M as candidates with nominations witnessed by local officials. The text notes eligibility rules voting hours and voting places across Crow Head St Peters Bluff Head Cove Manuel's Cove and Little Barboros.
A Newfoundland candidate appeals to electors of Twillingate on June 24 1946 to choose a delegate for a National Convention. He cites economic changes since 1934 and urges active voter participation including women's suffrage, pledging to serve with patriotism and seek solid leadership and democracy through a plebiscite.
Mrs. Jonas Cooper and son left Thursday for Windsor vacation with guest Mrs. Erastus King. Mrs. Cecil Evans accompanied by Erastus heads to Windsor via Botwood. Erastus receives thanks for hospital care while undergoing treatment. Hazel Loveridge and Mrs. A L Spracklin with Elizabeth head to Lewiaporte and St John’s. Various officials attend presbytery Exploits. Capt George Roers sails to Hebron Labrador. ministers visit Celebrate presbytery.
The Commissioner for Natural Resources orders a Defence Regulations price cap on fishery salt. A $1.15 rebate will be paid by the Department of Natural Resources on sales of old salt after February 28 1946 to match new import prices. Eligible buyers include those with ten or more hogsheads as of February 28 1946. Sellers must file sale date purchaser details and footing, and rebates go to cash buyers or credit to purchaser accounts.
Excavation work for the new Central School grounds is underway as plans for the basement are developed. Blasting has been completed and rock clearing proceeds under the supervision of a local manager.
On Monday night June 17 at 8 30 in the Court House a social to honor Staff Sergeant Roy Hodder USA and Leading Aircraftman James Peyton RAF who have returned from war. Ex service men recently discharged are invited with partners. WPA ladies to provide refreshments as in past gatherings.
A widow recounts 25 years of sciatic backache and rheumatic pain eased after using Kruschen Salts. She claims regular use dissolved uric acid deposits and allowed her to work daily at age 70 without pain.
The report notes weak salmon landings this year with some northern fishers fairing better. Codfish are still not offshore while water clarity improves after last weekend. A few cod were captured during this week’s gigging.
Customs officer measured a vessel named Botwood on Monday. The motor vessel is 30 tons and is commanded by Captain Dave Knight of Moreton's Harbour.
A town note from Summerford expresses gratitude for a house to house collection aiding a nine year old girl who cannot walk. Total raised around 42 dollars funded a wheelchair then a pram after war delays. Mr Matthew Barnes and others donated 15.50 to the girl. May God bless all supporters.
Mrs Albert Gilard and family express sincere thanks to friends on the North and South Side of Twillingate for red Lovely Surprise Party and many presents received with heartfelt gratitude.
The note thanks Mr and Mrs Andrew Green and family of South Side for their kind hospitality during a short stay before proceeding to Labrador. Huruty of Herring Neck signs the message.
As we go to press, word comes of the death of Robert French of Morétog. He was found near his farm on Thursday evening with life extinct, prompting local officials to begin an inquiry into the circumstances.
A plane crashed on Barbour Island yesterday and two Coast Guards were taken away. Details on their condition or location were not immediately available.
A Twillingate reader requests space to explain the upcoming National Convention and the candidates. He notes confusion about polling day June 21 and fears voters will be in the dark without a public meeting or lecture to clarify the issues and candidate positions.
June 13 marked King's Birthday events at St John s Grand Bank and Grand Balls with flags flying. Government circles designate August 15 as the official day per the Gazette of recent Isene. Japan’s surrender on August 4, 1945 brought relief to troops in Europe and the Pacific. Arm Lad s Brigade and Girl Guides joined the parade.
The U C Annual Conference met this week at St John’s. Rev Dr D K Burns was elected President and Rev J A Barrett Secretary. Retiring ministers were Revs S R Cooper and A S Butt. Dr Burns received nomination from every Presbytery in the Island.
Dear Mr Editor please grant space to record the death of Levi Gillett who died April 26 at age 63 after illness since December He bore his suffering patiently leaving wife son brother and grandson Thanks are sent to friends from Herring Neck for aid and comfort Inserted by his wife Mrs Sanam Grnerr.
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