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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun paper masthead from Twillingate Newfoundland notes publication details and charges for items such as Notes of Thanks Memoriam and Announcements at 25 cents per inch. Editor S Roberts Proprietor. Tuesday June 22 1946 Twillingate.
Fire raged along the Western Division from Cler envilla to Kiltys Brook with Gliverton hardest hit as over fifty homes and several businesses were destroyed. Sparks from coal burning locomotives and fire hazards along the railway are blamed, while government aid begins to feed homeless victims.
In the Magistrates Court Magistrate Spracklin spoke after the death of Charles WH Hutchings Exg MG OB E KC Inspector General of Constabulary. The court and Sergeant Frank Mercer of the Nad Ranger Force paid tribute, noting Hutchings as a capable and honorable public servant whose memory inspires Newfoundland.
The Newfoundland Tuberculosia Association announces free chest X rays for everyone in Newfoundland, starting with Twillingate on June 26. Patients must obtain a ticket in advance from the Hospital Front Office, with sessions from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Outport residents may be exempt from ticketing. Medical Director Syd Je M. Olds notes reports of feelings will follow after examinations.
M V Modern Flapper Capt Goodyear brought cement for the Bridge. M V Mackenzie King delivered galt to Ashbournes Ltd last week. M V Helene sent freight from St John’s. M V Codrey stopped here Friday week heading to Port Hope Simpson. M V Bonnie Nell returned from St John’s Saturday morning with Dr Olds and party.
Reported fires devastated Angie Brook and surrounding areas as forest flames swept Fernandes, Musgravetown, St. George's Brook, and Glovertown along the coast. Residents evacuated by boat as banks and shores burned. Broomfield and Lethbridge survived after a long, hard fight. Rain aided efforts Tuesday night while a train fire near Gander and a Notre Dame Junction blaze threatened Lenlaporte and Loon Bay amid severe dryness and strong west winds.
The late Mrs. Eliza Stafford died at St. ions on the 6th Ingt. at age 81. She leaves one sister Miss Elizabeth Blandford, a brother John at St. John's, another sister Mrs Wm Hitchcock in New York, two daughters Mrs. H. G Bastow and Mrs. H. E Wyatt, two sons Bennett and Augustus, all of St. John's, and seven grandchildren.
The N P.A. Entertainment Committee held a social on St John Day June 1 at the Court House. Guests of honor were Hodder of the 3rd U.S. Army and Aircraftman James Peyton R. B. The event noted a holiday and staff sergeant Roy would close stores that evening.
CodrGch shows signs of becoming plentiful this week. Some men have digged, many fed, end up to a barrel, was caught by one sboat.
C B Hutelings formerly an inspector general of constabulary died in Toronto on Monday. The obituary notes his service in police leadership and his passing after a long career.
Mrs Stevenson writes she suffered for 23 years from white facial spots before using Kraschen Salts. After three months she has no spots left, praising internal treatment and claims the salts cleanse blood by stimulating liver kidneys and bowels to remove impurities.
Hospital notes list numerous discharges including Mrs Abner Young Bluff Head Cove Mrs Wilfred Baggs Bluff Head Cove Archibald Dean Stager and others with locations such as Campbellton Rattling Brook Exploits and Western Head. Discharges confirm new births for Clarence Rogers Arm Harry Moore Arm Edgar Case Carmanville Samuel Colbourne Brighton and Ernest Legge Sandy Dove. Operations section names Virginia Linfield Arm Jimmy Holmes Gander Bay Edgar Langdon Botwood Ralph Harvey Norris Arm and others including Daniel Hicks Carmanville Edward Freake Fogo and Harry Harbour.
A Thursday June 13 gathering hosted by the Misses and Ladies of Little Hr celebrated Misa Verda Dove UC Teacher. John Rice presented a remembrance token and wished her success as she heads home to Springdale via Clyde.
Heavyweight champion Jon Louis defeated challenger Billy Conn by knockout in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden New York in a scheduled 15 round bout to retain the world title.
A visitor from St John’s named Mr Whalen was here last week to discuss the bridge to be erected at Shoal Tickle, outlining feasibility and local interest in the project.
A June 21 1946 letter from Hard Tower in Twillingate urges strict dog penning from May 20 to November 10 to curb garden damage and dog running. He complains of garden losses, calls for law with justice, and asks for a J P to respond with changes.
Robert J. French, a noted district figure and partner in T. & J. French and Sons, died suddenly on Friday week. He leaves a wife, two sons including Ernest E. French as manager, several daughters, sisters, grandchildren, and many friends. Harry Stockley of Hart's Cove died at 62 after a heart condition. funeral held Saturday. He leaves a wife, one son Frank, three daughters, and several grandchildren.
Jean Randell 21 daughter of Mrs Corbett Randell died in Moncton New Brunswick. She leaves five sisters and four brothers. The body was brought to Bard Yulands.
A long editorial argues Newfoundland should choose responsible governance and strong statesmen over politicians, warning against wasteful projects and urging fiscal reform. It contends Canada federation offers limited relief, stresses domestic industry, and calls for leaders who pay accountability from their own pockets while steering toward full democracy and economic steadiness.
Large assortment of men's dress suits in all sizes and colors from 12 to 69 dollars with clear specifications. Also available are spring coats, wind breakers, military boots, dress oxfords, and girls and children shoes. Postage paid, satisfaction guaranteed, money orders preferred, Manitoba government registration noted.
Personal notices show Elwine Bulgia returning from Gander Sunday while Nelson Hodder went back to Gander Saturday. Cecil Facey and daughter Helen came from Halifax, Donald Manuel pair from Lewisporte, Rev S Bagge from St Johns, Frederick Lunnen from Corner Brook, Walsh family toward Nippers Harbour by Wiseman’s boat with George Walsh returning Thursday, Taylor brothers from Morton's Harbour on Tuesday, Spracklin party from St Johns via Glencoe, Denis Roberts from Fortune Harbour, and Gertrude Batstone traveling by Friday week to Nippet.
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