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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1947
Page
4
Twillingate Newfoundland notice page notes community items and announcements from June 28 1947. Editor E G Clarke presents local notices including thanks memorials and announcements with standard 25 cent charge for one inch insertion.
Memorial Day reflection urges living to honor fallen by cultivating peace and world brotherhood. It cautions that wars sow future conflicts and calls individuals and nations to renew duty to current duties and responsibilities to preserve mankind.
An epidemic of forest fires sweeps several areas, destroying large tracts of woodland. Despite precautions, these outbreaks rise, wasting valuable timber and threatening future economy. Public awareness is urged as losses mount for conservation and national supplies.
The article argues forests are vital for health, wealth, and national prosperity. It warns that careless actions cause forest fires, leading to evacuations and ruined livelihoods, urging citizens to exercise utmost care to protect future generations.
Samuel Watkins reports the death of Mrs Job Watkins in Jamecia Long Island Brooklyn New York at eighty four. She leaves a husband aged eighty nine a son two daughters in New York one daughter in Boston and several grandchildren.
A lyrical piece extols the reassuring power of a child’s little eyes as a beacon of love and acceptance. It contrasts hardship in daily labor with the warmth of home where embraces, kisses, and the glow of loving eyes greet the weary worker returning from the town.
The Coast Guard boat Evergreen transfers supplies and equipment from a post currently being dismantled. The operation underscores support as coastal facilities wind down.
The Winnifred Lee is reported on the Labrador coast near Cape Harrison in heavy ice conditions after departing north to Labrador ports. The ship’s current position and status are being monitored as ice impedes navigation near the tatea.
The delegation was warmly welcomed on arrival in Canada to discuss issues of mutual importance. Formal discussions began Wednesday with a three hour exchange of views before adjourning to consider the proposals submitted by both sides.
Fires raged across Terra Nova and nearby sectors with the S S Glencoe ordered to Glovertown if evacuations are needed. A fire near Petty Harbour cut power to the city for two hours on Thursday. Four other fires burned with no immediate danger to 40 settlements reported.
Mr H Rowsell a postal and telegraph inspector is in town this week. Rev J Goodland and Rev W R Butler arrived from St Johns on weekend. Reginald Moores and Wm Hayward reached town from St Johns and Prince Edward Island respectively. Leon Clarke left for Bishop's Falls. Mr and Mrs Allan Stoodley came by Clyde after holidays at Change Islands and Fogo. Mrs H R Rowsell came from St Johns. Master Warren Moore visited from Grand Falls. Miss Florence Houneell heads to Carling by Mis Twillingate. Douglas Moors to Lewisporte. Capt Frank Jennings S A was in town from Seal Cove White Bay. Miss Alma Butler and Miss Viola Slade en route to Cupids and Salmon Cove. Miss Rose Austey leaves today for Gander.
Hospital notes list numerous patients from Seldom to King's Point including Mrs. Frank Rowe and Rex Critch. Discharges include Mrs. Hubert Harnett Comfort Cove and Mrs. Alfred Cheffey Change Is with several newborns and operations noted at Twillingate, Change Islands, Fogo, Gander Bay, and Campbellton.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned for the South Side of Alexandra project. All material to be supplied for management by the committee. Sealed bids must reach the secretary by the stated date with matching by $1,000 per dozen.
Regulations require hire vehicles with seven or more seats to post passenger limits and fee tables inside. Fire extinguishers must be accessible. Seating space limits set at sixteen inches per passenger, with total passengers not exceeding seating. Extra passengers allowed only during peak times or hardship, up to ten. Signatory: R Manning, Secretary for Public Works, St John’s, June 17, 1947.
Private sale listing offers a new Triumph bicycle 24 inch frame for five thousand five hundred dollars. Application directed to Carr Frank A Jennings Moreton s Hr.
Property on the North Side just north of Church Hill belonging to Allan Preston is offered at public tender. Highest or lowest bid may not be accepted. A. Preston, as agent for Hodge Brothers, Twilitgate.
A notice references a dispute between Andrew Greenbana and the firm Ashboutres Ltd over a twenty Dallara amount, with a required retina to Mrs Andrew and a designated time frame for action.
St Peter's holds Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Matins at 9 a.m. Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Evensong at 7 p.m. St Andrews offers Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Evensong at 3 p.m.
United Church South Side 11 a m Rev Wa R Butler 2 30 p m Sunday School and Bible Class 7 p m Lay Reader Little Harbour 3 p m Rev Wa R Butler 7 p m Lay Reader North Side 11 8 m Lay Read 2 30 p m Sunday School 7 p m Rev Wm R Butler Crow Head 2 30 p m Sunday School and Bible Class
The Salvation Army outlines a day of events with a.m. Holiness Meeting at 10? a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible 3 p.m. Praise Meeting at 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting. Corps Officers lead all services and Major and Mrs. C Thompson invite all to attend.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rowsell host services with morning devotion at 10 30 a.m. Sunday School at 3 p.m. prayer at 6 30 p.m. and evangelistic service at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
The notice urges readers to place orders promptly for planting materials and seeds. It lists Li M. J Minty as the contact point and emphasizes timely commitment to ensure availability.
A fragment notes a Sunday event featuring Motaiee at a residence, with unclear location and context due to damaged text. The readable portion suggests a meeting or visit labeled as Sunday, with limited surrounding details.
A Financial Post survey shows most Canadians support Newfoundland joining the Dominion. Backers cite a united defense and access to Labrador resources like water power, lumber, and minerals. Some fear economic hurdles, but many believe they can be overcome. Most respondents say the decision should rest with Newfoundland and oppose outside pressure.
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to those who aided during and after the funeral of a father. It thanks undertakers grave-diggers drivers and helpers and lists many wreaths sprays and sympathy cards from family friends and neighbors. The message names numerous individuals and families and closes with partial names and addresses.
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