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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its long-standing publication on the North Coast since 1886. It outlines submission rules with a 25 cent charge per inch for notices and notes, and notes it cannot guarantee late correspondence or bear responsibility for writers’ opinions.
The editorial criticizes radio and press access during the National Convention election in Newfoundland. It argues candidates should study data and remain unbiased, notes possible intimidation and influence by elites, and mentions Twillingate’s relatively strong performance and prior newspaper campaigns aimed at electors.
Election results in Twillingate district show Mr. Ashbourne winning a seat at the National Convention amid totals of 1240 votes from about 3800 names. Other candidates include John Manuel 379 and T H Short 213, with Mr J R Smallwood noted for a record 89 percent share.
We congratulate our local representative and neighbors in the near adjoining districts for their success in the election. To those who scored a good vote but were not successful we offer praise for their effort and interest in the country's affairs.
Tuomas G W Ashbourne sends thanks to voters and supporters after an election in Twillingate Newfoundland. He expresses gratitude for confidence, congratulations, and telegrams and wishes divine guidance for the convention and public good.
The Central School Magazine Committee announces the school periodical will not be ready by year end due to printers unable to meet early publication demands. They have moved material to another printing firm and expect a forthcoming issue. Gratitude is expressed to advertisers whose support made the project possible.
Mr. E. Parrott and Mr. George Walsh, supervisors for Higher Education Examinations at Centre t School and St. Peter's High School, are on holiday until the new school year. Parrott resigns from St. Peter's High and will leave a Trinity Bay school in September. Walsh returns to teach at Central School.
Glencoe left St John’s at 4 pm Wednesday. SS Northern Ranger departed yesterday at 10 am. SS Kyle leaves at 4 pm for Labrador ports to Hopedale.
The Notre Dame Memorial Hospital Association reports completion of the Rebuilding Programme adding 25 hospital beds and staff housing. The project cost just under $6000 with donations acknowledged from many Newfoundland communities and individuals, totaling $2155.61 to date.
Personal notices list residents and visitors moving between Barr'd Islands Change Islands Grand Falls Deer Lake Fogo Humbermouth and Botwood. Names include Misa Ford John Manuel Ernie Barton Stockley Hannah Peyton Cecil Goodland Railton Bowring Stratton Loder Short Parrott Hall Burton Evans and others.
A long list of individuals and family names linked to places across Newfoundland and Labrador including Gander Bay Twillingate Musgrave Harbour and Botwood. Entries include Mrs and Mr titles with numerous surnames such as Wu Hoffe Sansome Jenkins Barnes Evans Harbin Blake Osmand and Rideout with many district references and marital mentions.
Mrs. Thomas M. Wyatt dies in Montreal on May 18 at age 76. She is survived by her husband two daughters Winifred and Chrystine in Montreal three sons John Rimouski and Geoffrey at Point Amour Lighthouse Labrador. Interment at Mount Royal Cemetery Montreal on May 20. Sympathy from relatives and friends to the family.
The Shop Act for St. John's granted a general holiday on Monday but this area had only Public and Bank holidays. Stores remained open, as noted in last week’s report that July 1st was a holiday elsewhere.
The vessel Bessie Marie arrived from North Sydney on Monday carrying a coal cargo for Ashbournes Ltd. The delivery sets a routine trade pattern for the company and local fuel supply.
Schools close for the season and the Teachers and Scholars will have about two months to recuperate. On Monday those taking Examinations attended at their various centres.
Obituary notes the death on a Friday night of William Blake. Funeral conducted Monday at the United Church South Side by Rev. S Baggs. Also reports the death Tuesday night of Mrs Harriett Rideout in Back Harbour after a long illness. Funeral by Rev. J Goodland at St Peter's. She leaves a husband two sons Edward at home and Allen with the Bank of Nova Scotia at Toronto and many relatives.
Note of thanks from the families of a mother and husband and father who passed away. Grateful for helping friends, floral sprays for the casket, telegrams letters and cards, and expressions of sympathy. Names and households listed by relation and location in this community notice.
Collier's Magazine notes a new type of giant tree shears mounted on a tractor, delivering up to 60 tons of pressure. The blades can cut through trees 24 feet in diameter in about 10 seconds, described as as easy as snipping a rose stem with scissors.
The Mariage Dept plans to add about 30 feet to the Coastal Wharf, extending from a full length of 52 feet. Strikes are not yet in, delaying operations and affecting timelines.
Lt. Col. W. F. Rendell is named to the Nild Trade Commissioner post in London replacing the late Diamen Davies. A. S. Woodbine, on Coast Guard duty, arrived for oil and other supplies for the base. Mr. Seabird visited on Wednesday to Fishery Products. Lt. M. V. Dorothy Adams, salt laden, arrived Wednesday afternoon.
The film Silent Menace is being shown Thursday night at the Arm Academy from 9 oclock. Admission is free to all. The showing is from the Mfld Film Board. The Public Health Department aims to educate the public about tuberculosis dangers in Nild and how to prevent its spread.
Miss Stella Manuel, R N, head nurse at the Memorial Hospital, left town with the ranger last week for St Johns and ebvette to Toronto on a vacation. While absent her place will be filled by Mrs Littington.
A 50 pound salmon was caught on Morday by Adams' Bros. in Trinity Bay. The fish measured ¢ feet in length and 29 inches in girth, marking a notable record catch for the area.
Fire near Middle Brook is under control with Raine helping the crew. No other fires are reported and authorities believe no forest fires remain active.
The only forest fire report on Thursday occurred near Loon Bay. It started east of Notre Dame Junction and spread toward Loon Bay with a west wind. Ratg is said to have quenched the blaze.
Mr. Pierce Powell from Belle Isle writes of a fish sign observed with six schooners gathered around their vessel the H A Heckman. Other ships named include Stanley Smith, Lester N Peckford, Huic Bartlett, and crews led by Captains Parsons Mitchell Winsor Lush White. Report notes traps at Belle Isle yielding five barrels.
Rationing starts July 1 in England with an 9 oz daily allowance for adults. Prime Minister Churchill called the measure grave and urged release of figures. The Housewives' League protests prompted a Commons statement by a female member on Thursday.
An indefinite postponement of an interim Government for India was announced on Thursday. The British Mission is offering an interim government for India amid Moslem protests and political tension.
The Kyle will start her former service calling at Conception Bay first, then Trinity Catalina, Wesleyville, Twillingate and regular ports north to Hopedale.
The British Mission that went to India to aid in resolving political issues has departed. It is hoped a settlement will be reached among competing factions.
At Nuremberg the German Nazi leaders are to be centered in September with Goering and his associates expected to face a firing squad.
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