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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, a small North Coast paper, announces its publication details for Twillingate Newfoundland on June 30, 1945. Editor S Roberts notes rates for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements and reserves space limits and Wednesday noon deadlines.
After the war rationing is to some extent reduced yet remains strict. Sugar cuts halve to one pound per person per fortnight and milk allowances are uneven, prompting calls for a supply overhaul and clearer explanation of rationing rules amid ongoing shortages.
Residents debate street widening and land takeovers for road and bridge projects in Twillingate. They demand public consultation, fair compensation, and legal safeguards before new roads or by roads are pursued, warning against arbitrary government action and intimidation.
The passage questions the justification for widening roads and a fence and questions who has the authority to take land. It suggests the matter and earlier incidents may be referred to the Justice Commissioner for consideration.
Personal Miss Amy Hayward from Toronto and Mrs Willis Simms from Corner Brook visited. Sailors and officers including Able Seaman John Clarke and Corporal EK Clarke left for St John s or Nain, Ranger Force, with others from Herring Neck and Cartwright. Local residents such as Mrs Storm of Lewisporte and Tilley related to Shoal Tickle bridge operations were noted.
Able Seaman Allan G Boyde R N rises to Petty Officer. Able Seaman Cecil J Elliott RN, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Elliott at Robbins Cove, also promoted to Petty Officer. Able Seaman Andrew Roberts injured after explosion when mine struck ship, crew hospitalized in England. Pec Sergeant Carl Lucas, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Lucas Somerville MA, returns home from service in Germany after earning distinction for duty in supplying his unit in battle.
Alfred Young and Cecil Roberts with other workers carry plastering and interior labor at the Memorial Hospital Staff House, continuing trades work inside the building.
Pilot Harry Manuel of Lewisporte port and Pilot Job Elliott of Loon Bay were aboard ships near Lewisporte as they headed toward St Johns and entered the harbour on Monday aboard Canadian tankers en route.
Scr. Dauntless under Capt. Sidney Jones arrives from St John’s with sail and freight on Thursday evening.
The condition of Mrs Gerald Nichol of Seldom has slightly improved. Listed are numerous hospital notes across communities including Barr'd Islands Springdale Little Bay Islands and more, detailing patient names and locales such as Shoe Cove Pacquet Wild Cove and Tilt Cove.
Dr Hr S Peters and party aboard the Bonnie Nell conduct bird research for the Dept of Natural Resources under a US Interior Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative program. The voyage sails toward Funks and Hamilton Inlet then Goose Bay to Moncton via RCAF plane after visits to Notre Dame and Bonavista Bay.
Capt. Stanley Philpott arrived in his auxiliary, a craft built last winter. The Collector of Customs surveyed the vessel Thursday at Hodge Brothers' premises.
Mr J O Williame takes over the Labrador Developing Co timber business at Pi Hope Simpson and begins operations this month. In Sandwich Bay about 70000 tons of wood are to be cut.
Report notes additional timber landed at the Government wharf intended for piling. The boards are described as very spindled topped with visible patchwork.
The Department of Public Health and Welfare showed films at the S U F Hall on the day in February. Admission was free.
Donations to The Memorial Hospital list numerous donors with varied amounts from 1.00 to 0.20 in multiple locations including Kettle Cove Purcell's Harbour Little Harbour West and East Bluff Head Cove. Totals reach 5.50 10.10 7.75 and 11.40 with many individuals named among the contributors. Amounts include 50c 30c 25c and 20c from families such as Stuckless Granville Greenham Chappell Hopkins Gillard Warr Pardy Anstey and others. The text is continued from a damaged page.
The Northern Miner reports Siscoe may option the Rambler Gold Mine in Newfoundland with a $5,000 monthly minimum until production begins at 200 tons per day. If exercised, 70 percent of early profits go to Siscoe until $100,000 is returned. Rambler gains 30 percent, then profits go to Rambler. Local corrections note the vein dips east not west. expenditures beyond $100,000 are returned at 70 percent.
North East West Sours St Johns June 22 reports large forces of B-29 Superfortresses attacking Honshu while Okinawa resistance ends after heavy casualties. Americans convert Okinawa into a base as Chinese gains continue on the invasion coast and Poland moves toward a National Unity government with Allied approval.
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