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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sur published in Twillingate Maryland reports establishment in 1886 the registered department home affair and notes editor and proprietor S Roberts. The paper states it does not assume responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A revised Crown Lands Act amendment makes it illegal to leave cut wood to rot on Crown Land. It requires cutters to haul out all wood cut, with new licenses embedding this clause. The change targets waste and aims to protect timber reserves while addressing complaints of illicit cutting and underutilized felled timber.
Commander McGuire of the U S Coast Guard Nebraska married Miss Betty Wiseman of Little Bay Islands at St John s on Monday past. The couple is wished many happy years of wedded life.
The Women's Association of the U S United Church held their Long Service Tuesday night despite slippery streets. A fairly good number attended and about $23.00 was collected.
The hospital notes list numerous individuals across towns such as Arm, Gander Bay, Twist, and Triton. Entries include Mrs Solomon Mitchell and Mr Solomon Mitchell with a daughter, and Mr and Mrs John Twyne with a son. Medical staff including Lloyd Lambert and Andrew Hamilton are recorded for operations in Twillingate and surrounding islands.
Press reports say tea may leave the ration list in March or shift how tea is procured. The Public Relations Officer denies the move, stating prewar brand tea will remain unavailable for some time and current rationing continues.
At the Armoury on Thursday night the Arm Lads' Brigade held an entertainment despite a south west wind and slick roads. Proceeds totaled 62.00 and the hall was nearly full. Drills dialogues and singing delighted attendees. Chairman was Mr. Theodore Jenkins. The brigade captain is ex serviceman Wilfred Troake.
Mr Arthur Chanik and Misa Gladys Boyde from Tiz zard'a Harbour visit and announce plans to marry in March.
Mr Joseph Payne, oldest resident of Fogo Island, died at Barr'd Islands on February 12. He was 95 years old.
Good ranging on the Bays opens work for wood haulers and freight teams. Horse teams haul ice from the pond on South Side for Hodge Brothers to stock the coming salmon fishery next season.
Mr. Ernest Peyton arrived Saturday night from Grand Falls and will go to Gander to be engaged by the Imperial Oil Company for a new post.
The notice discusses complaints about helping the poor via teams for patients and notes difficulty contacting an owner during winter emergencies and long night hours. It argues that strict regulations add hardship and are arbitrary.
A 31 year old man describes weeks of kidney trouble that left him exhausted and bent with pain. He credits Krauschen Salts with relief enabling him to ride 28 miles daily and resume work strongly. The ad extols Krauschen Salts as an effective diuretic aiding kidney function and toxin excretion.
Statement from the Public Relations Officer outlines Newfoundland’s 37 electoral districts aligned to the 1925 Redistribution Act. Each district may elect the same number of representatives as 1923, with possible increases for Exploits Humber St John’s City districts. Voting rights extend to British subjects aged 21 with two years residency, no property or nomination fee. St John’s districts paid ten dollars a day. other districts fifteen dollars daily plus return travel. Magistrate Short in St John’s drafting regulations and setting convening date after input from representatives and the Chairman.
The LOCHMONAR will receive cargo at Liverpool from March 4 to March 9 and sail directly for St Johns around March 11.
L O A annual parade gathered at Alexandra Hall at 1 pm and walked to the L A Citadel for Divine Service. Major George Wheeler delivered a discourse on Honor and worth across six questions, followed by presentation of a gold ring to ex service man Arthur G Spencer. The delegation then proceeded to the hospital.
Called on Bro John T. White, returning from Overseas service, a gold ring was presented with initials and society emblem. The SA Band accompanied the march, and Mrs. Wesley Preston provided the dinner where around one hundred brethren and guests attended. Returning to the Hall, harbour ice offered good skating conditions for a pleasing parade, followed by an evening entertainment.
A local letter pleads for immediate doctor or nurse service by phone for sick poor in Twillingate. It argues travel delays and hospital charges harm the ill, urging hospital directors to consider the needy and ease medical access for late night or emergency cases. The writer, calling themselves OLD TIMER, criticizes officials for neglecting the voice of the poor.
Notice states a Monday night meeting on March 4 will further discuss the subject from the last gathering. All members eligible for advancement are urged to vote for opening the Lodge in the White Degree immediately after the Red Degree season.
Published by authority under the Defence rationing regulations of 1943 the following order has been made. Dated the 22nd day of February 1946.
This order applies to Newfoundland excluding Labrador and two districts. It sets February 23, 1946 as the last exchange date for coupons 1 to 14 in the No. 3 Ration Book issued for tea sugar milk and footwear. The order is read with earlier tea sugar milk footwear ration orders and takes effect midnight February 23, 1946.
Public notice invites tenders to supply a motor cruiser or small motor vessel for July and August 1946 on the Labrador Coast. Desired 15 to 20 tons gross with electric lights radio toilet and sleeping for three besides crew. Respondents must provide boat details and interior plan plus daily hire rate. Department will supply fuel and food. not obliged to accept lowest bid. Signed by Sqd. K J Carter Secretary for Natural Resources.
Tenders up to March 20 1946 invited for two stationary engines. A 10 HP horizontal Fairbanks Morse semi diesel with 400 dollars of spare parts in excellent condition may suit sawmill work. A 10 HP vertical full diesel engine speed 1000 rpm could be converted for marine use. Inspections at the hospital 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Highest tender not necessarily accepted.
The thirty second annual meeting of the Twillingate Telephone and Electric Co. Ltd shareholders is set for Friday night March 15 at 8 oclock at the company office. Secretary Joan C. LovEemper signs dated March 9.
A Russian spy ring has been uncovered in Canada, with information on military developments allegedly supplied to the Soviet government. RCMP is rounding up suspects as details remain secret. About 970000 workers were idle yesterday due to US labour disputes. GM and unions resumed talks. Mayor O Dwyer urged leaders to avoid a subway tied walkout.
The Lester S. Peckford under Capt Lan White, 34 tons and 13 men, sails from the port around March 15. Dr J M Olds may ride to the Icefields with Capt White as navigator, while Augustus Peckford owns the vessel. The Daisy Jean and Little Whitecoat crews join in the seal hoot with ten auxiliary vessels and the steamer S B Eagle carrying 100 men.
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