Handicrafts Centre Opens Courses in St Johns Newfoundland
Public notice announces a National Handicrafts Centre headquartered at King George V Institute in St John s. It will offer training in art drawing woodworking dressmaking weaving cooking and woodcarving for ages 18 to 40 with ex servicemen favored. Courses run from opening to June 30 1946 and October 1 to December 15 1946. Contact Secretary for Natural Resources K J Carter for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George V. Institute
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Sealing Industry Poised for Revival Amid New Vessels
The article notes hopes for a seal fishery revival as herd growth favors smaller motorized boats over old sailing craft. Government concessions to Bowring Bros are debated, with only 10 ships currently expected to operate and the Eagle carrying about 100 crewmen.
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Onl Ia
SS. Eagle
Bowring Bros
Churchill Asked as Defense Witness at Nuremberg Trial
Ribbentrop defense asks Churchill to testify in Nuremberg about wartime remarks and Britain Germany relations. Judge Lawrence reportedly denies the request. Churchill is in the United States in Felton Missouri addressing an audience and meeting President Truman on world affairs.
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Churchill
Joakim von Ribbentrop
Nuremberg
Ribbentrop
England
Germany
Britain
Justice Lawrence
U.S.A
Felton
Missouri
Truman
Bible Society collection and Tuberculosis drive totals
The winter collection for the Bible Society totaled 192 dollars while the Tags fundraiser for the North Dakota Tuberculosis Association raised 140 dollars.
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Bible Society
Seals Sale Prices and Share Split Detailed
The document lists seal prices for the year with Young fat at 10.00 per qil, Bedlamers at 6.00, and Old fat at 5.00. It states that this year men receive one third of the catch while ships take two thirds.
Henry Clarke 84 Dies in Springdale Pioneer Resident
Henry Clarke died at Springdale on Monday at age 84. A pioneer settler from Twillingate, he leaves a daughter, Miss Dorcas Clarke, in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clarke
Springdale
Twillingate
Dorcas Clarke
Ex Sergeant Harnett Named Ass't Secretary of G W V A
G W V A selects ex Sergeant G F Harnett this week as assistant secretary. He serves as the bookkeeper with the Rehabilitation Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Harnett
G.W.V.A
Rehabilitation Board
Fire guts DISCO machine shop at Bell Island
A machine shop owned by DISCO on Bell Island was gutted by an early morning fire on February 25. Investigators say the blaze may halt mine operations for several weeks, with extensive damage expected to disrupt scheduling and productivity.
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Disco At
Bell Island
Britain and France Back US Plan Despite Russian Veto
British Foreign Minister Bevin says Britain and France will carry out the American plan for the Lavant question despite Russia vetoing the proposal. The stance aligns with U S aims while Moscow blocks the settlement effort.
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Russia
Lavant
Bevin
Britain
France
British Mission Negotiates in Canada for Supplies
British Foreign Mission officials in Canada pursue Canadian and Nile supply deals amid rising demand for fish expected this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British
Canada
Local crew vanishes at sea aboard Mary F. Hyde
Names Stanley Curtis Ralph Anstey Edward Blackier Herbert Legge Thomas Legge Wilfred Curtis and Llewellyn Curtis sail from Channel to Ice aboard the Mary F. Hyde and are reported missing.
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Stanley Curtis
Ralph Anstey
Edward Blackier
Herbert Legge
Thomas Legge
Wilfred Curtis
Llewellyn Curtis
Horse Islands
Channel
Mary F. Hyde
Cabbage Price Control Issued by Supply Commissioner
The Commissioner for Supply enacts an order effective February 26 1946 setting cabbage prices for retailers at 12 cents per pound maximum to retailers and 15 cents per pound chargeable by retailers J McIntyre acting secretary for supply February 25 1946.
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J. McIntyre
Harbour Ice Worsening as Tide Rises
The Harbour ice is weakening with the rising tide and a few warm days are expected to melt it quickly after a late freeze-up.
Sealing Fleet Sets Off From Port Union
The M. V. John H. Blackmore Capt John Blackmore departed Port Union for the icefields on Tuesday with crowds at the pier and flags flying. The motor vessel Swile Capt Fred Tulk also left Port Union for the Trading Company sailing.
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M. V
John H. Blackmore
John Blackmore
Port Union
John H
Swile
Fred Tulk
Defence Price Order Issued by Authority February 23 1946
Published by Authority under Regulation 2 of the Defence Price of Goods Regulations 1941 the following Order has been made by me dated at St Johns the 23rd day of February AD 1946.
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St. John's
Two Boys Die in Labrador Snowstorm Near Nain
A snowstorm sirocco blizzard led to the deaths of John Ford 12 and Allan Saunders 19 near Nain Labrador. Ranger Goodyear reported the boys disappeared January 25 while traveling from Kamarsuk. Rescue parties found them February 3 on island near Nain. exposure caused their deaths.
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Nair
Labrador
Ranger Headquarters
Ranger Goodyear
John Ford
Zoar
James Ford
Hudson's Bay Co
Frobisher Bay
Allan Saunders
Daniel’s Battle
Davis Inlet
Kamarsuk
Nain
Peacock
Lieut. Clarke
Ranger
Ugarasyuliki
Cabbage Price Controls Issued for Retail and Catering Sales
An order defines sold at retail and retailer, sets cabbage price caps at twelve cents per pound for retailers and fifteen cents for retail sales. It revokes the 1946 Food Current Prices Order No. 75, with penalties under Defence Regulations for infringements. The measure becomes effective midnight February 25, 1946.
Public notice on Crown land timber cutting regulations
Draft regulations propose banning wasteful timber practices on Crown land in Newfoundland. Trees cut must be removed immediately or limbed and piled. limbs under 4 inches may remain. Public comment invited to March 30, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Cutting of Timber on Crown Lands Regulations 1944
Regulations require all trees cut on Crown Lands in Newfoundland to be brought out or limbed and piled. Cutters may leave limbs and tops under four inches diameter. Breach carries fine up to 500 dollars or up to three months in jail.
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Newfoundland
Change in Twillingate telephone service notice
Notice details a new Central telephone in Mr. Fred Luther's shop serving North and South Islands. It explains calling procedures between islands and the Telegraph Office, ring periods, and a dinner hour change with direct calls, signed by K Facey and the Secretary of the Twillingate Telephone Electric Co.
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Fred Luther
North
South Islands
North Island
South Island
Central
K. Facey
Twillingate Telephone Electric Co
Dove-Plaased death notice from Twillingate December 1945
Died on December 4 1945 at Twillingate Lotsa aged 42 wife of Abner Dove daughter of Willis and Mrs Simms. She leaves husband mother and father two daughters Gladys and Minnie three sons Lionel Harold and Hayward three sisters Mrs Hubert Gilliard Mrs Roland White Mrs Hubert Tulk Deer Lake six brothers Cecil at Deer Lake Harold at Montreal Chesley Frank Arthur William at Twillingate two grandchildren five sisters in law four brothers in law and many relatives and friends. Inverted by her sister Mrs Robert Gilliard Deer Lake.
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Dove
Twillingate
Lotsa
Abner Dove
Willis Simms
Gladys
Minnie
Lionel
Harold
Hayward
Hubert Gilliard
Roland White
Hubert Tulk
Deer Lake
Cecil
Montreal
Salt Importers Ordered to Report Stocks to Fisheries Board
The Commissioner for Natural Resources under the Defence Salt Supply Regulations 1942 requires all salt merchants and fishers holding 20 hogsheads or more to return stocks on hand or en route as of February 28 1946 to the Newfoundland Fisheries Board. If mail fails by March 5 1946 use collect telegram and a confirming letter. Failure or inaccurate returns carry heavy penalties. A copy of the Order is printed below.
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Commissioner For Natural Resources
Defence
Newfoundland Fisheries Board
Salt stock reporting order issued for Newfoundland and Labrador
Authority issued a February 14 1946 order requiring anyone trading or possessing at least twenty hogsheads of salt in Newfoundland or Labrador to file a written return with the Newfoundland Fisheries Board by March 15 1946. The return must detail storage locations counts en route shipments pending outside shipments and any third party interests with signatures and delivery methods specified by location.
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Newfoundland
Labrador
Newfoundland Fisheries Board
Duckworth Street
St. John's
Newfoundlland
Avalon Peninsula
Lost Parcel From a Horse Slide Near Randell's Shop
Lost from a horse slide near Randell's Shop a parcel containing a pair of snow pants ready to make. Finder please leave same at the Sun Office or to Mrs E Stucklegs Bluff Head Cove. 1 wk.
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Randell
Sun Office
Mrrs. E. Stucklegs
Bluff Head Cove
Sciatica Gone in a Week with Kruschen Salts
A woman narrates a six year struggle with sciatica ending after one week of Kruschen Salts. She credits quick relief from the first dose and full cure by week end while detailing her strenuous daily routine as a widow with a son and boarding house duties. Kruschen is described as a balanced mineral salt remedy with cleansing and diuretic action.
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Aeciatica
Hospital Notes Show Local Names Across Newfoundland Areas
A hospital notes list contains many patient and family names tied to communities such as Bridgeport Gander Bay Little Hr Twillingate Herring Neck and Virgin Arm. Entries include Mrs James Jones Mrs George Jennings Baby Nelson Keefe Andrew Bursey Wilson Smart Ira Barnes Orpah Jenkins and others with multiple mentions of and across towns like Summerford Jenkings Cove Change Islands Port Albert and Carbonear.
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James Jones
George Jennings
Bridgeport
Simon Francis
Gander Bay
Nelson Keefe
Little Hr
David Martin
Boyd’s Cove
Wilson Rideout
Western Head
Eli Hann
Virgin Arm
Andrew Bursey
Wallace Bursey
Joan Bursey
Victoria Cove
Hedley Rogers
Arm
Wilson Smart
Herring Neck
Eric Boyd
Baby Hoyd
Trump Is
James Day
Port Albert
Ira Barnes
Ragged Point
Maizie Burt
Summerford
Orpah Jenkings
Jenkins’ Cove
Lily Parsons
Carbonear
Arthur Osmond
Birchy Bay
Olive Young
Twillingate
Doris Cutler
Walter Burt
Fairbank
Hayward Warren
Dorothy May
George Troake
Harry Legge
Solomon Mitchell
Baby
Ernest Jenkins
Willie Guy
Loyd Lambert
Elmo Stockley
Boyd
Tizzard
Fred Blake
Joe Wheaton
Fredericton
Gordon Stryde
Andrew
Hamilton
Black Is
Sidney Hynes
Manuel's Cove
George Powell
Change Islands
Boyd's Cove
Herring Heck
Orpah Jenkins
Jenkings’ Cove
Bennett Cannings
Cottle'a Island
Enter tainment at the Alexandra Hall draws capacity crowd
The A L B repeated their Enter tainment at the Alexandra Hall on Monday night. Magistrate Spracklin chaired and thanked the crowd for support, calling it encouragement to the Lads. Captain Troake thanked the audience and chair. Proceeds totaled near $7000.
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A.L.B
Alexandra Hall
Spracklin
Troake
Local acknowledgments noted by Alex San and C C Pratt
Mr. Alex San of Hillgrade and The Dominion Life Assurance Company through C C Pratt of St. John’s are acknowledged in this calendar notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Sansome
Hillgrade
Dominion Life Assurance Company
C.C. Pratt
St. John's
For Sale Cod Trap at Carter's Cove
Classified note offers a cod trap 48 fathoms on the round and 8 fathoms deep for sale. Inquiries directed to Claude or Ermo Burt at Carter's Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Ermo Burt
Carter’s Cove
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North Coast
Department Home Affaire
Mld
S. Roberts
Ywillingate
Mar
Confederation Life
Authority
W.H Flvin
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