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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1947
Page
4
Twillingate Sur published in Twillingate Md established 1888 notes department home affairs. Editor E G Clarke proprietor. Notices of thanks memoriam and announcements charged 25 cents per inch. Letters accepted but not guaranteed if late. Opinions of correspondents not endorsed.
The piece argues helping involves two parties the giver and the receiver. It warns that true benevolence fades when expectations of return enter, and notes citizens resist aid that seems tied to political or personal gain. It urges accepting aid with awareness that governments are not inexhaustible and that rewards align with our own contributions.
President Truman was invited by Viscount Alexander governor general of Canada and Lady Alexander to visit the Dominion in a year not specified. The invitation reflects postwar diplomatic ties and Canadian hospitality extended through official channels.
The Northern sealing fleet from St Johns pushed out Monday and faced ice near Blackhead until Tuesday night. The Neptune led, followed by Eagle Terra Nova Lagona Thetis Seal and Ranger with seals sighted eight miles offshore. By Tuesday and Wednesday about 500 men had landed, as Crow Heed crews maintained goop fire in a season described as productive.
The Real Spotting plane conducted patrols over the Northern Areas to Greely Island and the Gulf, reporting no field ice and possible sailing around the island. A second flight over Northern Nild and Labrador found small sea ice patches near White Bay with Linda Mae and Ice Hunter nearby. On Wednesday the plane patrolled the Labrador coast, stayed at Goose Bay, and planned another Goose sortie to search Labrador regions.
Several sealing ships departed ports for the icefields with limited success. The Ice Hunter Linda Mae and Bessie Marie navigated heavy ice in White Bay as Linda Mae made its first catch on Wednesday. The Young Hood Swile J H Blackmore Calatina Trader and Clarenville and Lady MacDonald followed through the week. Gulf fleet faced heavy ice and few seals reached.
An essay discusses two types of beauty: outer physical beauty and inner beauty of character. It argues inner beauty must be cultivated, through qualities like helpfulness and cheerfulness, as outer beauty fades. Early cultivation of inner beauty is urged to avoid being “sans everything” in later life.
A trans world airliner carrying 18 passengers and 6 crew entered a dome for observations but blew off due to atmospheric pressure change. The navigator was forced out and the plane returned to Gander. Sea-firecord was organized as ships were asked to watch for the missing airman.
A Dakote aircraft over the Gulf area spotted a fishing schooner jammed in heavy ice. A Canadian plane dispatched dropped a map showing ice formations then observed the vessel steering toward open water. Crew marked an “allo K” nearby as a sign of safety.
On Tuesday March 11 an Aero Sales and Service plane flew low over the Capital City dropping leaflets announcing the opening of Bower ing Bros new men s department. The stunt drew interest as serial advertising is uncommon in Newfoundland and prompted comment.
Mr Harold Baird collapsed Thursday evening and was carried to his home by friends. A doctor was summoned and his condition is not serious. His many friends hope he recovers quickly and is out again soon.
Arthur Spencer, an ex service man, is appointed to the position of assistant lightkeeper at Long Point Lighthouse and will begin duties around April 1.
The Atlantic Charter owned and operated by the Atlantic Charter Shipping Company under Capt. Frank Collins arrived in Trinidad with a codfish cargo. The vessel will load general cargo and head back to St. John's later.
The Mayflower, which Captain St Hill planned to send to the seal fishery, did not arrive in time to join the hunts. Consequently, the ship and crew have been kept back.
In the House of Commons Mr. Churchill led a strong attack on the Government accusing it of dividing the nation and misjudging forethought amid wet shortages and distress over the past year. A motion of no confidence was defeated 374 to 198.
Report says the Ranger Baria and North Sydney port were blocked by ice preventing departure. The Kyle was diverted to Louisburg while Baria teed to carry food to Strait settlements with critical food shortages. Another ship may be sent if Burin cannot clear soon.
The Foreign Ministers Council began in Moscow on March 10. Initially the Far Eastern Situation was to be discussed but was dropped. The focus shifted to Germany's future including demilitarization and denazification, signaling a busy conference for all involved.
Coastal districts enjoyed relatively mild conditions while the interior endured a blizzard that disrupted railway traffic. On Topsail, heavy snow and rotary clearing operations halted service until Monday when the line reopened and trains resumed running.
Salvationists in Newfoundland and across the world launch The Fighting Faith spiritual crusade. General Albert Oreborn declares the king’s blessing at Royal Albert Hall before 9 000 gathered in London. Newfoundland corps plan eight day campaigns each month and a February 4 prayer night for national renewal. Army leaders from Canada will visit Newfoundland in coming months with further updates to follow.
The list names Master Garfeld Young Mate Claude Hawkins Max Hatkins Fred Hawkins Gordon Hawkins Ruth Petley Manuel Jenbing and Jim Dalley associated with the Little Whitecoat seal fishery.
Women’s Association held an annual service of song at United Church North on Tuesday night. The event raised twenty dollars for church purposes. A similar service is planned for United Church South on Friday night.
O F MacKenzie president of Halifax Fisheries, Ltd. told Halifax Board of Trade that a virile economy must be free from bureaucratic controls. He criticized wartime salt fish allocations and praised free enterprise while attacking Newfoundland’s autocratic system run by Ray Gushue as a model of totalitarian control.
Conar McCarthy of Windsor reported a late night disturbance. A constable seized a few drops of rum from a bottle after three men had consumed it and brought one man to court for liquor not from the Board of Liquor Control. The accused claimed the rum was borrowed and given by a friend. the magistrate fined him $2500 or default jail.
Churches schedule Lent services this Sunday including St Peter's Matins at 11, Sunday School at 2 30, Evensong at 7. St Andrew's holds Evensong at 3. United Church on South Side offers Lay Reader at 11, Sunday School and Bible Class at 2 30, and Rev Wm R Butler at 7. Little Harbour and North Side feature Rev Butler at 3 and 2 30 respectively with lay readers at 7. Crow Head lists Sunday School and Bible pages at 2 30.
The Salvation Army IL presents a Sunday schedule with Holiness Meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 3 p.m. Praise Meeting at 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting led by Corps Officers. A cordial invitation extended to all including Mayor and Mrs. C. Thowsos.
The Pentecostal Assembly outlines a Sunday program with a devotional service at 10 30 p m Sunday school at 3 p m prayer at 7 30 p m and an evangelistic service at 6 p m with evening activities listed.
A list of admissions includes Betty Cooper Foyca Bulgin Arm Keywood Potter Samson's Island James Anstey Becker Maud Smith Port Anson Mr Winslow Cove Crow Head Mabel Gillard Gillard's Cove David Ayoces Mantel's Cove Winnie Lambert Twillingate B White Bluff Head Cove Mrs William Canning Allistar Jonce Bridgeport.
A discharge list records numerous mothers and babies across communities such as Gillard s Cove Gander Bay Mab I Crow Head Twillingate Comfort Cove Newstead and Virgin Arm. It notes several new sons and daughters including at least one girl born to Horace Warred s family and others celebrated by families like the Richmonds Head family and Barns family.
A brief scene shows Bill at his desk as a friend groans about rheumatic pain and asks for advice. The dialogue captures a moment of discomfort and concern between two companions.
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