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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its establishment in 188, registration with the Department Home Affairs, and publication details. Editor and proprietor E. G. Clarke states that Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes Announcements cost 25 cents per inch and that late communications may not be inserted.
The paper urges John Citizen to study the Newfoundland constitutional debate before choosing a future form of government. It warns against open mindedness misused by partisans and stresses gathering facts, avoiding rhetoric, and forming an informed, unbiased view for future generations.
In the March publication an errata clarifies a dozen words were misprinted and offers the corrected spellings for several names and terms. The notice acknowledges the error and provides guidance for readers to refer to the proper versions.
23 years ago to day seals and sealers faced heavy ice near Gray and Horse Islands. Most boats jammed, only Ravget took 2000 old and young hoods. About 100 seals landed Thursday as wind from the northeast drove drift ice. Emma Jane and Opbie, commanded by Capt Bulgin and Capt White, prepared for sea voyages.
Firms here are offering three dollars per hundredweight for old fat and four hundred fifty dollars for young cattle, signaling a better price than in recent years. The notes reflect improved margins for ranchers and traders amid market shifts.
Personal notices show Mr Arthur Elliott leaving Monday for St John's with a stop at Gander to visit Krag on Oswald. Mr Eric Roberta departs Monday for St John's. Mr John M Manuel leaves Wednesday for Grand Falls and St John's.
Two sealers Dorman Stuckey and Roland Stuckey nearly drowned when they fell from the ice at Long Point on Wednesday. A heavy seg turned and contact with moving ice left them bruised. Lightkeeper Mr. Roberts rescued them and first aid was given at the Lighthouse. Dorman Stuckey required hospital care while Roland Stuckey was later released to go home.
The flagship Reykjavik of American Overseas Airlines landed at Gander Tuesday for its inaugural flight to Iceland. A reception in the North Star Lounge honored Icelandic Minister to the USA Thor Tira and Madame Thors with Icelandic Consuls Helgason Johansson and Brigin present. Harold R. Harris, AOA vice president, joined press on the flight. The service creates the first Western Hemisphere to Iceland link since the war began, with twice weekly trips stopping at Gander and Reykjavik, via Stockholm eastbound and New York westbound.
Reader notice reports that 492 savings accounts were opened at the Newfoundland Savings Bank with deposits totaling 151,343 dollars and 63 cents. Signed by Rieter Ba Miip noe, dated March 6, 1947.
A sermon on building character like a wind anchor in tall buildings. It urges youths to cultivate honesty, courage to say no, and steady virtue from early life, arguing that character sustains through life’s storms more than mere wealth or success.
St Patrick's day went well in the capital while southern areas faced a heavy snowstorm. St Johns reported severe snowfall blocking streets and requiring ongoing snow clearing through the night to keep main routes open. Many revelers returning home had to walk due to car trouble and formal attire.
The Mayflower under Capt. Frank Shaw was en route to the Northern Atlantic to seal boats when a boiler burst. A Coast Guard vessel towed the ship into Baltimore and one crew member, a Quebec resident, died in the accident.
A U.S. Army C-64 Norseman plane on a routine flight from Goose Bay to Cape Harrison is reported missing. Despite days of search by the Air Transport Command's Search and Rescue Squadron no trace of the aircraft or its three occupants has been found.
President Truman urged Congress to provide financial aid to Greece and Turkey to support rehabilitation and recovery amid regional unrest and internal pressures. He stressed the importance of such assistance for stabilizing these areas facing armed subversion and external threats.
A speaker recalls a boy who begs to make a kite with sticks and paper. The kite fails without wind, teaching that effort is needed for both work and play, as the boy’s hopeful eyes reflect frustration and learned perseverance.
A humorous poem recounts a dispute over whether St Patrick was born on March eighth or ninth. It ends with a joke about twins sharing a single birthday and a clergyman urging unity, noting the tale’s Irish drunkard tradition.
The Salvation Army plans to add teaching staff after the Easter recess with Sent. Thompson, brother of Major Thompson, joining as assistant to Mr. Rigga, principal of the Salvation Army School.
Total so far 1354 64 with M G Loveridge as treasurer on March 11 1947.
An observation plane flew north Thursday and plans a thorough search of the Labrador coast. It is to stop overnight at Goose and resume Friday to scour the area for clues.
Mr. Arthur Ken of Community Concerts and his accompanist Mr. Black arrived at Gander earlier in the week by American Overseas Airlines. They travel to St John’s to perform at St Patrick's Hall Auditorium in the Community Concerts Association series.
In a National Convention session it was announced the British Government will receive a delegation to discuss Newfoundland matters. The proposed members are Major Cashin, A B Butt, M Hollett, W Keough, 2 Crosbie, and P Fudge with R B Job and P W Crummy as alternates.
Reports indicate sealing ships hunting in the Gulf have made progress. Hagle and Sable 1 push toward a 50 000 seal patch spotted earlier, with 150 000 to 200 000 seals seen on the front. Ice Hunter Bessie Marie and Linda Mae join a patch near Horse Islands as Clarenville J R Blackmore and Lady MacDonald head toward Spotted Islands. Sables kill 2000 and Eagle 2300 seals after reaching earlier prevented patches. all three ships later reported taking seals.
Earlier this week an estimated 40 000 seals were spotted about seven miles east north east of Long Point. An observation plane surveyed the area near Hoptois Island on Wednesday and linked the sighting to the Long Point patch. Local Yandsmen report fair work though sea ice hampers operations.
Late in the week the Bessie Marie and Linda Mae were jammed near Cape John as heavy seas threatened to drive them ashore. At first abandonment seemed likely, but later reports say they were out of danger though it was feared gear on board might be lost due to the pounding.
A Krupp 31 inch gun weighing about 1300 tons will be destroyed in Essen next week. The gun features a 130 foot barrel and can fire a 7 ton shell up to 22 miles.
St Peter's offers Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Help Communion with Address at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Evensong at 7 p.m. St Andrew's has Matins at 1 a.m. and Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Evensong at 7 p.m.
United Church South Side lists services including 1 a m Rev Wm R Butler 2 30 p m Sunday School and Bible Classes 7 p m Lay Reader Little Harbour 3 p m Rev Wm R Butler 7 p m Lay Reader North Side 11 a m Lay Reader 2 30 p m Sunday School 7 p m Rev Wm R Butler Crow Head 2 30 p m Sunday School and Bible Class.
The Salvation Army lists a 1 a.m. holiness meeting 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 3 p.m. praise meeting and 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting. Services conducted by the Corps Officers. Major and Mrs Thowrsos extend a cordial invitation to all.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rounsell lead services with prayer and evangelistic meetings. Sunday activities include 10 30 a m prayer 11 a m public service 3 p m Sunday School 6 30 p m prayer and 7 p m evangelistic service. Tuesday 8 p m Young People's Meeting Wednesday 3 p m evangelistic service Friday 7 p m prayer meeting.
On Monday March 17 the Masonic Lodge hosted its annual dinner in the Hall with a well prepared meal for members and guests. Prominent speakers gave brief after dinner addresses and in the evening games were played before closing.
On Thursday night Station VOR G Gander expanded its schedule with Meet you Neigh bour featuring prominent interviewees and Eventide Meditations arranged and produced by Rev. L S Woolfrey.
By mid week the approximate number of seals reported for the various dealers were as follows Eagle three thousand on board and on the ice fifteen hundred Sable I two hundred on board eighteen hundred on ice Bessie Marie five hundred on board fifteen hundred on ice Linda Mac sixteen hundred on board one thousand on ice Ice Hunter three hundred on board four hundred on ice Swile one hundred on board.
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