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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1947
Page
4
Local notices and announcements published in Twillingate on March 29 1947. Notes include thanks memoriam announcements and other communications with a weekly deadline and policy on submissions. The paper lists editor names and pricing for notices.
The article argues for broad community effort to remove decades of shorefront rubbish and blur of dirt, urging balanced care between conservatism and radicalism. It stresses citizen obligation to support learning institutions and public facilities, comparing town campaigns to household cleanliness and urging practical action.
The speaker argues progress hinges on awakening civic consciousness or the dream of a beautiful community will stay unrealized. Citizens must engage, act, and commit to collective improvement to turn vision into reality.
Mr Roy Grandy acts as pilot and Mr HC Wallis as mechanic as they install an airship on the SS Hagle. Both Ayers show keen interest in locating the main patch and potential venture.
The Sealers note a fair week. The Ranger lies about 14 miles northwest of Long Point, jammed but afloat. Another ship sighted 10 to 12 miles off Cape John is believed to be the Sal.
A Greenspond crew drifted at sea during a seal hunt. The Daisy was sent to rescue them. Mesers Harvey Freeman Cecil Anstey William Earle Lloyd Anstey and Arthur Anstey sailed for Lewiston port en route to New York. Freeman to Boston and Mr Earle to the Humber with other crewmen also bound for the Humber.
A Skymaster airliner en route from Westover Field to Harmon Field Newfoundland crashed on a 1200 foot snowy mountain about 33 miles from Harmon. It was overdue after a 4 p.m. Sunday ETA and located Tuesday with nine crew members unharmed. Medical supplies were dropped and a helicopter rescue began.
A twin engined aircraft traveling from Gander to Cairo crashed during approach to Gander. Severe weather conditions contributed to the accident. Two Canadian airmen were killed.
Sealing news from the Sealera shows poor prospects for a good voyage with large patches of seal visible earlier now gone as seals move to the water. Frontline vessels mostly advance northward except Linda Mae and Bessie Marie jammed. Bessie Marie later reported about 2500 seals onboard and Linda Mae 1500 with 1000 lost pans. Land crews at Exploits reported 800 seals taken last week.
The Governor and Commissioner for Justice Hon. D. J. will travel to London to assist with the convention delegate processions organized in coordination with the Dominions Office.
A child describes stepping by the shore while getting soaked for fun. The verses mix seaside imagery with a light worry about illness and a parent’s anger, ending with a kid’s plea to hurry before dad misses tea.
A hospital notes list numerous patients and their towns across Newfoundland including Twillingate Summerford Comfort Cove Crow Head Harts Cove Herring Neck and other communities. Entries name Mrs and Mr patients such as Daisy Froude Allan Jenkins Mrs Vic tor Pelley and more, reflecting a regional roster.
A long list of names from Twillingate to Indian Islands records birth announcements and family greetings. Entries specify new daughters and sons for couples in communities including Moreton's Harbour Bluff Head Cove Crow Head Arm and Wild Cove, with some mis-spellings and fragmented place names. The notices reflect local names and regional surnames such as Small Smith Walker and Fudge.
The seal spotting plane on Thursday covered the northern Labrador area. Goose spotters reported a large patch in the area. They believed vessels could reach the patch by taking an outside course. A vessel believed to be the Swile was seen near Battle Hill. The plane planned another flight over the area on Friday.
Station W O W Nat Corner Brook reports a power increase from 250 to 1000 watts improving reception and expanding range. The frequency list shows 1840 and 790 KC.
Sunday before Easter schedule shows St Peter's St Andrew's United Church Crow Head and North Side with Holy Communion Matins Sunday School Evensong and lay reader duties. Multiple times across locations with Rev Butler and local clergy.
The Salvation Army announces a Sunday program with a 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class, 3 p.m. a Praise Meeting, and 7 p.m. a Salvation Meeting. Services will be led by the Corps Officers Major and Mrs. C Thompson, who extend a cordial invitation to all.
Pastor and Mrs Rowsell lead a weekend of worship with prayer sessions at 10 30 a m and 6 30 p m public services at 11 p m and 7 p m Sunday School at 3 p m evangelistic service, nightly 8 p m prayers Monday to Thursday and Good Friday prayers at 11 a m and public service at 8 p m.
On Wednesday night March 26 the Salvation Army Home League presented a programme that drew strong patronage and requests for a repeat. On Monday night March 31 the same programme will be presented again at the L A Citadel with admission 15 cents.
Help wanted notice seeking a girl for general house work beginning May 1st. Apply to Mrs Harold Wood in Lewisporte New Brunswick or contact Mrs A J Wood in Twillingate for interested applicants.
An unclear, fragmentary remark contrasts belief in astronomical numbers with skepticism about a fresh paint project. The text mixes unrelated ideas and contains typographical errors, offering no definite event or clear subject.
Advice on avoiding carelessness as a powerful habit that hinders success. Emphasizes taking time and effort to do things well, whether fixing something small or pursuing larger goals. Warns that carelessness affects all ages and social classes, claiming only painstaking effort leads to better outcomes.
The Hoatlerg Club opens the play Anne of Green Gables at the I O A Hall on Wednesday April 9. Twillingate audiences recall Lena Rivera and will see familiar actors from the book's cast in the hopeful stage adaptation.
It is reported that considerable work will be done at Harmon Field Stephenville during the coming summer. The field which played an important part in aviation during the war years is to undergo extensive change as it prepares for peacetime activities. Construction will employ local labour and is envisioned to create a town with modern facilities overseen by authorities.
The M V Whiff is engaged in a local gear boat operation carrying eight crew, including Master E W Roberts, mates Victor Roberts and William Roberts, cook Max Roberts, crew Wilfred Beggs Maree Bagge Arthur Hall Jas Hall.
Special week night services in the United Church are led by Rev. W R Butler. Last week meetings were in Frazer Hall on the North Side and next week similar services will be in Marshall Hall on the South Side with plans to visit outlying places after the town services.
The ferry named Ferryland recently arrived at Grand Bank after a stormy voyage from Turks Island. Heavy wind and snow battered the ship as it neared the Newfoundland coast, yet the vessel remained seaworthy and completed the 10 day trip.
National Convention members pressed through a lengthy Fisheries Committee report led by R. B. Job in replacing ill K. M. Brown. The Fishery Report covers all facets of the fishing industry including preserved fish, salt fish, herring and seal. Night sessions were held to finish the report so other items could be discussed.
Reports from England describe a cold wave followed by thaw and floods. Rivers overflowed, forcing evacuations and people to move to higher floors. A funeral required boat transport, and authorities mobilized to relieve the crisis.
Drift ice has been reported in Conception Bay and the St. John’s area causing damage and interference with the Bell Island to Portugal Cove ferry. Seals were also seen in the vicinity.
A Brig Bay magistrate reports a man and five sons plus another man missing after sealing in an open boat. They had little food and may be adrift or land in a remote area. Harmon Field authorities coordinate plane searches. later reports say the men were located after a three hour search.
Canadian Senator McLean spoke on world wheat and four prices and referenced Newfoundland. He gave figures on flour costs in Canada and questioned paying top prices for Canadian wheat. He urged special Newfoundland consideration and said Canadian interest in NAD is not served.
In Sydney harbour the S S Kyle struck heavy ice causing propeller blade damage and forcing cancellation of sailing. After temporary repairs the vessel may go to dry dock at St. John’s or a Canadian port. The Eyre is to be replaced on the route by the Burgeo.
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