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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 19, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publishes a wartime era editorial by Gowrie urging unity within the British Commonwealth and Empire. It emphasizes shared progress in transport and radio, mutual understanding, and service to fellow citizens as a path to a better world.
The Empire Day message from the Earl of Gowrie praises Allied unity in victory and urges the British Commonwealth to carry wartime unity into peace. It envisions a world order of peace through mutual trust and calls on youth to show courage as the empire prepares for a future beyond sovereign boundaries.
A telegram from Walter LeDrew of Change Islands reports the death of his mother Deborah LeDrew at age 93 the night before. Funeral held at the United Church where she was a regular attendee. Widow for many years she lived with her son in later life and left two sons Leo and William A along with numerous grandchildren and relatives.
The blackout and wartime censorship rules were suspended at St. John’s on Tuesday. Censorship is revoked on letters and people may post newspapers periodicals and magazines as before the war.
Personal notes detail the Tuesday arrival of a port elector and departure of naval personnel to join ships. Several locals and visiting officials travel from St John s Corner Brook Grand Falls Lewisporte and Scotland with family members and business, plus inland trips and local duties.
Weather undercut weekend activity with fog and rain closing the 603 area. Offshore field ice moves south with light winds as herring remain plentiful and seine catches block boats. Bartlett of Bay de Verde records first calm spell in recent days as salmon and codfish loom offshore.
Josiah Hawkins, 82, of Jenkins Cove Twillingate, died May 12 1945. He leaves widow Naomi (Gillett) four sons Wilfred Gordon Charles Harry and daughter Carrie plus four brothers and many relatives. A veteran captain in the Labrador fishery and coasting trade he kept a flawless safety record and never sailed on Sundays. Funeral at South Side United Church conducted by Rev Samuel Baggs. He was a lifelong member of church boards and LOA Loyalty Lodge.
A serviceman writes to thank Twillingate residents for kindness during a three day visit. He praises Mrs Pynn of Harbour View Hotel for her warmth, credits Mr Ashbourne for boat and crew transport at no charge to Change Islands, and thanks Rev Goodland and Joe Batt's Arm friends for their hospitality and support.
A World War II era letter from R. Evengiar RN at Joe Batt's Arm dated April 27 1945 expresses gratitude to Hospital staff for support during a stay. It condemns an individual named Mr Greetham for asking 1500 to travel to Change Islands, estimating expenses at 3 dollars and a five hour round trip. The writer argues service members earning about 90 cents a day should not be charged 3 dollars per hour for a favor and notes mixed behavior from others who “bite dam hard.”
A local coal deposit at South Branch on the West Coast will be developed by Nd Co. Work is set to begin almost immediately. A shareholder told the Grand Falle Advertiser the coal is an excellent semi hard product, noted as South Branch coal, previously wasted by the railway years ago.
Dorothy Catherine Newman became the bride of Petty Officer James Alexander McIntosh in Toronto at ZY church. The ceremony featured Grandmother’s ring with pink mousseline dress and red roses, attended by Margaret McIntosh as maid of honor and Ronald Kirby as best man, followed by a reception and plans to resume wartime duties in Canada. The bride has served with the WRCNS and the groom with RCNR.
Irene Constance Gears daughter of A Gears of Springdale is wed to Donald Mitchard Jacobs son of I Jacobs of Sellers Ave at Kimbourne Park United Church. Rev J A Poe Gilchrist officiated on March 31 with music by Wilfred King and a solo by Miss Thorza Worthington.
Reports note steady Allied advances on Okinawa and air strikes on Nagoya while Tokyo sustains heavy aerial bombardment. German prisoners reach England as Nazi leaders face trial. Doenitz efforts to form a government are reported. Churchill broadcast outlines wartime leadership amid a royal Victory tour in Scotland. Submarines surrender at various ports.
Sunday services drew good attendance as Rev. S. Baggs led a major address urging a sure foundation for peace. Rev. J. Goodland presided at St. Peter's with Victory and Thanksgiving sheets, noting tyranny in Europe and a postwar peace based on justice. St. Peter's Lodge 12 UF attended.
The schooner Modern Flapper sailed from here and reached St John's carrying 400 carcasses and 200 Hippers. The cargo was brought in by the Little Whitecoat and reported to be in excellent condition.
The Ranger Guides led by Capt. Mrs. A. Hodge hosted an evening of entertainment at the Parish Hall on Wednesday night. Proceeds totaled 20 dollars for their activities and fund.
On Sunday Frederick Primmer died of meningitis. Funeral held Wednesday at the S S United Church. Also on Wednesday after a short illness Sarah Lambert wife of Stephen Lambert of South Side died. Her funeral was held yesterday at the Salvation Army.
Warrant Officer Ralph S. Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Taylor of Moreton's Harbour Lay land, returns from a two year German prison. He was shot down during a bombing raid and is now free as reports indicate air force personnel to Pacific while two Nild Regiments are released from war.
The Parish Hall hosts a Pixie Party on Wednesday May 30 at 4 30 pm. Age seven to fourteen invited for a fun event with fairies laughing gnomes and a grab bag. Admission is 20 cents.
A notice invites attending Hinpite Day events with a card party and dance in Alexandra Hall on May 24 evening. Refreshments provided. Admission 40 cents. Tickets available at local stores. Organised by the A. O. A. Entertainment Committee.
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