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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 25, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issues notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent rate for each insertion. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions and notes deadline guidance may apply. Published in Twillingate May 25 1946.
Proclamation fixes nomination day for candidates to the national convention on May with election day one month later on June 29. The Governor urged broad national view and intelligent positions for all convention matters as candidates begin to come forward.
The vessel M. V. Bessie Marie returned Sunday from its second seal hunt with over 1300 pelts along with flippers and carcasses. Captain Leslie Winsor aboard M. V. Linda Mae reported over 6000 scales and crewmen shared $171.38 each.
H C Roberts urges Twillingate to nominate a capable representative for the National Convention. He argues any walk of life may yield a suitable candidate, praising Fisherman laborers and businessmen, but endorses T G W Ashbourne as Twillingate’s best choice for administrative competence.
The weekly hospital list records admissions including Peter Donahue Garreld Hewlett in Joe Batt's Arm and many others across Newfoundland coastal towns. It also notes numerous postadmission births and followed by listed surgical procedures on Jethro Collins Indian Isle Verna Hodder Leading Ticklea Harry White Arm Lloyd Colbourne Twillingate and others.
The first salmon of the season was landed by Mr John Young on Tuesday evening. With the light winds that blew in bursts, the town anticipates a strong salmon run and a good year for fishing.
Local residents and guests converge in town this week with Mrs. Sidney P. Boyde from Herring Neck and Mr. Chesley Price seeking work at Buch jens. Numerous others including W. J. M. Pike from Unilevers Ltd and Lloyd Mercer from Gander visit for holidays and business.
Capt Sam Waterman of Change Islands testified from Roberts boat that a cod trap at Seldom yielded two barrels a day, or two in previous days, indicating modest catch levels.
Mr Gale and three partners arrived with machinery to build a bridge for Shoal Tickle Canal. Gale built a bridge at Ex ploits last year. Manuel's Premises on the water front buzzes with herring packing and gear prep. Three men faced court for miscony sex act. two fined $10, one $20. Capt Claude Hicks in the Ellen B. ran three trips to Carmanville with patients and passengers.
Classified notice offers a small shop counter and a plate glass panel unused, size 2234 by 36 inches. Contact Sun Office to apply or inquire.
Ayreshire bull for breeding arrives offering service windows from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. priced at $250 and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at $300. Company notes tractor breakdown forces cancellation of ploughing orders and promises manure delivery by horse. Roberts firm signs the notice.
Julia Parsons thanks the staff of Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital and friends in Twilling for kindness and a farewell party at the Court House on Wednesday evening and the money presented.
The service will resume last summer pattern with departures from Joe Batt's Arm to Botwood on Thursdays and return to Botwood on Tuesdays, calls at Twillingate, and a weekend Botwood to Twillingate trip on Saturdays returning Sundays. A report noted the Bessie Marie picked up a beat off St Anthony on a prior voyage with two paddies found and letters marked.
A Montreal mail order ad from American Furniture Exchange promotes reconditioned and brand new furniture pieces including ice boxes chairs beds and radios with prices and payment options. It invites orders by money order deposit and COD delivery from 924 St. Lawrence Blvd. Montreal Quebec.
A letter by T H Short of Beaumont ND dated April 24 1945 appeals to Green Bay District electors to elect a Common People representative to the National Convention. He pledges to voice district views and act as their mouthpiece while serving the country’s welfare. He invites public input through him before the convention.
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers rejects President Truman's plan to submit the coal dispute to arbitration. He warns of a seizure of the nation’s railways if a strike occurs, amid postwar tensions and government intervention threats.
In St Anthony during the last week of April a meeting nominated a National Convention candidate. Isaac Newell was chosen as representative and about 200 attended a straw ballot on Newfoundland government forms. Confederation led with 66 votes, followed by Commission 45, Representative 5, and Responsible 4.
His Excellency the Governor met Mr. Herbert Morrison in Gander on Friday week as Morrison traveled from England to the United States. The encounter highlights a notable cross Atlantic visit during a busy diplomatic period.
Major Wm. Ross and Mrs Ross led a Salvation Army service followed by a 3 p.m. public meeting at North Side United Church. Magistrate A L Spracklin chaired, Major Wheeler introduced Major Ross, and a Vote of Thanks acknowledged the speaker and organizers. Visitors from Moreton's Harbour attended.
Capt. James Philpott aboard the Shr. Stanley Smith recently departed for the cod fishery to the north. Capt. Saul White prepares the Hattie A. Beckman for fishing, while Capt. John White outfits the Shirley C for the voyage. Capt. Andrew Greenham in the Ednn Louise hauled wood midweek, and Capt. Abram Horwood sailing the Kate & Roth from Moreton's Harbour Tuesday went to Ashbourne Ltd for fishery supplies.
The SS Kyle departed St John’s at 10 a m Thursday for Conception Bay ports and north to Venison Island. Glencoe leaves St John’s today for Fogo District ports and Hampden. SS Northern arrived Friday night on its first trip of the season and will head to Humber mouth next.
Death from stomach cancer visits Newstead on May 1 as Mark Roberts, a native of Twillin gate, passes away. He leaves wife Hilda White of Newstead and Annie Rogers of Darrell as well as son Stewart at home, plus several relatives in Wild Cove.
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