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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 31, 1947
Page
4
Twillingate notes published by K G Clarke editor and proprietor in 1947 relate to notes of thanks memoriam and announcements. The paper states charges for notices at 25 cents per inch and that late letters may not be inserted. It disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
After the Delegation report the electorate faces a range of opinions on future governance. The convention has outlined Newfoundland’s finances and Britain relations, but many call for further study and possible travel to Canada or the United States before any final choice. The piece urges restraint and informed action as citizens prepare for a near future referendum.
A senior man over 65 recounts long relief from rheumatism after using Kruschen Salt daily. He describes renewed pains when he stopped and notes continued vitality and claims of patent pension proof. He asserts Kruschen helps disperse acid deposits and aids kidney elimination.
Magistrate Spracklin arrives from St Johns with niece Miss June Spracklin. Mrs Lloyd Mercer and Miss Twillingate from Gander travel here. Mr Hayward Rideout also comes from Gander. Samuel Austey stays a few days from Lewisporte. Hazel Loveridge visits Lewisporte last week. Cyril Price returns to Gander on Tuesday. Florence Grane back in Springdale after a few days there. Mrs Sidney Boyde and son Douglas from Herring Neck visit. Salesmen F Warren and A Brown in town soliciting. Nurse Tobin from General Hospital St Johns visiting guests of Mr and Mrs Lillington. Gilbert Nottle from Dept of Education visits town. H Guy visiting schools.
The New Central School opened on Thursday night May 29 with a program led by G Nottle from the Dept of Education. A door collection raised about 50 dollars and a May 28 sale of work in the new building earned 35000. A sports program featuring football baseball tug of war and races showcased local student talent.
Holy Communion at St Peter's in the morning and address at 11 a.m. with 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and 7 p.m. Evensong. St Andrew's offers 11 a.m. Matins and 2.30 p.m. Sunday School with 7 p.m. Evensong. United Church at Little Harbour and North Side hosts Rev Wm R Butler for 1 a.m. and 3 p.m. services with 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class. Crow Head and Crow Head area schedule includes 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class.
On her final voyage south S. S. Clyde struck a rock near Chaoge Ialands entrance and, after damage to the propeller, proceeds to St. John’s for repairs. The 8S Glencoe is serving as temporary replacement during the downtime.
The MV James Youd, under Capt. E W Roberts, delivered oil from Lewisporte on Wednesday for Ashbournes Ltd and Bait Depot. Capt. Roberta sold Lehr Whiff to Stanly Philpott of Laurence Town. The MV Madelene Hebb brought freight for Ashbournes Ltd on Tuesday. The MV Lucy Marle, Capt. Levi Aetey, cleared for the fishery at Treaty Shore on May 29.
In Parliament a supplementary question referenced a Newfoundland delegation complaint about treatment and sought assurances that financial aid would be within practical limits. The response noted six delegates spoke, expressing happiness with the outcome, while a labour dispute involving workers and tradesmen ended in an agreement on Thursday and a return to work.
On Monday evening at his home on South Side ThomasWatcher to his 85th year Funeral was at St Peter s on Wednesday afternoon by Rev J Goodland On Tuesday at the Hospital Patrick Hurley aged 29 years Funeral was held at the Salvation Army on Thursday Major Thori gon officiating
A reader request indicates a reservation for Locist and Gale on Wednesday June 4 at Little Harbour. Details blurred include location name White Leghorae Batebige Bigs and door opening around 8 p m.
Salvation Army holiness meeting conducted by officers at the Pa Pear School and Bible. The 3 pm and 7 pm Salvation meetings invite all. Social invitations extended to all, with text mentioning Mayom and Mis C Tuourson.
A fragmented note from Pentecostal Assembly at Rowell mentions Pasta and Mra CoB and an unresolved standstill. The readable text shows a stalled meeting with unclear decisions and local church names. Further context is not available in the fragment.
A short essay compares conscience habit work and love to gyroscopes that steady a person amid storms. It argues conscience must function properly, habit and daily work provide reliability, and love helps overcome adversity to keep a steady course. When opposition arises, these gyroscopes aid decision and balance.
A long list of names and places appears with multiple hospital and birth notices across Newfoundland communities such as Musgrave Harbour Twillingate Herring Neck Port Albert Boyd's Cove and Port Av. Entries name parents residences and newborns with several four son and several daughters across Birchy Bay Exploits Marys Cove and nearby towns. The fragment includes personal notices and scattered place names like Nipper's Harbour Little Bay Arm Cambpllton Port Leamington and Fredericton indicating wide regional coverage.
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