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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent per inch rate for notices. It sets submission rules including Wednesday noon cutoff and no responsibility for correspondents opinions. Published in Twillingate on Saturday November 3 1945.
A local report notes some support for widening male streets while cautioning over pedestrian safety. Proposals include adding sidewalks, sprinklers, and land reimbursement for road reconstruction under the High Road Department. Lights may be installed at dangerous points, with a new roads and marine plan anticipated next year to improve roads canals and trade.
The Local Branch of the NP A appeals for funds to provide a discharge allowance for 47 men not yet discharged. After news that Newfoundland men may be home by Christmas, plans change and a target of £500 is set, replacing a prior $750 figure. Envelopes will be distributed soon and donations should be returned to the section collector within a week. J Goonnanp, Chairman, and C. L. Hower, Secretary.
The Hallowe en event at St Peter s Parish Hall Wednesday night was well attended and the Twillingate Girl Guide Company gave callers an enjoyable time.
Fish are plentiful around our shores and good catches occur when conditions are favorable. Trawlers crossing squid when available report solid yields. Some crews worked through the night and filled three barrels of squid on Friday. Nearer home fishermen have booked this bait heavily for upcoming trips.
Local items list movements of residents and visitors between St Johns Lewisporte Fogo Grand Falls Corner Brook and other places. Names include Mina Flora Anstey Mahoney EB Facay E French Dr Olda Ernest Peyton John T White Garfield Baggs Edwin Facey Len Clarke Joan Harnett Dorothy Harnett Gladys Pardy Wilfred Curtis and others with mentions of travel to St Johns Brooklyn and moose hunting and a marriage event scheduled for the 6th.
Shipping News reports the M V Ics Hunter under Captain Spooks delivering 320 tons of coal to Ashbournes Ltd. The ship arrived Saturday and departed Wednesday morning. The M V Winnifred Lee, Captain Jos hua Winsor, came from Labrador on Monday with Captain George Rogers aboard, who had been at Hebron for Government fishing operations.
An old saying forecasts snow at Hallowe'en and ducks swimming at Christmas. Recent days show a few snow and hail events and a Wednesday sprinkling before sunrise. Storms brought high winds and heavy seas, shifting from southerly to W N W to northerly gales for hours. Time will tell if domestic ducks will swim at Yule tide.
The article states Vidkun Quistiog was executed in Oslo, the Norwegian capital, with the firing squad using specified rifles. The mercy appeal was rejected by King Haakon. It also notes V J Day has not fully reached China amid ongoing civil war and renewed fighting by Japanese and Communists, risking a flare up after eight years.
On Thursday evening at North Side United Church officiated by Rev Bages, Miss Marjorie Whitehorme married Mr Samuel Dalley in a brief ceremony.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Chase's Nerve Food claiming it restores nerve strength and sleep by supplying vitamin B and minerals. It argues worry drains nourishment, and that better blood and nerves improve appetite, digestion, and rest.
A compiled wartime update notes Britain’s Commons approval of a bill granting the government authority to continue directing labor and controlling prices for five more years despite Conservative objections. It also reports on international tensions, elections, a murder verdict, and various wartime developments across Europe and Asia.
St Peter’s C E W A announces its Annual Sale of Work and Hot Dinner in the Parish Hall on Wednesday November 7. Doors open at 5 30 p m with a fine assortment of plain and fancy work for sale and a Grab Bag attraction. Admission is 60 cents. Patronage requested.
The management of Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital Twillingate Newfoundland expresses sincere appreciation to the Canadian Red Cross Society for valuable hospital supplies and furniture. The Staff House is ready for occupancy and the surgical supplies are a timely addition. Special thanks are given to Miss Mona Wilson Deputy Commissioner for Newfoundland and to all Society workers for their care and packing of the supplies.
F M O Leary will head the committee directing this years Christma Seals drive to raise funds for tuberculosis control in Newfoundland. G S Doyle will oversee out of town bond sales. The 1945 Seal Sale is expected to be about ten times larger than last year due to relaxed paper rationing and broader distribution. The Isle of Seals opens November 23 with a broad publicity push via press radio windows and outdoor ads.
St. John's October 27 1945 a Newfound land Tuberculosis Association member pledges to recruit at least one person from every family to join the fight for healthier Newfoundland. The effort aims to enlist active public participation in the health drive nationwide.
At the Court House on Monday Magistrate Spracklin heard three cases from Sergeant F Mercer concerning misconduct and assault. Two defendants pleaded guilty, with evidence from US Cong Guards. Fines ranged from five shillings to two pounds. some cases adjourned for further witnesses.
The Hot Supper at Marshall Hall Tuesday evening was a casual well served and partaken off. The Ladies of the U.C.WA with their supper and sale netted over $20000.
Northlantic Fisheries Ltd announced its incorporation and its acquisition of a controlling interest in Job Bros Ltd. The firm plans cold storage operations along the North East Coast, a carrier trade with ships, and potential seal fishery activities. Promoters include Hazen Russel and associates. Telegram extends congratulations.
The Association ramps up a country wide appeal with a major mailing effort. At the George V Institute eight workers coordinate a sixty thousand name list, typing each name on cards and envelopes, sorting by postal districts, and attaching seals and letters for distribution. Ted Meaney explains the card index must note contributors for permanent records and membership certificates.
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