Twillingate News Briefs from November 9 1946
Local notice from The Twillingate Sun reports political shifts in the U S Senate and House of Representatives with President Truman pressured to resign. Canadian Confederation discussions at a National Convention. travel document rules from the Department of Home Affairs for Newfoundlanders, including Travelling Certificates and British Passports, with guidance on issuance and U S immigration rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department Home Affaire
Twillingate
Nild
S. Roberto
Senate
House of Representatives
U.S.A
Harry S Truman
F. D. Roosevelt
Confederation
Canada
Peoney
Dept. of Home Affsire
States of America
United States of America
St John’s
Department of Home Affairs
St John's
Newfoundland
Home Affairs Department
Ship Arrival Details for Ashbournes Ltd from Sydney
Sdr. Bessie Marie carrying cargo to Ashbournes Ltd arrived on Monday from Sydney. The event notes the voyage and destination without additional charges or personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Marie
Ashbournes Ltd
Sydney
Note of Thanks from William Young for support after death
I express sincere thanks to all friends who helped during the illness and death of my wife. I also appreciate messages letters cards of sympathy wreath and spray for the casket. William Young North Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
North Side
Thanks for support after illness and death of wife and mother
A family expresses gratitude to all who helped during illness and death. thanks extend to those who sent wreaths sprays and cards and to numerous relatives and friends listed by name for their care and memorial tokens.
Library Notes Seeks Readers Back This Fall
Story reading period restarts Saturday November 9 from 3 30 to 4 p m. Miss Batstone begins The Mystery of the Silver Drawer with adult readers urged to let children take the half hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Batstone
Marriages at South Side United Church and Parsonage
Miss Evelyn Roberts wed Mr. J Jennings of Bridgeport at South Side United Church with Rev W R Butler officiating. Miss Florence Verna Elliott also married Mr. Ralph Dalley at the same church. At the S S U C Parsonage Miss Monica Sherpe became the wife of Mr. Frederick Roberts, son of Mr. Augustus Roberts of Wild Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side United Church
W. R. Butler
Evelyn Roberts
J. Jennings
Bridgeport
Florence Verna Elliott
Ralph Dalley
S.S. U.C. Parsonage
Monica Sherpe
Frederick Roberts
Augustus: Roberts
Wild Cove
Central School magazine praised in Twillingate Sun note
A letter from Ex-Scholar congratulates Central School on its first volume magazine featuring prose and poetry by pupils and teachers. The piece notes quotes from the Governor and suggests Volume II titled New Central, with proceeds aiding the new school building.
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Twillingate
the Central
Central School
Austin Facey
Central
New Central
Obituary for James Marsh of Winter House Cove
James Marsh of Winter House Cove died 1 Sept at age 86 after long illness. He endured several injuries and ailments over the years and left two sons Elijah and David, two daughters Mrs Albert Goudie and Mrs Victoria Rowsell, and an adopted son Alfred Ward plus 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial was in the C of E Cemetery with a large funeral attendance. The family thanks mourners for wreaths and flowers and the grandchild Mrs Alfred CarPratt inserts a farewell tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marsh
Winter House Cove
Twilsingate Hospital
Elijah
David
Albert Goudie
Victoria Rowsell
Alfred Ward
C. of E
Smith
New Central School Collection Totals Reported
Collection to date for New Central School shows amounts acknowledged by A Manuel, Wm. D. Asbho, Harry Randell, Marvin Minty with totals of 1247 dollars and 1302 dollars 14 cents recorded. M G Loveridge is named treasurer.
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New Central School
Ackn
A. Manuel
Wm. D. Asbho
Harry Randell
Marvin Minty
Death notice for Mrs. Adophus Sharpe and family
Mrs Adophus Sharpe died at the hospital on Wednesday. A daughter Pearl, married to Pastor Burt, resides in Canada. Funeral was held yesterday at the United Church conducted by Reverend Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adophus Sharpe
Leste Bath
Crow Head
Pearl
Pastor . Burt
Canada
U.S. United’ Church
jBucter
Hospital Notes and Discharges Record Names From Elusive Local List
Hospital notes list many patients and discharges across communities such as Summerford Fogo Lewisporte and Botwood. Names include Eric Wheeler Rupert Moores Joyce Young Cynthia Bridger Primrose Bridger and Fred Baird among others with multiple mentions of Mrs and Mr accompanied by place references like Hart's Cove Back Harbour and Port Anson. Discharges note newborns and returning patients with residences including Fogo Carmanville Campbellton and Queens Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Wheeler
Summerford
Wm. Payne
Graham Head
Allan Cull
Fogo
Peter Remner
Lewis
Porte
Rupert Moores
Patrick Hurley
Joyce Young
Twillingate
Wo. Warr
Littler
James Hayward
Bridgeport
Eric Froude
Hart's Cove
Wilson Anstey
Back
Herbert Lewis Boyd
Horwood
Ronald Upward
Harry's
Wai. Blake
Ruby Starkes
George Wimbleton
Shoe Cove
Arch. Hoffe
Juanita Dicks
la Soie
Doreen Dove
Purcell
Stanley LeDrew
Francis McKenna
Baby
Edward Finn
Clemenc
Snow
Carmanville
James Hibbs
Robert’s Arm
George Anstey
Yvonne Sansome
Hillgrade
John Tucker
King’s Point
Max Hale
Newsend
Frank Sansome
Black Is
Howard Burton
Betty Bat
Campbellton
Fred Baird
Willis Hull
T' Gate
Cyril Robins
Lamsden
John Moyles
Lewisporte
Mark Burton
Cynthia Bridger
Primrose Bridger
Brighton
Wilfred Dean
Charles Critch
Roland Beaton
Botwood
Donald Squires
Gander Bay
Willis Lush Triton
Gilbert Stride
Salt Pond
Stanley Wineham
Phyllis Bursey
Frank Abbott
Musgrave Harbour
Kenneth Langdon
Claude Bowera
Woodstock
Gladys Giles
Rattling Brook
Teillingate
Funeral for Elijah Gillard Held at South Side United Church
The funeral for Elijah Gillard aged 75 took place Saturday at South Side United Church with Rev. Butler officiating and at the nearby Cemetery on Rink Road. He is survived by two sons Manuel and John, several grandchildren, and three sisters Mrs. Jen kins of Durrell, Mrs. Elliott of South Side, and Mrs. Frost of Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Gillard
South Side United Church
Butler
Rink Road
Manuel
John
Mary Jenkins
Durrell
Margaret Elliott
South Side
Eli Frost
Detriot
Mich
Poppy Day Observed in Newfoundland Supports Disabled Ex Servicemen
Today marks Poppy Day in Newfoundland with funds dedicated to sustaining World War I disabled ex servicemen and the dependents of those who made the supreme sacrifice.
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Newfoundland
Harvest Suppers Held Across Halls Raise Noted Totals
Two harvest suppers drew crowds at Marshall Hall on Wednesday evening and Frezer Hall on Tuesday. The South Side raised 185 dollars while the North Side collected 103 dollars. The C E W A annual supper at the Parish Hall gathered a large crowd, with proceeds noted at 217 dollars.
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Marshall Hall
Frezer Hall
C E.W.A
Portuguese Ship Takes Fish From Ashbournes District
Alv. Wimoda arrived midweek from the south en route to Ls Seve. A Portuguese motor ship has operated here this week taking fish from Ashbournes Ltd. and Manuel and other firms in the district. Mr Samuel Patten of Grand Bank supervises the cargo.
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Alv. Wimoda
Ls Seve
Ashbournes Ltd
Manuel
Samuel . Patten
Grand Bank
Earle Siblings Sail On Gisncos Day Trip
Mest H J Earle and Attar Earle traveled from St J sho's to Hogo on a Gisncos voyage planned for a Sunday outing with family and friends.
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H J. Earle
Attar Earle
Hogo
St J Sho's
Unclear report on Mr. K M Brown’s health status
A fragmentary note suggests Mr. K M Brown’s condition is described as “bit better” in one report but another source seems to have an unclear or garbled statement about his status.
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K. M. Brown
St Peter's School Embraces Baseball As New Activity
Early October saw St Peter's pupils split into Tigers and Wildcats with captains Wilfred Anstey and Owen Moora. Girls formed Spitfires and Hurricanes led by Lucy Anstey and Phyllis Roberts. By October 13 the four teams had played 13 games with high scores and home runs, sparking calls for broader community involvement and a fourfold purpose: recreation citizenship sportsmanship and school life beyond.
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Jack
St. Peter’s
Wilfred Austey
Tigers
Owen Moora
Lucy Anatey
Spitfires
Phyllis Roberts
Hurricanes
T.sc
Twillingate
Pportafana
Wedding Beil Mras Meda Hope Wellin 125 North Main Concord
Miss Wellman daughter of Mr and Mrs R Wellman of Concord New Haven married Douglas H Drew son of Mrs Cora Drew and the late Fred Drew at St Pauls Episcopal Church on October 13. Reverend Charles F Hall officiated with Howard Crawford as organist. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and carried white carnations roses and baby’s breath. The matron of honour was Mrs Stanley Androski and bridesmaids were Miss Regina Wellman and Mrs Clarence Chase. Howard Satterly was best man and ushers were Clarence Chase and Edwin Hutchinson. A reception for about 100 guests was held at the City Y M C A. The couple will live in North Pembroke NH.
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Mras Meda 'Hope Wellin
R. ¢ ‘Wellman
North
Main Street
Concord
New Haven
Douglas H. Drew
Cora Drew
Fred Drew
North Pembroke
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Charles F. Hall
Howard Crawford
Miss Wellman
Stanley Androski
Regina Wellman
Clarence Chase
Howard Satterly
Epsom
Hest
Edwin Hutchinson
Deray
N.B
City V.mc.a
Patricia Brown
Stanley Whetmore
Clifton Myers
Concard
Pembroke
Chicester
Suncook
N.H
Boston
Mass
N H
Cor
Travelers Arrive From St John Sited in Local Movements
Personal visits and arrivals noted this week include Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gillett from St John s aboard the Glencoe, Mr. Stephen Loveridge from inland towns Misa King RN and England to work at the hospital, Mrs. Batstone from Nippert Harbour, Miss Jane Anstey en route to New York, and numerous others visiting town on business or tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gillett
Glencoe
St. John's
Stephen Loveridge
Misa King
England
Batstone
Nipper’s Harbour
George Walsh
Gertrude Bata
Jane Anstey
Twilling
New York
Bindon
Sparkes and Bindon
Hubert Barnes
Bishop's Falls
Guy
R. Pike
Halley & Co. Ltd
Tuberculosis Testing Expanded for Youth Nationwide
Health officials begin nationwide tuberculin testing of young people to detect exposure to TB germs. A positive reaction triggers further examinations to confirm lung health and rule out active disease.
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North Coast
Ial
Lizzie Lambert
Herbert Flyon
Lizzie Fronde
Verbena Gillard
Albert Gillard
William Hynes
Frederick Hynes
Joseph Hynes
Bennett Anstey
Mark Bourden
Pheobie Greenbam
Frank Randell
Isaac and
Lizzie Randell
Stephen Lambert
Lucy
John Anstey
War. Lambert
Fred Lambert
Gander
Maymie Hynes
Corner Brook
Andrew Haynes
Confederation Life
Library Notes
U.S. Public Health Service
Alfred CarPratt
G.H.E
Moreton’s ‘Hr. CG
Marion Locke
Gerald Osmond
Phyllis Wall
Arne
M. G. Loveridge
Tressuer
R. J. Curley
Aaron Leyte
Birchy Bay
Joseph Martin
Port Anson
Oliver Boyd
William Warr
Little
Cyril Bott
Hill Grade
St. Peter's School
W. Bannister
Ayre & Sons Ltd
George Hicks
Kenneth Goodyear
Grand Falls
Clarence Thompson
Salvation Army
la Scie
Ranger
Major C. Thompson
Baxter Compton
Walter Andrews
Horne Islands
Ranger James Ford
Joe Batt
Ernest Rideout
St. John’s
N. Ranger
T. G. W. Ashbourne
R. W. Hayter
Purity Factories Ltd
Mr. Forward House
I. F. Perlin & Co
Harry Starkes
Nipper’s
Harold Wood
Freake
Salerson-Yarke Studio
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