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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issue notes notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other notices published from Twillingate Md on November 10 1945. The paper lists Roberts as editor and proprietor and states charge rates for notices and deadlines for submissions. It disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions and notes deadlines and submission times.
A columnist laments overuse of complex words and jargon in newspapers. He urges editors to use simple language so readers across towns can understand and engage with public writing. He argues plain, direct prose wins readers and clarifies themes without fog or confusion.
A letter criticizes railway practices favoring large firms for freights while ordinary people struggle to ship smaller loads and personal effects. The writer laments reduced private vessels and public service delays amid congestion, noting a shift from inclusive service to a wealthy client base.
A writer argues that coastal freight and passenger service is unfairly priced and under serves Labrador and island routes. They urge rebalancing to improve access at St Anthony Battle Harbour and other ports, noting losses on railway operations and the reliance on motor boats to move people and small freights. They question who benefits from high rates as ships shift to fish carrying and the Clyde becomes a limited carrier.
A motor van traveling up the South Side collided with a horse drawn coal cart coming down the road. The horse sustained a broken leg and had to be shot. The cart owner, Harold Randell, suffered multiple leg injuries and was taken to hospital, where he was reported in stable condition.
Ira Barnes Sr and Ray Hillier narrowly escaped drowning when their boat capsized in a strong westerly wind. They were bounced from the overturned hull several times before rescuers on shore pulled them to safety. A gun and other items were lost.
Miss Meta Greenham and Mr Wilbert Bridger wed on Triton Island aboard Clyde with Meta described as daughter of Captain and Mrs Andrew Greenham. The couple's ceremony united two families as local society notes.
A reader testifies that Kruschen relieved her rheumatism after trying many cures. She says months of disability ended after a Kruschen course, noting improved movement and renewed vigor. The ad explains Kruschen works as a laxative and diuretic, cleansing acids and poisons via kidneys and bowels.
Me J J Young former Bank of Nova Scotia manager died at General Hospital Saint John New Brunswick on the 25th instant Interment was at Bridgetown Nova Scotia He was known in Newfoundland as a bank manager married to a daughter of Solomon Roberta of Change Islands Friends mourn his passing across Notre Dame Bay Bonavista and Harbour Grace districts with the Roberts and Yottug families noted by Telegram.
The Social held at Kettle Grove School on Thursday night November 1 attracted strong attendance. Proceeds totaled 61.50.
The star recalls Newfoundland as a chocolate cake image and notes Ireland’s calm after, with Gander airport leaving a warlike impression. The piece mentions Ernest Hemingway visiting Gander while Lawrence was there and comments on Newfoundland’s rising role in air routes.
Mr Heber Primmer returns from the U S A for a brief home visit before resuming building work. Several families travel for winter quarters including Mrs A E Seeley to Bereweed, the Ashbournes from St Johns, the Gilletts and Mrs Facey from the City, and many others visiting Windsor Lewisporte and Toronto with plans to winter in Canada or Brooklyn.
M V Exploits ships freighting for the Railway from Lewisport north. S S Kyle reached port with the Rangers unit and orders potentially to be sent to Lewisporte for freight. M V Grace Boehner arrived from St John s with general cargo for Hodge Bros and others. M V Bessie Marie sailed from Sydney with 229 tons coal for Ashbournes Ltd. The Grace Lorraine was taken to Summerford for winter repairs for Ashbournes Ltd. M V Accuracy arrived with 261 tons coal to Hodge Bros. M V S A Anderson delivered flour from Halifax for local firms and Herring Neck. Captain Parsone in Arizons brought patients here Thursday from the north. Dauntless shipped freight from St John s on Monday. Cape Bonavista called here Monday. Hazel P Blackwood also called Monday to take Mr and Mrs Geo Chaulker. Drover s boat returned with the top moose hunters after a failed kill due to conditions.
A Newfoundland anti TB message contrasts TB with the Black Death calling it the White Plague. It urges citizens to join the Christmas Seal effort as the banner for the battle against tuberculosis and to enlist in the fight.
The Acting Commissioner for Supply orders the discontinuation of evaporated milk rationing to the public due to available stocks from supplying countries. The Price Centre Order remains in effect and milk must not be used to manufacture cream. J McIntyre Deputy Secretary for Supply October 27, 1945.
Published by Authority the Defence rationing order issued under the 1943 regulations concerns supply controls. Dated 27 October 1945, Commissioner for Supply acting signs.
The document revokes and amends rationing rules for milk and related goods. Milk may be obtained without coupons under Order No 1 1945 dated 26 June, but penalties for prior violations remain. Evaporated milk order 1944 is revoked.
Fragment notes Magistrate Spracklin-Han visited a hospital for nose treatment and reportedly returned home on Thursday.
The report describes bombings and massacres linked to Jewish groups, railway sabotage in China, Indonesian rebel activity and British naval actions, with mentions of civilian casualties. It notes US British and Russian diplomatic shifts, looming civil war in China, and impending Nazi trials in Nuremberg while Lord Haw Haw appeals continue.
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