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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of Md announces notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements to be charged 25 cents per inch for 1945 content. Editor Roberta proprieto announces submission deadline Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The Codroy Valley coal project in South Branch advances with J F Cantwell and Cyril Shaw planning two month progress to reach 300 tons per month. Harold Macpherson funds the venture as Royal Stores of St Johns notes sub bituminous coal with low volatile content burning to white ash and lasting long. The government backs the project and roads rebuilding aims to finish before frost.
The piece advocates deepening Shoal Tickle next year to improve passage for small boats. It recalls past work during the Monroa Regime where rock was removed by iron claws and tongs, suggesting a cofferdam and blasting could finish the job with modest funds. It urges local traders to push the government to clear debris and repair bridges.
The St. John's Municipal Council has elected a four year term with Mayor Carnell re-elected. Leader of the councillors is Spratt followed by Mesars Mews and Al Vardy in line. Other names to appear in the next issue.
Boats at Black Island reported strong cod days with some vessels averaging six barrels per day. Fishermen fared better when storms allowed sea ventures. Salmon fishing was disappointing during the period.
Confederation Life notes Torre and bull-birds scarce due to mild weather and sea breezes. Some gunners managed several scores on the wing but most success came from the water.
Capt. A. Laite, a Canadian Army chaplain taken prisoner at Hong Kong, arrives in Ottawa with his wife tomorrow morning. He will be welcomed by Brigadier C. G. Hepburn and will address Protestant chaplains and their wives at Chalmers United Church tomorrow afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Smith visited the Arm last week to spend the winter with daughter Mrs Elmo Hicks.
Reverend J. Goodland held services at Moretan's Hall on Sunday past, delivering sermons to the gathered congregation. The event reflects regular worship activities in the community.
Capt. Andrew Greenham and Mr. Mark Stucklesa each landed a horse from the Glencoe. The event notes two riders receiving mounts, signaling a transfer or salvage operation amid ongoing activity at the stable.
The Mid. Teachers' Alliance reorganized here on the 10th of the month. Mr. Parrott of St. Peter's High School was elected president.
Captain Ned Clarke departed by motor boat on Monday to Horse Island to catch fish for A Manuel. The short coastal note records his departure and planned catch as part of a local fishing run.
Schr Bessie Marie carried fishery products to St John's this week then visited Hr Grace on the dock before continuing to North Sydoer.
Published under the Defence (Rationing of Commodities) Regulations 1943 the Order dated November 3 1945 is issued by J S Neill Commissioner for Supply.
The Rationing (Tea, Sugar, Milk and Footwear) Order No. 1 1945 dated June 26 1945 shall have no effect in footwear. The order does not relieve penalties for contraventions of footwear before the order.
A reader Mary Slowey credits Kruschen Salts with ending her headaches after taking the product in tea each morning. She notes improved health and even rides ten miles to obtain the little brown bottle, claiming the remedy cleanses poisons and acids from the body.
Mrs. (Capt.) Alfred Elliott visited Mrs. Sidney Boyde at Herring Neck last week. Rev Beauchamp from Buchane Falls preached at United Church, with many locals arriving from Exploits, Lewisporte, Gander, St John’s and nearby towns for hospital, mission and social visits. Numerous residents and visitors travel by Glencoe and Jeremiah C to St John’s while others return home after hospital or military service.
Notation advertises a history of World War II available for order. The 1100 page volume promises over 200 action pictures maps and charts and refers to historic documents intended to endure for all time.
Holy Trinity Church Grand Falls hosted a wedding on Tuesday November 6 at 8 pm uniting Joan Phylita Harnett and Bernard Westbury. Archdeacon Bishop officiated as guests praised the service, decorations, and bouquet amid a large reception in Parish Hall.
The Hustlers Club thanks patrons of the card party and dance which raised 75.50 in proceeds. Winners include Miss Julie Parsons for first prize in cards and booby prizes awarded to Mrs. Harry Ashbourne Mr. Frank Anstey Mr. Herbert Young. Bingo prizes go to Julie Parsons Gwen Cook Hazel Loveridge Lucyussey Edwin Facey H Freeman and Lt. McGuire. First prize in trophy awarded to Mrs. Harvey Freeman.
Reports indicate Mr George Guy and associates secured one or more moose carcasses and brought them into the country recently amid discussions on wildlife trade and procurement.
A long list records November notes from hospital pages noting new babies to families including Mr. and Mrs. Wareham, Cornick, Taylor, Decker, Brett, Batt Arm, White, Bridger, Spracklin, Lambert, Twillingate, Evans, Simms, Osmond, and many others. It includes several births to couples in communities such as Lewisporte, Ragged Point, Shoal Arm, and Moreton's Harbor with infants named or described as sons.
Pupils of Jenkins Cove School present a Variety Concert in Arm Academy Hall on November 21. Special Flower Drill feature. Admission 15 cents for children 25 cents for adults. Grab bag and refreshments after. Doors open 7 pm. Concert at 7:30 pm. Your patronage respectfully requested.
Mr. George Saunders and a crew are to effect repairs to the M V Grace Boehner for Gillett Facey at Thwart Leland this coming winter.
Headlines report Chinese government moves against Chiang Kai Shek forces on Manchuria border and a halted peace talks in Chungking. British actions in Tel Aviv and Palestine unrest are noted alongside Indonesia ultimatums and Yugoslavia election landslide for Tito. Newfoundland updates include herring payments and salt stocks for next season.
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