29 Nov 1947
Page 4
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun established in 1488 publishes from Twillingate NL with E G Clarke as editor and proprietor. Notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements cost 25 cents per inch. Subscriptions: local 1.00 yearly foreign Canada 1.20 USA 1.50.
Editorial donation supports the Twillin gate Christmas Seal Committee of the Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association urging readers to back the vital life and death TB fund. The piece emphasizes the urgency and importance of the TB campaign.
A request asks for the best possible response to an appeal. The message labels Mewaer or Committer as potential responders and seeks an optimal outcome. The tone is formal and directive, emphasizing quality and excellence in the reply.
The Co operative Division plans to station Geld workers in St Johns, with district visits only when needed. Critics warn such withdrawal endangers fragile new co operatives that rely on on the spot support to resolve issues and foster growth.
Department of Public Health and Welfare reports Kyle will mobilize in a special trip to Cook's Harbour and Lewis Bay to remove Newfoundland foggers awaiting transport home after woods operations ceased at Port Hope Simpson. E Noseworthy of the Newfoundland Rangers at Battle Harbour advised.
The Hospital Hustlers Club announces a Sale of Work and Tea on Wednesday December 23 to benefit the hospital. Past funds supported the Children’s Ward and equipment. this year aims to buy a modern incubator for the Nursery. Donations of cooking or funds are welcomed and can be sent to the Hospital.
Mrs Harry-Peyton visited Clyde to spend the winter with Mrs Eleanor Roberts. Numerous residents travel by Clyde and Twillingate boats to Toronto Gander La Scie and St John s for family visits work and winter stays.
Reported by J R Smallwood acting for F G Bradley the Confederation convention enters another week of afternoon and night sessions. Critics of Confederation clash with supporters of Commission Government as tempers flare and Chairman McEvoy lays down firmer rules after a private session.
The M V Henry Stone called with general cargo on Wednesday. M A Frampton discharged flour and left with tidewaiter Harold Baird for Change Islands and Victoria Cove. Caramulo loaded fish for Portugal after arriving from Fogo. Bessie Marie carrying fish to Little Bay Islands. Marjorie Inkpen loading freight for Twillingate firms. Railway's Twillingate runs freight to Fogo and Twillingate. Kyle left St John’s for a trip to La Scie and Cook's Harbour. Steamer to call at Lewis Bay to remove 140 Newfoundland loggers and families. Strong en route Little Bay Island from St John’s with freight for local firms.
The record lists patient names and discharge notes across multiple towns including Ragged Point Stag Hr Purcell s and Twillingate with numerous individuals and families. It notes discharged patients such as Betty Roberts Phoebe Pond Audrey Boyde Mrs Arthur Locke and baby with references to several communities like Crow Head Lewisporte Gander and Carmanville.
Births announce a son for Vaughn Elliott Crow Head and daughters for Norman Coish Stager Frank Stuckey Herring Neck J G McGavin Twillingate Harry Andrews La Scie Wilfred Potter Sansome's Is. Nine sons noted. Operations list numerous individuals by full names and towns including Maud Smith Twillingate Chessey Dove Crow Head Lena Coombs King's Point Roy Anthony Seldom Leonard Butt Donald Payne Fogo Ralph Purchase Horwood Joan Barnes Ragged Point Alice Jones Bridgeport Cyril Combden Seldom Edward Hayward Lewisporte Shirley Smart Herring Head.
Churches announce first Sunday in Advent with services at St Peter's St Andrew's United Church and community branches. Listings include Matins Evensong Sunday School Bible Class and missionary services with pastors Rev Snow Rev Butler and Rev Williams Butler in North Side Little Harbour Crow Head and Crow Head locations.
Salvation Army announces a series of services led by the Corps Officers with a 1 a.m. holiness meeting 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible 3 p.m. praise meeting 7 p.m. salvation meeting A cordial invitation is extended to all Major and Mrs Thompson.
Sunday service timetable lists devotion at 11 30 a m with pastor C F r a week opening, Sunday school at 6 30 p m and prayer at 7 00 p m followed by evangelistic service at the Pentecostal Assembly.
The Crown prosecutes John Joseph Young for the murder of Benjamin Webb at Middle Brook. The trial in St Johns before Justice Winter and a special jury began Tuesday in the Supreme Court. Nineteen Crown witnesses testified. defense opened after noon Thursday with four witnesses. The Attorney General and H Carter lead for the Crown. T P Halley defends the accused.
Fragmentary OCR note references a widow Sarah Seeley aged 79, widow of Win Seeley, with mentions of Augustus Parsons and Coley’s Point. Context unclear. no full obituary details or dates clearly stated beyond November 1st.
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