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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun Established 1888 notes its North Coast publication from Twillingate Md. Office on the North Side H G Clarke editor proprietor. Notices include notes of thanks memoriam and announcements at 25 cents per inch. late letters may not be guaranteed.
A communication from the Secretary of Public Works is forwarded to the St Peter s Lodge committee urging an urgent physical survey of the Chanceporte to Bridgeporte canal site in Notre Dame Bay. The letter notes past delays, growing public suffering, and fraternal support, urging government action within the year to determine feasibility.
Fragmentary text notes that communities have acted when minor restrictions mattered and suggests following similar steps. The message implies a strategic move for the local district to adopt regulation 008 and align with peers.
The Kyle arrived at St John's after a very stormy trip. Two hundred stationen will be surveyed on the coast as the season nears completion. M.V. Winifred Lee carries government supplies to Hopedale Davia Lalet Nain Nutsk and Hebron and Mont Morrsy follows with more fish and oil. Returns by sea to northern Labrador will pause until next June. The Clarenville Exploits landed cargo of salt for local firms, with Shirley C. discharging another load under Captain Jack White.
On Sept 23 a surprise party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moores South Side home by Masonic brethren and wives to mark their 34th wedding anniversary. A. H. Hodge presented an electric table lamp. Guests sang and shared a supper. Mr. Moores, once a telegraph operator in Twillingate, recently retired and has not been in good health.
Weeklong pattern features cold weather and several hours of heavy rain. Strong northwest to northeast winds persist as warm June to September days fade from memory. Occasional complaints noted while bullbirds and turra approach with some captures at Crow Head.
To The Trade a second carload of butcher cattle arrived by Clyde for distribution to local firms and N D M Hospital. The firm from North Sydney offers butcher cattle dairy cattle pigs hens and more at wholesale prices with potatoes turnips other vegetables and batter, limited quantities via F O B North Sydney. The agent can advise landed cost and take orders for a carload immediately.
Private individuals sought a winter horse with a delivered price to Twillingate or nearby steamer ports. H C Roberts, commission agent, issued the tender.
For sale a horse and harness in good condition. Horse weight between five and six hundred pounds. For further particulars apply Eliar Elliott Merring Nock.
Note of thanks from the Academy Home School Association for raising 215 dollars and 82 cents at a recent hot supper and sale. Also a Public Works letter discusses a survey of Bridgeporte Chancel porte area, noting engineers secured information but no surveyors available currently.
Shipping disasters report two wrecked schooners, Lady Green under Davia and Stella under Clarke, driven ashore at Lumsden with crews safe. The Amberton, beached at St Shott's two months earlier, broke in two and sank with lumber drifting. ship abandoned as total loss.
Acting Secretary for Supply issues order removing ration restrictions on all sugar purchases for households and other buyers. Only manufacturers and industrial users remain subject to limits while ceiling prices still apply.
An English resident on Thursday paused from an unsuccessful egg hunt when a seagull landed in the street, laid an egg, and flew away. Locals note gulls here are usually less considerate though eggs are not rationed.
At Ottawa on Thursday October 2 Smallwood declares satisfaction that Newfoundland will be a Canadian province in 1948 after a national referendum. Ballam says no concrete Confederation offer has been received. Bradley notes Newfoundlanders discuss joining the United States but are not eager to sever Commonwealth ties.
The government reports September revenue of 2.72 million dollars, up 250k from a year earlier, with expenditures at 3.1 million, up 1.5 million. For the year ending March 31, 1948 revenue is projected above 40 million, with a substantial surplus despite 19 million spent to date. The report notes increases in customs, assessors, and post and telegraphs, and calls for relief on living costs through lower freight rates and duties.
The notice lists a reception at St Peters Park Wednesday with details obscured by text corruption. Organizers expected guests and formalities but readable items are limited.
Personal notes record William Payne from Botwood visiting sister Mrs. Mark Rideout and William Lilly from Exploits in town last week. Frances Wheeler visits parents Mr. and Mrs. Pearce Wheeler returning to Buchana on Saturday. Arthur Colbourne visits Bishops Falls and Hermon Field then returns via Miss Twillingata. Mrs. William Harnett returns from Grand Falls with Mr. Wallace Young from Buchana. Mary Anstey returns from St. John s after regional librarians conference. Allan Freeman returns from Terra Nova with Mrs. and Mr. Freeman. Mrs. Herbert Price goes to Buchana. Ranger LeDrew and three children arrive from Haglee by Schr. Roger LeDrew heads to Montres for two major car operations.
Report of accidental drowning of Aaron Robarto in Wild Cove prompts mourning from Mr and Mrs Lewis Roberta. Aaron a merchant seaman for years leaves a wife and four children. The Sun extends sympathy to the bereaved.
The Labrador edition of the Gerald Doyle News Bulletin ends its summer broadcast at 11 00 every night as schooners depart and the fishery winds down. The service, praised for keeping fishermen informed of current affairs fishery reports and messages, will not continue until next season. Gerald Doyle Ltd is commended for this seasonal local news service.
Midweek report states the Canadian Wheat Board has released flour for export. Newfoundland will be placed on a quota basis with adequate supplies promised forthcoming.
St Peter s offers 8am Holy Communion 11am Matins 230pm Sunday School and 7pm Evensong St Andrew s holds 11am and 730pm services with 230pm Sunday School and Evensong The Arm Lads Brigade will attend the Evening Service at St Andrew s on Sunday.
The notice lists times for church activities across South Side Little Harbour and Crow Head including Layman services at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., Bible Class, Sunday School, and Rev. Wm. R. Butler schedules. Morning and evening gatherings are shown for North Side and Lay Reader roles are mentioned.
The Salvation Army lists a full day of services including an 11 a.m. holiness meeting 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible 3 p.m. praise meeting and 7 p.m. salvation meeting led by the Corps Officers Mayor and Mrs. C. Thompson invited.
The notice lists Sunday services led by Pastor and Mrs. C F Rowsell. Morning devotion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 3 p.m. Prayer at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic S urgies at 7 p.m. indicating regular weekly religious events.
Native Son Elevated reports Rev Walter Guy formerly of Twilingate was installed September 17 as Worshipful Master of Pequossette Lodge AF and AM in Watertown Mass. The 96 year old lodge has 600 members. Guy, associate minister at St. John's Methodist, is son of the late Robt Guy of Twillingate. He now resides in Greenwood, Mass.
A hospital entry records multiple discharge notices including Marie Bennett Carmanville and Br. Michael Jones Herring Neck, noting newborns: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Melvin Colbourne Summerford, a son to Mr and Mrs Cecil Manuel Campbellton, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Baggs Blot Head Cave, and a daughter to Br. and Mrs. Michael Jones Herring Neck. Operations list several named patients across communities such as Lewisporte, Exploits, Western Head, Crow Head, Salt Pond, and Triton.
Preliminary notice announces a tea event by the Hospital Hustlers Club on Wednesday December 3. Donations of any kind are appreciated and may be sent to Miss Stalea Manuel at the hospital.
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