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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun established 1880 prints from Twillingate Newfoundland editors Roberts and Proprietor. Notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements cost 25 cents per inch with deadlines and no responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A reflection on Allied victory and Nazi crimes describes concentration camps such as Belsen, the Nuremberg trials, and plans to enslave or liquidate millions. It cites Goering Heß Ribbentrop and others facing trial, with notes on civilian suffering and resistance.
An optimistic view notes Allied victory and anticipated justice for wartime crimes. Lord Hew Haw appeals death sentence seeking a new trial. Pierre Laval faces France court for collaboration with Hitler. Amery’s son stands trial for treason in England.
Tomorrow night at eleven the clock shifts back one hour to Standard time. The change has already been completed in Canada, the United States, and England.
George Kean of Goose Cove hauled a colossal lobster from the bar. The three foot long crustacean weighed heavy claws at 18 inches each and a 13 inch body, encrusted with barnacles mussels. Kean called it a monster and estimated it to be nearly a century old.
The article outlines Britain's Palestine mandate troubles with Arab resistance to Jewish immigration, Jewish fears of conflict if restricted, the Egyptian King’s demand to remove British troops, and Russia's opposition to outside peace efforts in the Balkans, noting Argentina’s Western stance and Europe’s relative calm.
A young moose was spotted swimming toward the Lewisporte shore on Sunday as the Miss Twillingate arrived. The animal appeared not old and carried modest antlers.
The schooner Grace Boehner sailed back to Sydney this week after a leak halted coal landing plans. The ship’s deck cargo remained on board as crews assessed the water ingress and the vessel prepared to resume unloading operations if possible.
A reader reports severe rheumatic pains made work torture until Kruschen Salts. After one bottle relief followed, with continued use leading to renewed fitness and pleasure in work. The letter explains uric acid deposits in joints and how the remedy stimulates liver and kidneys to expel excess acid.
A wedding took place at St Peters Church Wednesday Sept 26 at 7 30 p m uniting Lillian Rose Bridger daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Bridger to John Ernest Dalley son of Mr and Mrs Elijah Dalley both of this town Rev J Goodland officiated The bride wore a white crepe gown and tulle veil with orange blossom wreath The maid of honour was Miss Marion Loder with pale blue organdie The groom served in the 166th Regt R A Attendants included Miss Mary Bridget and Miss Edna White The ceremony featured hymns The couple left to Mendelssohn Wedding March and hosted a reception at the groom’s home Best wishes were extended for their future happiness.
The article states licenses to hunt caribou and moose will carry only one hunter per family. Previous limits capped licenses around three hundred with a lottery. the government plans to open licenses to all applicants due to meat shortages and abundant caribou.
Major William Henry Flinn and J S Neill, newly appointed members, are expected to arrive in St Johns during the last week of October or the first week in November.
Sears Kate Ruth and Robert Gordon return from a fishery trip. The boat was loaded and the starter had 200 with hook and line.
M. Y. Ice Hunter capt Snooke landed 325 tons of coal for A. Manuel after arriving Monday. Bessie Marie capt Gillett arrived Thursday with 233 tons for Ashbournes Ltd, noting coal screen delay. Majorie R. Inkpen delivered freight Thursday for Mouroe Export Co Ltd.
Mr. T G Ashbourne and son Howard returned from the city this week. Mr A Butcher went to St John s and returned on Thursday. Ranger Raymond Baird left for a fortnight s holiday from Deer Lake. Messrs Edwin and Cecil Facey and H J Pardy attended Grand Lodge sessions at Botwood Saturday and returned Monday night by the C M Wheeler. Frank Loveridge from Boston and A E Loveridge from Windsor are staying with Mr and Mrs Harvey Freeman after arriving Wednesday. F Loveridge visited 23 years ago from Grand Falls. Mrs Hajl, mother of Mrs Parrott, moved from Winterton T Bay to reside here. Magistrate Spracklin traveled to Herring Neck Monday on official duties, returning on the Jessie C Ted Drover s motor boat. Mr Hemmens, agent for T M, was in town on business. Winter was in town this week for firm business. Mr Brank Nichols from Grand Falls is visiting. Cecil Anstey arrived Tuesday from Stephenville.
Francis C Berteau son of the late Francis and Mary Berteau died at St. John’s last week. He served for a number of years as Auditor General with dignity and wisdom.
The SS. Higle arrives at St Johns from Antarctic seas and the Govt. M.V. Trepassey is ordered south to complete the work the Eagle abandoned due to its ice accident.
A meeting of the New-P A was held at the Court House on Tuesday night October 2. Vice Chairman T G W Ashbourne opened the gathering and A Spracklin Sr was elected Chairman after several nominations. Committees reported and plans were made to raise funds for Christmas gifts for sailors and airmen still in service, a discharge allowance fund, and aid for those on leave. National Anthem followed as the meeting adjourned at 10:30.
Mr Wa Harnett and Mr Parrott are appointed census enumerators for Twillingate Island. Harnett will call on residents of the South Island while Parrott visits the North Island.
Reports of a new ore strike at Buchane spark hope for unusual activity at the mines. Authorities expect ongoing efforts to sustain Buchane’s prominence for many years.
Mr Frederick Luther's Restaurant insult incident apologized by Cursrey Keefe after being under the influence. He says he is sorry for the verbal and other actions toward Miss Olive Greenham and offers contrition for the offense caused.
Across the Americas and Europe reports describe Peron declaring a state of siege in Argentina with editors seized and protests mounting after a September 19 march. In other regions violence erupts in Montreal strikes over meat rations while rail disasters in England kill 39 and injure 80.
The coastal report notes fine weather with light rain and moderate winds since the Liners. Fishing remains good with squid plentiful and boats at the Arms reporting 3 to 5 barrels daily. Change Island and Herring Neck show strong catches. bays, Tizzard's Barbour, and nearby waters also yield steady fish.
Announcement notes the forthcoming marriage of Miss Joan Harnett to Mr Bernard Westbury Bartle set for November 6. The brief item records the engagement and anticipated ceremony with no additional details.
A long list of patient admissions from numerous communities including Springdale Carmanville Ragged Point Triton Gander Bay Bay Roberts Button Onto entries note babies born to multiple families and infants listed with several postnatal entries. The roll reads like a hospital admissions bulletin across coastal Newfoundland settlements.
On Sunday October 14 Salvation Army welcomes Major C D Wiseman divisional commander native of Newfoundland and former senior supervisor of Canadian war work. He will lecture on India and the Holy Lands Sunday afternoon and is noted as writer and lecturer with strong qualifications. Public invited, come early to secure seats.
Died at Tilt Cove on Saturday is James Gillard leaving a widow and several sons and daughters. The widow was sister to Mr. Jobo Sheppard of Wild Cove.
A fountain pen engraved with the name C. F. M. Ernest L. Anstey is missing. The finder should leave it at this office to claim a reward or further seward.
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