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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sur, North Coast paper since 1888, prints notices and announcements from Twillingate Newfoundland on Saturdays. Editor Ke G Clarke and Proprietor publish notes of thanks memoriam notices and other notices with a 25 cent per inch rate and a Wednesday deadline.
A summary of Prof H Smith of Oxford University findings on the cost of living notes feasible recommendations mainly targeting import prices distribution and transport costs. It questions the Newfoundland Railway freight rise and argues higher charges deter traffic and burden ordinary people despite other profits and staff cuts.
The author urges the government to strike boldly to ease living costs by cutting freight and passenger rates, lowering prices on essentials, and tightening profiteering. He criticizes dole as a disease, calls for workfare measures, and argues to curb costs in transportation and profits while targeting unnecessary jobs to offset inflation.
A yet unnamed American inventor unveils a square transparent plastic egg container and a machine that shells eggs into the container and seals it. An electronic device is said to keep the egg fresh without refrigeration. The process aims to let hens lay eggs in the traditional form while packaging them in square shapes.
On Wednesday the settlements of Beaumont North and South faced extreme danger from a forest fire reported by Magistrate Clarke of Springdale. Firefighters and rain later brought the blaze under control. cause is presumed to be brush burning during land clearing.
The Exploits loaded cod at St. John's for the West Indies en route to Little Bay Islands. The A M Frampton with coal reached Ashbournes, and the Northern Ranger's last season voyage will resume to Humbermouth then Cook's Harbour for the Railway emergency fleet. Gorton Clifford Abbott Mgeter’s vessel carrying lumber ran aground near Whale's Back and sank. crew of seven landed safely at Martin’s Point amid echoes of an older Ethie wreck.
List of residents and visitors with travel details to and from St John s Toronto Lewisporte Buchans Fogo Stephenville Grand Falls Huglee St Anthony and other places. Mentions include Edwin Facey Hardy Troake Roy Sharpe Bennett Oxford Bert Bulain Vera Baird Malcolm Sharpe Allan Sharpe James Peyton and others with dates Sunday Monday Tuesday and Friday. Also notes officials and clergy departures for exhibitions and settlements.
Born at Gander Hospital on Tuesday October 7 to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mercer a daughter is welcomed into the family in this brief birth notice.
In Magistrate court two Birchy Bay residents mother and daughter appeared before Magistrate Spracklin on a Ranger C Dwyer charge of forging and uttering a cheque for 3088 dollars. Both had sentence suspended and were placed on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act 1907. The mother was ordered to repay 30.88 dollars or face 30 days imprisonment. the amount was paid.
The Glencoe on Sunday delivered a Dodge truck to Frank Stuckless of the North Side in Twillingate, enabling local transport.
Prices for codfish in St John s are confusing with few cargoes reaching the city and sellers asking up to eleven dollars for semi dry. Overall fish prices are down by one dollar to one fifty from last year as flour and staples rise, with some areas on the Northern Peninsula showing flour at twenty two dollars a barrel. The Labrador fishery is at its lowest in fifteen years and potato shortages raise grim winter prospects.
Nostalgic note from Twillingate describes the Bullbirds at sea, with a boat securing one hundred eighty and an average around eighty per punt. The writer notes cold clear weather could bring turra soon and mentions eager readers hoping to purchase the delicious little fellows.
Mr 8 Vincent of Carbonear reports Labrador fish now costs one dollar less per gallon due to exchange-related payment risk. Home Labrador heavy salted shore shows weak demand, selling two dollars below last year, as firms avoid cushioned stocks. Fishermen who ignored Board advice to light salt now face unsellable product.
The National Convention resumed at 3 00 p m yesterday October 10 with members in the Capital and press from Canada and the United States covering proceedings. Mrs Stephen Loveridge suffered minor injuries leaving the Parish Hall after a reception for the Elliott family and was ordered to rest for two weeks after a fall on the steps.
A meeting of Loyalty L C L No 5 is called for Tuesday night October 14. All members are urged to attend. Business is important. By Order Augustus Price Worthy Muster.
In last issues we corrected a report that Shirley C wandia charged a cargo of salt. The salt was not from the stated source and the earlier charge was in error.
The A N D Company states midweek that Badger camps are filled and workers are advised to proceed only if instructed by letter or wire. This applies to Bird Division camps. Bishop Falls camps still require authorization.
St Peter's holds 11 a m Matings 30 p m Sunday School 7 p m Evensong St Andrew's 3 p m Sunday School 7 p m Evensong Rev William R Buller 7 p m Lay Reader North Side 11 a m Layman 2 30 p m Sunday School 7 p m Rev William R Butler Crow Head 2 30 p m Sunday School Bible Class
At 11 a.m. holiness meeting and 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class. Evening services include 7 p.m. praise and salvation meetings. Services conducted by the Corps Officers. Major and Mrs. C. Thompson extend a cordial invitation to all.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rowsell lead services with Morning Devotion at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 3 p m Prayer at 6 30 p m and Evangelistic Service at 7 p m including a morning and evening program for worship and teaching.
Advertises purchase of used Newfoundland stamps in any quantity with top prices offered. Buyer guarantees stamp return if not satisfied and promises proceeds from sale.
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