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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1946
Page
4
Residents urge authorities away from requiring St John’s consul interviews for passports and health certificates. They argue older travelers face hardship and extra costs, with many miles wasted traveling to obtain papers. Local officials could issue authorizations to reduce delays and uncertainty for journeys.
The article reports the Nuremberg trial ruling that aggressive warfare is a Supreme Crime and that Nazi leaders will be hanged on the sixteenth if mercy appeals fail. It portrays the verdict as a warning to future would be aggressors and condemns Nazi organizations and generals as unworthy.
Snow covered the ground at Deer Lake by daylight and dry blossoms of snow fell. Near the Abe Railway Line at Gasttopanita the snowfall measured about two inches in depth.
William Bridger died after a short illness from pneumonia at his home. A longtime Labrador fisherman, he later worked in interior lumber camps and for paper companies. He recently joined Fishery Products Co. Ltd. He was a longtime St. Peter's Lodge member. His funeral was held at North Side United Church with Rev. W. R. Butler officiating and burial at Wild Cove Cemetery. He leaves a wife, a brother Obadiah in town, two sisters in Sydney and Corner Brook, and many relatives and friends. The Sun extends sympathy.
The M. V. James Strong of Little Bay Islands led the Labrador fishing fleet by bringing home 2400 quintals of codfish under the command of John Locke. Other Island vessels Mary & Dorothy with 1100 tons and 5, M. Water ton. Baxter Wiseman with 500 quintals. and Avalon Goodridge with 750 quintals also returned. The home fishery on the Island failed, hurting local crews.
We thank all who helped during the illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Mr. Malcolm Earle and Mr. Martin Young for their kindness. To all who sent sprays letters cards and messages we say Thank You. Mrs Edward Sharpe and Family.
A collection to date for New Central School is acknowledged at 122,? thousand plus. The vessel M V Jeesie C. ashore near Pearce's Rock Wednesday night. Captain John Gillett and crew refloated her Thursday and towed to Ashbourne’s Upper premise for repairs by the Insurance Co. Captain Ted Drover suspects lines slipped from the Wharf at Hodge Brothers.
Mr A R Stewart of the Natural Resources Department opened the Agricultural Fair at Newstead and Comfort Cove this week, inaugurating the event and highlighting regional farming issues.
The notice corrects donor names and amounts for a local fire fund in Glovertown. Herbert Granville is corrected to Herbert Flynn with a $100 gift, Walter G. Granville to Walter G. Greenham with $50, and Mrs Frank Roberts to Mrs Frank Guy with $50. The changes update the credited individuals and sums in the fund listing.
Cod trap for sale in good condition listed at 11 fathoms deep 60 fathoms on the round with leader no mooring and grapnels. For details and price contact Albert Hellier Srigast.
His Excellency urged Newfoundlanders to vote on future government form and praised the their work ahead. Dr Linfield and Rev Goodland lauded the governor while Twillingate residents pressed for better transport and mail service with Gander airport and Lewisporte terminal improvements. A floral tribute and ode followed as the visit continued.
His Excellency and the vice regal party toured Memorial Hospital and the Nurses Home and spoke with 130 patients. They visited Long Point Light, libraries, Government Offices, and the Twillingate Law Office, and attended services at St Peters Anglican and North Side United Church. The visit ended with a return voyage on the Bonnie Nell and praise for local arrangements.
Personal notices list multiple residents leaving for Detroit Lewisporte Buchans Grand Falls Moreton's Harbour and St Johns on Thursday Sunday and Saturday. Names include Mrs Ray Brett Mr S Loveridge Mr Arthur Colbourne Mrs Lloyd Mercer Mr Cyril White Miss Mary Bridger and Mrs Bennett Chippetts among others with destinations such as Buchans Leading Tickles and Jackson Arm.
Mr and Mrs Cyril Froude and their children arrived from England on Monday in a brief town note.
A hospital note lists numerous residents from communities including Joe Batt's Arm Deer Lake Fogo and Twillingate with names such as Mrs Uriah Hewlett Mrs Ada Lawsen and others. It notes urgent need for Nurses Aids and calls for qualified applicants to Miss Stella Manuel RN.
Louise Bromley died in Victoria BC on August 24 in her 77th year. She is survived by her husband Jon Bromley three daughters and one sister Mrs pared Linfield of Twillgate. A native of this town she visited here about 25 years ago and many friends regret her passing.
A heartfelt obituary poem marks the anniversary of Lily’s death. The verse recalls her kindness feeding the hungry, her care for children, and a family’s grief at the grave. The writer promises eternal remembrance and faith in a blessed afterlife.
In August 1945 the bank opened 439 new accounts with total deposits of 217256 dollars. The cumulative initial deposits in new accounts since January 1, 1945 reach 1806966 dollars, compared with 1583786 dollars in the same period of 1945.
R T Steedman resigns as General Manager of the A D Company paper mill at Grand Falls Newfoundland. His departure becomes effective in three weeks and he and his family will relocate to Canada. The move follows his prior rise to the post after Sir Vincent Jones left last spring. Telegram dated Sept 29.
St. Andrew's Sewing Class to hold Sale of Work and Supper in St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday October 16. Supper served at 6 p.m. features cold meals and salads. Admission five cents. Supper sixty cents. 20.
All parts for a three horsepower engine minus the engine itself offered for sale. Flags were at half mast yesterday in mourning. For further particulars apply to Mrs. Gordon at her home, Dorman Whiter on the Herring Neck in Herring Neck area.
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