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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1945
Page
4
Local publication from Twillingate Newfoundland dated October 13 1945 lists editorial staff and policy notes for notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with pricing and submission deadlines. It confirms weekly Saturday edition and office on Worth Side with Roberts as editor proprietor.
A businessman calls for a government push to determine if coal at St George's is mineable for domestic and steam use. He questions surveys, shares in North and South Sydney mines, and argues for transparency and a fairer system amid years of monopoly and unrest over coal supplies.
The Twillingate Regional Library Board announces a new Bluff Head Cove branch at Mr Raymond Boyde’s residence. Opening is Wednesday October 13 at 3 to 5 p.m. Books may be borrowed twice weekly and on Saturdays with one book at a time for two weeks. Fines apply for overdue items. A collection will be taken to defray expenses in the Bluff Head Cove district during the Falls.
General MacArthur orders free speech and religious freedom in Japan and dissolves the Gestapo style security police. Emperor related prohibitions are abolished and political prisoners must be released by October 10. London opinion questions feasibility without broader tariff and trade relaxation. A new Japanese government and premier are to be appointed under Allied orders.
A social gathering will be held at the Court House on Monday night October 15 at 8 15 to honor Gunner Allan Roberts and Able Seaman Arthur G Spencer home from active service. The WPA will provide refreshments and NPA members are invited to attend to extend a public welcome. Hearty welcomes to any other service members in town.
The Department of Natural Resources invites the public to view Canadian and Newfoundland handi crafts at the King George V Institute Auditorium in St. John’s. The display opens daily in October with hours 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. except Wednesdays and Sundays, and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
A public meeting to discuss the proposed Central School will be held in the school building on Friday night the 19th at 8 15. A site report will be presented and a large attendance is requested.
The United Churches extend hearty welcome to Rev R. R. Cooper President of the Newfoundland Conference United Church of Canada. He will preach in all churches on Sunday the 14th instant. His messages focus on the Spiritual Advance Movement titled A Crusade for Christ and His Kingdom. Public worship expected by large congregations.
Hospital notes, discharges, births, and operations list several names and places including Mrs. Reymond Farr Carter's Cove Alonzo Gillard Gillard's Cove Elizabeth Blanchard White Bay and more. Births report a daughter for Sylvester Martin La Scie a daughter and others in Back Hr Stager and Newstead.
Confederation Life Sergt Edgar Newman and Alma Colbourne married at the UC Manse Botwood on Sept 27. The bride was helped by her cousin and the groom by his brother William who came from the USA for their father’s funeral. Newman recently returned from war with the 59th.
Members of the Masonic Lodge who attended Grand Lodge at Botwood and Grand Falla include P.Ms. P. Moores Theo Jenkins R. B. Smith H. Rendell Edwin Facey C. R. Facey and H. J. Pardy.
The Supreme Grand Lodge of the Society of United Fishermen plans its Annual Communication at Twillingate with Officers and possibly Delegates from Ordinary and District Lodges arriving tomorrow aboard the Mies Twillingate. The Sun extends a welcome and hopes for a profitable visit to St. Peter's No. 12 SUF, noted as a potentially historic moment for the Order.
Dorothy Louise Froude and Robert William Lambert were married at the Salvation Army Citadel on Wednesday September 19 officiated by Major Wheeler. The bride wore a white silk gown with veil and carried garden flowers. attendants wore floor length gowns and pink satin with bouquets. After the ceremony the couple visited the groom’s home for a reception, and a later surprise party was held with best wishes for the future.
At First Baptist Bazel Park on Sept 8, Ethelwynne Frost daughter of Eli and Mrs Frost wed Pic. Charles Altman son of Lula Altman and the late Ernest Altman before about 200 guests. Rev. William Beach officiated with a reception at the I O O F hall.
Allegra Martha Pelley daughter of Norman and Nora Pelley of Summerford Maryland will wed Williams Jackson Comrie Lambly Royal Canadian Air Force son of Comrie Lambly Notre Dame de Grace at Wesley United Church Montreal at four this afternoon The Rev BB Brown will officiate flowers decor provided by Sumter Anon relatives include Dr W D Lambly grandfather of the bridegroom giving the bride in marriage sisters named Mrs Paul Dignard and Mrs Gordon Achéson observed at the ceremony.
The bride wears a white satin gown with long sleeves and a short train. The best man and usher are Fit. Sgt. Paul Dignard and Sgt. Gordon Acheson. Attendants wear silk jersey frocks with blue cornflowers. Reception at 5852 Sherbrooke Street West. Mrs. Lambly attends in powder blue crepe. The couple depart for the Laurentians before resuming their war duties.
Memorial notice for Joseph W. Morgan known as Uncle Joe who died February 24, 1945 at LaScie after months of suffering. He served as lay preacher and Sunday School superintendent and was a valued community asset. The notice praises his religious dedication, family kindness, and hopes for his widow and five children.
For sale notice reads One Second Hand Medium Size slow but pure combustion? Steve. For particulars apply in This office.
Personal notes list Mrs Kate Freeman visiting relatives at Bishop's Falls and Herring Neck, Mrs Kenneth Barrett returning to Canada, Mr Lewis Clarke and Mr Elihu Strangemore arriving from Argentia and St Anthony. Families travel by Kyle, Ranger, steamer and Miss Twillingate as many prepare for trips to St John’s, Lewisporte, Stephenville, and Naz.
The Grace Bochner arrived with coal for Gillett and Facey from N Sydney. Part of the cargo landed for Solomon Roberts at Change Islands Wednesday. the ship returned that evening. The Bessie Marie carried cargo to Moreton’s Harbour for Osmond Brothers. The Glencoe arrived from Lewisporte on Thursday evening. Mn A Benson shipped refined cod liver oil by steamer. The S S N Ranger left St John’s at 11 p.m. Thursday to Humbermouth. The S S Kyle sails today at noon on its final trip for the season to Cartwright. Clyde heads out next week. Heavy freights delay wak ing rounds, especially where no other steamer calls.
Lillian Colbourne wife of Claude J. Colbourne of South Side died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital. She leaves three children, her father and mother, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at the United Church with Rev Baggs officiating and burial at the Arm Cemetery.
The St Andrew's Hall event Wednesday night drew good attendance with $160 in proceeds, hampered by a severe sugar shortage and rationing, preventing a higher return.
Pierre Laval has been sentenced to death by the Paris Court and appeals the verdict. Officials indicate no new trial will be granted and General de Gaulle was asked about potential clemency, replying in the negative.
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