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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun dated October 18 1947 from Twillingate Newfoundland notes editorial details and policy for notices including notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch for publication. It states publication rules and editor proprietor FE G Clarke and the paper's address on the North Side.
A Twitlingate Islands appeal urges residents to fund the Volunteer Fire Brigade after a Monday blaze. It argues public spirit is needed to replace damaged hoses, equipment, and pay firefighters, ensuring rapid, effective fire response to protect homes and livelihoods.
The speaker urges checking and restoring gear and insists volunteers must attend. They advise lightening the burden on willing participants and suggest dipping into funds for extra equipment. While lessons are fresh, begin directing efforts toward giving volunteers their due returns.
In the Magistrate's Court three affiliation cases were heard before Magistrate Spracklin. Those heard at Comfort Cove and Cottle's Island were postponed. At Twilingate the defendant was released on his own bond to appear when required. A Twillingate resident charged with support on the complaint of his wife was ordered to pay sixty dollars per month and signed a bond to carry out the order.
Personal notices report Mr Wilfred Anstey leaving Ranger for Locke's Cove to teach. Miss Ference Young arrives by Ranger from St John’s. Mr and Mrs George Mutford and Miss Olive Boyde depart by Miss Twillingate to Toronto. Mr and Mrs Edwin Facey and Mr John Gillett travel from St John’s. Mr and Mrs George Lillington head to St John’s, Lot Anstey arrives from Detroit for two week visit. Keywood Young departs for Toronto. Carey and Abbott start posting and handling duot at the Post and Telegraph Office, Tickle Point.
Ranger Force Headquarters at St Johns reports Sergeant W Smith led an inquiry into the death of Benjamin Wella of Fishells found with a bullet wound outside his home. John Joseph Young of Fishells is in custody charged with murder.
Classified notice selling a secondhand Waterloo No 2 cooking stove. Interested parties should apply to S. Anstry Sr. Paradise.
Public notice warns householders that most fires are caused by defective chimneys and urges inspection and repairs before the cold season. J Piercey signs the notice at Back Hr Gate.
Stewart Young of Robins Cove died after a short illness at his home. He was a carpenter for many years and is mourned by his wife and three daughters Flora Olive and Shirley. Funeral was at South Side United Church with L O A members attending. Interment at Plattera Head Cemetery.
A sixty eight year old female resident of Victoria Cove was certified insane and committed to the Mentel Institution at St. John's. Temporary arrangements for accommodation have been made pending escort.
The Newstead Comfort Cove Fair held October 9 and 10 demonstrated high standards in exhibits especially bottled vegetables and fruits and a superb locally grown apple. Two beaver were released into Newstead Pond by the Department of Natural Resources to begin a colony, with Game Warden Carberry in charge. Speakers included Agriculturists Hutchings and Stewart and J.P. E. E. French of Summerford.
An appeal asks for public donations to equip and expand a volunteer fire brigade formed after a generous offer of equipment. The unit trained under Randell has aided in fires, including a recent wind driven blaze. Donations may be given to J M Manuel or the undersigned. H J Linfield contributed 2500 dollars.
One casualty from Monday firefight. Gordon Ashbourne struck by a hose nozzle and thrown over the wharf. He sustained head injuries needing medical attention but has recovered and is about again with no lasting harm.
Fire destroyed the store and restaurant of Claude Colbourne on South Side. Fire Chief H Randell and Asst. Chief L Lambert led the volunteer brigade to confine the blaze despite high winds. Sparks traveled far as patrolmen saved other small fires and citizens aided in a strenuous fight.
Two wedding ceremonies held on October 15. At the Pentecostal Mission Pastor Rowseil officiated for Bessie Shay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Watkins, and Stephen Lambert of South Side. At South Side United Church Rev Butler officiated for Jessie Bulgin of the Arm and Bennett Legere.
The page lists numerous individuals by locality across Newfoundland communities and notes two births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Blake of Herring Neck and a son to Mr and Mrs Howard Jones of Salt Pond. Other names appear with no events attached.
Reports from Springdale indicate government allocation will fund a second hospital in the town in the upcoming fiscal year. Local residents and Green Bay allies are praised for strong efforts, with winter committees and growing donations pushing subscriptions above thirty thousand dollars amid labor constraints.
The note suggests possible reductions in wood prices and wages in the Dale area as in other regions, though a drop is not guaranteed. It highlights uncertainty about economic effects and the potential scope of any adjustments.
Listings of services across churches Saint Peters Andrew Saint United Church and Community sites with times for Holy Communion Matins Evensong Layman Sunday School Bible Class and lay reader duties across locations Crow Head Little Harbour North Side and South Side with Rev William R Butler and lay staff noted.
The Salvation Army announces a series of services led by Corps Officers Major and Mrs. C. Tompson. Schedule includes 9 a.m. Holiness Meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible class, 3 p.m. Praise Meeting, and 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting with a cordial invitation to all.
Pastor and Mrs. O F Rowsell lead services on Sunday with morning devotion at 10 30, Sunday School at 3, prayer at 6 30, and evangelistic service at 7 p.m. The program announces multiple daily gatherings for worship and outreach.
Buyer Clayton Husse y in Port Usior offers 75 cents per 100 for 5 cent Cabot issue and pays the highest price for all Newfoundland stamps. Will purchase in large quantities on or off paper.
The National Convention appoints J. B. McEvoy, King’s Councillor, to replace F. Gordon Bradley K C as chair. The columnist notes McEvoy’s legal, financial, and political studies and hopes the convention will focus on substantive work rather than trivialities.
One boat eight years old 19 ft long priced at 38.00 dollars. Also: new jump spark coil price 14.70 dollars. 2 for prams 18 building rope nearly new. Second hand jump spark coil 110 inch Stison wrench and net wrenches fit eight sizes. Several spare parts. Boat only 6000 dollars. For particulars apply Selby Burt Virgin Arm.
Please reserve Armistice Day November 11 for the South Side U. Go Harvest Supper in Marshall Hall. Further particulars to follow.
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