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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1946
Page
4
Twillingate notes and thanks page from the North Coast paper notes memoriam and announcements. Editor Roberta reports limitations on insertions and deadlines with 25 cent charges for brief notices. Oct 19 1946 Twillingate Newfoundland context.
Capt O Keefe reports abundant fish along the Labrador coast while a Belle Isle voyage confirms the bounty. Fishermen discuss fall and winter fishery options in small vessels or steam trawling to extend catches, provide seasonal work, and boost export revenue as ice and weather shape timing.
Newfoundland reports fatal air crashes in wilderness areas near Gander Stephenville and Melville Lake with crews and passengers lost. Questions arise about travel safety and whether accidents or sabotage cause crashes, urging safer direct travel options and better field procedures to protect passengers.
The passage contemplates coordinating foreign aircraft approaching Sor Bhores by radio or guide them to an airport. It recalls wartime sea escort methods used to protect passenger liners and merchant ships and asks if a similar approach could be applied in Vatican circles.
Lord Roalin World Chief Scout tours Canada visiting Port aux Basques on November 1 and stops at Corner Brook Grand Falls and St Johns. He will attend a Scout Rally in St John’s and broadcast from there before leaving the next day. This marks the second honour of a World Chief Scout visit to Newfoundland following Baden Powell’s earlier tour with family.
A brief obituary reports the death of Willis Bridger with note of significance and tribute. Further details are not included in the fragment.
Mrs. A. H. Hodge returns from St John’s while Miss Doro thy Hodge travels to Boston for a business course. Several others depart for Grand Falls, St. John’s, England, and Memorial College. trips include Toronto, Moreton’s Harbour, Gander, Halifax, and Chicago.
Exceptionally dry conditions on the West Coast raise concerns at Corner Brook as river and lake levels fall. Mill operators announce planned curtailment for the coming winter, with piles of waste along the lakeshore. A rain event soon could relieve the situation.
A fragmentary report notes the Schr and the vessel Dauntless arriving at a port amid unclear details. Specifics like date, location, and event context are missing from the readable text.
Elijah Greenham an elderly Twillingate resident died at his Gillard's Cave home after months of illness at age 87. He worked on mercantile premises and was known as an early motorboat pilot. Funeral was held Wednesday at South Side United Church with Rev. W. R. Butler. interment at Rink Road cemetery. He leaves two sons Donald and Stanley, three daughters Beatrice Bennett Price Harriet Herbert Flynn and Mrs Herbert Brown, two brothers Andrew and Abram and many grandchildren.
The fishery remained weak through the month as stormy weather kept boats ashore. Some grounds showed fish and a few salmon nets could perform if winds turn favorable, with calmon traded locally. Bullbirds were shot by gunner units in the past two weeks and colder weather may bring small flocks of tur. the report notes tentative seasonal patterns.
The report notes Hermann Goering and Joachim von Ribbentrop among high ranking Nazis in Nuremberg prison. Goering reportedly died by suicide in his cell, with mention of others facing execution or turn in. The account is fragmented and cites the 20 officials involved in the case.
Under section 9 of the Newfoundland Fisheries Board Act 1936 as amended and related regulations dated July 31 1941 the Board prohibits licensed exporters from selling dried squid for export from Newfoundland. All export sales must go through Newfoundland Dried Squid Exporters Limited with licences issued only to that company. L R Brookes Secretary.
The Commissioner for Supply issued an Order effective October 8 1946 fixing maximum retail price of Amboy evaporated milk at twenty cents per tin at the place of importation and twenty one cents per tin when sold elsewhere J McINTYRE Acting Secretary for Supply October 7 1946
The Commissioner for Supply by authority under Regulation 2 of the Defence (Price of Goods) Regulations 1941 issues an order dated October 5 1946. J S Neill signs as Commissioner for Supply.
Newfoundland Gazette order limits Amboy evaporated milk to twenty cents per tin at importation sites and twenty one cents elsewhere. It takes effect midnight October 7 1946 and is cited as Food Current Prices Order No 87 1946.
Gratitude is extended to those who lightened our burden during illness and death of our father. Special thanks to Dave and to Mr. and Mrs. Raytoon Bridger and to Mr. and Mrs. Gertis for their kindness and support.
A long list of individuals and families appears including Guy, Dove, Sharpe, Weir, Lambert, Stockley, Bridger, Burton, Lambert, Anstey, Simms, Moores, Hodge, and many others. It reads like a society guest and family directory with numerous married names and extended households listed.
A sawing class was held at Andrew's Hall as part of community activities sponsored by the Confederation's Life group. The session focused on woodwork and practical skills for members and locals.
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