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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun established 1888 publishes Saturdays from Twillingate Md. Office north side. Roberts is editor and proprietor. For notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements we charge 25 cents per inch. We cannot guarantee late letters and do not assume responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Magistrate Spracklin leads public meetings to form Roads Committees across the District. Bridges and roads already see work, with funds expected for more, notably in Twillingate and Shoal Tickle next season. Officials hope to hold a public meeting here to elect a committee and plan drainage friendly street rounding. Government supports needed funds to benefit public works. Road conditions worsen with heavy rain causing splashes to pedestrians.
Observer editorial voices uncertainty about Newfoundland facing self government. It notes fear of party manipulation and calls for genuine public input before restoring the Charter. The piece argues autonomy should be decided openly by the United Kingdom Parliament once the island is ready.
The United Kingdom will mark Armistice Day November 11 as a memorial for those who fell in the recent war and in 1914 to 1978. A proposal reflecting this tribute has received His Majesty the King's approval. Arrangements will mirror prewar practice.
The exploits of Sergeant Frank Mercer, stationed at Hebron in the far north, are recounted as 37 million readers in Sunday supplements read of his calm handling of a pagan rites crisis. Mercer disarmed hostile Eskimos, saved a baby, and earned the nickname Torugal the Second.
Capt Uriah Laite has reached Vancouver after liberation from the Japanese. He plans a visit to Nild in November. Relatives and friends celebrate his return with his wife, daughter, and son. He reportedly lost 60 pounds during imprisonment, surviving on leaves, greens, rice, and meager rations.
Residents complain about floodlighting and bright flashing lights kept all night. The glare blinds pedestrians, especially the elderly, while the lights are not a toy and should help, not hinder, public safety and social gatherings.
The S U F Grand Lodge Executive arrived Sunday with Grand Master Ernest Glaing and officers including Grand Deputy Master T LeFeuvre and Grand Secretary C T James. They traveled by boat via Dildo as storms prevented canal passage awaiting government survey.
A social gathering at the Court House Monday night will be featured in the upcoming column. An account of the sessions and function of the Supreme Grand Lodge S U F and St. Peter's No. 12 will appear next week along with a write up on the ise co.
A Baltimore letter from Mr Roy Mayne reports the death of his father Charles D Mayne on September 3rd. Born in Exeter England on March 20 1855. Further details promised in a later item.
A married woman describes chronic rheumatism with knees locked like cement. After starting Kruschen Salts, she reports her knees unlocked, improved mobility, and even walking four miles. She urges others to try Kruschen, noting a daily dose of half to one teaspoon in hot water each morning.
Captain Bob Bartlett visits Boston en route to New York after returning from Nargarasauk Greenland where he supplied Danish weather stations. He sailed 600 miles inside the arctic circle aboard the Effie M Morrissey and a polar bear cub from the far north heads to the Bronx Zoo. He and crew once built a Peary monument at Cape Fork in 1932 and will speak to the Explorers Club in Brooklyn and to boys schools this winter.
At the Salvation Army Citadel on Sunday afternoon Major Wiseman delivered an address describing life in India and the Army’s work aiding the sick and helpless. He spoke of his Holyland visit and wartime chaplain experiences with Canadian forces. Magistrate Spracklin chaired and outlined the Army’s history from London.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Batten of Coley’s Point announce the engagement of their elder daughter Belen Ruth to Winston Gosse son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Gosse of Spaniard’s Bay The wedding is set for October 20 in Toronto Canada.
The town marks the death of Mrs. S B Wheeler sister in law to Mrs Alex Guy with a half mast flag. The Newfoundland Fisheries Board seeks info from packers for the UNRRA Hard Cured Split Herring contract 1945 46 with a October 31 1945 deadline.
The M. V. Hazel P. Blackwook docked Saturday at Cus tome with coal for Herring Neck from Sydney. The M. V. Exploita also carried coal from Sydney to Memorial Hospital, 320 tons landed in three days at Ashbournes' wharf. The M. V. Young Harp paused at port en route to Nain and Hopedale with fish from Labrador centers. Northern Ranger backed from Coastal Wharf and snagged Young Harp's chain on its propeller, delaying until repairs at Monroe's Premises were completed. Harp sailed Tuesday.
The U S Coast Guards have a new duck motor landed from the Clyde yesterday. It is designed for use on both water and land and represents a versatile craft addition for patrols and duties.
The Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services are set for Sunday October 21 at North Side United Church. Parishioners are asked to contribute envelopes gifts fruit and vegetables for hospital and orphanage needs and to make the day a special act of worship.
Rev S R Cooper president of the United Church Conference occupied the pulpits Sunday delivering inspiring sermons at the three United Churches in town. Capt Elliott says the Clyde will not be back from the east until tonight.
A statement from Apology Sam acknowledges circulating false reports concerning Captain Andrew Greenham Westxy Hicks and offers regret for the misinformation.
Notice extends the closing time for tenders of goods owned by the Library now at A. Colbourne's store North Side. Tenders may be viewed by applying to Sec or Mr Colbourne E. B. Honce Sec Lib Bg.
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