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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1945
Page
4
Twillingate Sun published Saturdays at Twillingate Newfoundland in 1945 note editor S Roberts proprietor notes of thanks memoriam and announcements charged 25 cents per inch and letters must reach by Wednesday noon. Shown is publication details and policy with date October 27 1945.
An interview with Sir John Paddester reveals the revised project estimate of 2.5 million dollars for the West Coast sanatorium due to higher material costs. He stresses caution on capital and maintenance costs before expanding social services amid changing economic and political conditions. The article notes annual social service spending around 8 million and potential revenue declines as conditions normalize. Vidkin Quisling’s retrial refusal leads to execution, while China is at war and international peace prospects appear distant.
October brought bright sunshine and clear nights with mild temperatures. Fishermen reported good catches when weather permitted, reflecting favorable overall conditions for the month.
Personal brief items list movements and visits of individuals across Newfoundland places such as Path End Gander Corner Brook Change Island St Johns Argentia Deer Lake and Curling. Mentions relief at Bait Depot and fish transportation by Captain Garfield Young to A Manuel's firm.
Capt Titus Locke of Tiszard's Harbour is in his 82nd year and , during a voyage to the fishery north, had his crew begin hooking at 24 m each morning when conditions allowed, a steady routine noted by Skipper Titus.
The Harvest Supper at Frazer Hall in Exploits was well attended on Tuesday evening. The U C Women’s Association and helpers served over 150 guests with proceeds around $110.00.
Dr A J Wood and Mrs Wood traveled to St Johns and Montreal this month to attend McGill University convocation. Harold Wood ranked thirty in his class and secured a one year internship at Royal Victoria Hospital as about ninety graduates earned their medical degrees.
M Y James Strong arrived here on Tuesday bringing freight from St John’s. Source details note the arrival and origin, highlighting the shipper and route.
A formatting error in the last issue misreported the death of Mrs Wheeler. The obituary should name Mrs Jenkins as the deceased, who is sister to Mr Alex Guy, clarifying the familial connection.
Airman Elmo Baird of the Royal Air Force was heard speaking from London during a broadcast on the Wednesday week air.
A lumber laden ship ran aground Saturday night while heading south and another laden vessel struck the shore on Wednesday. Both moved away after the sea abated, with crews reporting no immediate danger.
The week stayed free until Thursday when a north east storm brought cold winds and rain. Fishermen fared well most days with boats catching up to six barrels. Tuesday morning showed a white frost on the ground from heavy dew and cold.
A grateful reader shares relief from a severe neuritis attack after using Kruschen. She describes constant leg pain and sleep loss prior to treatment, noting rapid improvement from the first bottle and a return to normal sleep. The ad attributes neuritis and rheumatism to uric acid buildup and claims Kruschen clears waste and poisons from the body.
A 17 year old former postmistress at Grand Falls was summoned to court for larceny of 1000 dollars. She changed a 20 dollar money order to 10 dollars and kept the balance. Ranger Gill of Point Leamington testified and the girl was convicted and fined 10 dollars or seven days in jail.
The text notes a possible museum opening at St John S with antiques moved to new displays. It mentions signs that the Colonial Building may reopen soon and reports the Commission Government will vacate the old House of Assembly to prepare for a new form of government. It alleges residents face accepting whatever the Dominions Office chooses, including Union with Canada or remaining under colonial status without franchise rights.
Winnipeg mail order advertises dry cleaned men and women garments at low prices. Suits and overcoats for men and women, children's coats, dress shoes, and army boots with prices from one to seven dollars. Also saw Swedish saw blades and a 15 percent order discount.
The Grand Lodge Sessions of the Society of United Fishermen began after St. Peter's Lodge met Monday. The 71st Annual Communication closed Wednesday with a banquet in Alexandra Hall. Notables included Grand Master Laing Grand Secretary C T James and others who gave addresses and humorous remarks. The event concluded with Auld Lang Syne marking St. Peter's 70th anniversary and a warm reception in the Capital of the North.
Obituary notice for Mary Eliza Dove who died after a paralytic stroke on Sept 2 at age seventy. Survived by son Frank daughter Gertie Mrs John Curtis and six grandchildren. Interment at Carter's Cove Cemetery with Rev J Wareham. Inserted by Prank Dove and Mrs Joan Curtis.
For sale a three year old horse. For particulars apply to Elmo White at Ragged Point in Twillingate.
Hospital notes list discharges births and operations across communities including Twillingate Carmanville Fogo Wavey Sheppard Stager Norris Arm Botwood and Musgrave Harbour. Birth announced for Willie Cooper and George Linfield couples with multiple surgeries and patient movements.
Note from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dove and Mrs. John Curtis of Carter's Cove expressing gratitude for help during illness and death of Mary Eliza Dove. Special thanks to those who sent wreaths and sprays for the casket, listing numerous families and individuals in offerings of support.
The Entertainment Committee of the N.P.A appeals to donors to fund Christos Gifts for men on active service and a discharge allowance for 47 not yet discharged. Last year raised £539. this year need £750. Envelopes will be sent and returned within a week. Parents are asked to send away from home addresses of their sons to the undersigned.
The Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held at South Side United Church on Sunday Oct 28. The congregation is urged to donate since roof repairs on Marshall Hall and the Church are planned and 26000 shingles have arrived for immediate payment. Ninety percent of contributions go to the Trustee Board and ten percent to the Memorial Belt Fund.
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