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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes edition basics and notices of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch for notices. It states publication is from Twillingate Newfoundland and does not guarantee late letters. It disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The piece reflects on the reopening of schools across the island with over two thousand classrooms in use. It urges parents to keep children in school, emphasizes the value of continued education, and welcomes teachers while hoping for stable school leadership next year.
Mr Harry Moore, U C Teacher at Crow Head for the year, was treated to a surprise party by Crow Head residents on Tuesday. He is well known for serving as Principal at GE Jenkins Cove School in 1945.
Residents of Herring Neck fear a water crisis as fewer than twenty wells remain in service and thirty men travel longer distances daily for supply. The piece notes water basics from the American Encyclopedia and laments a delayed rainfall to ease the shortage.
A tag found on a leg of a tickle-lace shot by Mr. Bennett Hamlyn of Crow Head on May 26 bore the inscription Zoolog Mus eum Copenhagen Denmark and a serial gomber.
Mr Martin Young, a local electrician, has completed the lighting installation at North Side United Church. A dedication service is planned in the near future to mark the completion.
Mr. Fred Roberts received a Windsor message noting Owen son of W. H. Roberts passed Grade XI with honours and an expression of congratulations.
Week sees several focal schooners returning from the Labrador fishery with daily traffic moving toward southern points. Vessels discharging include Hattie A Heckman under Capt Saul White, Shirley C under Capt John White, Stanley Smith under Capt James Philpott, L N Peckford under Capt Gus White, Grace Lorraine under Capt Harvey White.
Major Cyril Everett conducts a double ring ceremony for Joyce Verge and John Darraugh at the West Toronto Salvation Army Citadel. The bridal party includes bridesmaids in blue and pink, a three year old veil carrier, and young ring bearer James Darraugh, with attendants and family described in formal attire.
A forenoon arrival on Friday brought a cargo of taal for Hodaw Bred.
U. C. Corrella Arm Grade IX Wilfred Rogers Grade XI Lloyd Dalley Norma Smith. U.C. Jenkins Cove Grade X Everett Jenkins Grade IX Lester Jenkins Ruby Jenkins Cyril Jenking Louise Wineham Erle Jenkins. ULC Central School Grade XI Gertie Earle Honours Grade X Harry Randell Bert Ashbourne Ruby Facey Joyce Clarke Joyce Young Joan Hawkins Grade IX Ruby Osmond Donald Elliott Gladys Greenham.
A series of local movements lists Miss Doris A Anstey leaving for Toronto, Miss Dorothy Hodge returning to Westpoint Boston to study, Miss Gladys Wheelcreft holidaying at Grand Falls, and Miss Mildred Loder resuming teaching at Badger's Quay. It notes Mr and Mrs Jack Pond and Betty heading to New York via Gander, visitors Ernest Ireland from Grand Falls, Mrs Willis Simms back from Corner Brook, and Rev Gordon Elliott and family arriving from England to reside with the Wilson Manuels as Elliott readies to resume ministry in Newfoundland.
Married at St Margaret s Church Aug 18 Emily Sansome to L Jones Customs Officer Gander Bride formerly teacher at St Peter s 1941 42 and groom a 1945 customs collector Ceremony by Rev M Jones brother of groom Another marriage Sept 3 Eleanor Gillett Gilesporte to Elmo Baird North Side Rev Butler officiating reception at bride s home
Magistrate Scott at Stephenville Crossing heard six residents charged with selling controller's liquor. Fines ranged from two hundred to seven hundred dollars. The column notes speculation that the screech trade is hot and may face broader scrutiny on the West Coast.
Notices invite bids received by September 12 for painting labor on the T.C. Parsonage and associated outbuildings. Details and specifications available from the issuing office.
A report from St John’s notes five month revenue over twenty million dollars with August showing a gain of about four hundred fifty thousand versus last year. Expenditure surpasses last year by more than two million for the period. The Cost of Living Index fell slightly by a tenth of a percent to 1744 in August before another anticipated rise.
Capt. O Keefe reports the fishery remains discouraging as the Kyle sails from St John s on Friday for a special run to Sandy Islands to pick up stationers before resuming its freight and mail service to Hope dale.
A party of British professional actors, the first in twenty five years, will visit Newfoundland in September to stage a selection of contemporary English plays.
Former Central School principal and current Regional Child Welfare Worker for the Department of Public Health and Welfare in the Grand Falls Botwood region lives in Botwood and plans to relocate to Grand Falls when a dwelling is available later in the season.
Mahatma Gandhi resumes a water and salt fast as he campaigns for calm amid widespread rioting looting and violence in India following the end of British control. On day three he has reportedly taken only water and his supporters say the fast restores order while critics doubt the outcome.
On the 14th Sunday after Trinity St Peters offers 8 am Holy Communion 11 am Matins 2 30 pm Sunday School 7 pm Evensong St Andrews holds 11 am Matins 2 30 pm Sunday School and 7 pm Evensong with services listed.
In South Side services include 11am R E Butler 2 30 pm Sunday School and Bible Class 7 pm Rev William R Butler Sacrament of Lord's Supper Little Harbour 3 pm Rev William R Butler 7 pm Lay Reader. North Side 11 am Rev William R Butler 2 30 pm Sunday School 7 pm R E Butler Crow Head 2 30 pm Sunday School and Bible Class.
The Salvation Army band from Botwood with Major Pilgrim will lead a series of services at the Citadel tomorrow Sunday Sept 7 including a 1 am holiness meeting 2 pm Sunday School and Bible 3 pm praise meeting and a 7 pm Salvation Meeting A 3 pm musical programme follows All are invited Major and Mrs Tuompso expected to attend.
Pastor C F Rowsell leads morning devotion at 10 30 a m Sunday with Sunday School at 3 p m Prayer at 6 30 p m and Evangelistic Service at 7 p m Mia co pastor attends.
A four year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooper was scalded at the Arm on Tuesday when an armchair toppled into a pot of boiling water on the stove. The child died a few hours later at Notre Dame Memorial Hospital, leaving parents in deep mourning.
A damaged notice fragment indicates Pal Ragan a dentist will appear at an implied court or meeting venue. The text is incomplete but suggests a scheduled appearance or action. Details such as date and location are unreadable in the fragment.
Wednesday Mr. K. M Brown told informants there is no market in China for Newfoundland squid. Import licenses are temporarily suspended and unless there is quick improvement the outlook remains poor for the product.
A luncheon aboard the SS Nova Scotia in Liverpool marked the renewal of Furness Withy and Company Limited’s direct steamship service to Newfoundland. Lieut. Colonel W. F. Rendell read a governor’s message wishing success to the venture and noting the link between Newfoundland and the mother country.
The promised tobacco concession for pensioners will start on October 13 under the Tobacco Duty Relief of Pensioners Regulations 1947. Old age pensioners who are habitual smokers or snuff takers may buy tobacco cigarettes or snuff at reduced prices from that date.
The Department of Education reports a much better teacher supply than last year. Anglican schools have five vacancies. Roman Catholic Boards have a few rooms not yet covered but enough applications. United Church needs staff for a small number of larger one room schools. For the first time in years twelve hundred schools and twenty one hundred classrooms will be fully staffed. The favorable outlook is due to the end of base construction where many teachers worked during the war at higher pay.
Prominent Lewisporte resident of face Boucienton and Sunday Willey is reported deceased. Local headlines honor the well known Wadherdar figure with tributes and community remembrance.
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