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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1945
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun outlines its publication details and policy for notices and memoriam notes. It states charges for notes of thanks and memorials, deadlines by Wednesday noon, and that the paper does not guarantee insertion of late letters or assume reader opinions.
The piece urges national unity after victory in the Pacific war and thanks service personnel for ending the conflict. It calls citizens to support peace efforts, recognize Allied sacrifices, and trust authorities as postwar plans unfold. It notes Allied airmen over Tokyo and shifts in international relations, stressing the need to build a secure peace.
A fragment notes the air force and transportation systems wrecked by constant bombing. It concludes that the world appears weary of war’s business and the ongoing violence.
The article notes a likely coal shortage in Twillin Gate with prices rising at North Sydney by 43 cents a ton. It suggests government rate cuts and possible steamship imports to lower costs, urging local action to form a coal trade and secure fuel for Memorial Hospital and general needs.
The cod fishery shows slight improvement but shoremen suffered through spring and summer with many traps yielding little. Capt Wa Bulgin and crew exceeded 300 barrels, James Dalley over 200, Fred Parsons over 100, while most boats produced little. Mackerel abundance offers some relief, and inshore fishing requires fewer stationers while more vessels and crews are needed to follow fish.
The paper requests teachers send in their exam results for inclusion in the upcoming issue.
Gerald S. Doyle's News Bulletin reports at 7 45 p m Thursday the release of Rev Uriah Latte in Hong Kong. Capt Willis Late said the chaplain is safe and well. Last letter dated August 1944 and received via Red Cross in February this year. Laie family in Vancouver B C and Hodge Brothers also received word.
Capt. Cecil Stockley leads J. T. Swyers & Sons new weasel Gilmont. He was home this week awaiting remodeling of the houses and engine replacements at Bonavista after the vessel completed one trip.
A daughter Catherine Ann Young was born to Mr and Mrs Philip Young at 2855 Grayson Street Ferndale Michigan on August 20 weighing 8 pounds.
Schr. Hattie A Heckman with 400 gtls fish and Schr. Misnie B with 400 arrived Friday under Capt. E J Spencer and Capt. Peter Troke. Cape Bonavista repairs engines here with Edward White as engineer. Wimoda left for Joe Batt s Arm for bait and fresh fish to Halifax. Winsor plans Herring Pond voyage to prepare a new vessel for Monroe Export Co Ltd. Scr. James Stoug arrived at Little Bay Islands with 1700.
Allied forces move to occupy Japan after the signing of the surrender aboard the US Missouri with General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz presiding. President Truman delivers a victory address from Washington as plans for postwar appointments are outlined. Marshal Petain faces a death sentence in Paris but life imprisonment is later posited.
A long hospital notes page records multiple patient moves with discharges births and operations. Names span communities including Twillingate Gander Bay Crow Head and Lewisporte with several infants noted and many surgeries performed on patients like Jerry Colbourne Joe Batt s Arm and Mary Stockley.
Between August 26 and September 1 unknown culprits shattered at least sixteen panes in a window at St. Andrew's Church east grounds. Saturday evening yielded more broken glass and stones scattered inside the church. The congregation offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the offenders. Civil authorities have been notified and pursuit of justice is pledged.
Evelyn Oxford daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennett Oxford of Gilesporte married George Mitford son of Mr and Mrs Frank Mitford on Saturday in Devonport Road. Rev Baker officiated with William Horwood as registrar. The bride wore blue sheer with orange blossom headdress and veil. corsage of pink carnations and baby's breath. Attendant Winnie Oxford wore pink sheer with white accessories. Reception at Mrs William Jones's home. couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls.
Diana Patten, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Patten, married Clayton Gilbert of St John s in the United Church August 14. Rev J L Reynolds officiated. The couple will honeymoon and then move to North West River Labrador where the groom serves with the Newfoundland Ranger Force.
We thank all who helped during our father and husband’s illness and death and those who sent wreaths sprays letters and sympathy. Again we thank you all. Mrs. Urton Hamiin and Family.
Canon Richards, a Church of England pastor of Flower's Cove in northern Newfoundland, resigns after 41 years due to health. Parishioners petition for him to stay as officials say he will be transferred to Port de Grave parish. This follows island wide recognition of his work during the depression era.
Coastal steamer captain Walter Kellay died at St John’s Thursday week. He served on the Northern, Glencoe, Lay Anderson, and later Clarenville.
Very dry weather on the northeast coast caused garden destruction and droughty wells, while Autton may see water replenishment. July and August brought beautiful sunshine, balmy winds, and mild nights suitable for sleep.
Researchers plan to insert material for ble gene will in upcoming experiments. The work aims to advance understanding of gene function and potential therapeutic applications.
Personal and visiting residents travel through St Tone, with Dr J S LeDre and Mrs visiting, plus guests from Brooklyn and Bishop's Falls. Several teachers and staff take positions in local schools while others visit family in Gilesporte, Grand Falls, Lewisporte, and Fogo.
Rev. John C. Riliott of the Methodist Church at Schuyler Falls New York travels north by Kyle to his former home at Raleigh. The brief note records a church leader on a personal visit linking Schuyler Falls and Raleigh.
Major Heig Smith, Chief Censor, thanks the press, broadcasters, and people for cooperation in enforcing wartime safety rules. He notes the removal of censorship on August 22 and calls the restoration of freedom a matter for congratulations.
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