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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists editor Fe G Clarke as proprietor and notes notes of thanks memoriam and announcements cost 25 cents per inch. It warns letters may not be received after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. Twillingate Sept 20 1947.
Readers weigh Confederation prospects as delays and press restrictions spark debate. Commentary questions Britain’s role, possible financial aid, and whether Newfoundland may become Canada’s tenth province amid shifting views of delegation leaders.
A cautious discussion on how to present the Confederation issue to the electorate. Proposals include a single yes or no question and a possible nation wide ballot to gauge public attitude while considering costs and the democratic process.
His Excellency the Governor and Lady MacDonald announced the engagement of their daughter Glenys to Mr. Robert Fullard of Oldham England. Mr Fullard, a guest at Government House, will return to England on September 23.
An engineer from the Department of Public Works is at Springdale to study installing a water system. The Town Council praises its progressive effort as Bowatera and Ango Newfoundland Development Company expand logging nearby. Springdale eyes East Coast prominence with a new hospital and better employment, signaling growth.
More Distributing Centres Miss Mary Anatey, a local librarian, will depart for St. John's to join librarians from out of town at Gosling Memorial Library for the annual conventan. Regional Libraries boost outreach with improved facilities, while the Twillingate Board plans to widen material access across the North and South Islands with help from day school teachers, expecting higher winter book circulation.
Captain John Oake of Change Islands reports his sixteen ton vessel John and Sandra is lost at Northern Grass Island but all crew are safe. The ship carried thirty iquatala of fish and was sighted by Ranger LeDrew of Englee whose message reached Ranger Headquarters.
It was announced on Thorsday that the Springdale railway mail and freight carrier will replace the Clyde on the Notre Dame and Green Bay service next year and was launched on September 15. Another similar carrier is planned for December 3 and both will operate in the next gegeon.
The railway details emergency freight measures to ship foodstuffs and animal feeds to northern outports after October 15. The North jets Ratger will move from the West run to St Johns North-east coast four trips. Burin Clarenville North-west. Henry Stone and Clyde to Green Bay. Kyle to clear congestion and prevent hardship amid record low stocks.
Revd F W Peacock of Nain Labrador describes Moravian history since 1752 and invites Newfoundland readers to contribute and view Labrador as a true picture, stressing publicizing Labrador to Newfoundlanders and collecting anecdotes and facts from readers.
A correspondent reports Sunday’s impressive service as the North Side United Church unveiled a new lighting system. The public account will appear in next week’s issue.
A fragment notes Mr Shee celebrating Pettey in a small event. Details are sparse, with unclear names and place. The record preserves the core moment of celebration without embellishment.
Personal notes list Ned Facey and family visiting Grand Falls on Saturday. Other locals Beasie Ashbourne and Ruby Facey depart for study in Canada and Mont Allison University. Several residents travel by Clyde and Twillingate routes. arrivals include James Peyton from England for carpentry training and R E Butler to Sackville University.
Mrs. Parsons of Lash's Bight, widowed for fifteen years, earned Grade XI with honours after studying alongside her children Donald Parsons and his sister. She completed the year with 88 percent in French, despite a month of hospital confinement, while running a small general store.
Schedule of services across churches with Holy Communion Matins Evensong and Sunday School times. Rev. Wm R Butler leads services on South and North Sides with Layman and Lay Reader roles noted. Crow Head hosts Sunday School and Bible Class in late afternoon.
The Salvation Army schedules include 11 a.m. holiness meeting 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 3 p.m. praise meeting 7 p.m. salvation meeting. Brigadier and Mrs Wiseman divisional leaders for Newfoundland arrive to visit. Tonight a public rally for youths 7 to 30 aims to greet Army leaders. Sunday services led by the Brigadier with an afternoon lecture The Army's Worldwide Battle Fronts. Mayor and Mrs Thompson.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rowsell announce Sunday services including morning devotion at 10 30. Sunday School at 3 0. Evening prayer at 6 30 and an evangelistic surge at 7 00.
The Barrelman known as Michael Harrington tied the knot with Miss Kathryn Smythe of St John on Thursday September 18 to better introduce himself to a Newfoundlander audience on WO NF 645 PM each weekday. The groom, a foetal musician in local circles, spoke at the ceremony.
A long list of names appears with many locations across Newfoundland including Carmanville Change Islands Lewisporte Joe Batt's Arm Fishing towns and outports. Birth announcements note couples George Watkins Pleman Watkins Hardy Rideout Bert Decker Max Stone Ralph Osmond and others welcome daughters and a son.
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