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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of September 27 1947 lists notes of thanks personal notices and announcements with pricing at 25 cents per inch for notices and letters published weekly from Twillingate Newfoundland editors note limited acceptance and no responsibility for correspondent opinions.
A proposal urges a town debate society to foster public discussion on local governance and issues. It suggests interviews to recruit members, weekly winter sessions, and use of local resources to explore topics from Town Council to cooperative buying and local facilities.
During the week a quantity of very fine gravel was deposited on a local road. The fine material blows away in dry spells, damaging gardens and costing taxpayers. The writer urges moisture to bind the surface and reduce dust. Stiras
A town council plans to present representations via local societies and responsible organizations due to lack of local months and common benefits. The message emphasizes health economy and comfort as key concerns raised by a dozen standpoints.
A large congregation attended the Sunday evening service as the new electric lighting at North Side United Church was turned on. Minister Rev. W R Butler led a full dedication with prayer, hymns, scripture, and a sermon from 2 Cor 4 5 6. $140 was raised toward the cost.
The country holds two million eight hundred thousand pounds of assorted bait stored in depots nationwide. This marks an increase of one million two hundred thousand pounds over last year’s stocks at this time.
The railway announced that starting October 1 second class fares will rise to four cents per mile. The piece notes Wheeler’s recommendations and questions the replacement of 1902-07 wooden cars with new steel cars and model equipment.
Dear editor through your paper I express hearty thanks for kindness shown at Hamilton Memorial Hospital North Sydney N S as result of an accident byling through coal hole etc I was attended by Dr Martin Nurses etc Visitors included Captain Gillett and others from vessels M V Grace Boehner etc Special parcels of fruit from Kellys Ltd Salvation Army Home League North Sydney I am sincerely grateful WATER W ANSTEY Cook M V Bessie Marie Mr & Mrs Frank Cooper Gilesport thank many friends after the sudden passing of their darling child Dorothy
The writer expresses gratitude to friends who aided during the illness and death of their mother Drusilla Marsh. Acknowledges wreaths sprays letters and cards of sympathy and conveys sincere appreciation to all who offered support.
The United States allocates four million pounds of beef for delivery to Newfoundland between October 1 and December 31. Sections of the island with closed navigation periods will get first consideration. Butterfats remain scarce with no improvement seen, while molasses shipments are satisfactory as railway fleets return home with 450 drums each.
The Newfoundland Tubercu losis Association plans an Island wide effort through Christoms Seale and Bonds to raise funds. A global slogan urges wage earners to contribute, highlighting early TB detection and treatment. Local committees are urged to adopt the slogan and collectors to ask generously, aiding a healthier country.
The Department of Supply announces ample sugar stocks and contemplates removing sugar from rationed commodities. A definite decision is expected within days, allowing housewives to buy in quantities by purse rather than coupon.
Levi Burton of the Arm. remains active past age. He exceeds the accepted age by more than a decade yet keeps a full schedule. Last winter he knitted a herring net, corked another, made nineteen castnets, and repaired several others. He walks six miles to North Side year round and is a frequent visitor both winter and summer.
A Newfoundland based flight from Stephenville to England used an automatic pilot. The plane took off and landed with no human input, the controls fully managed by the aircraft's mechanical brain. Fifteen American technicians and Air Force personnel witnessed and endorsed the test, noting no manual control at any time. Further freight tests are anticipated.
Rain fell on Thursday and continued through the night and into press time. It should refill wells and aid crops. Goose Airport reported six inches of wet snow on Wednesday and Thursday with plows active to clear roads. St. John’s had light frost on Monday and Wednesday. no crop damage reported.
Notice of a special meeting of St Peters S U P No 12 scheduled for Monday the 29th. All members are to be present. WBORSTAAY appears as a listed attendee or note.
Schedule lists St Peter's services at 8 a m Holy Communion 11 a m Matins 2 36 p m Sunday School 7 p m Evensong and St Andrew's at 11 a m Holy Communion with Address 2 30 p m Sunday School 7 p m Evensong on the 17th Sunday after Trinity.
The booklet lists service times for both sides with Reverend Butler, Laymen, and lay readers. Afternoon Sunday School and Bible Class are noted, along with prayer and lay reader sessions. Crow Head shares a Sunday School and Bible Class at 2 30 p m on the schedule.
The Salvation Army lists a full day of meetings led by Corps Officers Major and Mrs. C Thompson starting at 11 a.m. with Holiness Meeting and continuing at 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class, 3 p.m. Praise Meeting, and 7 p.m. Salvation Meeting. An invitation is extended to all attendees.
Pastor and Mrs Rowsell lead morning devotion at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 3 p m prayer at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 p m in the Pentecostal Assembly schedule details the day’s worship times and speakers.
Personal Miss Marion Minty returns from Canada on Sunday. Rev G and Mia Billiott and daughter Jean visited Change Islands last week and came back Tuesday. Mrs. Wilson Manuel also visited Change Islands and returned. Mr Carl Sharpe left by Miss Twillingate en route to Badger. Mr James Dally and son Thomas departed Thursday for Ottawa. Miss Elizabeth Terraville came from Change Islands to work at the hospital. Dr C F Walsh left by Miss Twillingate en route to St John’s for a venture in matrimony. Mr Gr Hawkins, hospital business manager, leaves for St John’s by Kyle’s business route. Mrs EB Facey leaves today for Grand Falls. Annie Clarke returned from trips to the West on Wednesday.
A compiled hospital notes page lists numerous individuals and family entries from towns such as Lewisporte, Twillingate, Carmanville, Bay d and Port Anson. The item records births and patients including names like Jimmie Russell Vera Small Elizabeth Carey and multiple married women with babies.
Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth receives a wedding gift described as a beet. the item is graciously leased from Nonia for acceptance.
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