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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1946
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, established in 1888, announces notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge per inch for small notices. It states no guarantee for late letters and no responsibility for correspondent opinions. Twillingate, Sept 28, 1946.
His Excellency Sir Gordon MacDonald and entourage arrived at 5 o’clock Friday by the Hospital boat Bonnie Nell at Government wharf. A Guard of Honour and local groups greeted them as bells and fog alarms signaled the harbor. The party attended a welcome address at Alexandra Hall after luncheon with Dr. and Mrs. Olds, before touring the island and meeting the people. Fuller particulars will be given in next issue.
A 15 year old boy shot and killed a man named Gillingham in Burlington on Saturday. The youth waited for his two brothers after a money dispute, killing one man aged about 25 and wounding another named Ralph. The shooter was arrested and an enquiry is underway led by Sergt HE G Clarke and Lieut Glendenning. Wilson was the other victim.
Emergency crews from New York arrived by air to assist in the Belgian crash near Gander. Eighteen survivors are being treated in hospital, with ten women and eight men among the reported survivors. Burials reportedly took place at the crash site as authorities investigate the cause.
A party of U S and Canadian journalists in the country to cover the affair were said to have flown their plane near Gander but no reports of loss of life reached this desk.
M V Shirley C captained by John White arrives Tuesday from Labrador with 600 ads of fish. M V Edna Louise captained by Andrew Greenham arrives at the same time carrying 90 gills.
Modern baking discovery cuts daylight rise time and eliminates overnight dough spoilage. Fast Rising Royal activates in 10 minutes after dissolving, delivering rich home baked flavor. Four packets yield four large loaves per carton, stays full strength for weeks on pantry shelf. Available at your grocer now.
Mr Frank R Wheeler expresses gratitude to the kind people of Twillingate for making his visit one of the happiest he has experienced.
The N DBM Hospital Assn records donations to the Rebuilding Food fund. Individuals include Sidney Stoodley of Indian Burying Place giving 5600, Mrs David Rideout of Pilleys Island 200, Mrs Alfred Rideout 2.00, Julia Squires Round Hr 2.001, Earle Noble Nippers Hr 14.001, Morning Star Royal Black Preceptory Joe B Arm 1000, Lewis Hill Campbellton 100001, Gordon Locke Botwood 500.
The Friday session shows the Convention settling to real business with candidates like Mr. Ashbourne drawing praise for sanity and vision. Newell calls for three square meals daily, Keough stresses economic independence guiding political freedom, Smallwood warns against adjourning without public projects, and Ken Brown hints at new methods. The Commission Gov't receives praise and delegates express confidence in the Convention's ability to steer Newfoundland's future.
Bowater’s Paper Mills Ltd proceeds with plans for a new seven million dollar paper making facility at Corner Brook. Aimed at rapid growth, the project adds a huge new machine capable of producing a 266 inch wide sheet at 2000 feet per minute, the fastest of its kind, with other lines upgraded to raise annual output by 1500 tons. Completion is projected over two years as current Sulphite capacity also expands.
Personal notices list Rev. J Goodland at Monts Harbour on Sunday. Alison Loveridge left for St. John's from here on Saturday. Several residents including Miss Churchill RN and Mrs. May travel from Gander, Battle Harbour, and Badger, with visits to St. John's, Musgrave Harbour, Change Islands, Victoria and Corner Brook. Multiple trips by Glencoe and Kyle ferry routes. families plan returns and relocations between St. John's, Gander, Carbonear, and Brooklyn.
Harold W. Garland, aged 55, died on Tuesday at Lewisporte. The funeral was held at Exploits on Wednesday. He leaves a wife, Miss Sceviour, formerly of Exploite, but for the past ten months in Renidende at Havleperta.
An appeal to teachers who had passes to send in their examination results for their schools. The note states that results have been received each year and asks for submission of the 1945 Haame results for the next issue.
The Trade Review notes Newfoundland boatbuilders in Clarenville and others turning out ten vessels despite obstacles. Shipyards expand to meet fisher fleet needs with larger ships for offshore fishing and distant banks, signaling shipbuilding as an era of renewed economic value and wider industrial spin-offs.
Due to higher costs for imported raw materials the Commissioner for Supply fixed ceiling prices for Solo and Green Label margarine effective September 17 1946. Wholesale Solo 33c lb Green Label 39c lb. Retail as listed for St Johns St Barbe Green Bay White Bay and other Newfoundland districts.
Published by Authority under the Defence Price of Goods Regulations 1941 and related powers. Dated at St John s on September 16 1916 J 3 Neill Commissioner for Supply issues the order with authority.
Government order fixes maximum wholesale and retail prices for butterine and oleomargarine in Newfoundland and Labrador. It covers all sales ex factory, cash or credit, in 28 pound and larger wholesale lots and smaller retail lots across districts, with Schedule A to D listing brands Solo Green Label SPASDALE Green Label and others. Violations are offences under the Defence Regulations of 1941. The order revokes earlier 1942 price orders and takes effect midnight September 16, 1946.
Dear Sir Please allow me space to thank all kind friends who helped us during the illness and death of our dear husband and brother who departed this life on August 8 and those who sent wreaths sprays letters cards and messages We thank you all Mrs Louiz Rosgrts and sister Mrs MARY Dawe
The weather has been sunny with occasional breeze and rare rain since July. Seas have been calm, delaying boats and causing seasickness among passengers. Crops have benefited from light showers, while fishermen report poor fish runs in unusually smooth water.
Squid are plentiful in the Main Tickle and men at Little Harbour cure squid for Chinese markets. Before the War squid demand was high and Hill Grade men cured this fish for market. The fishery, considered to aid fishermen voyaging, shows trawlers doing fairly well on some grounds while others like Trapa and bandliners underperform.
Reported arrivals include Cecil Butler with 550 gds captained by Dorman Miles Harold HLM. Davis aboard 700 with G Batt. Lizzie Devon under Hubert Miles 600. Jessie Grandie of Sidney Goss 450. Robert Gordon with 200 at Tizzard's Hr. Also note the death of Howard Sharpe at Crow Head after months with cancer.
Notice announces a Loyalty L O L meeting next Tuesday at 8 p m with business of importance for all members to consider. By order Martin Young Warden Saint shipful.
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