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Newspaper

Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Apr 05, 1952

Page

4

Fragmented Notice Appears From Local Office

A damaged OCR fragment references a local notice with mentions of memoriam announcements and payments. It cites rates in Canada and a yearly figure, with unclear dates and names.

Authorized: sas' second-class imail Post

The fragment indicates an official notice from the Post Office Department in Ottawa about second-class mail authorization. The readable text is limited, with no clear names, dates, or actions beyond the placement of authorization terms.

Ottawa

Editorial stance and call for blood donors in Twillingate

The Twillingate Sun editorial defends journalistic duty to support community efforts while urging readers to respond to Dr Olds’s appeal for blood donors. It stresses editorial restraint on international concerns and highlights the hospital’s need for donor blood to prevent delays in emergencies.

Blood testing choices urge personal scheduling

A fragmented notice highlights individuals pushing for flexible blood testing options. It mentions testing availability and the option for people to arrange appointments at their own pace, signaling shifts toward patient driven health services.

Newfoundland Members Named To House Committees

Ottawa report lists Newfoundland MPs appointed to act on House committees for the session. W. J. Browne handles Privileges and Electing, Banking and Commerce, Public Accounts and others. G. F. Higgins serves in several panels. W. R. Kent and L. T. Stick also named for various duties.

Ottawa Newfoundland House of Commons

Icebound Bessie Marie Seals Onboard Count Near Long Point

Capt Stockley reports the Ashbourne vessel Bessie Marie jammed in heavy ice about ten to twelve miles off Long Point. Two thousand four hundred fifty seals are on board and stowed. crew in good condition. The Bessie took three seals on Friday.

Ashbournes Long Point Stockley Bessie Fbureday

Exploits In Ice Near Cape Joan Reported

The Exploits with about 2,000 aboard lies jammed in heavy ice near Cape Joan as Capt. Jim Gillett and the Exploit crew position to weather the danger.

Jim Gillett Cape Joan

March Ice Holds Town Through Cold Spell

The report notes persistent ice in March across North Side while Back Harbour and South Side stay snowbound. Ice on Main Tickle reaches twelve inches in places, with cooling days and freezing nights keeping harbour and bay in fair condition despite forecasts of spring.

Aga North Side Back Harbour South Side Crow Head

New TB Drug Coming Soon

The Department of Health announced in a radio release that small supplies of a promising new tuberculosis drug have arrived in the province. The Sanatorium at St John’s treats six patients and West Coast Sanatoriatt twelve, with Dr Peter in charge of the latter.

Department of ‘Health St. John’s

Library Board Meeting Notes North and South Islands

The library meeting Tuesday April saw a small vote of attendees but strong community support. Treasurer Malcola Loveridge reported a healthy financial state while circulation records showed steady use and need for good literature. Board members re elected B H Butt K R M Facey and new director H J Pardy James White with officers retained. Local Film Council arranged an enjoyable film program presented by Const F Mercer projectionist.

Theatioval Cop. Howe War Malcola Loveridge B. H. Butt RK. M. Facey H J. Pardy James White Anntal B. H Butt A. H. Hodge Malcolm Loveridee E. Clarke Const F. Mercer

New Era for Indians in Labrador Heralds Change

Magistrate Wade reports a new era for the Northern Labrador Indian Tribe led by Chief Joseph Riche. After relocations to Nutak and Davis Inlet, the 113 members now fish cod and plan a sawmill and homes with provincial and Newfoundlander aid, aided by Oblate Fathers.

Wade St. Anthony Joseph Riche Labrador Riche Davis Inlet Nutak Davia Inlet Newfoundand Oblate Fathers

Building of the home and medical recovery report

Chief Riche underwent a surgical operation at St. Anthony hospital and has fully recovered. A newborn son was born to Mr and Mrs Mark Cooper at St Michael's Hospital Toronto on Monday March 3 1952.

Riche St. Anthony Davie Talet Duckworth Street 4Th Court House

Favor Compulsory Membership At Newfoundland Fishermen Talk

Delegates at the Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen's first annual convention favor compulsory membership to unite all fishermen. A veteran of 34 years and others argue it offers salvation, noting local unions improve earnings and price support. A Twillingate delegate cites cadott sales aided by federation help and urges deducting union dues at merchants' offices.

Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Federation Newfoundland Twillingate

Loyal Orange Association Anniversary Observed with Banquet

The Loyal Orange Association will mark its anniversary on Wednesday of Hasterweek. Mrs Bert Stockley and assistants provided the banquet, having previously catered for the Society of United Fishermen and the Masonic Society. A film showing by the Twillingate Film Council will be screened at night by the Entertainment Committee.

Loyal Orange Association Bert Stockley Society of United Fishermen Masonic Society Totou Twillingate Film Council

Fixit Vessel Sent To Ice Fields After Refitting

The Fixit, purchased last fall from James Based Limited by John Gillett & Son, left early this week for the ice fields. In command of Herbert Gillett with Captain Peter Troake as mate, the crew of twelve hail from Twillingate. Latest reports place the vessel near the Funks with no word of scale taken to date.

Fixit James’ S John Gillett & Son Herbert Gillett Peter Troake Twillingate Funks

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C. W. Carter Buria-Burgeo Oes W. J. Browne St. John’s West G. F. Higgins St. John’s East Banking and Commerce T. G Ashbourne Palla White Bay W.R Kent Humber-St. George's Public Accounts T. G. W. Ashbourne GF. Higeina L. T. Stick Trinity Conception W. R Kent G.F. Higgins CG W. Carter Larbrador Cotper Brook Nomada South Side U. C. W. A M. F. Fogan Pardy’s Hospital Lane Department of Natural Resources Norway Space Ayson Peninsula Harvey Road Salmonier Nurseries Salmonier Road Twillingate Fire Insurance Company, Limited Twillingate Fire Insurance 0, Ltd C. R. Facey St. John's Old Colorado Lucky California Orange Hall Vend Teoy the Frida
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