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.
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1952
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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