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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1952
Page
4
A public notice urges cancer awareness and regular check ups, stressing early detection as essential. It cites Ottawa postage rates, notes memorials and advertisements, and encourages generosity toward cancer eradication efforts while promoting health maintenance for longer life.
April is Cancer Month in Canada. the piece urges Canadians to renew efforts in fighting cancer. It notes grim 1 in 5 lifetime mortality, emphasizes ongoing research and vaccination of public health, and urges regular check ups to detect cancer early. It highlights the role of press and radio in spreading health information and urges personal responsibility for wellbeing.
The Ladies of the North Side United Church held their annual Easter Sale and Tea on April 5 in Frazer Hall. Despite bad weather, attendees enjoyed a hot roast beef and vegetable dinner followed by fruit jellies and a variety of baked goods. The work table sold out, attendance was strong, and proceeds exceeded $600.
Coast Mercer of the Twillin gate RCMP Detachment flew Thursday morning to escort a male prisoner sentenced to two months hard labour to the penitentiary. Magistrate Sprackha presided over the case. Corporal Avaley transported the prisoner from Carmanville and returned to Fogo station.
Notice under Forest Fire Acts 1933 1944 requires written permission from the Minister or a designated official for any fire used to clear land for agriculture or building between April 15 and December 1 1952. Permits may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources or Forest Inspectors. Ashbourne s Bessie Marie reports 25 miles off Fogo heading north in heavy ice with about 2500 seals aboard. Nearby are Terra Nova and Exploits. Fixit is said near the Wadhams with no late catch report. The Bessie endured a rough crossing last Sunday amid wind and snow, pressed in heavy ice, but arrived without damage.
Poem envisions a sailor returning home to loved ones as ships sail toward the heavenly port. The speaker hopes for reunion with friends and Christ as the pilot, awaiting on the quay for the final, blessed voyage after storms and trials at sea.
The MO VICE St Peter's Sale of Work and Tea will be held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday April 23. Tea with cold ham salads cakes and cookies will be served at 6 pm. Price 75 cs. Plaipa and Laney will work a grab bag stall. Ice cream available. All are welcome.
A concert at Crow Head School on Tuesday April is planned with dialogues songs and recitations. Tickets and candy will be sold to raise funds for the school. Directed by Carl Sharpe with local actors. Loyal Orange and related orders held a Wednesday anniversary service at South Side United Church followed by supper and a film program by NEB in the lodge hall.
A brief note of thanks appears in the Sun recognizing contributions surrounding the Raley Wear TV gate matter. The item notes appreciation from unnamed parties and hints at local civic engagement without detailing names or actions.
In Hart's Cove mourners send wreaths and sympathy cards as God bless you words accompany a funeral. The piece recalls blizzards and old timers, then highlights Nurse Dorothy Harnett and FO Mary Kennedy of Peterborough, both tied to the RCAF in Newfoundland. Harnett, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Harnett, aims to travel and serve, with Kennedy noted as the sole Newfoundland born nursing sister prior to Harnett's posting. Captain G F Harnett, a veteran, is mentioned as her brother.
Garden writing advises seed sowing without micromanagement and explains drills and hills. It defines a drill as a shallow trench and a hill as hollow, noting sowing depth varies by seed size and soil type. Three methods create drills for tiny, medium, and large seeds are described.
Steve Hawking, aged 94, attended the Loyal Orange Association 68th anniversary events. He joined a divine service at South Side United Church and walked with his brethren to the Orange Hall for the anniversary dinner and entertainment.
A local tire dealer advertises high tread tires at a price around 3.65 with a small deposit per order. The notice asks customers to specify the shipping point for fulfillment and repayment terms.
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