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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1951
Page
4
Twillingate in 1951 faces a critical teacher shortage as the Department of Education struggles to fill about one hundred posts. The piece argues that without teachers many three thousand children face extended holidays, harming education and futures. It critiques one room schools and religious instruction amid debates on education funding and religious freedom.
Fragment from Christian living column urges practical moral focus in schools while arguing denominational beliefs should not be part of any curriculum.
The Hon. HR Spencer Minister of Public Works visited Twillingate on Friday night and left Saturday morning amid concerns over the town roads. He hoped the stop would spur improved maintenance and funding, accompanied by L R Curtis Attorney General and MPP, who stayed until 4:00 pm that day.
A Wednesday collision at Julie Harbor Road and the round the harbour route involved George Gillard driving a Vanguard and Frank Greenham piloting Cooper's taxi. Gillard attempted a right turn, striking the Plymow taxi and causing considerable damage to the taxi while the Vanguard sustained little. No occupants were seriously harmed.
An American soldier caused a disturbance at a Millertown Junction wedding by brandishing a 303 rifle after objecting to an accordion. He returned with the firearm and attempted to disrupt the celebration. Two civilians intervened and wrestled the rifle outside. Magistrate Abbott fined the soldier fifty dollars the following weekend.
The United Church appeals for nurses and teachers under W M auspices. Posts include Battle River Hospital Manning Cold Lake John Neil Hospital Bonnyville Teuton Manitoba Hunter Hospital Mathe son Hearst Ontario Roredale War Memorial Hospital Hearst Saint Paul s Hospital Eriksdale Ethelbert Elizabeth M Crane Hospital and other facilities. Travel paid and one year service with a month holiday. Also calls for school teachers on Indian reserves Round Lake Sask and Cote Sark with eight positions. Information from Rev Hilda Johnson and Mrs C M Loveye in Toronto.
Visitors including Mr and Mrs Harry Ashbourne from South Side attend a church garden party at Moreton's Harbour United Church where rain interrupted outdoor seating. Nearby, repairs at old St Peter's under Clarence Vatcher progress with concrete pile foundations, church painting to come, as families and friends from Twillingate and Brooklyn visit relatives and vacationers in the area.
Mrs Allelin Bard and con John arrived from Terra Nova on Sunday and return today. Mr and Mrs Harry Benkins and daughters Christine and Judy came on Sunday by the Goy Ramb ler. Mr I Tiller will resume duties as principal at Central School at term start. Mr and Mrs James Anatey and son Gary left Twillingate on Thursday for Gander. Alfred Manuel takes a short holiday and may visit his father building a new home for W Temple at Glenwood. Roy Stackless left Thursday to Toronto after a two week vacation with Mr and Mrs B Stackless of North Side. Mr Clayton Sansome of Hill Grade was in town for the monthly sickness survey, receiving good cooperation and smooth progress. Master James Young left Doureday by the Miss Twillingate for Lewisporte. Mr Norman Stockley went to Lewisporte by the Miss Cwillingate, returning next day. Mr George Cowper arrived from Boyd's Cove Wednesday for a short visit. he is with a geological survey party in the area.
Gordon Burton undergoes a test conducted by Daisy Jean during the week in Botwood.
Twillingate invites boys and girls ages 6 to 14 to a five day interdenominational vacation school starting at 9 am Monday the 13th. Sponsored by the Salvation Army Church of England and United Church, a ten cent registration is charged. Older youth may help. Bring Bible pencil and notebook.
Mrs Fred Hadder of Harwood was discharged from the hospital in the early part of the week and has returned to her home.
Annie and Margaret Peckford from Change Telands visit Stockley's Hotel while a gravely ill patient at the local hospital is being cared for. Mr and Mrs T Luscombe of Buchans plan a hospital stop to see their son. Others, including Mr Mike Eveleigh of Badger and Miss D Walshman from King's Point, accompany relatives on hospital trips and brief visits as doctors are consulted.
Brigadier Gillingham and Mrs Gillingham will lead Sunday services in town. The couple long served the Salvation Army across Canada and in Newfoundland, with years in Montreal, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Northern British Columbia. They retired in 1948 and now return to participate in local worship.
Mr B T Boone from Botwood to join the Northern Ranger for a trip north. Mr Baward White from Seal Cove entered hospital on Sunday. Mrs Harvey Gavall from Wild Cove visited a doctor for medical attention.
A 1945 proclamation under the Shops Act declares Lewisporte a shop closing area and, by order, amends Schedule A to allow new fixed and alternate whole holidays. The amendments add St George's Day on April 23 after Good Friday and place St George's Day after St Patrick's Day in the alternate list, with further provisions to be confirmed.
Government notes additional whale holidays may be set by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. May include Labour Day and St John’s Regatta Day, plus any monthly or special days. No opening hours.
Hellier's passenger boat departed Gander Bay on Wednesday carrying passengers to see a doctor.
Mrs A Payne nee Winnie Colbourne and her two children are visiting relatives and friends at Twillimgate. Mr Colbourne will join them here shortly.
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