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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1952
Page
4
The Twigingate Sun lists notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements. Subscription rates are Local 1.60 and Canada 1.70 per register, with general mail service authorized as second class by the Ottawa Pac Office Department.
The article notes a rising demand for workers across Newfoundland from carpenters to painters as employment improves after a long downturn. It highlights tradesmen moving into general labor roles and how non skilled workers seek steady work, with hope that the trend continues.
Far away readers await fresh details on the cane case but none emerge. Locals note the case remains a major unsolved mystery with no new ties to the rest of the story. Mr and Mrs John C Loveridge and sons Gerald and Howard left Thursday for a short visit at Grand Falls and plan to return tomorrow.
Mrs. Ann Blackler of Battrick's Island marked her eightieth birthday on the eleventh with a surprise party hosted by friends and well wishers. Despite advanced years she remains active, does housework, and enjoys walks to Front Highbite, with hope she will live long.
Note reports a brown sleeping bag with attached pillow found on the Baby Wharf. Inside is indelible pencil inscription reading Garfield Pardy. Ground sheet and rubber coat also in bag. Finder should return to Edwin Facey at North Side.
Notice offers a single bed spring feather bed and wash stand for sale via Mrs. William Earle on North Side.
Copies of the February 16 issue arrive slowly while a contest rewards the first readers who sent their copies. Miss Magmie Roberts of North Side phoned in, and the editor notes a handful of responses and to save her a dollar fifty for the year.
Liberal Sam Drover says a fundraising drive will begin within a year to secure a cottage hospital and officer residence for the Bay Verte district after Health Minister James Chalker announced government build plans contingent on reaching the target. The southern portion of the district has already organized funds and Drover envisions Baie Verte as the hospital hub.
Sgt Arthur E Luther of the Heavy Mortar Company 14th Infantry received a commendation from the 25th Division for outstanding service to duty. He was later transferred to Koje Islands and serves with the 11th MP Service Company supervising docks and S-4 office duties at Rose Island. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Luther of Grand Falls along with his wife Edna Peckford.
An item listed for sale on DwAlis Road at the gro Be market leads buyers toward a back area. The fragment hints at a roadside sale or display with unclear full details.
The North Side Library subscribes to Reader's Digest Condensed Books with four stories per volume published quarterly. Spring issue includes Cronin Adventures in Two Worlds The Gabriel Horn by Felix Holt Duveen by Berbam Kamante and Luln by Dineaon and an East Side General Hospital tale by Slaughter. Summer selections feature The Hidden Flower by Pearl Buck The Dam Busters by Raul Brickbill The City Boy by Herman Wonk and My Cousin Rachell by Daphne Du Maurier. The library recommends these volumes for readers seeking varied entertaining fiction.
Mr and Mrs Gus Colbourne and their four children recently arrived for a holiday with relatives. They left on Thursday for Sommerford and plan to spend another week in Lewisporte where many of Mr Colbourne’s relatives live.
Mr. Fred Burt of Cambridge Mass. spends his day at Twillingate as guest of sister Mrs Frank Mud ford s Cove Mud ford s Cove. A son of the late Alexander and Mrs Burt he left his hometown thirty seven years ago and is now assistant Chief Engineer with the New England Confectionery Company, the largest plant of its kind in North America. He will visit his mother and brother Cecil at Botwood before returning to Cambridge.
The Revd. G L Morgan leaves for a two week vacation spending time at St. John s and in Conception Bay. During his absence the United Church pulpits at Twillingate will be occupied by the Laymen.
Magistrate G. W. Clarke of Springdale visited town this week on business tied to his early transfer to the district. Magistrate A. L. Spracklin departs today by motor boat for South Brook to have his household effects routed by truck to Bonne Bay for his new station. Mrs. Spracklin and the family are currently vacationing with relatives at Corner Brook.
A six year old narrowly escaped death Tuesday evening when he darted into a street in front of an approaching car. The child had a clear view for about one hundred yards and was facing the vehicle before running. The driver reacted quickly with strong brakes to avert a collision.
A rear seat passenger observed a boy stumble and fling his shoe into the air in a desperate bid to escape. He recovered fast, picked up his shoe, and calmly resumed putting it on, seemingly unshaken by the close call with death.
July 12 to present week sees Mr and Mrs Edwin Facey and family plus Mr and Mrs Cecil Facey and children Auatio Eilen and Eric tour North Sydney Moncton Toronto New York and Boston by car boat and train. They traded a three year old Studebaker for a new convertible and plan three weeks on road visiting friends before returning aboard the Twillingate.
The motor vessel Sybil Scott, built last winter at Darry Shipyards, called at the port during the week and is now tied up at Path End. An inspector of Weights and Measures has chartered the vessel for the season and is currently conducting the annual check-up at Twilling Gates.
A belated note extends congratulations to the Rev Charles and Mrs Frenke of the United Church Charge Gander on the birth of twins. Ruby is the daughter of Myr and Mrs Berbert Jenkins of Lower Terkies Cove Gordon is the son of Mr and Mrs John Button of Hart's Cove. Best wishes are extended.
On Wednesday August 13 the ceremony was conducted by the Revd G L Morgas BA BD at the South Side United Church with the officiating clergyman leading the proceedings.
Mrs Willem Gillam with her baby daughter visited her uncle Mr Arthur Colbourne on North Side during the week.
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