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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1949
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun reports from Twillingate Newfoundland Dec 10 1949 listing staff editor B G Clarke and noting publication from the North Side office. The notice serves as a local paper record with no further event details provided.
An open letter explains the Sun's seventy year role in the community and argues for prepaid subscriptions. It notes rising costs, the shift to arrears statements, and the plan to drop ineligible subscribers if overdue. By January 1950 the paper aims to know its exact standing.
An extensive list of donors and amounts accompanies a special Sunday collection and garden party proceeds. The document names many residents and local organizations across multiple towns, indicating broad support for the anniversary appeal.
Mr. Hang of Newfoundland sustained a broken ankle while wiring St. Peter's Church in Wesyleville. A stepladder collapsed from the tower landing but he avoided a fall to the lower stairs. He will recover over five to six weeks as plans to bring a replacement worker and engine proceed.
The piece argues the Sun will continue if it pays its way and serves readers with news and opinions. It notes circulation growth in job printing, lists numerous local names, and mentions travel to Gander and moose hunting as topics in a midweek update from Roberts Arm.
A blaze at the Hospicel Barn stored hay prompted a brigade call though the pumper quickly controlled the fire with only the door and window damaged. Three firefighters Gus Young Albert Sheppard and H C Roberts needed medical help for smoke exposure but none suffered serious injuries. The barn owned by J C Roberts and contents by Notre Dame Memorial were spared besides smoke and water damage.
A fragmented roster lists numerous individuals tied to hospitals and areas such as Nipper's Hr Corser Brook Victoria and Gordon Freske. Names include Mrs Derman Noble Mrs Hiester Hurley Mrs Levi Cutler Mrs Gideon Blackwood Winifred Wilton and many others across Chesley Moore Twillingate Campbellton and Salt Hr.
A list of newborns and parental acknowledgments from families in Campbellton, Victoria Cove, Boyd's Cove, and nearby communities. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. George Bursey, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ocke, and others with newborn daughters and a son reported.
A fragmented OCR list names Stewart Coffin Joe Batts Arm George Tucker King's Point Selby Potter Sansome's In. Sarah Jane Godwin Shoal Bay Mrs Elester Hurley Too Good Arm Mrs Dorman Noble Nippers Br Mre Wesley Scott Chanceporte John Barnes Islander Lester Hoffe Change Is Chesley Moore Coatt ea
An elderly local worker named Mr. Bridger fell during duties with Home Brothers and is confined with a broken leg. He has long experience in road repairs, excavation, and well digging and is famed for skill in removing fat from seal skins. The Sun hopes for a swift recovery and a return to activity next spring.
A garbled discharge list includes numerous personal names such as Verna Morgas Myrtle Morgan and Mrs Philip Lonke along with various places like Lushs Bight Beaumont and Mancel’s Cates Mice. The fragmentary text also mentions Peerce Lash Michael Parsona Arthur Hynes and Wilbur Peckford among others.
Mrs. Fanny Rideout widow of Mark Rideout died at her Davis Cove home on Saturday aged around seventy. She suffered a paralytic stroke in November and never recovered. She leaves one son Hayward, her residence, and two daughters Gertrude and Lavinia. Funeral services were held Monday at the United Church Cemetery Bear Berry conducted by Reverend Brdake.
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