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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes its role as the only North Coast paper with editor EB Clarke and outlines subscription rates and policy on letters. It includes a moral plea about charitable giving and a reflection on Christmas joy and social obligations despite a critical tone toward obligatory gifts.
A reflective Christmas message laments consumer excess and urges focusing on the child’s joy and helping the poor. The piece notes how ads and gifts encourage costly shopping and questions the season’s real meaning as the year ends.
David Wheeler 86 of Lewisporte spent the night outdoors after becoming entangled in barbed wire while trying a shortcut near his home. He was found at 1 30 a.m. chilled and soaked but unharmed beyond exposure, with a night spent in the cold autumn air.
About 200 inquiries pour in for 27 vacant Cormack land settlement lots offered to veterans. Officials seek genuine farmers, not tourist cabins, with 20 acres per lot and 10 cleared. Initially £2000, reduced to $1000 with ten installments. Closing date Friday week December 15. Preference to ex servicemen. Allan Freeman departed Terra Nova for A N D Co. position.
At St Peter’s Anglican Church on the North Side the three Bridger boys were presented for baptism during the morning service. Clarence Cecil was sponsored by Mrs Danley Anstey and others. Alfred Bruce by Mrs Samuel Anstey and Mr Wilson Manuel. Frederick John by Mrs John Manuel and two others. The infants behaved well, uttering soft cries during the rite.
Miss Lucy Anstey left for Christmas breaks at Rencontre East but later shifted plans due to poor steamer connections and flew from Gander to New York to visit relatives. Memorial College students Frances Hodge Owen Moores and Phyllis Roberts plan or remain for holidays. Guides and Brownies decorated hospital trees and will visit for gifts. Twillingate Brownie Party and Tree held with carols and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Jobo Roberts returned to Change Islands from Glencoe after his hospital recovery. Joyce Clarke teaching at Terra Nova arrives for holidays. United North Side Church collected Christmas parcels for needy and sick. Mr. Lester King of Codles Island was in town.
During Christmas, Twillingate readers are reminded to renew subscriptions. Staff will be on duty Monday and Tuesday next week, with a hearty welcome for payments during the holiday period. Make a New Year’s resolution to settle your Sun subscription early.
Frank Phillpott of Cottlee Island survived a December voyage from Lewisporte with a twenty ton boat loaded with oil and supplies. The vessel struck a rock near Scevier's stand and broke in two, a total loss, but the cargo and engine were salvaged with help from Salt Pond residents. Phillpott praised Alex Nippard and Wallace Rideout for assistance despite the insurer not covering replacement.
A poetic meditation on the Nativity recounting the Star of Bethlehem and the incarnation. Shepherds hear praise from angels while wise men travel from distant lands to witness the birth of God in human form and the message of divine love for mankind.
Mr. Titus Locke and M. Robert Locke were in town this week on business from Tizzards Harbor.
A reader protests a $10,000 inland Twillingate grant, alleging unequal distribution. They accuse Crow Head and Durrells Arm of being ignored while general fishermen benefit, and demand a public accounting of expenditures by section and road work.
A fragmentary verse recalls Christmas Day bells and familiar carols. The lines echo peaceful wishes and the refrain of good will to men.
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