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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1952
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publication lists editor Edward Clarke and notes office hours and publication schedule. It states charges for notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other notices, with rates and advance payment details for local Canada and U.S. subscriptions.
Post Office Department, Ottawa, authorizes second class mail status in a formal designation reflecting government postal policy and organizational classification.
In February 1952 readers are urged to discuss the proposed Twillingate town council now not after a plebiscite. The piece argues for informed voting, warns against ignorant prejudice, and stresses civic responsibility and broad discussion before any decision.
Wednesday a rugged Coastal Wharf contraption towed by a track set two heavy timbers in a V to level and widen the surface. Pedestrian and horse traffic had pressed the center, limiting the device a bit. The piece, named Dlow, shows a need for snow clearing gear and road maintenance. Mr. William Sharpe Sr recovers from a stroke with a long walk. Mrs. Earle hospital visit follows gas fumes from a home engine.
The $.U.F. Anniversary St Peter's Lodge No. 12 plans a church parade a banquet and entertainment on the Wednesday after Candlemas. The lodge aims to aid Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital by organizing blood grouping records for members and submitting the list to hospital management.
A long list of donors contributes to the Sunny Side hospital fish appeal with contributions ranging from 30 to 2500 in varied currencies. Key donors include Geo. J. Carter Ltd 1000 and Rev W. A. Beecham 500, with numerous individuals named among the supporters.
St Peter's Lodge No. 12 SUF held its annual meeting on Monday night electing officers for the coming year. Named were Master Arch Lunnen and 1st Officer Alfred Fifield, Secretary Fred Heild, and others including Ralph Anstey, Wm Cooper, Earle Aasey, Arthur Balcher, and John Barret, with many members listed and several sums noted.
The list records admissions at the hospital for a week ending January 30 including Mrs Francis Ciuett Loretta Jenkins Orpah Jenkins Ralph Greenhaw and others. Discharges include Mrs Pheebe Mellaney Mrs Selby Sharpe and babies plus Ralph Greenham and James McGrath. Births announce a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Simms Exploits and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harold Rogers Twillingate. A vessel Beasie Marie left for St John’s for dock work and sealing progress amid heavy ice.
Local vessels plan to prosecute the seal fishery in March with hundreds of Newfoundlanders expected to gain berths. Many experienced skippers and crew from Twillingate and nearby districts have been offered positions, providing timely employment amid a slow year. The Hustlers Club donated an electric dishwasher to Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital, purchased for 1100 dollars from Hobart Machinery, aiding ongoing fundraising efforts through annual events by hospital supporters.
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to friends for messages sympathy cards and flowers for the late husband of Mrs. George Stuckless. The writer thanks all who helped during the era of loss. A separate maritime incident recounts a lifeguard-like escape during a dangerous ice crossing in Twillingate Harbour.
A calm, quick judgment saved Ben Churchill of North Side from instant death during wharf work on Monday. While guiding large squared sticks from a floating stage, a massive roughly thousand pound log slid out of control and posed a serious injury risk.
A St Peter’s Sanctuary Guild social last Wednesday drew a splendid attendance. The Work Tale and Pantry Stall were well organized with games and dancing for entertainment. Tea, wines, tarts and cakes attracted attendees, contributing to proceeds exceeding $10000.
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