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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1952
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces editorial policy and duties with editor E Clarke. It notes publication schedule and charges 80 cents per inch for notices, with subscription rates Local 1.50 per year Canada 1.70 per year USA 3.00 per year payable in advance.
The obituary recalls the death of George VI and the succession of Queen Elizabeth II. It notes his simple, duty minded reign during wartime and postwar years and the nation’s pledge of loyalty to the new queen. The piece reflects on his health battle, abdication of Edward, and enduring bond between throne and empire.
The note states designation of mailing status under postal rules, indicating official authorization for second class mail category handled by the Post Office Department in Ottawa.
W J M Menzies notes a rise in Labrador net fishing over three years due to salt cod slump. Short mid June to mid August season limits effort mostly by fixed gill nets with some traps. He urges proper regulation to sustain the fishery and its port consequences.
Two youths from Cobb's Arm, both about sixteen and identified as a Cutler and a Blake, drowned when their dogsled team broke through thin ice near Herring Neck while returning home with a sack of sugar. One dog survived. Constable Mercer of the Twillingate RCMP will investigate when weather permits. The Sun offers condolences to the families.
Invitations are issued for the purchase of salvage birch flooring totaling about 120 bundles and 2000 board feet. The winning bidder must pay a 3 percent Social Security assessment in addition to the bid price.
The report describes yesterday’s morning snow and a strong afternoon northeast blizzard. Today lacks a forecast, though Gander predicts improvement. Travel has been hampered by slush, water, ice, and snowdrifts, with Twillingate readers familiar with the conditions.
U F Anniversary at St Peter's Lodge No 12 Society of United Fishermen sees history made but rain postpones celebrations. Members march to St Peter's Church for service, return to hall for a dinner by Mrs Stockley, then enjoy films and square dancing despite the weather. Pro Oake of Victoria Lodge attends with fifty one years in cockery. Reverends G Jones and G L Morgan and Lieut Eason attend as guests.
Atlan Barnes of Ragged Point suffered a severe knee injury when a Coast Wharf crane squeezed his leg while he stood near a timber pile during a shift. The crane operator halted the machine, Barnes was hospitalized and may be out for about six months, ending his bid for seasonal ice work.
Curiosity led John Stephenson to inspect belongings of a deceased neighbor. He found a wall clock and a stash of cash totaling 4062 dollars that he eyed as a potential bid. The money stayed with the estate while he received a prize for locating it.
This period saw varied conditions from near ideal winter days to severe storms. Highlights included a warm sunny Monday and a sequence ending with torrential rain on Wednesday night and Thursday clearing, reflecting unsettled patterns through the week.
The St John’s bye election after C Vardy’s resignation saw Arthur Johnson, a cabinet appointee and insurer, opposing ex magistrate Malcolm Hollett. Polls unsettled as betting circulates in the capital, with wagers including large sums reportedly up to ten thousand dollars.
Captains Gillett Troake Stockley expected to lead three Twillingaters in the spring seal fishery aboard ExLOits Daphne Phyllis and Bessie Marie at St Johns with repairs complete on the latter. Arthur Hicks reports a West Coast flood on January 24 affecting St Fintan's area including St George's Bay and a flooded railway near a Bow a ford camp.
Wanted an experienced cook for the Royal Hotel in Lewisporte. Apply Mrs H. Carpenter c o Royal Hotel Lewisporte.
The article notes early week warmth raised hopes for a winter bridge crossing to the harbour but a sudden cold snap froze the surface into a thin unsafe shell. Experts doubt sustained winter conditions and predict only a few days for possible private crossing.
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