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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1953
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces letters arriving after Wednesday noon may not be printed. Editor and Proprietor E. G Clarke emphasizes publication policy and notes the paper operates from Twillingate Nid. on Saturdays.
The Department of Home Affairs at Willingate announces authorization of its publication as second class mail under the Post Office Department in Ottawa dated January 10, 1953.
Editorial notes the coming start of airmail to Twillingate in the near term with winter operations relying on aircraft and pond landing strips. It praises the government for proposing air service and suggests small craft like Jersey planes could serve well, while cautioning about winter weather and past helicopter trials.
A secretarial notice calls members to a 8 p.m. gathering in the Anto room of Orange Hall tonight. All members are urged to attend with a special effort requested.
Mrs Harold Baird receives Christmastime news from Donald Powell serving with Hudson's Bay Company in Canada. He reports a joyful Christmas station meal with Transport Department men and anticipates furlough after three years’ service. Another Powell, Don Powell junior, moved last fall within the company range in British Columbia.
The Ashbourne vessel Bessie Marie suffered serious engine trouble crossing Bonavista Bay en route to St Johns but reached Badger's Quay under own power and is now at St Johns for winter repairs after a base block replacement is anticipated. Camperdown Capt Miller will take over freight duties and arrive shortly.
The Lunnen Family expresses gratitude to those who sent messages letters wreaths and sprays following their mother’s passing.
Mrs. Audrew Lane of North Side Twillingate died after a long illness at age 79. Survived by sons Clarence Frank Lloyd Al Cyril and Fred and six daughters including Mrs Fred Conrad Kai Sen Mrs David Taylor Vic Rose Margaret and others in the United States Grace Mrs Fred Parsons Twillington. Funeral at St Peter's with Rev Ms Jones officiating. burial in Snellin's Cove Cemetery. Sun extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Captain Herbert Gillett of the Twillingate departed Thursday for Lewisporte to collect the schooner Reasonable, which ran ashore last fall and sustained hull damage. On return, it will be towed to Twillingate where veteran boat builder James Adey will oversee winter repairs. the vessel is owned by Mr. John Williams of Triton.
Mr T G W Ashbourne M P with Mrs Ashbourne and daughters spent Christmas at Twillingate Jeaven and travels to Ottawa to resume his seat for Grand Fall Labrador in Parliament after the Christmas recess.
Donations gathered by regional collectors have been passed to the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital directors who will forward them to the campaign headquarters. Next week we expect the total for T'gete North and South Islands to be reported.
A dog or glove related note reads pick up by a Mummer flo st by another. Owner applies to Sun Office for retrieval.
Sufficient snowfall left several inches midweek that were quickly packed by maintenance crews and trucks, producing the best road surface in months and easing travel for residents.
Geary Simms an esteemed Rock Harbour resident died Tuesday after a long heart condition. He leaves two sons Ernest and Robert and a daughter Alma Fronde, all of Twillingate. Interment was at Anglican Cemetery Snellin's Cove after service at St Peter's Church conducted by Rev. M. Jones. Royal Black Preceptory and S OA members attended.
Readers recall bands and performers visiting homes during Christmas as accordions guitars and singing filled the evenings. The old reliable return in new costume was noted though the writer did not see him. The highlight was a group from the North Side on Christmas Day with a large key around the neck signaling the task of locking up for another year.
Mr. Josish Rideout of Indian Cove sent best wishes to herds and relatives at Teillinga ie for a happy and prosperous New Year during the past week.
We thank all who helped during our father's illness and those who sent wreaths flowers letters messages and cards at the time of his death.
The article recalls varied methods used to trap and kill foxes, noting past successes and losses. It mentions Ernie Legge of the Army, who uses a griff to hook a fox from a cliff, and tells of a prized fox valued at twenty shillings that now sells for under ten. It also recounts Legge’s earlier arm injury and remarkable return to fishing and seafaring.
A notice announces a meeting regarding fees and related costs for Souk operations. Details include the involved party and a stated amount of 500 units. The exact date and location are not legible in the available text.
A reflective reminiscence describes a man labeled Grandpa who endured privation and deprivation. The piece contrasts his limited joys with broader concerns like taxes, earnings, and the era’s civil anxieties, painting a somber portrait of hardship in a bygone age.
Acknowledgement lists numerous donors from Twillingate and area who sent cash gifts, fruit, candy, toys, fruit baskets, and other items to hospital patients at Christmas. Names include Dr. A J Wood, Mrs. Primmer, Mrs A G Ashbourne, Miss Irene Young, John Clarke, Irene Young, and many others from Twillingate, Durrells, Change Islands, St John’s, and Detroit.
A fragmented list from Twillingate pages shows numerous individuals and family names with small sums totaling 41 60 in Gillard's Cove and 10 45 in Twillingate South. The entries include Stuckens Stuckleas Colbourne Baggs Hull Brown and Young families, with scattered amounts beside each name.
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