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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1952
Page
4
The Twillingate Susan, published in Twillingate Newfoundland, notes editor E G Clarke on the North Side, invites communications with a policy against guaranteed acceptance, and lists notices such as Memoriam and Thank yous at 80 cents per insertion with local, Canada, and U S subscription rates.
Authorized as second class mail Post Office Department Ottawa.
In Twillingate on January 19 1952 Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital repeated a call for blood donors with grouping to speed future transfusions. The column laments poor public response and urges fraternal groups and scouts to organize donor drives, noting Rover Scouts once recorded blood groups and could be tapped in emergencies.
At Stockley's Hotel numerous residents wait as husbands and partners, including Myrtle Gillingham of Western Head and Mrs Calvin Jennings of Bridge porte, await wives' releases from hospital. Mrs F Farr of Carter's Cove and Mrs James Tulk of Aspen Cove are also listed, with Bridget porte and Mrs Ronald Haven of Fogo among others. Mr Brown of Joe Batt's Arm and Mr and Mrs T Noble with con Tony of Nippee's Harbour plan to stay through the winter.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Penney from Seldom by North Road arrived at Spring dele to announce the birth of their daughter Madeline who is a patient at the local hospital.
Ralph Burton of Corner Brook thanks Dr Olde and the nursing staff at Twillingate Hospital for their kind attention and good service during his stay as a patient.
A note of sincere thanks to all the ladies who helped make a 95th birthday pleasant on Wednesday afternoon and to everyone who remembered with fruit gifts.
Miss He'en Moore RN arrives at Springdale to join the pursuing staff of Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Phil Gillett was noted as having departed Gander last week in a brief item. The notice mentions his move without detailing destination or reason.
Mrs. J Gedge of Durrell's celebrated her seventy fourth birthday on Sunday past at the home of her daughter Mrs Allan Young, South Side. Mrs James Simms of Exploits was admitted to hospital on Tuesday. Mr Herbert Noble of Merritt's Harbour was in town on Tuesday to see a doctor.
Mrs Catharine Clifford of Back Harbour celebrated her ninety fifth birthday on January 16. Friends gathered at her home for tea and cake after she blew out candles. A birthday card with a receipt for a radio battery was presented. She remains strong, enjoys radio programs, and is believed to be Twilliy gate’s oldest lady.
Mias Doras Clarke of South Side remains confined to bed at the hospital following an eye operation.
Public notice publishes a proclamation under the Newfoundland Union terms and the Harbour and Pier Act Chapter 89 RC Canada 1927. Dated at St John s 22 December 1951 by Deputy Governor General T Rinfret. Authority and timing outlined for Newfoundland entry into Canada.
Proclaimed by Canada to take effect in Newfoundland on November 1 1951, establishing the Government Harbours and Piers Act as Chapter 8960f of the Revised Statutes of Canada 1927. The proclamation cites statutory authority and lists formal signatures and seals with Governor General and Privy Council approval.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 1951 census shows Canada and provinces up from 1941 figures except Saskatchewan which falls about 67,000 or 7.5 percent. Newfoundland lacks 1941 data, 1951 totals show Canada at 13,893,208 and Prince Edward Island at a 2.9 percent rise. British Columbia nearly doubles, Quebec and Ontario each gain about 20 percent.
A helicopter based at Lewisporte arrived at Tickle Point on Thursday morning to begin a weekly lettermail service to seven Notre Dame Bay centres. It landed near the Post Office, delivered mail, then returned to Lechaporte within an hour. Many Twillingaters saw the new aircraft for the first time, and the arrival drew a crowd.
Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital Directorate who ran the Christmas Sea Late Campaign for Twillingate Island reported the 1951 total of 750.00 dollars, noting that the 1950 response was surpassed by thirteen dollars after tallying contributions made during the week.
On December 21 Mrs. R. S Roberts of South Side marked her 83rd birthday. Active and able, she helps with chores visits friends and attends church. She is visiting her son John at Long Point where she spent thirty six years when her husband served as Lightkeeper.
Mrs Nathan Gillingham of Gam' 30 is shown as a patient at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital under observation. The brief note records her status as doing five, indicating a health or recovery assessment.
The Darrell's Arm Branch of the Twillingate Regional Library reopens in the Darrell's Arm Academy after renovations. New bookcases were installed by Reg Pardy for kindergarten to older pupils use, with subscriptions to major magazines relocated for branch use.
A family note from Toronto expresses grief and love one year after losing their father. Stew art and Joyce, with grandchildren Jean and Hilda, recall him warmly. The piece links Mr John Mills of Montreal and Twillingate Sun readers, sharing fond memories of home, fish, weather, and old friends at a Vancouver reunion with Josiah Yount’s gathering.
Ben Churchill and Mrs Churchill were traveling to visit friends when she slipped and fell, injuring her left wrist. At the hospital X ray revealed two broken bones. She was admitted briefly and later returned home with a cast on her arm.
Donations through the Paradise fish appeal list numerous contributors including Cecil Stockley Augustus a tdger John Clarke F G Field Bennett Burton Sam Ansry Ernest Guy Arthur Price Frank Simms Mrs Samuel Anstey Sr Herbert Jay Albert Antle Willis Simms Mrs Williams Bridger Raymond Bridger Mrs George Bridger W G Bridger etc BAGGED POINT contributors include Robert C Barnes Edward Barnes James Barnes Thomas Knell Theodore White Roland Steckey William White Raymond Hillier Frearnes Wilfred Knell William Kees Ira Barnes Cyril Barnes Jorman Barnes Hubert White Arthur White Percy White Mrs Naomi White Harry Barnes Cyril Rideout Raymond White Mary E White.
Public notice invites needy persons aged 65 to 69 to apply for Old Age Assistance starting in late April 1952. Payments vary by income, with single people earning 720 or more and married couples earning 1200 or more disqualifying. Partial aid applies to those earning 260 to 720 single or 480 to 1700 married. Birth and marriage certificates required. apply with forms. January 8, 1952. 2326, No. 562.
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