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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1952
Page
4
The Ferryland district faces a new election after Judge Walsh invalidates 175 ballots, including over 100 for Myles Murray. Progressive Conservative candidate A Duffy leads by two votes, and the ruling disenfranchises about two hundred voters, raising calls for justice and a fresh vote.
Newfoundland fishermen are advised that starting with the 1952 lobster season the minimum legal size in carapace length for lobsters taken in Newfoundland waters rises from 31 8 to 33 16 inches. The change aligns with Massachusetts market rules and follows January 1952 Canada Gazette notice.
The Department of Fisheries will monitor the impact of the new limit to decide if further action is needed. A proposal from Moessachtraeta would raise the minimum market lobster size to 3 1 4 inches, planned for December 1, 1992.
Week ending January 23 reports numerous admissions from Twillingate Change Islands Gander Bay and surrounding areas. Names include Mia Nelson Keefe Gertrude Dalley Joyce Wakins and many others with discharges and births noted for several couples and infants.
The January 6, 1952 Sunday News highlights Ed Spracklin of Twillingate now a senior clerk with Hudson Bay at Repulse Bay, 1450 miles north of Quebec. The piece notes his dream of managing a trading post and includes anecdotes of his Arctic duties, Eskimo companions, and a glimpse of life at the northern post. It also mentions Don Powell and Don Baird from Twillingate with ABC, enjoying the site and reports on conditions and local activities near the igloos and store.
The Hospital authorities thank donors from Twillingate and beyond for gifts to patients at Christmas. Names include Dr A J Wood, Lewia Clarke, Mrs Jane F Demnd, Lucy Rideout, Irene Young, Miss Dorcas Clarke, Mrs Amelia Perry, and many others. Donations encompass money, colouring books, toys, fruit, and assorted goodies from multiple individuals and groups.
A reader urges Twillingate to pursue incorporation as a town to enable elected mayor and council, municipal business, and improved infrastructure. The letter calls for enhanced roads and a lowered hydroelectric power cost via a potential supply scheme, noting long-standing neglect of utilities.
A plan describes Little Hartour Pond and other water bodies behind an escarpment feeding hydro turbines via Conduite with gates to regulate flow. Estimated $75,000 funded by Newfoundland Government, repaid by 750 power users, electricity under $2400 yearly. Also proposes 50 miles of macadam roads costing about $200,000 funded similarly, repaid over 10 years, with frontage tax. The town would gain a debt free asset and improved infrastructure.
All ready persons aged 65 to 69 must apply now for Old Age Assistance starting April 1952. Eligibility depends on income with single earners $720+ and married $1200+ disqualifying. partial aid for incomes between specified ranges. Birth and marriage certificates required. obtain forms at post offices or Welfare Officers. apply promptly to avoid payment delays. January 8, 1952 No. 562 2726.
Mrs Norman Gale returned to her Change Islands home after a visit. Mr Manuel Troake, Mrs Troake and their son Jim traveled from Tronoto and arrived on Wednesday.
Mary Patricia Gaynor daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Gaynor of Kane Avenue Toronto wed Bertram Bramwell son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sharpe of Twilhingate. They came by Glencoe from Corner Brook and will return to Toronto for the spring work.
Dear readers we express gratitude to all who assisted during our mother’s illness and passing. Thank you for the wreaths sprays cards and messages from Mrs Lucy Smith and family.
Mrs Allan 5. Young announces the engagement on Christmas Eve of her daughter Olive Gertrude Allan to Roger P Janes son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Janes of Writing from 319 E Main Street Milan Michigan to renew his subscription to the Twillingto Sun. Edgar J Sweetland says he is still hale and hearty though his birthday on November 26th was his 91st. Best wishes are extended for many more years of good health.
The Bridger Triplets requested a word of thanks for gifts received at Christmas. The group reports all are healthy and active with no cause for pride in age or condition.
Mrs Harris and her children travel with Kyle en route to Scotland to visit relatives, leaving their current hometown behind for a family reunion abroad.
Mr 4H M Noble of Merritttt's Harbour was to be hospitalized for observation but was discharged on Monday.
Mr. Lloyd Young of South Side has been hospitalized with a stomach ailment since Christmas and was discharged on Toursday.
Misa Betty Engram was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday for undisclosed medical care and observation.
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