This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1953
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes editorial staff and policy for letters, communications, and payments. It lists notice fees for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements, and provides subscription rates for local, Canada, and USA readers with advance payment requirements.
The Sun marks its closing after decades serving Twillingate and district with a final editorial lamenting aging equipment and readers, thanking subscribers advertisers and loyal supporters, and noting the press has finished its run.
A heartfelt thanks to friends for cards wreaths and sprays for Mrs Sonie Eliot and family. Sealed tenders for K C M P Detachment Building Twillingate Newfoundland close Feb 11 1953 with deposits and forms from Public Works offices in Ottawa St Johns Corner Brook Halifax Saint John and Fredericton.
Mrs Arthur H Hodge plans a visit to her sister in Waltham Massachusetts and to her brother Lieut Henry Wood at West Point. She will be accompanied by Dorothy Hodge of Ernest Hermon Air Force Base and will return to Halifax by air.
A Tribute Editor laments the Twillingate Son’s closure as January 31 1953 marks the last issue. The writer notes the paper’s role for Newfoundlanders abroad and recalls the 1880 founder editorial while praising past editors and urging ongoing civic effort.
A proposal urges a question and answer program led by a qualified person to dispel misunderstandings. It promises more informative results than a typical public meeting, noting many YTwillu gate residents belong to fraternal groups and cooperatives, aiding participation.
In memory of mother Mrs Margaret Esmott who died January 28, 1950 We cannot think of her as dead She walks with us still along life s path Ever remembered by her daughter Mrs Fred Smith
The Sun congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sharpe as they observe their 43rd wedding anniversary on Wednesday January 28. Sharpe notes memorable weather that year with no snow, horse carriages stored for water, and the bridal party walking to the Salvation Army Citadel and back to Crow Head.
TIME magazine reviews the 1951 drama Fourteen Hours directed by Henry Hathaway. A young man in crisis stands on a Manhattan skyscraper ledge for hours before leaping, with authentic urban detail and tense suspense.
St Peter's Lodge No 12 U F held their annual officer election for 1953 on Monday. New officers include J Whitehorn Master Alfred Fifield Chaplain Leonard Anstey Chief Officer William Cooper 2nd Officer Harle Atsey Quartermaster Ralph Austey Purser John Barrett Secretary Wolsey Preston. Committees named for relief finance investigation hall and trustees. Anniversary plans set for February 4 with banquet at Stockley's Hotel and evening entertainment.
M. W. Twillingate and Capt. Herbert Gillett traveled to Lewisporte on Friday January 30 with several workmen bound for Gander. Mrs. William Bartle and infant Laurie also journeyed to Grand Falls. Her brother J. C. Loveridge accompanied them to Lewisporte.
Debate over Tews Councils shows clear divide with supporters and opponents alike failing to grasp what they stand for. The public is urged to study the Town Council system to gain a clearer picture before forming final judgments.
We would like to thank the people of Toronto and Twillingsie who were kind to our mother during her illness. Special thanks to the doctors nurses and staff at the Hospital for flowers letters messages and varda.
The 9.8 Kyle arrives inward to St. John’s from Botwood after weeks of effort keeping the channel open for the paper boasts. On Wednesday night she was called to take on board fish from the firm of Arthur Manuel.
Weekly report notes mild and rainy conditions easing into cooler weather. Roads may be icy at week’s end while midweek should stay passable for motor traffic. Harbour and Bay remain clear with temperatures near ten degrees and a calm spell overall.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.