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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1950
Page
4
Public notice style and rates page from The Twillingate Sun outlining editor information and notice charges. Mentions E G Clarke as editor and proprietor and local subscription rates for local Canada and the U S with per inch insertion pricing and disclaimer on correspondents opinions.
A July 1 1950 analysis argues the United Nations must enforce peace in Korea or risk collapse like the League of Nations. It notes Russia’s absence, US air power in action, and Britain’s Pacific fleet mobilization while warning that a broader war could follow if UN actions falter.
Creditors and all persons with claims against Lewis Dawe Limited in voluntary liquidation must submit details in writing to Rex Moyze, Liquidator, c/o Messrs Gotelee Moyse & Company, 163 Water Street, St John’s, by July 15, 1950. The liquidator will then distribute assets in light of notified claims. Dated June 6, 1950. Knight, Phelan & Hawkins Solicitors for Liquidator.
Affordable selection of men s suits at 50 dollars with sizes 34 to 44 and 12 dollar pieces. Army oxfords boots and children s shoes priced low. New clothing includes 10 ounce overalls riders army khaki pants and whipcord breeches at 3 dollars each. Postage prepaid satisfaction guaranteed, send money order to Logan Mail Order 248 Main Street Winnipeg Manitoba.
Fragmentary lines mention persons tied to St John location and employment with Fishery Products Ltd and Crave and Company Ltd. The imperfect text hints at future plans and fortunes for two individuals after marriage and service, but details are unclear.
Bennet Anatey aged 63 died suddenly after a heart attack at Purcell on Monday night. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Church conducted by Rev. Charles Freake who praised Anatey as pillar of church and community, noting his unwavering service to family, church and neighbors. He worked many trades and lived by the motto I shall not pass this way again, leaving a lasting example for Twiliingate.
The text describes a couple resuming a honeymoon tour after delays, mentioning Hal Mt and Mrs Howlett, with plans to reside in Newfoundland later. It notes multiple city stops in Canada and a forthcoming stay.
Mattew told the House that the Fisheries Prices Support Board would buy all 1949 cod stocks remaining with fishermen, about 15 000 quintals. Payments would be two thirds of the 1948 price, from 5.50 to 10.00 per quintal, excluding fish held by processors. The board rejected support for 1950 production.
Roy Roberts of Wild Cove narrowly escaped serious injury when a truck rolled over his leg and arm in Twillingate Monday evening. The vehicle driver did not know of the incident until later. Roberts crawled home then was taken to hospital where doctors set a fractured arm and treated leg bruising. He was released a couple of days later.
Published By Authority. Under the Defence Price Regulations 1941 and other powers, I issue the following Order dated at St. John's on June 19, 1950.
Margaret Mullock Butler and Keith MacKenzie Hollett wed Monday afternoon May 15 at Grace United Church Darte mouth Newfoundland. Rev C R Webber officiated with Robert E Butler giving away the bride. The gown featured chantilly lace over satin with a pearl coronet and a bouquet of pink and white roses. A reception followed at the Nova Scotian Hotel.
Hunters and shooters ad offers 303 British Enfield sporting models high power repeaters 6 and 10 shot with 26 to 30 inch barrels in excellent condition guaranteed 3750 dollars each unconverted military models in excellent condition suitable for re modeling 2750 dollars will ship COD address 2098 St Catherine St W Montreal 25 Que.
Charles R. Granger private secretary to the Canadian Secretary of State wed Miss Betty French RN at Prospent Park United Church in Toronto. Bride escorted by her father Stanley French with Enid Rees as bridesmaid and Harold Mifflin as best man. An informal reception followed at the Royal York Hotel with messages of congratulations from Ottawa and Newfoundland.
Margaret Mary Dearin wed Donsid Pawl Moores son of Mr and Mrs Paul Moores of this town. The couple spent their honeymoon at Holyrood Grand Falls and Twillingate, ending last Tuesday.
Order restricts retail bologna price to not exceed forty three cents per pound. Applies to all Newfoundland except a northern Labrador area. Violations punished under Defence Price regulations. Revokes earlier order yet preserves penalties and takes effect June 20, 1950. Cited as Food Current Price Order No 19 1950.
A list of new adult books arrives from various authors including Nigel Birch F. H. Burnett and Stella Gibbon. The North Side Library hosts a 5 00 to 5 30 story reading period on Saturday. Also advertised is a sale offering a house and land with outbuildings and a fishing room, contact Levi Dalley.
At South Side United Church on Wednesday the Reverend C Freake officiated two marriages. Ivy Coish, daughter of Charles and Mrs Coish, wed Fred Abbott of Bonavista. Pearl Stoken, daughter of Jabez Stoken, wed Malcolm Earle, son of William and Mrs Earle. Felicitations are extended.
Twillingaters saw the old steamship Clyde at the harbour mouth as it passed in a familiar sight. The Clyde in tow of Lady McDonald under Capt Jim Gillett did not enter port heading for Williamsport to serve as a store ship for the whaling station. Some observers claim the Clyde turned to glance at the town that supplied most of her captains and crew during her fifty years of coastal service.
Mac Loveridge misplaced a rubber band bound lobster trap. A fisherman at Sandy Cove recovered the lobster about a mile from North Side, noting the crustacean likely traveled farther before succumbing to temptation.
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