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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1952
Page
4
The fragment notes a designation of mail as second class by the Post Office Department in Ottawa. It reflects an official status of correspondence handling within a government postal system.
In July 1952 Twillingate Camp hosted two major events for campers and visitors. An afternoon open house from 2 to 4 featured grounds setup, parking, and tours, followed by an evening open air church service conducted by Harold Roberts with a address by Mr Penny. A Christmas Party night showcased a decorated Fourques tent, a chicken dinner, carols, speeches, and films. The closing day included a Communion Service in the Chapel in the Woods and a public campfire program with dramatizations and singing. Notable attendees included Rev C E Freake and Camp Director Bede Freake, with staff and visitors from Twillingate.
Local Post notes heartfelt thanks to Port Blandford Twillingate and Camp Committee members including Jack Bull Jim Young Bobby Roberts John Pardy and others for their efforts in the 1952 camp. Thanks extended to Mena Service Club J W Minty Twillingate Film Council Constables Jarvin Mercer Rev C E Freake and many helpers for donations supplies publicity and support.
Week ending July records list numerous admitted patients from Corner Brook to Change Island including Gus Markus McGraw and Raymond Porter. Discharges include Mrs Ambrose Barry and baby, Mrs Fred Thoms and baby, and others. Births noted for multiple families with hospital operations and follow ups across Gander Herring Neck and surrounding communities.
The ladies of L.O B.A. Victory Lodge No. 118 enjoyed a July 12 gathering on a sunny evening at Silas Durt's. They boiled a kettle in the old way, shared lunch, and swam at the sandy beach and salt water. They spotted mine sela nearby and lit a blaze, then continued their holiday outing despite a busy Saturday.
The notice lists wool processing options including spinning for single and doubled yarn at 47 to 50 cents per pound, dyeing at 25 cents per pound, and weaving blankets at 2.50 to 2.70 dollars per blanket with several color options. Five pounds of wool needed per blanket. wool must be washed and cleaned before processing.
Mr and Mrs John Baggs of Bluff Head Cove take their two children on a trip starting this week to New Chelsea Trinity Bay to visit his sister. He then travels to St Johns on business before they continue to Grand Falls to see other relatives. They expect a two week absence.
Mr. William Young of North Side returns from St. John's after specialized care at the General Hospital. Now nearing eighty, he is considerably improved and able to go about again, much to the pleasure of his friends.
An aged Twil Hingate resident, John Mills, who has lived with his daughter Mrs Claude Sharpe in Montreal for years, is back ashore. He plans to stay a month or so before returning to Montreal, much to the delight of friends who greet him.
Mr and Mrs Allan Boyde and con Billy came back to Gander during the week after a two week holiday with relatives at Twillingate. Allan has another week of annual leave but plans to save it for the moose season opening later this year.
Mrs Bernard Bartle and her son Davidere are not visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs William Harnett of North Side during the holiday period.
Admissions list reads like a regional roster with names tied to towns such as Change Islands Gander Wilfred Jenkins Wim Elam Cave J Porter and Summerford Brioddn Brede Hayward Lewisporte and Brenton. The fragmentary entry includes multiple personal names and place references without a clear event.
A truncated roster listing dozens of individuals and families from communities such as Lewisporte Gander Bay Twillingate Change Islands and Botwood. It includes names of mothers and babies and reports on births and medical operations across multiple settlements.
A record heat spell from Tuesday through Wednesday night left gardens wilting and wells running low. Forecasters predicted no change for 24 hours, but Thursday morning brought steady rain easing the heat for a few hours before warmer weather may return.
Mrs Harold Foster and others, including Lemuel Noble and Elizabeth Dolan, are among guests awaiting admission or visiting Stockley's Hotel in Seal Cove White Bay and nearby locales such as Nipper's Harbour Gander Bay Change Islands Port Albert Comfort Cove St Anthony and Rope Dale. The note records arrivals, stays, and travel between communities.
An elderly resident of Lite Harbour, Mr Joby Pardy, aged near eighty, was admitted to hospital three weeks ago for an appendectomy. He underwent the operation and was discharged on Saturday July one, reported to be recovering well and hoping for good health ahead.
Mrs Blanche Roberta relictet of the late Stewart Roberts died at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital on Saturday after a long illness. She was sixty eight and is survived by son Harold and daughter Muriel Mercer of Gander. Interment was Monday from her North Side home to the family plot at Platter's Head with Rev G L Morgan officiating.
Walter Anstey, aged in his eightieth year and longtime Twillingate resident from Back Harbour, died Saturday morning. He was the last surviving member of a large family and is survived by two sons Norman and Allan and four daughters Mary Annie Ethel and Daisy. He helped launch the Labrador fishery and later worked in the shore fishery before ill health confined him at home. Interment was Monday at Snellin's Cove family plot after a service at St Peter's.
Norman Gray passed to his eternal rest at midnight Sunday after living with his sister Mrs. AG Ashbourne. A prominent Twillingate area figure, he worked with Marehal Brothers and Ayre & Sons before founding Gray Stores Ltd. Terra Nova. He rebuilt after forest fires and was highly regarded in business circles. He was active in Masonic ranks since 1902, first master of Botwood Lodge, and came from a family with long service in the craft.
The obituary honors a charter member and last survivor of a lodge who rose to high Masonic rank and presided over silver jubilee celebrations. He aided in consecrations of several lodges, assisted delegations, and served in politics as a Notre Dame Bay representative before the Commission of Government. Surviving relatives include a sister, a nephew, and two nieces. Funeral was held at South Side United Church with Masonic members in attendance.
Base Budgell passed away at Glace Bay on July 14. widow of Henry Budgell aged 79. Survived by two daughters Mrs Alex Stevens Lucy and Mrs Stanley Chant Hilda and two sons Francis and Walter, all of Glace Bay. Also two sisters Mrs Lewis Reid Twillingate and Mrs Margaret Jenkins St John’s, two brothers Hi Young Grand Falls and Martin in the USA.
Bert Ashbourne left for Lewisporte taking the family car for a fortnight holiday in Corner Brook. Upon return he plans a transfer from the central branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia to the Lewisporte branch.
A pair of glasses lost between North Side Library and Leonard Anstey's. Finder asked to leave them at this office or return to Mr. Harry Ashbourne.
Classified notice advertising a 1949 Pontiac in good condition with good tires. Inquiries directed to Fred Luther on North Side for further details.
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