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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1951
Page
4
A local notice discusses dog keeping and its impact on sheep, arguing for majority rule in communal welfare. It notes editorial limits on letters and announce subscription rates, inviting further public views.
A letter from an elderly reader urges caution on dog disposal moves and advocates secret ballots to avoid alienating neighbors and blood relations. The writer stresses the danger of open support for dog destruction and asks how such actions might affect community harmony and future efforts.
Twenty boys two female cooks and six leaders gather for ten days at Twillingate camp for fup frolic worship and study. Visitors may attend Sunday 2 30 to 4 30 p m and an open air service with special preacher at 3 15 p m. Tuesday July 24 hosts open house at 8 p m. Donated food and coins welcomed.
Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital introduced the clinic boat Bonnie Nell I during a maiden voyage from Glovertown to her home port. The fifty five ton vessel, fifty five feet long, powered by an eighty eight horsepower Kelvin diesel, seats a crew of three and includes an X ray room and examination space. Captain Erjah Dalley commanded the new craft, with Dr Lawton to head medical services on its first operational run likely next week to the north side of the Bay.
A Twillingate reader questions local petitions for fish canning and a government backed plant. He urges the Liberal Committee to disclose who sponsored a recall and when, argues for a Northern coast plant to stabilize markets, and criticizes emigration and local employment. He references Prime Minister Smallwood and local figures, urging strong public support.
Department of Education Division of Adult Education seeks female field workers aged 25 to 35 with Grade XI plus teaching or social welfare qualifications. Basic salary scale and living bonus offered. Duties include organizing adult and youth groups, home visits, and developing evening classes with government agency cooperation. Provisional one year probation and posting flexibility. No. 912
A reader thanks the editor for space to address flyers urging higher prices and better fish. The note references public press context and invites further discussion on pricing and market messaging.
The Hyne family Gillard's Cove expresses gratitude for cards messages and letters received during bereavement for their son Roy. They acknowledge wreaths sprays and help from friends and request no one be singled out.
Miss Irene Grange of Gander is stopping with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Anstey during her visit.
The notice cites Section 75A of the Act amending the Law Society Act and outlines offences for individuals not qualified as Barristers or Solicitors who practice or prepare legal documents for fee. It defines treated acts including deeds mortgages testamentary instruments and powers of attorney and lists exemptions for police, public officers, notaries, and commissioners.
Mrs Loveman of Corner Brook seeks medical care here while Mrs Grange of Glovertown visits her parents. Pastor Donald Churchill, recently home, leaves Twillingate for Lewisporte to begin a new field at Harry's Harbour. Miss Meda Lunsen of Battle Harbour visits grandmother in the region. The Colbournes and daughter Louise spent the weekend in Lewisporte.
The Quirpon Fish Co. Ltd begins a modern salt fish processing plant on Newfoundland’s northeast coast. The plant, funded by local capital, should be ready for production by late August to process late season catches for shipment the following spring, boosting regional fishermen’s output.
The dormant cod and salmon processing plant at Englee operated by Canada Bay Cold Storage Co will reopen, employing about 125 locals. The facility handles up to a million pounds of cod fillet and 300000 pounds of frozen salmon, processing catches from nearby fishermen.
At Stockley's Hotel visitors include Mrs Alice Peckford from Gander Bay and daughter Nellie visiting hospital. Mrs Alonzo Earle from Summerford calls on friends. Mr Wilson Spenser of Cottles Cove travels from Clarenville to see a doctor. Mrs William Slone discharged and awaiting return home to Little Say Talende. Mr Chesley Chalk out of hospital awaiting trip home to Aspen Cove. Mrs George Batstone returns to Grand Falls after a month here, son Tedia still in hospital. Mr Ray French of Gander Bay reports patient care here.
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