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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun summarizes notes of thanks memoriam announcements and a policy on messages received, with editor E G Clark as proprietor and rates listed for local Canada and U S subscriptions. It notes responsibility limits for correspondents opinions and payments in advance.
An editorial on Ware Shoals highlights frequent boat groundings near Bellanders and the need for navigational markers or lighted buoys. It notes the harbor bottom’s hazards across North and South Islands, warns of risky night entries, and urges collective responsibility to fund and maintain safer navigation for patients and visitors alike. The piece laments bureaucracy and suggests markers before further costly incidents occur.
In Twillingate harbour a boat ran aground on the Bellanders at full speed as the tide fell. The craft rested on her midship amidships and crew feared damage. Fishing boats helped but were unable to free her until the Margaret Josephine towed her clear. No serious damage reported.
The Sun reports a subscriber, Misa Pavoehe Warr of Toronto, married another, a loss of revenue for the paper. She remains connected via her husband’s reads of the paper, and congratulations are extended to the couple.
Readers recall we promised to include Beothuc vocabulary and related notes. The article outlines ongoing inquiry with authorities into Newfoundland first inhabitants, plans to publish vocabulary in July, and a request for subscribers to share old documents or memories to enrich the record. An extra issue will be printed to meet demand.
The story recalls a professor who notices a sway backed horse and critiques the railing repairs on North Side. Sticks set to straighten the railing aim to prevent it from lying down again, but the result looks worse. Concrete breastwork is urged for a durable fix.
Port au Choix hosts well preserved Cape Dorset Eskimo remains unearthed by Dartmouth College sociologist and anthropology curator Prof Emer Harp Jr. He also explored a Dorset site near Cape Riche. Findings include house pits, hearths, bones of seal, birds, fish and lobster, plus flint tools and harpoon beads.
Doris Anstey arrived from Toronto by plane to Gander on Saturday and will spend a holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs James Anstey of Purcell's Harbour, while staff members Mrs Janet Earle and Miss Magmie Roberts are on holiday. Miss Aife Dalley from Ottawa visits relatives. A plane brought Mr George Crosbie director for the Newfoundland Butter Company, who has been touring northern settlements by boat, and Mr Frank Pardy from Ashbourne's Limited flew to St John’s for a quick trip, returning tomorrow.
A fragment from Atlantic Guardian defends Twillingate against inaccurate reporting by Hwart Young. The piece argues photos from outport settlements misidentified Twillingate, notes other towns like Prebthrough Brigue and Port de Grave, and explains differences between palings and pickets while praising local street fencing.
Mrs Don Brett of St Johns with her children Herbert and Freddie has been visiting Mr and Mrs Edwin Facey for the past week. She will depart soon for Moreton s Harbour before returning to St Johns.
Ranger Parrott arrived on Sunday to spend a holiday with friends. He was stationed here during 1948 49.
Friends and neighbours gathered at Mrs Alfred Bridger’s home to celebrate her seventy seventh birthday after seven years of paralysis. The highlight was a wheelchair ride to her son Rap’s new home, as her friends extend greetings from The Sun.
Classified notice listing a Buick Special 2 door deluxe car in splendid condition. Contact John Gillett and Son for details or to arrange viewing.
An Evening Telegram correspondent notes Springdale figure A. E. Brown marks his eightieth birthday. Brown, born at Back Harbour, Twillingate, is among the first settlers of the cow thriving community and is remembered by many older residents.
Mr Ryan outlined benefits of a local Film Council for Twillingate North and South Islands after an introductory film. A sub committee of five including Spracklin, Loveridge, Mantel, Bott, and Hawkins was formed to pursue details and report back. Mr Ryan will visit Fogo to plan island wide fundraising for equipment while the sub committee gathers information for potential donors.
Public notice invites tenders for the purchase of wood built motor vessels berthed at Naval Dockyard St. John's. Vessels are Lloyds Register classed and designed to classification requirements. Tenders may be submitted for one or more vessels and must reach the undersigned by 12 noon Monday 24 July 1950. highest tender not necessarily accepted.
Mrs Lucy Elliott widow of the late John Elliott died at Notre Dame Say Memorial Hospital on Tuesday. Interment followed Thursday at United Church Cemetery Bear Berry Head after service at North Side Church. She was in her ninetieth year. Sympathy extended to Miss Margaret Elliott adopted daughter residing in Toronto.
Captain and Mrs George Jones welcomed a baby girl at Notre Dame Memorial Hospital on Thursday. The parents are from m v Daunt less and Little Bay Islands.
The vessel Bessie Marie is expected to arrive next week carrying another shipment of coal from North Sydney, signaling ongoing trade activity and inventory replenishment for local markets.
Mrs. Stanley Walker and her two children from Charlottetown Prince Edward Island are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Anstey of Parcell's Barbour.
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