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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1951
Page
3
St Johns Vocational Institute seeks applicants from Newfoundland for admission to courses in diesel mechanics carpentry joinery electrical work wood machining bricklaying plumbing and more. The institute may offer additional courses if staff is secured with subsistence allowances up to 30 per month for eligible out of town students.
The program runs ten months starting September 10 under a joint effort with the Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association. TB patients with a health certificate may be accepted and applications go to the Manager of the Vocational Training Institute with selection by the Rehabilitation Officer. Further details are available on request.
After nearly a quarter century the united communities of Joe Batt's Arm and Barr'd Islands celebrate the opening of a concrete United Church begun in 1928. Cost about thirty thousand dollars with most funded by locals, dedication led by Rt Rev C M Nicholson.
On Fogo Island two Anglican communities pursue long stalled church projects. Both have resumed work after years of high cost, with progress seen last summer as volunteers and donations drive hopes for completion despite the scale compared to their size.
The Deer Lake Highway shows improved sections at both ends but heavy dust from the Pasadena area endangers drivers. The Western Star urges dust suppression with surface binders like road oil or calcium chloride to reduce washboard effects and curb ongoing wear until permanent paving arrives.
University of Edinburgh researchers report one acre held about 250000 worms weighing 400 to 600 pounds. Heavier soils yielded up to 100000 watts per acre while sandy soils reached 400000. Market gardens rich in organic matter could exceed 1900000 worms, with worms enhancing fertilizer efficiency and crop yield.
A seven year old on a children's quiz show answers rapidly as the host prompts with a clue about a man's best friend and a line about gold. The youngster responds with "Datue" or a similar sound, creating a notable on-air moment.
On a September day during the final illness of a beloved local doctor his family sought relief from heat and drought. His wife whispered for rain as dust and heat filled the home while rain suddenly poured over the roof and windows bringing a moment of relief.
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