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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1951
Page
4
Ottawa post office announces a second class mail status for the Willingate Sun Registered Department Home Astate. The notice identifies authorization and classification details for local mail handling.
An 1981 note recalls 1951 and 1943 expeditions to the Banks detailing armed entries, camera outcomes, and legal penalties. It praises early photographers while criticizing missteps and rule violations, noting recovered wildlife and camera progress amid impact on the community.
Mrs Elias Young aged eighty one died after a short illness and a fall. She is survived by her husband Captain Bias Young four sons Keywood Philip Wallace Stephen two daughters Mrs Pierce Boyde and Mrs George Hawkins and several grandchildren. Interment was at Rink Road Cemetery with Rev G I Morgan officiating. Mrs Edwin Facey and two others visited Herring Neck for a short trip planned to return by Springdale.
The Harbour View Hotel scene lists several residents and visitors: Rev A B Barnes from Lacie returns home via Glencoe, accompanied by Chesley Budwell from Lacie. Ben Batt of Botwood seeks hospital admission. Mr and Mrs Bartlett of Grand Falls visit Twisingate. Mrs Reg Gillard from Howley visits sister Mrs Stanley Loveman in hospital. Mr and Miss Radane and baby head home on Wednesday. Mrs Rex Steele and daughter return to Botwood. Miss Roth Knight from Moreton's Harbour returns by motor. Mrs Howard Mouténd from Harbour returns home Wednesday.
Letter from Twillingate Liberal Committee officials explains the petition for a fish processing plant was not their property. They state inquiries found government backing would follow local investment and company formation, with federal and provincial support contingent on capital and community faith.
The report outlines Hudson’s Bay Company trading posts transitioning to Newfoundland control, K J Carter praising service, Goose Bay airbase, and a rising iron ore project on Labrador Quebec border. A Swiss led Labrador Development Corporation plan may build two townsites, export wood to Europe, and yield royalties.
A Twillingate group visited the Funks island off Fogo to study its vast seabird colonies. They documented puffins and gannets, captured color photos by Jack Loveridge, and noted the island’s isolated, pristine habitat inaccessible to most people.
The piece highlights Labrador as a growing center for the province's industrial capacity. It notes the area’s natural resources could position Labrador among the best known sections of the new province in coming years.
A Saturday afternoon electrical storm near Twillingate caused heavy damage and one nonhuman death. Three dogs owned by Harry Pond were killed when lightning struck by their garage and machine shop owned by Ches Simms. A telephone holder’s equipment suffered damage and Minty’s aunt camp tents and marquees collapsed in strong winds. No human injuries were reported though camp furniture was overturned and dishes broken.
Weston Stirling prominent St Johns businessman founder of Stirling Restaurant died at 65 after heart trouble. Native of St Johns born Sept 25 1885 he built a wide network of patrons and mentored staff. wife Mary Uphill predeceased him. Survived by daughter Mrs Maret Jones and three sons Bruce Rex Geoff, plus two sisters and two brothers clergy in St Johns.
An order issued under the Shops Act 1940 amends Schedule A in the Bonavista Shop Closing Area. It adds St George's Day after Good Friday and after St Patrick's Day to fixed holidays and allows further whole holidays to be set by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, including Labour Day on St John's Regatta Day, with no opening hours.
The motor ship Enverleigh arrived from North Sydney on cueeday with a coal cargo for Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital. It is her third trip this season, having discharged two coal loads for Jim Ashbournes Limited earlier this month.
A group of young ladies picnicking on Saturday afternoon were caught by a sewer, electrical, and rain storm. They sought shelter under a vacant house by the road until a friendly motorist found them and drove them home.
Howard Butt, a member of the Boys Camp at Minty’s Farm, sustained a minor injury on Saturday. He was taken to the hospital for care and later released to return to the camp.
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