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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1952
Page
4
Local readers are reminded of rates for notices and memorials including 80 cents per 1 inch insertion. Subscription prices are Local 1.50, Canada 1.70, US 2.00 per year, payable in advance.
A fragment notes authorization for second class mail at the Post Office in Ottawa. Details are limited, with no full context or date, leaving the exact scope and recipients unclear.
A local editorial advocates establishing a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet squadron in Twillingate to fill a gap left by a former Boy Scout troop. The piece argues cadets teach sea skills, independence, and citizenship, notes cadets are not obligated to war service, and suggests they may gain early qualification as A.B. Seamen and officers.
Mr. George Grimes visited during the week while awaiting the veuse’s return to Lewisporte from St. John’s. The Springdale met heavy ice on her Northern run and sustained hull and propeller damage, went into dock at St John’s for repairs, and has resumed service.
Mr Forward's House representing if Perlin and Co Limited was in town recently. Mr James Hewitt representing Steerhtd Semisporte was in town recently and left again for Fogo. During his stay Hewitt registered at Mrs Pyno a.
Weekly hospital notes list numerous admissions across communities including Mre Phillip Card Leona Richarde Brian Grimes and many others. May totals show 127 admissions and discharges, 7 births and 5 deaths. Cadet training program seeks names from North and South Island youths for early formation.
William Condon & Sons offers wool washing spinning and weaving into blankets at Charlottetown PEI. Spinning charges 47c per pound for single 50c for doubled and twisted. Dyeing 25c per pound. Weaving 250 to 270 per blanket laundered and 3 75 for colored blankets. Five pounds of wool per blanket. Freight on 100 pounds washed. They buy washed wool daily at market prices. Samples and prices on request.
Salvation Army Youth Councils will be held at Alexandra Hall from June 14 to 16 led by Lt Col and Mrs Wiseman. Programs include a Youth Demonstration on Saturday at 8 PM, United Open Air Sunday at 10 AM, a Youth Session at 2:30 PM, and a United Open Air rally at 7 PM Sunday culminating in a great Youth Rally inviting all district youth.
Mr William Toutman arrived Wednesday aboard the Gay Rambler and stayed at the Hr View Hotel. George Evans, a commercial traveler, is in town staying at Mrs Pynn's. R W Hayter, representing Purity Factories Limited, arrived recently and left for Fogo and vicinity. Hayter registered at Mrs Pynn's. Mr and Mrs Gis Boone (nee Millicent Loveridge) arrived by the Gay Rambler Wednesday. Mrs Boone entered hospital yesterday. Mrs Loveridge and daughter Hazel plan to return home on North Side for the summer by Springdale outward to Lewisparte.
Government announces that successful contest entries may be retained for publication or other purposes. Minister of Education instructs authors to include stamped and addressed envelopes to ensure return of manuscripts. A165
Mr A Crosbie representing Bowring Brothers registered at the Hr View Hotel while Mr Frank Beck of CNT arrived and stayed at Mr Pyuoo's. The note records visiting individuals and their lodging in town.
The Navy League of Canada seeks 50 boys aged 14 to 18 to establish a Sea Cadet Corps in Twillingate. A larger 100-member unit would create a Mine Sweeper Squadron. Training aims to foster citizenship and potential sea careers, with naval gear and instruction provided. boots cost about 400 for a 1200 pair, other equipment supplied.
A list of titles and authors including The People of the Mist Fear Lands The Parliament of Canada Easter Book of legends and Stories Good Bye Mr Chips Anne of the Inglesides Rainbow Valley and Practical home woodworking among others. The compilation references works and writers across fiction history and crafts.
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