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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1950
Page
4
War notes of thanks memoriate notes and announcements appear in this North Coast paper. Editor Clarke announces 20 cents per inch for each insertion and advises no guarantee for timely communications. Subscriptions listed: Canada 1.50 yearly U.S.A. 2.00 payable in advance.
June 10th 1950 appeal urges Newfoundland residents to take a pledge against forest fires. Emphasizes danger from careless cigarette use and campfires, noting oil fuelled engines reduce risk but human carelessness remains the main threat to timberlands and rural communities. Encourages education and parental guidance to prevent losses and protect future generations.
One large skiff listed for sale with a 13 h.p. two cylinder Acadia engine in good condition. Seller identified as Arthur Manuel.
A very important meet ing of the T.A-A will be held in the Courthouse at 8.00 pm on Thursday June 15. All members are asked to attend. Mrs John Roberts was in town from Change Islands yesterday. He reports salmon fishermen are doing a little and there is also a fine sign of activity.
A friendly note praises Miss Strawbridge and her assistants for two years of successful adult education work in the Buchans mining town. The writers commend the articles in Barter Tir jsation and express regret over not posting a funded worker to the area, while noting strong resident cooperation and interest.
Mr Genree Hopkins business manager of Notre Dame Bay Memo died Thursday on the way to Grand Falls to have dental work attended.
Mr Samuel Rogers leads a cautious season opener on Wednesday near Black Island Tickle Tea with water conditions driving traps from the water. Prolific prowlers threaten eear while trap fishermen prepare to begin when possible as Sathou divers report a rough start and few salmon.
The government revokes ceiling prices for cabbage effective June 1 1950 and for fresh salmon effective May 31 1950. Philip S Forsey Minister of Supply issues the orders dated May 30 1950. No. 580
Local notices report visitors from Moreton's Harbour and St John’s, arrivals by Codroy and motor boat, and plans for Notre Dame Memorial summer visits. Widespread activity includes weddings, photography expeditions for Strong's Island bridge, new vehicles at Bluff Head Cove, and Codray's anticipated repairs and service route adjustments.
An eight year old child and a widow are mentioned in a brief notice from Toronto. Interment is expected to take place at a church cemetery, with the United Church referenced in the fragment.
Mrs. Stephen Hawkins aged 82 has died leaving a husband and a brother in Texas. Funeral today from the South Side United Church. A ceremony at the Salvation Army Citadel united Audrey Sharpe with Leslie Warren in Crow Head with a reception planned at the bride’s home.
Married at 3 Peter's Church on Wednesday June 7, the Revd EF Hol lands officiating Madge Anstey daughter of Norman Anstey to Ralph Chipman son of Nathaniel and Mrs Chipman of Crow Head. Reception at the bride home. They reside in the Sleepy Cave house recently purchased from John Mills. The San extends hearty felicitations.
For sale a Marman twin cylinder motors bicycle. Interested buyers contact Cyril Watkins, South Side, Twillingate.
Twillingate welcomes a new entertainment feature a juke box installed by A J Christian of Grand Falls at Colbourne's Cafe. Records are replaced twice weekly ensuring fresh tunes at a nickel per play. Colbourne known as Twillingate's pioneer of new ideas hopes for success, while Claude claims status as the town's first driver dating to 1917 with a Model Ford.
Public notice announces ceiling price orders for fresh beef and poultry taking effect May 29 1950. Minister of Supply Philip Forsey states new ceilings to be applied as of that date and lists the adjusted figures.
Crow Head resident and well known fisherman Stephen Hamlyn aged 53 died Friday at home after a cancer battle. He leaves wife, a son Ellison, daughters Vert and Evelyn, brothers Job and Obediah, sisters Mrs Mark Andrews, Mrs Edward Sharpe, and Mrs Augustus Rideout. Interment tomorrow at Pearhenry Head Cemetery from the United Church.
Master Albert Facey son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Facey of Garden City South Long Island New York won a 1600 dollar QO Scholarship granting two years of college at age sixteen. He graduates high school this year and plans to study medicine at college next fall. Congratulations to the outstanding scholar and family.
Local note records that Miles Neel was in town this week for unspecified engagements. No additional details are provided in the fragment.
Creditors of Dawe Limited in voluntary liquidation must lodge particulars of their claims in writing with Rex Moyee, liquidator, at the stated address by a specified date. The notice calls all persons asserting claims or demands to come forward and comply.
Doug Moorees, son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Moores of Back Harbour, wins second prize in a Sport Shop contest for largest fish weighing about 2 1 2 oz. He is employed by Gray Stores Limited and educated at piscatella art with early fishing at Hodizes wharf. He receives a rifle and cartridges and is touted as an upcoming authority on fishing gear.
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