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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1952
Page
4
The North Line paper notes it cannot guarantee insertion of late letters or communications past Wednesday noon. Editor Clarke announces policy on notes of thanks memoriam and announcements and lists subscription rates of local 1.50, Canada 1.70, U.S.A. 2.00 per year, payable in advance.
A short notice declares authorization for second class mail status under the Post Office Department in Ottawa, indicating official designation and compliance with postal rules.
Twillingate notes a rising number of motor vehicles and bicycles on roads, with hundreds of youths riding without proper safety. The column warns a serious accident is likely this summer due to reckless cycling and disregard for road rules, urging stricter instruction and enforcement.
A terse item notes a motor vessel named Winifred Lee fitted for Labrador government trading with northern stations. The brief references shipping and port movements suggest early week activity and readiness of supply runs, with a focus on securing government shipments and coastal connections.
The report notes Capt George Rogera arriving with the vessel under government supervision. Winifred Lee arrives as a notable vessel in a busy year, commanded by Capt Windsor who succeeded his father Captain Joshua Randall. Dr Randall serves as medical officer for the season, attending to the vessel’s crew and the floating and native population north of Makkovik.
A CJON radio report says residents show rising interest in forming a Town Council for Tyitilingate. Capital authorities are reviewing the matter and may send senior officials soon, with a plebiscite possible before summer.
Magistrate A L Spracklin will be transferred from Twillingate to Bonne Bay this summer. Magistrate G W Clarke, who joined in 1946 and has been in Springdale with temporary Grand Falls duties, replaces him. Clarke, a Carbonear native, once led Grand Book Academy and served as Meteorological Officer at Torbay Airport during the war. He is married with no children.
Salvation Army youth councils run by Lt. Col Wiseman and wife in Alexander Hall June 14 15 16 with events including a youth demonstration at Saturday 7 30 p.m. admissions 25 cents a united Open air on Sunday 10 00 a.m led by visiting officers a youth session at 2 30 p.m and a grand youth rally at 7 00 p.m inviting district youth to attend.
Capt James Snow of the Northern Ranger and Skipper Issac Keefe of Barot Cove met this spring for the first time since 191? They had both served in the Royal Newfoundland Naval Reserve in 1911 for the Coronation and later sailed with bluejackets in 1914. Ike instantly recognized Snow, who took a moment to recall their decades of voyages.
A resident named John Barton of Durrell has booked travel to Scotland for a maiden visit to his homeland. He plans to depart on July 7 and will journey by train to reach his destination, with a brief stop at a nearby terminal before continuing to Hera goat locale.
William Condon & Sons Wollen Mills Charlottetown P E I advertises wool processing charges for spinning weaving and blanket production. It details pricing for single and doubled yarn, laundry and napping options, color surcharges, and that five pounds of wool yield one blanket. It notes daily buying of washed wool at top market prices and freight terms for custom work plus sales of yarn and blankets.
The National Council on Physical Fitness sponsors a one year Diploma Course In Public Recreation at the University of British Columbia in fall 1952. Thirty students max, tuition and travel paid. Applicants must be Canadian citizens over 18 in good health with Grade XI or equivalent, two recreation skills, and may include teaching or community sponsorship preferences. Applications due by January 30, 1952.
The printing press halted mid run on Tuesday, revived after twenty four hours of tinkering, then the week of frantic recovery. On Monday staff found four young kittens born in the office basement, connecting two odd events in what the editors call a rare coincidence. Prospective kitten owners should contact the Editor promptly.
Douglas Mooree son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Moores North Side has been in town representing Steera Limited St Johns. Doge lan who worked with Gray Stores at Terra Nova recently left that firm to go on the road and is enjoying the life in travel.
Mrs Stephen Laveridge and her daughter Hazel arrived by Springdale on Sunday to spend the summer at their home on North Side.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mercer with three children stay at Mrs Blanch Roberts North Side while Mrs Roberta is a patient at Notre Dame Bay Memorial. Two trucks and a new car for the passenger trade arrived in town this week including a two ton Ford dump truck from Badger, a stake body from Lewisporte, and a new Chevrolet for Walter Kilcollt aboard the vessel Clarenville land.
Mrs. Robert Primmer, who spent the winter with relatives in et Gander, arrived home on Sunday for the Summer season.
In loving memory of our dear son Vinton Roberts who passed away on Tune 14 1951. Dear son you have left us. Never take your face to see. Thoughts will always linger around the grave where you are laid. Godly missed by father mother and sisters.
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to all who helped repair a horse damaged by a fire. The sender thanks the Red Drops for their assistance and mentions a forthcoming sale of work as part of the support.
A government imported flock of 107 English Scottish sheep grazed through a harsh Newfoundland winter on Brigus barrens. Under shepherd Robert Evans, the animals faced deep snow and freezing rain but required no losses, with nightly protection by drivers. The test compares breeds including North County Cheviots Shetlands Blackfaces and a tocal cross to see adaptation and potential crossbreeding for profitable local farming.
A clerk details an accident at the Clarenville wharf where John Barrett, a starkeeper with Hodge Bros, fell overboard while a roll of felt slid toward the edge. He was rescued without serious harm, though soaked, and his watch was water filled. Meanwhile a note seeks a Gid for an Ice Cream Parlour, with application via L A. Anstey.
The motor vessel Twillingate, formerly Fixit, lies at St Anthony waiting to dock. Ice delays slowed reaching port, and a docked vessel required about a month of work, pushing Twillingate out of service for several weeks while awaiting and undergoing general overhaul.
Mr. Herbert Gillett staying in St Anthony at theTwiliin pate. A small cabin boat with two crew from St John's, enroute to Labrador for salmon fishing, was in port and beached at Pay End for minor repairs on Thursday. Mr. Arthur Miles of Herring Neck was in town on Friday.
Death came peacefully on Friday to Peter Jenking, a long respected Twillingate native. Survived by three daughters Lily Moore, Panny Dove, Carrie Barnes, and four sons Willis, George, Frank, Ernest, Theodore. Interment at Arm Cemetery Monday with service by R Hawkins. The Son extends sympathy.
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