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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1951
Page
4
Government office in Ottawa issues a postal notice dated June 23 1951. An official communication concerns mail services and department actions affecting local post operations. Details are limited but indicate a routine administrative update from the Department of Home Affairs.
A sprawling colonial column argues for a practical Newfoundland strategy to restore regular meat availability. It laments rising costs and declining sheep and pig farming on Twillingate islands, urging readers to consider improving local husbandry and encouraging home production to secure affordable meat for households.
A discussion argues open-country grazing can support expanding sheep flocks in Newfoundland. It notes home wool work aids clothing, and lamb and mutton meet local needs. The piece suggests commercial potential from small cultivator flocks or large commercial herds, and stresses training sheep to forage on barrens and delaying lambing for better pasture use. It outlines breed differences, with Down-type sheep suited to cultivated land and other breeds for rough pasture.
At The Library reviews The Feast by Margaret Inedy a renowned author. The novel features a dramatic denouement revealing an accident causing seven deaths whose identities are later explained as the incidents unfold. Set in a seaside house turned summer hotel the story follows young lovers and a cast including enchanting groups of children.
In fond memory of Margaret J. White who died June 21 1950. The family notes a prayerful message of peace through God’s near presence. The verse reflects faith sustaining during sorrow and trials, with a hopeful note that peace awaits beyond toil.
Five Brownies Helen Facey Elizabeth Manuel Audrey Barrett Joao Preston and May Curtis completed their first Class or Golden Hand Work this spring and expect to receive their Wings and move to Guides this summer. Mrs Robert Primmer who spent winter with grandson Nelson at Gender returned Wednesday. Mrs Eleanor Roberts expects to return to Twillingale by next spring.
Mr Cecil Simms of BackHarbour accepts an appointment as inspector with the Newfoundland Fisheries Board and leaves nextTuesday for St Johns to begin his duties. His extensive knowledge of the codfishery suits the new vocation, and friends extend congratulations.
Wool washing required before work. Spinning charges 47 cents per pound for single, 50 cents for doubled and twisted. Dyeing 25 cents extra per pound. Weaving blankets costs 2.50 to 2.75 dollars per blanket laundered, colored blankets 3.75 dollars. Five pounds of wool yield one blanket. We buy washed wool daily at market price. Freight paid on 100 pounds of washed wool for custom work. Samples and prices available.
The Revd. N. Brewster vice principal of Queen's College St. John's arrived from Lewisporte for a week of holiday and to study his great great grandfather the Rev John Brewster who served Twillingate a century ago. Elizabeth Anstey, aged 97, longtime resident of Black Island, has died. Her interment will be at Little Harbour United Church with Rev. Freake officiating. Twillingate Lodge AF and AM members will march to St Peter's Church for the Sunday service near St. John's Day.
Miss Dorothy Harnett R N and Mrs. George Saunders arrive with their late nephew David Bartle to spend a holiday with Mr and Mrs William Harnett on North Side. For sale one second hand Range apply Sun Office.
The Revd TA Ludlow and his father Thomas Ludlow arrived from Fogo to join the Kyle for a return to St Anthony. Mrs Chesley Green and Roy from Harbour traveled home by passenger boat after Roy’s hospitalization. Fishermen report strong east week catches for hooks and lines, improved morning fishing near Arm, little at Main Tickle, salmon scarce, caplin abundant offshore, and more small runs expected before season end. John Manuel returned from a business trip to St John’s.
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