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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1952
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun proclaims itself the only paper on the North Coast, published in Twillingate Newfoundland on Saturdays. Editor and proprietor E G Clarke runs the offices from the Herth Side, outlining its local Catholic press presence.
In Twillingate on March 1 1952 a radio broadcast hailed a claimed breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment. A capsule drug allegedly provides a permanent cure with rapid weight gains and recovery from near death at costs quoted between twenty five and one hundred dollars per person. Medical professionals urge caution until full tests confirm efficacy while expressing hopeful sentiment about a potential humanity saving discovery.
The Masonic Society held its annual installation in the lodge room on Monday. Officers for the year include Master W Facey Sr Warden A Stoodley Je Warden Wm Cooner Chaplain Randell resadhers Secretary T Jenkins Sr Deacon D Maidment T Deacon R Barret Sr. Steward B Oxford gh Steward RB Jervis Guard H Moore Tyler M Loveridge. A banquet followed hosted by Mrs B Stockley and assistants, then a social evening extended to midnight.
Fragmentary notes describe Lenten week themes on God and sin. Topics include relation of God to sin, references to penance and penitence, with mentions of February 29 and events dated March 7, focusing on sin, penance, and reform within a religious setting.
Government raised cigarette taxes triggering muttering and a drop in consumption. Yearend figures show sales and revenue falling in eight months, production slumped, and layoffs spread through the industry while smugglers profited. Per capita consumption dropped below prewar levels as Canada may trend toward fewer smokers.
The Canadian National Railways will build two additional vessels for Newfoundland outport service this year. Captain M G Dalton says they will join the North Sydney Port aux Basques ferry plan and match the Bar Haven and Springdale type. Each 1100 ton ship carries 100 passengers, 27000 cubic feet cargo and 1500 refrigeration space, at 12 knots. A separate note recalls Rev G C M Jones’s long walk home through a blizzard from Moreton’s Harbour to Black Duck Cove lasting about twenty miles.
Several winter routes on the harbour ice were used this week. The crossing from Moore's Cove to Ashbournes Upper Room and from Sterling's Beach to Randell's Beach were noted as good safe routes. A Hospital employee briefly fell through after testing the ice but was rescued by a companion before aid arrived.
Hale Greenham died February 4 1952 at Memorial Hospital age 16 beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Donley Greenhaw Gillard's Cove. Suffered a brief illness and sudden death brought shock to the family. Left to work beside father and mother are five sisters and four brothers with many relatives and friends. The family thanks doctors nurses and staff of Memorial Hospital for their assistance during illness and death.
On Thursday morning Frank Pardy of South Side shoveled snow from Pearce Young’s bungalow across the road. He labored to clear a doorway while Steve Young passed by and asked what he was doing. Pearce and Mrs Young had left their home the day before fearing a snow slide and returned to find the path cleared by Pardy.
The Men's Service Club event at Marshall Hall drew about 180 patrons across three sittings. Members prepared and served the dinner, with proceeds totaling 138.00 dollars. After Easter the group plans a Gate of Work and anticipates strong public support.
A meeting of the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital Association is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 4 at the hospital. Secretary G Loveridge will report on medical matters and related affairs.
Letter from The Twillingate Sun editor thanking readers and Philanthropists for a successful Christmas Seal Sale in 1952. Contributions have topped $60,000 with $10,000 more expected. The campaign supports Tuberculosis prevention and control across the island, led by H. G. Dustan and Dr. Sykes, with ongoing humanitarian aims through Notre Dame Bay Memorial.
A brief thanks to the many friends who visited and supported us after the passing of our husband and father. The family expresses gratitude for the condolences and presence during this difficult time.
Mrs Marlin formerly Louise Churchill departed by plane on Monday heading to Boston to join her husband.
A Zanuck produced screen adaptation of Agnes Newton Keith story provides a stark, human war portrait. Claudette Colbert stars with Sessue Hayakawa and Patric Knowles in a restrained, powerful account of imprisonment by Japanese forces in Borneo. The direction by Jean Negulesco is sharp and memorable.
Mary Anstey left on Monday for Gander where she secured employment.
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