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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1951
Page
4
Memoriam notices and local advertising rates appear with Territorial and Canadian listings. The piece notes Red Cross Newfoundland program growth since 1947 and 1950 divisions, urging readers to remember the Society’s youth, expand activities, and give generously to support the Red Cross efforts on the island.
The piece chronicles the Red Cross as a living symbol of humanity, tracing its origin to Henri Dunant after the 1859 Battle of Solferino, noting its Geneva Conventions role and the International Committee as a neutral, voluntary body. It highlights the motto Humanity in War and the agency's mission to protect wounded, prisoners, and civilians.
Constable R. Targis of the RCMP addressed Salvation Army Youth Group in Twillingate, sharing vivid accounts from active service travels. The engaging, educational talk was well received, followed by a social hour organized by the group. The president and social committee extended gratitude for contributions to a successful evening.
The odor of camphor balls, once linked to old wardrobes, now lingers on people not dressed in vintage fashion. Some older readers recall the 1919 onslaught and insist camphor offers immunity during a flu epidemic, though the belief spans generations.
Notes from Terra Nova report Dr Ray McQgillan M D arriving from Ireland to join the A N D Company. It notes the new Gray Stores nearing completion on the site of the old building since Nov 5 1950 and readiness for customers. Includes brief mentions of local residents Miss Evelyn Short and Mrs Heber Short and a pancake supper and dance event.
A fragmented lecture-like passage defines education as the ability to act rightly and shows four trait groups: knowledge and health character social relations work and civic duty. It stresses parental roles, school involvement, and perseverance as keys to a well rounded education for Newfoundland youth.
A hospital notes list numerous residents and families across Twillingate, Corner Brook, and surrounding areas noting births. Entries include couples such as Mr and Mrs Allan White at Comfort Cove and Mr and Mrs Ralph Small at Moreton's Harbour, each with a son or daughter.
Sealing prospects last week looked good for a haul of seals near Long Point with many old seal families. A dozen bedlamers were taken Saturday by Crow Head men as winds turned light and the bay iced over. Ice rubble along the shore and heavy seas have hindered sightings though a few seals appeared Thursday about ten miles northwest. Ships remain about 50 miles east of Cape Bauld as sealers watch for a patch of old and young seals and await clearer conditions for a more complete report.
Doctor Harold Wosd and his family arrived by plane from Montreal where he spent three years specializing in surgery. He began with general practice in Lewisporte, then returned to the mainland and now serves as medical superintendent of Notrr Dane Bay Memorial Hospital in the absence of Dr J M Olds who plans a rest in the United States.
A telegram dated February 24 to Hodge Brothers from Mr. Alfred Greenham of Horse Islands notes summer weather with water in all directions and no ice. Several scale had been taken up to that time.
We are pressed to report that Captain Saul White who was seriously ill during the week is now making a satisfactory recovery.
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