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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1952
Page
4
The report details a hectic seal hunt on Long Point with many boats, mothers and young seals harvested, and observers noting varying distances to shore. It highlights early Saturday morning activity by Mr. Joe Hiliott and the two Toms Hamlyn as they approached a rafted ice field and nearshore seals.
The Local Guide Association hosted a Monday night gathering with eighteen Brownies and fifteen Guides in uniform. Seven Brownies enrolled, two Brownies promoted to Guides after completing Golden Land work, and twelve new Guides enrolled by Captain Anstey. Guests enjoyed songs, games, shorts shown by Lloyd Spracklin, and the event closed with taps, prayers, and the National Anthem.
Marilyn Anstey daughter of Edward Anstey of Back Herbourh marries Gordon Ashbortne son of Mrs Sir Mrs GW Ashbortne of South Ride on March 10 in New Morkon. The couple plans a honeymoon on the mainland and will return to Treilhngate Fell.
In memory of a loving wife and mother a year has passed since she died. The family writes of earthly cares laid to rest and her place in God’s care. They note her devotion to Jesus and the hope of reunion, signed by John Dalley and Family.
The Department of Public Welfare invites applications for Regional Welfare Officers in Newfoundland. Duties cover child welfare, foster care, adoptions, age and disability allowances, emergencies, school attendance, and community welfare. Preference to ages 25-35, up to 45 with special qualifications. salary up to $570 yearly plus scale determined by training.
Disaster is an ugly word. The article notes fire infernos and flash floods causing human misery while mentioning basic salary and its relation to relief.
A wartime era verse praising the sealer who faces Arctic gales and shipboard dangers. The poem recalls shipwrecks and ice, describes hard hauling and sealing tasks, and ends with wishes for a safe voyage and a hopeful return in spring nineteen fifty two.
Mailmen returned from Sommerford before daybreak after leaving Tuesday morning. Arthur Mantel sent three freight teams to Lewisporte with outward trips via Boyd's Cove and Birchy Bay. On return they crossed Comfort Cove to Summerford without difficulty. Town teams arrived from the Bay. dull cool weather may allow another fortnight of unbroken communications.
J Mi and Mrs Olds finish a holiday in the United States and head to Canada. R LaFortune supervising engineer for the Coastal Wharf project leaves by plane for Gander en route to St John s.
A student asks Willie Wright how many full stops are in a recent bottle of ink. The scene shows a classroom moment as the teacher proposes twenty questions, one at a time.
Public notice states the Lieutenant-Governor in Council enacts a regulation under section 106(1) of The Highway Traffic Act 1951. Dated at St. John's March 4 1982.
Regulation states that every person obtaining a driver licence under The Highway Traffic Act 1951 must pay an additional annual fee of one dollar to the minister. No. 778.
A massed choir will sing Johnty Poker at Davis Cove on Monday March 17. All male residents of Twillingate North land South Islands are invited with no admission. The event includes a noon refreshment break at the S U F Hall and a procession from Stanley Curtis house to Back Harbour.
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