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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1952
Page
4
The Tymlingate News announces policies for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with 80 cents per 1 inch insertion. It lists editor E G Clarke and specifies subscription rates local, Canada, and U S A per year payable in advance.
The notice confirms second class mail authorization by the Post Office Department in Ottawa, establishing eligibility for periodical distribution under postal regulations. It notes compliance with filing or certification requirements and asserts official standing for mailing privileges.
FWILLINGATE March 29 1952 Twillingate Regional Library will hold its annual Registered Readers meeting next Tuesday night in the Court House. The piece urges local support to keep the library financially sound with a strong board and diligent librarians for the children’s future reading, insisting turnout shows appreciation and aids preservation.
Fragmentary notices describe Lenten week events at St Peter's, with themes of sin penitence confession and contrition. The fragment mentions pas and February 29 and addresses, indicating a church program or sermon series focusing on the child sense of sin and penance.
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God proclaims a term for the Supreme Court on Circuit in Newfoundland. The proclamation directs the court to open on Thursday the 24th, Friday the 25th, and Saturday the 26th of April next, with details to follow.
Corner Brook dates list April 28 to May 3 and possible two day extension by the presiding judge for ongoing trials. The document commands magistrates sheriffs constables and RCMP officers to observe and enforce the order. Witness Sir Albert Joseph Walsh Chief Justice Administrator in Newfoundland at Government House St John’s March 8 1952 Myles Murray minister of provincial affairs No. 825.
The United Church Congregation of North Island met Friday in Fraser Hall for its annual gathering. Rev. G Morgan presided while A H Hodge was elected secretary. Reports on Sunday Schools and finances were read and accepted, stewardship elected, and thanks given to the pastor for future joint meetings with South and Little Harbour. Doxology and benediction closed the service.
Friends and acquaintances gathered at AU Ball on Thursday night to extend best wishes to Mr and Mrs Gordon Ashbourne on their recent wedding. The newlyweds received many useful gifts and warm wishes for their future happiness, followed by a traditional dance to close the evening.
Residents from Art and nearby areas gathered March 20 at R. B. Smith home to honor Mrs Ellen Smith widow of John Smith of Durrells Arm. A three decker cake with ninety candles, tea, and flashlight photos marked the celebration as friends praised her health and youthfulness.
Letters from Mrs Eleanor Roberts staying with sister Mrs Pierce Blackmore at Pilley’s Island say she feels much improved and looks forward to warmer weather when she hopes to return to her Twillingate home.
Two long told tales from sealers on the ice recount brutal encounters with hooded seals. In one incident a man brutalized a seal until the old hood revived and bit him, tearing his clothing as he fled. In the second tale a sealer’s knife struck a large hood, the beast surged, and rescuers dragged the injured man from the blubbery assault as chaos spread among the crew.
A heartfelt note thanks every man and boy who helped haul my famher from Bridge porte to Fairbanke and every harbour community, plus Skipper Titus Locke at 87, Mr George Small, Mr George Spyde, and the women who served lunches.
The Twillingate Regional Library announces its annual readers meeting will be held at the Court House on Tuesday April Sat 1952 at 8 30 p m. Registered readers over eighteen are urged to attend to review Financial and Book Circulation reports and to elect four new Library Board members to replace retiring ones. Nominations must be signed by two readers and consent obtained. Floor nominations allowed. The meeting will be brief and feature films from the Film Council Board.
During the week ending March 26 patients admitted include Baby David Hamlyn Lewis Roberts Ruth Gidge Ruby Barnes Mia John Andrus Harry Pelley Baby Wallace Hynes Twillingate Titus Conbson Jacksons Arm Baby Everett Hancock Fredericton Mrs Dora Terraville Horwood Sybil Ginn Herring Neck Mrs Thomas Watkins Summerford Wa Adams Hillgrade and Mrs George Fudge Moreton s Br Discharges list Mrs Allister Rideout and Baby Boy Western Head Mrs George Coles Fogo Winson Cove Chanceport Herbert Fudge Port Anson Sandy Burt Carters Cove Mrs Samuel Jones and baby boy Tizzids Hr Mrs Fred King Victoria Cove Harry Gidge Betty Louise Greenham Dorman Elliott Mrs Garfield Young Twillingate Mrs George Rice and baby boy Sybil Ginn Herring Neck Mrs Dolph Chalk Carmanville Birtha To Mr and Mrs John Andrus Twillingate a daughter Mr and Mrs George Fudge Moreton s Arm son Operations include Baby Everett Hancock Fredericton Baby David Hamlyn Crow Head Norwan Fudge Moreton s Arm
Captain Ned Clarke completed his season with a snowmobile trip to Lewisporte to bring in sealers aboard the Glenwood. The ice, while adequate for horse and dog teams, is deteriorating and the skipper believes further travel is too risky now.
A five dollar bill disappeared Saturday between the post office and Linfield's Store. The finder should return it to the owner, Mr. Guy, or to this office. Dr. and Mrs. J Moss, visiting from the United States, were returning by plane on Saturday.
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