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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 05, 1951
Page
4
A fragmentary local notice from the Twirlingate Sun shows editor G Clark’s disclaimer distancing the paper from opinions of correspondents. The text references received communications, memoriam notes, and a local charge of 1.60 with Canada at 70.
An article questions Norwegian sealing practices and profits suggesting substandard seal markets and fat value. It cites reports of high per man shares from limited catches and asks Newfoundland whether markets, methods, and timing favor Norwegians. It invokes a former editor from Twistingate Sun and St Johns to urge government inquiry into marketing and pricing.
Howard C Grayston will become manager of the Newfoundland District for Canadian National Railways effective May 1, succeeding Frank Simpson. Grayston, born 1901 in Wimbledon England, brings 35 years of railway experience in financial and operating posts and is praised for adaptability and popularity within the company.
In Mount Royal Mr. Grayston is noted for his community involvement. He belongs to the Men's Club and Citizens’ organization, sings in the church choir, and is an avid lawn bowler.
Mr and Mrs Allan Stoodley, once notable Twillingate residents, vacation at Change Islands with Allan to soon resume duties at the Bank of Nova Scotia. They plan a brief Twillingate return visit and enjoy Orange Hall films featuring Thunderhead and Laurel and Hardy with Wild Bill Hickok. The Library promotes a screen version of a popular book by the author of My Friend Flicka and Green Grass of Wyoming about a boy and his horse.
A reader questions editorials from the Evening Telegram about supporting the fishermen’s union in Twillingate Terra Nova. He cites a government subsidy argument and notes local fishing contests and prize catches as broader context for the union’s aims.
Newfoundland Workmen in Part 1 scope of the Act may obtain pamphlets titled Information for Workmen outlining reporting procedures for industrial accidents and compensation scales. Requests to PO Box 2052 St. John’s or in person at the Board Office U.S.O. Annex Merrymeeting Road St. John's.
A sealer named Tottan entered port this week after a recent accident at sea. A crew member reportedly suffered a broken leg when it was caught between two ice plates. The injured sailor rests comfortably aboard.
The Twillingate Regional Library notes a 1944 Establishment with two main buildings and five deposit stations serving 3 500 people. The 1950 stock totals 3 950 books valued at 4 400 00 The year’s receipts 1008 58 expenditures 75740 with 5000 slated for new juvenile books. A total of 10 339 books circulated this year and the board urges continued support from adults and youths to avoid closure.
Clarence Legge formerly of Twillingate now serves on the SS Keyvive and requests mail addressed to the Marine Post Office at Cornwall Ontario. The note hints the vessel operates on the Great Lakes service.
For the month of April there were 43 admissions 98 discharges 23 operations 47 births and 2 deaths. Names appear across coastal Newfoundland communities including Crow Head Gillard's Cove Musgrave Harbour Crow Blade and Moreton's Harbour.
A St John’s report notes codfish trapping near Bay de Verde with up to ten barrels in April. Capt. AlE Elliott of the U S Springdale recalls crews at Twillingate trapping late in April and landing significant quantities by May 2nd in earlier years.
Harvey Willis, sealer, was missing after gale force winds and spent a dangerous night at sea near Fogo. He was last seen at 11 00 am a mile and a half away, then landed on Stearin Island after signaling rescuers. He arrived home safely later that day.
In Newfoundland, over twenty enthusiasts coordinate an island wide emergency network to relay aviation distress information. Mac Loveridge and Rev. Mr. Barry at Northwest River are among those aiding Torbay and Twillingate stations when contact with Cauco is unavailable.
A parcel containing flannel purchased at Hodge Brothers and left there during the past winter may be retrieved by calling at or writing this Office.
Brow n loving memory of our den Dad Claude Brown who passed away May 1950. Peacefully sleeping resting at last the world's weary troubles on trials are past. In silence he suffered in patience he bore till God called him home to suf fer no more. Ever remembered by daughter Louise and son Cyril Toronto.
Obituary notes honor Claude Brown who died May 5 1950 and a remembrance from wife and children. Local 63 marks retirement of fifteen long term N D Company workers aged 65 including Cloves Young of Valley Road. Engagement announced Georgi Yvonne Gill to John Peterson of Toronto with McGill graduates in 1950.
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