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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publishes notices from the North Coast office. Editor E G Clarke notes letters may be delayed and lists rates for notes of Thanks Memoriam Announcements. Subscriptions: local 1.50 yearly Canada 1.70 USA 2.00.
A Manitoba style notice promotes Young Canada Book Week to encourage parents and children to read more, stressing the value of books over sensational material. It urges library use and parental guidance to bring children into the habit of reading and highlights balanced reading for education and entertainment.
Residents of the South West Coast oppose strict limits on seabird killing while Northeast communities face fewer restrictions. The note stresses seabirds as winter food for Newfoundland fishermen from Fortune Bay to Port aux Basques and questions enforcement against poor families.
Canadian fishermen resist exporters bids for shore fish with No. 1 at 850 per quintal, $150 above Ottawa guaranteed Labrador price. Fisheries Minister Mayhew says world production up, expect price drop, urges fishermen to move fish to exporters and keep markets open. The Prices Support Board will review the shore fish situation as season advances.
Memorial gifts were dedicated at St Peter’s Church. An organ light was installed to illuminate the organist’s area. Myre W B Temple presented a light in memory of his wife Sarah Crosby, former organist of St Peter’s. A silver set in a leather case was given in memory of Cecilia Freeman Blackler by New York friends.
Dear Sir Please allow me space in your paper to record the death of my father who passed peacefully away on October 25th He endured cancer for twelve months never murmuring He will be missed at home but Heaven gains our loss He leaves one son Arthur at home six grandchildren one brother Charlie in Toronto and two sisters Mrs Saul Tizzard in Toronto and Mrs Ejile Froude Manuels Cove Inserted by his son Arthur.
The Flynn family expresses gratitude to all who helped during illness and after the father's death. Acknowledges visitors, nourishing foods, wreaths and sprays from numerous named individuals and families, and cards of sympathy from listed couples and families.
Officials from the Notre Dame Bay Memorial directorate determined the Botwood boat is too small to replace the Bonnie Nell. Arrangements will be made for a new Bonnie Nett to be built locally by an experienced Bay builder.
Forty ladies gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilson Manuel to surprise Miss Lucy Hassey in honor of her upcoming marriage to Mr Jack Sansome of St Brendan’s. The couple plans to reside at Gander.
Personal Miss Stella Boyde who has been spending a holiday at Summerford returned on Thursday. Dr Ian Harper arrived from Terra Nova on Wednesday. Mr Bernard Gillett of the Bank at Nova Scotia St John s visited his mother after arriving Sunday. Mr and Mrs R Coppin returned during the week and Mr Coppin resumed his duties as manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia there.
The vessel Krombont arrived Thursday night from St John s with general cargo for local firms. The Matakoft also called Thursday to take a quantity of bait from the local depot for the south coast fishery.
The North and South Side Libraries will feature extended hours with Saturday afternoons open at the South Side location. A 4 pm Story Hour for children is planned at both libraries, and students are invited to create and display book-themed posters. The North Side Library will offer the book Grow Them Indoors by Allen Wood for purchase and plant care questions are answered.
A 1950 notice from Moravian Mission in Nain Labrador announces the new radio station on 3420 KCs starting November 1 1950. Broadcasts Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays at 745 PM Newfoundland time plus Saturday 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM 3 PM English and Askimo languages. Letters requested on reception quality and content.
The note corrects last week’s article stating that the provincial member for Fogo district was on the cost of living commission. It clarifies that Mr. Janes who acted on the commission is not the Fogo district member.
Talk of the town notes the arrival of three boys to Mr and Mrs Ray Bridger on North Side. The mother and all three infants are reported to be doing well. They were moved to Notre Dame Bay Memorial for closer care and monitoring by residents across the island.
A St Anthony public meeting discussed the proposed expansion of Samuel Drover, Liberal member for White Bay District. WB Pomeroy presided, with readings of government and Drover communications, and a resolution supporting the St Anthony Cook's Harbour high road was adopted amid tensions over Drover and the Premier's telegram threat to resign if the road blocks were not removed.
Frank Flaherty of the Toronto Globe and Mail reports the Ontario government plans a special payment of 500 in aid as Newfoundland workers are sent to various parts of Ontario this fall. Labor Minister Grége expects more details soon.
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Graya Stores Limited at Terra Nova was destroyed by a Sunday morning fire of unknown origin. Manager Anetin Baird woke to flames, houses nearby were evacuated, and rebuilding has begun with temporary shelter planned in Terra Nova. Owner Norman Gray is in Twilingale with his sister.
The Woods Labour Board at Core Brook approved a living allowance of two and a half cents per hour for loggers in company owned camps who do not stay. The November 1 change extends the 877 per day board rate and 4.99 per card cutting rate to private contractors and major operators. Applications for further increases will be considered at the next board meeting.
Miss Ruby Facey daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Facey North Side received a surprise party Thursday at home for her upcoming marriage to Dr Tan Harper of Scotland now practicing in Tecra Nova Harper arrived Wednesday Guests showered the couple with many beautiful and useful gifts
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