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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, published in Twillingate Newfoundland, notes submission deadlines as Wednesday noon for letters and communications. It lists subscription rates Local 1.60 per year Canada 1.70 per year USA 2.00 per year and states postal and editorial policies.
The Twillingate Sun appeals to readers to form a trust fund or donate to aid Twillingate’s first triplets born on November 3. The paper stresses the parents’ modest means and winter housing needs, asks for public comment, and promises proper acknowledgement of any contributions.
A fire ignited by a lantern and fumes from a gasoline cask destroyed a barn owned by Mr. Lita Guy along with two sheep and a pig. Firefighters managed only to prevent spread to a nearby store and dwelling as the blaze gutted the structure and hay. A truck and men escaped injury though one saver caught clothing alight and had to dunk into water.
Two missses named Gladys and Ruby Borde travel from Gander. They are described in a fragmentary note mentioning a pastor named Donald Churchill at an antecostal Mission and a holiday scene.
The Federal Department of Fisheries completes a survey in Notre Dame Bay with a broader program across Bonavista Bay and Labrador coasts. It maps fishing incomes costs and economic status since 1947, outlining permanent residents labor patterns, migratory stationers, and floaters, plus timber impacts and market factors.
Local records note an unusual surge of triplets born over a forty night period in Notre Dame Bay area. Families include Virgle Aton and Branle Burt's household receiving three baby boys from Notre Dame Bay Memorial with all four newborns reported healthy.
The Christmas Seal fund appeals to Newfoundland residents to fund the tuberculosis campaign. Dr J M Olde shares views on progress and families reflecting on ten years since 1940. The message urges citizens to display flags and give generously to continue the fight until TB is conquered.
A fragmentary Newfoundland guide notes a blood pudding recipe labelled Bloody Pudding. It recounts a coastwide interest in black puddings, includes ingredients like raw meat and blood, onion, pepper, and bread or flour, and shows the text as a curious, expurgated traditional recipe from Twillingate.
The Christmas Seals sale remains the Nitd TB Association’s main revenue. Last year returns rose but stamps arrived late. this year they promise timely delivery. Two reasons to contribute: a valuable X ray pit area gift to the Hospital and the introduction next year of BCG vaccination through the Mfld TB Association.
Rodget Majestic Radio Company technicians in Corner Brook tested two way radio between Bowater aircraft above Upper Humber Grand Lake and the mill digester tower. A road link to Corner Brook Lake from the tower was also tested to evaluate forestry communications and wildfire response potential.
Bathwood film council aims to provide an educational film service for the community. It has two thirds of the 16 mm projector cost and seeks 600 dollars as the objective. funds already raised should fund a sound projector by Christmas. Films come from the Department of Education and the National Film Board for use by council organizations and schools.
Salaried and unemployed police officers in Newfoundland report they remain on the provincial government payroll after the RCMP assumed policing duties for the province. Some officers have bought homes in St Johns and joined city police, while others keep families outport, awaiting new postings. The total number affected and future employment plans are unclear.
John Peyton, formerly with the Grand Falls Co operative Society and now Fire Chief at Argentia Naval Base, is in Grand Falls arranging a moose hunting trip in the interior. He resigned from the Co operative Society in 1937 and served in the Royal Marines fire department at Portsmouth. Peyton spoke on fire prevention as a Lions guest and is staying with his sister Mrs Lloyd in Arnold Crescent Haighte.
The wedding of Ruby Facey eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Facey North Side Twillingate to Dre Tau Harper of Moffatt Scotland took place at 400 pm on Wednesday November 15 with Reverend Charles Freake BA officiating.
Alfred Gillard of Gillard's Cove died Saturday at age 75. Survived by sons Eric Joseph Arthur and daughter Susan (Mrs Frank Greenham). wife predeceased him. Interment Monday with Rev Charles H E Freake officiating. Gillard spent most of his life in fishing and was known for industry and integrity.
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