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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes publication details and editorial policy. It lists rates for local and Canada subscriptions and states it will not guarantee letters received after a Wednesday deadline. It disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions and mentions second class mail authorization.
The Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital Fish Appeal is launched again for 1950 to support the aging Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital. The drive aims to raise funds for essential equipment like sterilizers and a drinking water filtration system, with prior years showing strong community response.
A radio report suggests the Security Assessment Tax on food items will not be imposed later this year. The predicted revenue gain from administration and collection may be small, as unpaid collectors' bills and government payments could cancel each other out.
White Bay area reacts as M P Drover is expelled from the Liberal Party amid local demands for better mail and passenger service. Reports claim Codroy ship delays and overcrowded passenger berths persist, prompting constituents to press Drover to press for action.
Botwood Harbour hosts the Cartier a hydrographic survey vessel from Cartier Captain H L Ritchie in charge praising Botwood as a fine port with deep water and minimal tides The survey maps the Bay of Exploits area using an echo sounder to measure depths while a launch assists in shallow waters Hydrographer in charge is L P Murdock of Ottawa The Cartier will extend the survey along the coast next year and another survey boat operates in the Battle Harbour area on the Labrador coast Born notice for Hayward Cooper and Ruby Young’s daughter on Sept 29 at the N D BIM United Church ministers return from leave by plane
A veteran figure, Drover, faces opposition after leaving town amid loyalty disputes. Government critics note slow progress since taking office, while supporters claim full attention to White Bay needs and eventual reintegration as a loyal party member.
An unusual fish resembling a shark was caught in a cad trap belonging to Fred Stade of St Anthony. It measured 26 feet long and 18 feet in girth, weighed five tons, and its liver filled four 43 gallon casks. The fish will be processed for dog food this winter.
Notice announces a lodge meeting at St Peter's Lodge No 22 SU F. The event is set for 8 pm on Monday October 9. Members are reminded to attend and bring dues.
The Twillingate Regional Library plans a twice weekly opening until school closes this year. Librarian in charge will be Mya J Burton. Opening hours and details will be printed next week. Deposit stations at schools now stocked with books for teachers and communities to access.
Arthur Mayse's adventure tale set in the treacherous straits between British Columbia and Washington follows Devry Callahan a rugged eighteen year old girl who saves Clint Farrell from a nameless terror. Amid love intrigue and violent threats the cast including Joe Padder Paddy Burke and others converge under the looming Boss Horeman Narrows with crime and punishment threading through the narrative.
Movie trio led by Mr Lemieux arrives in town to shoot several pictures planned for Canadian theatres. Filming shifts from Squid Jigin Ground at Holyrood to Hill Grade and Notre Dame Bay areas with Bonnie Nell and a Newfoundland Outport project, using make believe to complete the voyage.
The St Anthony Cook's Harbour highroad proposal faced uncertainty as Premier Smallwood pledged construction but no current government plans exist. A Department of Public Works survey was expected, Bowater’s involvement discussed, and a joint coastal petition sought a route from St Anthony to Cook's Harbour to Bowater's Bay.
Classified notice offers a Raleigh bicycle for sale described as practically new. Contact Constable R Jarvis for details and inquiries.
Mr and Mrs Garfield Jenkins left for Springdale on Tuesday. Mrs Barry is presently at St Johns after leaving pave Twillingate. Stdodley went to Jobo’s as well. Mrs Pearce Blackmore visited Springdale from Pilley’s Island to see sisters Mrs Wm Muir and Mrs Eleanor Roberts who headed for the mainland. National Film Board official Lemeux visited Springdale to film outdoor scenes. Stella Hart departed Change Islands by Springdale. Alfred Sharpe left Monday by Daisy Jean for Botwood. Wilden Sharpe and Garry Pardy returned from Corner Brook on Saturday.
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