11 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1952
Page
4
Official notices list local and Canada rates for registered communications and home affairs correspondence. The document outlines charges and acknowledgments for memorial submissions and related services.
The Film Council outlines plans for the coming year to widen access to documentary films as a learning tool. A National Film Board division ships about forty prints to serve communities and schools, with on loan titles available locally and training workshops emphasizing educational use over entertainment.
The notice recalls the death of John Gillett in Boston during the week of Stanley Guy's passing. He moved to Boston as a young man, entered the banking business, and was employed with the British National Bank at his death. He leaves a wife and a brother Walter. his mother had died in June and was interred in Twillingate.
Misa Monnie Roberts returns to Back Harbour after thirty years, calling on William Peyton Sr. She is sister of the late Stewart Roberts, former proprietor of the paper, and now works in Toronto with the Royal Bank of Canada.
A fond uncle recalls his niece Jook ng inspecting pictures and asking about oval shapes. She quips they came from Mammy's five dollar hides, eliciting shocked laughs and a tense moment.
Residents are asked to reserve Wednesday October 22 for the Harvest Thanksgiving Supper hosted by Frazer Tall and the North Side United Church Women’s Association. Further particulars to follow.
Miss Jessie Wood died peacefully at her brother Dr A J Wood’s home on Saturday. She had been ill for some time and was in her eighty first year. Interment was held Monday at St Andrew's Cemetery with Rev M Jones officiating.
Mr Ray Wellon and Phillip Lundrigan Jr arrived from Corner Brook via Lewisporte on Wednesday by Mr Twillingate. They returned home by plane with Mrs Wellon who has been a patient at hospital. Dan Robinson left last week for St John’s after completing work as first assistant supervisor and later in charge of the new coastal wharf at Twillingate.
The text thanks Mre Berbert Gillett of Twillingate and Herb for monitoring mail to Lewisport. Forty two piper arrived Wednesday afternoon, earlier than the usual Friday morning from Clairville. The writer expresses appreciation and hopes today’s pea soup improves.
Arthur Spencer former assistant light keeper at Long Point departs for St John s to join the Department of Fisheries as inspector Edgar Sharpe of Crow Head Sask accepts Spencer s vacated position
Mr and Mrs Fred Clarke of the Arm recently returned from Gan der Bay where they spent a well earned holiday with their daughter Mildred Mrs Réx Terreaville. Our correspondent notes it was a well earned trip. It was their first holiday together in seventy years.
Fragmentary text recalls Mrs Catherine Clifford and a daughter of Robert Hids in a motorized incident or meeting on a Wednesday of last week with obscure details and no clear outcome.
The marriage took place on Sept 27 in Gander with Rev Ma Carthy officiating. Bride Misa Lidanore Avatey wore a navy gown and pink chrysanthemum corsage. she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs A Danley Anstey of Twiliin Gate. The couple will reside in Gander where the groom works with TS.
A wedding at Usitel Church of Clarenville drew a capacity crowd for the marriage of Ove n Gertrude Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan S Young to Paul Raez faper son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Janes. The ceremony featured a hymn titled O perfect love and a reception at I O A Hall with multicolored garland and a three tier wedding cake.
The wedding party included toasts by the Best Man Mr. R J Horwood and Mr. A Browne. The Bride wore a beige travelling costume with tan accessories. After gifts and good wishes the couple left for St John where the bride works at Bond Street United Church School and the groom resumes duties with the Department of Health.
Nationally advertised Watkins products offered with full or part time positions in Newfoundland. No experience or investment required. Write F Granger at The J. R. Watkins Company Montreal for details.
A Montreal case promotes a clearance of 1 000 standard typewriters and adding machines with prices from 39 50 to 69 50 in monthly payments 12. The Lightning Portable Adding Machine is listed at 1995 with a 500 deposit and balance due by C C D Crown Evilment Co Ltd 1011 Bleury Montreal Quebec.
Family expresses gratitude to friends who assisted during the difficult time and to those who sent letters messages cards and sprays for the funeral and casket.
Mr and Mrs Stewart Froude and family are reported at Hart's Cave in T'gate. The note lists residence and nearby landmark as the scene of their stay.
The report notes a third cargo for seagon due to arrive around October 15 aboard the Garnish Queen and urges bookings. It also states two wells at Crow Heads were quarantined by RCMP on September 9 following orders from Dr J M Olde after tests found polluted water linked to dia thera illnesses and hospitalizations.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bartle and Miss Hazel Loveridge left Glencoe yesterday and were en route to Grand Falls.
Mr and Mrs W Abbott and daughter Beverly Kay have returned from a holiday spent at Corner Brook and Dzet Lake.
Mrs Tucy Rideout is back in Glencoe after spending a holiday at Salt Pond.
Mrs. and Mrs. TB O Keefe departed on Saturday September 27 for Corner Brook where Mr Keefe has transferred to Canadian National Telegraphs. They carry best wishes from friends in Twillingate including those who attended Mr. Tom s annual parties and picnics.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a September session at a Pasal court. It mentions a mobilité offense overproof beer, a conviction, and a twenty dollar fine. George Grimes, steward on Springdale, appears with his family on that day.
Mrs Prisamés travels from Black Telaind arriving after a four week journey. She is welcomed by local residents and family members at the station. The event marks a notable homecoming in the community.
Mrs M Colbh visits Mrs M Ashbourne and will stop at Corner Brook to see her brothers before returning to her room in Prince Edward Island.
Miss Gladys daughter of Mr and Mrs Stewart Froud left last week for Gander to visit brothers and sisters there before proceeding to St John to enter the Salvation Army Training College for women in the corps training program.
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