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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1952
Page
4
The Twill ingate Sun announces policy on letters to the editor and paid notices. It states communications received after Wednesday noon may not be published and notes of thanks memoriam notices are charged at 80 cents per inch. Subscription rates list local, Canada and U.S. prices.
The marriage of Helen Virginia Moore to William Douglas Ashbourne took place Monday afternoon October 13 in Twillingate with Rev. G L Morgan officiating. Matron of honour was Mrs Herbert Gillett, best man Mr Harry Ashbourne. Out of town guests included Mrs Charles Ross of Harbour Grace and Mrs C Howard Simvkin of Montreal.
Mrs Namoanea White widow of James White died October 14 at her home in Ragged Point in her 75th year. Survived by daughters Mrs Roweba Brown and Mrs Fred Verge of Twillingste and son William. Brother Mr Joan Parsons in Alaska. Services at the cemetery conducted by Rev G L Morgan. Toterment is the Rink Road LLC.
A short, rustic exchange between a three year old Therese and a neighbor Mrs Jones ends with playful mishearing about stomachs and boots. The child humorously translates the adult remark into a curious rhyme about boots and lettuce.
The m v Arowana discharged feeds and general cargo during the week for several local firms, handling multiple consignments and supporting regional trade.
The vessel Ruth Isabel was noted with freight for local firms. The boat has undergone extensive repairs under Mr James Adey while Captain Doug Mansell serves as the onboard salesman.
Unclear historical clipping mentions injury to a person named Breer and references a leg issue. Fragmentary text provides no place, date, or outcome details.
The South Side Women's Association hosted a five seating fundraiser serving pie baked goods and a display of garden vegetables offered at auction. Proceeds totaled 232000 to aid the church, with volunteers delivering hot, well prepared dishes to attendees.
Among local partridge hunters on North and South Islands Warry Young leads this season and last. He has taken black ducks with his pun and is nearing a dozen birds since the season opened with his best bag four on Monday morning.
The Mr. Bessie Marie carrying coal for Redbournes Limited is due here today or tomorrow. Authorities have advised on the anticipated arrival window and freight details.
Jessie Elizabeth Wood born March 26 1871 at Catalina daughter of Elizabeth Zara and Peter Wood. Lived in Catalinea then moved to Boston spent most of life there never married. Died September 30 after illness at home of brother Dr A J Wood. Funeral held St Andrew Church October 6 officiated by Rev M Jones.
Job notice seeks men or women for full or part time nationwide Watkins selling. No experience or investment needed to start. Write F. Granger at The J. Watkins Company in Montreal.
Large stock reduction offers 1000 typewriters and adding machines with standard models down to 39.50 each and portable models at 69.50. Lightning Portable Adding Machine priced at 1995 with 500 deposit per order and COD terms from Crown Equipment Montreal.
Saca-Pelo, a remarkable discovery from LOR-BEER LABORATORIES of Vancouver, promises to remove hair from any body part without harm and destroys the hair root. The product is advertised as safe and effective by the company located at 679 Granville Street.
Mrs Lydia Clarke and Mrs Jane Barrett both celebrated their eighty second birthdays on Sunday October Sth. They remain in fair health and are wished many happy returns. Mrs Barrett lives with her son John on North Side and Mrs Clarke with daughter Mrs Jobo Dove of Crow Head.
The Terra Nova Sea Cadet Corps announces members will attend Memorial University of Newfoundland and other universities. The Navy League offers multiple scholarships for Sea Cadets and ex Sea Cadets entering university and naval training divisions, including awards of 250, 580 and 1500 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Jobo Roberta of Long Point return from holiday spent at St Johns. While away from duties as light keeper and radio beacon operator at Long Point, Mr Roberts is relieved by Mr Jamee Kuben. He was the guest of Mr and Mrs Stewart Moores North Side.
Mr Henry Simms of Back Harbour has been homebound for months due to a heart condition. He suffered a heavy attack early in the week. he is now somewhat improved but the family remains far from well.
Local youths from Twillingate Bonavista Grand Bank Burin and Catalina received Royal Canadian Sea Cadets uniforms as the Resls tant Area Officer met with community members to form a cadet corps. The Navy League presence grows, with ages 14 to 18 invited, low cost gear, and no obligation to join the armed forces.
Mr. Roy Strong of Nipper a Harbour represented Con federation Site was in town last week.
Please reserve Tuesday November 11 for a supper and sale at Durrel's Academy. The notice requests holding the event on that date and asks attendees to RSVP or prepare for the gathering.
The Betty Roy owned by Oliver Saunders of Cobb's Arm collided with the Stanley Waterman captained by Arthur Froude of Beck Harbour near Shag Chutjust west of West Dildo. The Betty Roy sank within thirty minutes. Saunders and engineer Donald Hurley survived with belongings, and Froude towed them to Cobb's Arm.
John Shepherd, longtime Twilingate fisherman and church servant, died at home in Wild Cove on Friday October 17 in his eighty fourth year. He leaves two sons Albert and Howard, and two daughters Mrs George Gillett Lily and Mire Major Rideolt. Funeral services to be held at Salvation Army Cemetery St Capt G Earle officiating with graveside rites. The Sup pals acting sympathy see.
Fred Menart and Lewis Roberts, both tied to St Anthony project, recently left their positions at E Brace Construction after weeks of early duties. Local sources confirm their departure during a period of staffing changes.
Mr and Mrs Bers Pardy spent a holiday on the Avalon Peninsula with Bert Pardy and two Twillingaters, Milligan and Harry Hagtsine. They roamed partridge barrens, even near Terretceville, where Bert injured his knee but recovered quickly. His dog performed well as a first timer.
Magistrate G W Clarke departed Saturday for St John s to attend the Newfoundland Division Canadian Red Cross annual conference.
Messrs Cooper Locke and Downton of Exploits Lodge 1.0.C.F. Grand Falls visited Grand Falls to present a lightweight modern wheelchair to Dr J M Olde for Notre Dame Memorial Hospital. First recipient was Mr House of Grand Falls. photographs by J Loveridge.
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