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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1951
Page
4
Ottawa office department memo dated October 20 1951 outlines a second club arrangement in the North region involving Baltor and ST Second-clubs. The note notes responsibilities and expected timelines for implementation across departments and offices.
A local reader laments the dormant competitive spirit among Twiningstead’s youth. He notes few entrants in senior bicycle races, cites past hospital day events as flops, and calls on adults to organize clubs, scouts, or athletic groups while pledging support beyond words.
The list details local residents and visitors at Stockley s Hotel including Garfield Hewlett and family, Mrs D and Mr King at Harbour, Mrs Ball and Jane Wells, Miss Jeffie Manuel and Mrs Rideout, Mrs Atwood Rideout, Mrs Rayoi Manuel, and Mrs Ralph Wheeler. Several are discharged and awaiting or recovering before returning home or visiting relatives in Campbellton and Comfort Cove.
A local notice advertises a community sale at St Peters C WA Fall on Wednesday October B1 95h with tea and beef, featuring beans, roms and cakes, plus other sweets. On the work table Heene and Pantry advertise offerings, sale opens 5 30 p m and bean supper served at 6 0 pm for 50 cents.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Willis Osmond of Robins Cove who marked their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 23. The couple’s historic ride in the same 1920 Model T Ford, the car that took them to church for their wedding, stands out as a unique detail of the celebration.
Obituary notice for Mrs Annie Cutler aged 63 who died October 1951 after a long illness. Mentions husband two daughters, two sons, two brothers and seven grandchildren. Acknowledges sympathy gifts and wreaths. Funeral at St Pauls Cemetery conducted by R J W Bucknell. Ends with family farewell.
Mrs Eiwin Facey returned from Twillingate where the Grand Bulls Twillingate Presbytery of the Women’s Missionary Society met on October 1. Rev Hoddinott, president, led a fruitful session. Delegates Mrs Loveys and Miss Edwards were present. Supper hosted by Lewisporte ladies. Next presbytery meeting set for Buchans in May 1952.
Two workers at Wild Cove named Isaac Roberta and Carl Pridé faced a close call when a timber over half a ton swung by during hoisting at Path End for the Coastal Wharf. Mr Roberts suffered bruises and a hand injury but left hospital the same night to return to work Monday. Carl Pridé endured multiple bruises a broken rib and a hurt heel and remains in hospital resting. months may pass before he is fit for heavy work.
The St Andrew's Wotten's Sewing Class held their Annas Tea and Sale of Plain and Nancy Work in St Andrew's Hall on Wednesday. The event was well patronized despite competing programs, and proceeds totaled 160 dollars.
The Twillingate Film Council held its first public showing in S U F Hall, drawing a capacity audience of children and adults. Council members Mee Wilson Manuel and E R Wawkins spoke on funding for future equipment, with Lloyd Spragklin as projectionist and Allan Socdiey taking over hospital management duties in Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital.
The Committee thanks all who helped run the bicycle races last Wednesday attracting many spectators. Senior division winner Juvior Shirpe led Gordon Burton and Harold Roberta. Junior winner Master John Butt beat Everett Preston. Special thanks to RCMP Officers Mercer and Caust for traffic and to Mr Ern Clark for advertising and prize support.
Mr Norman Gray recently arrived from Botwood after visiting St Jol s Terra Nova and other ishang points in the region, reporting travel details and impressions from his journey.
The many friends of Miss Vera Sard welcomed her during a visit from Triton where she has lived for several years. Vera toured Loon Bay Lewisporte and Gander on Tuesday before returning to Triton.
Bicyclists enjoyed perfect weather and a strong send-off at the start and a warm finish in a CNT sponsored race. Only three seniors and two juniors entered with Senior winner Junior Sharpe and Gordon Barton close behind, while Everett Preston took junior honors. Winning times were eight minutes and eight minutes eighteen seconds. medals and prizes were awarded by Mr. T B O Keefe with accompanying tickets and wallet gifts.
Edne White of Back Harbour wed Mr. Jack Vincent, Bishop of St. Joan's, at St Peter's Church at 4 p.m. on Wednesday officiated by Reverend GO M Jones. A reception followed at the Parish Hall. The couple depart for Lemisporte where the groom is stationed with Canadian National Railways. Best wishes are extended for their future happiness.
Gerald Drover of the Redera Department was aboard the Arctica when a weasel moved in on Wednesday to claim frozen bait from the local depot. He is a brother of Ted Drover of North Side.
Mrs Lavina Colbouree will leave shortly for Summerford to spend the winter months with her daughter Mrs Gordon Boyde.
The Bridger brothers from Twillingate are highlighted as newborns with perfect health. The eldest, Fred, has taken first steps, and the younger two show similar early development. The piece notes their growing promise as local favorites.
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