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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun outlines editorial policy and submission rules. It notes deadlines for letters and notices, pricing for notices, and disclaimers on responsibility for correspondents. It lists subscription rates and postal details for Canada and the United States.
Provincewide Fire Prevention Week warns citizens about risks from faulty chimneys stoves and wiring. Officials urge yearly chimney cleanings and proper stove pipe clearance to prevent deadly fires. The message emphasizes winter dangers and the proof that fire can destroy homes and memories.
Elizabeth Mukko, known as Kirkina, returns to Rigolet Labrador aboard the Kyle after 27 years without legs. Born in Winter's Cove and orphaned in a 1918 flood, she endured radical surgery, multiple operations, and caregiving as a nurse and midwife. Now wearing new limbs, she plans to serve anywhere as a healer and aid to her people.
The Durrell branch of the Canadian Red Cross resumes regular weekly meetings. Members report birthday gifts for the sick cupboard from Ada Amilk Windsor Jane Thonsae Lewisporte Annie Bulei Mrs Samuel Stackless Jenkins Cove and others. Preparations for remembering the sick and shitsins to Trospita and homes are planned with a concert upcoming. The Sick Room Supply Loan Service is now available. Contact Mrs R B Smith at Dorrells for pamphlets.
The first snow of the season leaves streets messy as pedestrians suffer splash from vehicles. Onlookers note drivers slow little for foot traffic, with one driver in particular speeding past, showing contempt for walkers. The spring tide in the harbor hints at upcoming changes.
The proclamation issued by the Lieutenant Governor in Council directs dog owners to register their pets and obtain licences in designated regions of Newfoundland effective September 1, 1940. The zones include the Aval(on) and Barin Peninsulas with specified exclusions such as parts of the Barin Peninsula and St John's city boundaries.
The proclamation, dated August 22 1950 and issued under Lt Governor Outerbridge, mandates all dog owners in the described Avalon and St George's districts to register dogs and obtain licences by September 1 1950. It covers shorebound areas along Conception Bay to Cape St Francis and excludes parts west of a South seventy degrees East line near Fishell Brook.
Widow of Joseph Mutford Annie Mutford died at her son Harold Mutford's home in Danbury on October 6. She was born in Twillingate about 80 years ago and had lived in Danbury three years. Survived by three sons William in Toronto Thomas in Amityville Harold in Danbury and daughter Mrs Mable Parsons in St John’s Newfoundland. Funeral conducted by Captain Vernon W Peat Salvation Army at Harold Mutford’s home. Burial Wooster Cemetery Danbury on October 10.
A fragmentary reminiscence about a 1916 voyage by a young English couple Isabel and an unnamed husband aboard the yacht TRUANT. They sail from Baldenon toward the Mediterranean, with a naval friend doubting the boat’s seaworthiness but the Millars proceeding in a landlubber fashion.
A birthday greeting extends wishes to Arthur Hodige of Path Bod from :her and :fey parents. The message hopes for joy and many happy returns of the day.
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