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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1952
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun, published in Twillingate Newfoundland, listing editor Clarke and offering subscription rates, notes policy on letters and communications, and commentary criticizing hypocrisy in society and public figures linked to brewing and tavern openings.
The article discusses Mrs. Hatty Rockwood jailed at St. John's awaiting sentence after being found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. It explores defense witnesses about a troubled life, family abuse, and the role of liquor in the tragedy, urging a balanced view on alcohol regulation and government revenue from liquor sales.
During the week ending 22nd, multiple patients were admitted to the hospital including Mrs John Mebaneys, Mrs Dorwan Spencer, Hilda Mies, Mrs Asch McLellan, and others. Discharges in the same period include Mrs Sidney Terraville, Mrs Francis Morgan, Elizabeth Osmond, Jessie Coombs, and several with babies born or to be born.
Old Twillingaters abroad are reminded that Bonfire Night is near and youths stockpile boughs and barrels. Despite fading history, energy and mischief remain high as guards watch valuables and a few past thefts are recalled.
The South Side United Church Men's Club requests a booking for the night of Wednesday, November 26th. Details and particulars to follow.
For sale one seven tube six volt radio with Windcharger battery not included price fifty five dollars apply at this office Library Notes Our regional library received eighty new Bok Club ks books donated by Mr T B O Keefe before leaving town for Corner Brook where he resumes work with the C NeT The Library Board is grateful for the thoughtful gift and readers will join in thanks and pleasure in obtaining it
Classified notice offers full or part time sales positions selling nationally advertised Watkins products in Newfoundland. No experience or investment needed. Fr Granger, The J. R. Watkins, Montrea contact for start.
Mr Year Roberts travels from Vast Springdele to Ottawa via St. John's and Torbay. Ruperts is appointed to attend the Liberal Conventicy at the Mainlard Cazitat.
The Ladies Association of the N Side United Church held the Hervat Festival at Freser Hall on Wednesday October 27 serving bat dinger with saft beet potatoes turnips parsnips and cabbage followed by pies cakes and tarts. The hall reached full capacity four tables were served and a work stall plus pastry stall did brisk business with about $22000 realized.
A large surprise shower for Mr and Mrs Willian Ashbourn followed their wedding as friends arrived by back door to present useful and beautiful gifts. The tea room was festively decorated with flowers and a three tier wedding cake at center. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edwin Facey celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary the same day and Mr BH Bott marking his 46th birthday.
Notice that a meat and salad supper will be served at Wild Cove School on October 29 along with a sale of work a pantry and candy items. Supper costs 60 cls doors open 5 30 p m.
A Hot Supper and Variety Sale at Jenkin's Cove School is planned for Wednesday October 29. Doors open 5 30 pm with supper served at 6 pm. adults pay 60 cents and children under 12 pay 40 cents.
The Arctica formerly docked in Malakoff this week to take on a quantity of bait from the local depot, extending its port stay as crews refuel and prepare for further sailing.
Harry Howlett formerly of Twillingate retires from the Newfoundland Branch of T H Eschcke and Co Ltd. He is honored at a party at Od Colony Club and presented with a gold watch. Howlett joined Hslabrooks as a salesman and has been manager since 1941.
The Revd. M. Jones of St. Peter's will hold meetings in Botwood starting today and continue there through Wednesday. He will then return to the Exploits mission for about a month before going back to Twillingate.
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