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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun advertises itself as the North Coast paper with E G Clarke as editor and proprietor. It lists submission policies for notes and thanks and details subscription rates for local Canada and the U S A, payable in advance.
Twillingate notes the yearly return to schooling amid better teacher wages, modern textbooks, and improved facilities. It argues compulsory attendance shifts parental influence, urges family support for homework, and highlights initiatives like Education Weeks and Parent Teacher Associations to stress education's value for a child’s future.
After an emergency Parliament session the strike ends as 15 international and 2 Canadian unions authorize a return to work. A four cent hourly increase is set, with hotel and water workers also gaining the raise. If no deal within 30 days a government arbitrator’s ruling becomes binding. The cost may raise freight rates and taxes, affecting Newfoundland fishermen and families.
An editorial essay argues organized labour seeks higher living standards but warns that strikes empower unions and risk Communist influence. The piece condemns leaders for influencing mass votes without issue clarity and likens the disruption to aiding North Korea, from St Johns to Vancouver.
The Kyle will transport live beavers trapped on the Avalon Peninsula to Kaipakok Hay near Ailik in Northern Labrador. They aim to establish a new colony where terrain suits beaver, with a plan for a few years of protected habitat and eventual controlled trapping to boost local trappers' earnings.
Capt Alf Elliott resumed command of the Springdale after a railway strike layoff. Personal George Grimes entered hospital for an operation and is gravely ill. Mrs Steven Loveridge fell seriously ill but is recovering. Henley Noel, Bobby Parsons and Roy Mercer of Grand Falls visited Back Harbour hosts Mr and Mrs Stewart Moores during their summer break.
Mr and Mrs Bert Elliott of Toron holidaying at Isley's Island visit friends and relatives before returning to the mainland. They are guests of Capt and Mrs Alfred Elliott. Mrs Frank Pardy and children left for Grand Falls on Sunday by Fogo Flyer to Botwood and then by road.
Applications invited for Education Officer at Vocational Training Institute St John. Salary 2000-80-2400 with cost of living bonus. Must teach draughting and mathematics. science knowledge desirable. Act as guidance organizer of recreational activities. Send qualifications age and experience to The Manager by September 15 1950. No. 835 Aug 24 1950.
Citizens acknowledge Ibedee Ford of Joe Batt’s Arm for promoting goodwill among residents. He received a Past Preceptor’s Jewel from Royal Black Preceptory for organizing and growing the Joe Batt’s Arm Preceptory. The jewel bears his name Zebedee Ford and the years 1943 49.
Captain William Roberts returned from Labrador aboard the auxiliary James Young to survey Lake Melville with a government party, then proceeded to Lewisport for disembarkation. Fences were erected around Parsonage playground and Snellin's Cave cemetery, with plans to replace churchyard fencing with heavy galvanized wire.
A deputation from Morning Star Royal Black Preceptory No. 1247 presents the Past Preceptor's Jewel to a respected Sir Knight. The letter lauds the recipient for fostering a Preceptory in Joe Batt's Arm and Barr'd Islands and acknowledges efforts despite initial obstacles. Signed by Leonard Newman W Preceptor Ralph Decker Deputy Preceptor James Foster Chaplain Alexander Hewitt Rec Registrar Andrew G Toope Visiting Sirst Morning Star Joe Batt's
Auxiliary ships Besse Mariel and Grace Boehner head toward port carrying cargoes of coal for Ashbourne's Ltd. and Arthur Manuel respectively, en route from Sydney.
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