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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1951
Page
4
A reader laments Newfoundland interior potholes and ruined roads near Corner Brook and outlying areas. The letter urges authorities to surface major routes, noting dangerous treks for pedestrians drivers and costly wear on vehicles while stressing a need to act before more damage and complaints arise.
Regional Library supervisor Miss Jeanie Mifflin of Newfoundland will replace Mrs Hedey Kings for a brief visit. She plans a stay in Twillingate to visit libraries here and report to the board within about ten days.
Mies Hart takes over the St Peter's primary department this week replacing Miss Notmin who decided to discontinue teaching. Notmin left Springdale to return to her home in Trinity Bay.
Mr George Walsh former principal of Old Central now field representative of the National Film Board with headquarters at Grand Falls was set to meet the town Film Council Thursday night but weather delayed Clarenville arrival. A full report and plans for a working council with its own equipment are hoped for in the next issue.
Mr and Mrs Lester Ballard departed Thursday aboard the Gay Rambler to return to Boston after visiting with her mother Mrs Eliza Gillett. At the same time Mr and Mrs Vic Skinner headed for Boston and will take passage by TCA at Gander.
Dr and Mrs J M Olds and Mr and Mrs H J Pardy left by Fogo Pryer on Wednesday for Corner Brook. They intend to investigate partridge shooting in the Gaff Topsail area before returning home. We wish them luck.
Dr and Mrs Ian Harper and daughter Margaret arrive in Twillingate after traveling from Scotland by BOAC with a layover in Gander on Wednesday.
A nameless observer recalls a private office remark about a civil servant. The speaker condemns the conduct as discourteous and notes a clash with a powerful union brotherhood. The exchange hints at calls for accountability and reform, ending with a fervent appeal.
Notice states that after September 15, 1951 all permits issued this year under the Forest Hires Act 1933-44 become effective again. Permit holders may proceed with brush burning once the prescribed conditions are met. Persons who waived permits to burn are affected by the extension.
Sealed tenders addressed to the Secretary of Public Works Ottawa will be received by October 10, 1931 for a building project with plans from the Department of Public Works. Tender forms must be on specified blanks and include a certified cheque or Beaver Bonds for a percent of the tender, with a $2500 deposit for blueprints and specifications refundable on return.
A flood of names fills the hotel register as patients, relatives, and friends from Campbellton, Newstead, Exploits, Carter's Cove, Baie Verte, Noggin Cove and Corner Brook converge. Patients wait admission, some discharged, others awaiting transport home or to Fortune Harbour, with numerous family members accompanying them.
A Twillingate notice calls a meeting at the Courthouse on Monday October 1 at 860 pm. All member organizations churches schools and similar groups are urged to send a representative to gauge local interest and shape future community film initiatives. Geo Walsh NFB Representative will attend.
A letter from F. W. Gilerhead of St. Anthony on Sept 9 argues parents must take responsibility for child rearing to curb rising juvenile delinquency. He cites neglect, lack of home teaching, and distractions like movies and games as key factors and urges mothers and fathers to model truth, love, and obedience.
Mrs James Simms of Exploits has spent two weeks in town visiting her son Hetty who is a patient at the hospital. They returned home on a Wednesday aboard the Daisy Jean.
Mr. Charlie Ginn transported patients from Horwood during the week, reflecting a medical outreach or transport activity linked to the town.
Misses Luan and Doreen Bridger departed with the Northern Ranger at Baie Verte after visiting relatives here.
AE Mrs. Pyan's G Bannister Port Rexton James Hewitt representing Steere Limited Lewisporte Messrs A Budgee and George Sugden of the National Employment Office Grand Falls
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