PUBLICATIONS
NEWSPAPERS (BELL ISLAND)
NEWSPAPERS (BELL ISLAND)
WABANA STAR
Sept. 1961 to c. June 1963
Sept. 1961 to c. June 1963
The Wabana Star was a bi-weekly newspaper from Sept. 1961 to Nov. 7, 1962. It was published weekly from Nov. 14, 1962 to June 6, 1963. The publisher was Wabana Enterprises. The editor was Ralph Ryan.
This newspaper was produced on a photocopier using regular 8.5" x 14" paper with each page being one-half of the sheet.
The Nov. 22, 1961 issue consisted of 32 pages (or 16 sheets of paper), so the finished product was a booklet 7" wide by 8.5" long.
The Rooms Provincial Archives has 1961 to 1963 issues.
This newspaper was produced on a photocopier using regular 8.5" x 14" paper with each page being one-half of the sheet.
The Nov. 22, 1961 issue consisted of 32 pages (or 16 sheets of paper), so the finished product was a booklet 7" wide by 8.5" long.
The Rooms Provincial Archives has 1961 to 1963 issues.
Below is the cover (p. 1) of Vol. 1, No. 2, October 4, 1961 of the Wabana Star. Thank you to John Gauci for providing this issue.
From page 7:
Mining Inspector Visits:
Mr. Fred Lukens, Mining Inspector, Department of Mines and Resources, was on Bell Island recently making his annual inspection of numbers 3 and 4 Slopes.
Safety, ventilation and operation of machinery are the main points covered in this type of inspection, and Government standards have to be met in all cases.
Mr. Lukens has been coming to Bell Island for several years on this type of work, and many improvements to the operation have resulted from his recommendations.
Apart from annual visits to the local mining operation, Government inspectors are required to examine the scene of serious accidents.
Mining Inspector Visits:
Mr. Fred Lukens, Mining Inspector, Department of Mines and Resources, was on Bell Island recently making his annual inspection of numbers 3 and 4 Slopes.
Safety, ventilation and operation of machinery are the main points covered in this type of inspection, and Government standards have to be met in all cases.
Mr. Lukens has been coming to Bell Island for several years on this type of work, and many improvements to the operation have resulted from his recommendations.
Apart from annual visits to the local mining operation, Government inspectors are required to examine the scene of serious accidents.
From page 16:
Around Town by Nancy [Nancy was Nancy Carbage of Nancy's Dress Shop, Town Square]:
Mrs. Rosie Sapp arrived home last week from a three-month vacaton with her brother and other relatives in Halifax and Yarmouth, N.S.
Miss Madeline McLean, R.N., is presently on her annual vacation in New York, and other American cities.
A 'Kitchen Shower' was held last Thursday evening for Mrs. Bernard Hawco at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Meadus, West Mines. Mrs. Hawco was delighted with many useful gifts received.
Around Town by Nancy [Nancy was Nancy Carbage of Nancy's Dress Shop, Town Square]:
Mrs. Rosie Sapp arrived home last week from a three-month vacaton with her brother and other relatives in Halifax and Yarmouth, N.S.
Miss Madeline McLean, R.N., is presently on her annual vacation in New York, and other American cities.
A 'Kitchen Shower' was held last Thursday evening for Mrs. Bernard Hawco at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Meadus, West Mines. Mrs. Hawco was delighted with many useful gifts received.
From page 18:
To Reside in U.S.A.:
Donald Bursey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bursey, and a member of the U.S. Air Force, has been assigned to duty at Houma, Louisiana.
Don, who recently signed for a second four years with the U.S. military forces, is now stationed at Redcliff Radar Station, not far from St. John's.
The 22-year-old radio technician is married to the former Jenny Parsons of Salmon Cove.
Mr. and Mrs. Bursey will be spending two or three weeks visiting relatives and friends on Bell Island and in Salmon Cove this month. They will motor to Houma and will be at their new home about the middle of November.
Also on page 18:
Ron Cobb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cobb, East End, has joined the Canadian Army. He will be leaving shortly for training camp.
To Reside in U.S.A.:
Donald Bursey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bursey, and a member of the U.S. Air Force, has been assigned to duty at Houma, Louisiana.
Don, who recently signed for a second four years with the U.S. military forces, is now stationed at Redcliff Radar Station, not far from St. John's.
The 22-year-old radio technician is married to the former Jenny Parsons of Salmon Cove.
Mr. and Mrs. Bursey will be spending two or three weeks visiting relatives and friends on Bell Island and in Salmon Cove this month. They will motor to Houma and will be at their new home about the middle of November.
Also on page 18:
Ron Cobb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cobb, East End, has joined the Canadian Army. He will be leaving shortly for training camp.
From page 22:
Congratulations to Wm. Rees on the opening of his new Service Station. Imperial Oil Limited. Always look to Imperial for the best.
Congratulations to Wm. Rees on the opening of his new Service Station. Imperial Oil Limited. Always look to Imperial for the best.
From page 25:
Mining Company Host to V.I.P.s:
The importance of Wabana Ore on the World Markets was emphasized last week when a group of prospective Trade Commissioners for Canada saw fit to include Bell Island in their tour of Canada.
Their visit was a part of a two year training programme that will qualify them to act as Canada's Trade representatives in all parts of the World.
During the one-day visit here, they were taken underground in No. 3 Slope by DOSCO Officials, and also toured the Surface operations. At noon, the Company played host to the guests at the Bell Island Curling Club.
The group returned to the City on the afternoon ferry, and will continue their tour of Nfld. and Labrador during the next few weeks.
In March of next year, they will graduate from the University of Ottawa, and will be immediately assigned overseas to serve in the interest of promoting Trade.
Mining Company Host to V.I.P.s:
The importance of Wabana Ore on the World Markets was emphasized last week when a group of prospective Trade Commissioners for Canada saw fit to include Bell Island in their tour of Canada.
Their visit was a part of a two year training programme that will qualify them to act as Canada's Trade representatives in all parts of the World.
During the one-day visit here, they were taken underground in No. 3 Slope by DOSCO Officials, and also toured the Surface operations. At noon, the Company played host to the guests at the Bell Island Curling Club.
The group returned to the City on the afternoon ferry, and will continue their tour of Nfld. and Labrador during the next few weeks.
In March of next year, they will graduate from the University of Ottawa, and will be immediately assigned overseas to serve in the interest of promoting Trade.
From page 37:
Costigan Gets Govt. Job:
Rev Costigan, Chief Chemist, Dominion Wabana Mines, received word recently that his name has been accepted as a member of a Royal Commission set up to investigate Trucking in Newfoundland.
The announcement of his appointment came from none other than the Honourable J.R. Smallwood himself. Mr. Smallwood informed Costigan early last month that he had been named to the five-man Commission.
Under the Chairmanship of Mr. Arthur Johnson, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, the Board will make a careful study of Transportation by motor truck in this Province.
The three preliminary Public Hearings of the Royal Commission were held in the Sir Robert Bond Memorial Auditorium, Confederation Building, September 27th, 28th, and 29th. It is expected that during the hearings, the Bell Islander will be away from home for several weeks.
Earlier this year, Costigan was scheduled to retire but, shortly before the deadline, he was granted an indefinite extension of time, and will now continue his duties in charge of the Lab for some time to come.
Also on Page 37:
Attended Convention:
Mr. Francis Gosine, member of the Local Branch of Kiwanis, was on the Mainland recently attending the O.Q.M. District Convention of that Organization.
This year's Convention was held at Quebec City, and Mr. Gosine reports a splendid time was had by all those who attended. Next year, the Convention will be held in Ontario.
Costigan Gets Govt. Job:
Rev Costigan, Chief Chemist, Dominion Wabana Mines, received word recently that his name has been accepted as a member of a Royal Commission set up to investigate Trucking in Newfoundland.
The announcement of his appointment came from none other than the Honourable J.R. Smallwood himself. Mr. Smallwood informed Costigan early last month that he had been named to the five-man Commission.
Under the Chairmanship of Mr. Arthur Johnson, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, the Board will make a careful study of Transportation by motor truck in this Province.
The three preliminary Public Hearings of the Royal Commission were held in the Sir Robert Bond Memorial Auditorium, Confederation Building, September 27th, 28th, and 29th. It is expected that during the hearings, the Bell Islander will be away from home for several weeks.
Earlier this year, Costigan was scheduled to retire but, shortly before the deadline, he was granted an indefinite extension of time, and will now continue his duties in charge of the Lab for some time to come.
Also on Page 37:
Attended Convention:
Mr. Francis Gosine, member of the Local Branch of Kiwanis, was on the Mainland recently attending the O.Q.M. District Convention of that Organization.
This year's Convention was held at Quebec City, and Mr. Gosine reports a splendid time was had by all those who attended. Next year, the Convention will be held in Ontario.
From page 42:
Start Auto Body Repair Business:
Doug Cummings and Bernard Fitzpatrick, two young Bell Island men, have opened a auto body repair shop at the Front.
They have taken over the garage formerly occupied by Norman Tarrant Jr.
The two young men are graduates of the Vocational Training School in St. John's.
Cummings completed a course in auto body work, while Fitzpatrick graduated from a course in auto mechanics.
Bell Island Auto Body Shop Now Open...
For auto body repair work, welding and minor repairs.
Doug Cummings and Bern Fitzpatrick proprietors.
Start Auto Body Repair Business:
Doug Cummings and Bernard Fitzpatrick, two young Bell Island men, have opened a auto body repair shop at the Front.
They have taken over the garage formerly occupied by Norman Tarrant Jr.
The two young men are graduates of the Vocational Training School in St. John's.
Cummings completed a course in auto body work, while Fitzpatrick graduated from a course in auto mechanics.
Bell Island Auto Body Shop Now Open...
For auto body repair work, welding and minor repairs.
Doug Cummings and Bern Fitzpatrick proprietors.
