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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
4
A Twillingate district critique questions Relief Works Administration figures from the latest district report. The letter cites inflated values for timber and a supposedly complete Strong’s Island Bridge vs actual unfinished ballast beds and missing stringers, raising doubts about reported gains from the program.
Ottawa March 30 1950 the finance minister introduced an optional method of calculating income tax for Newfoundland residents. Under post federation rules income after December 31 1949 may be taxed with a 50 percent reduction for individuals. Taxpayers resident in Newfoundland on March 13 1949 may file 1949 returns using one of two forms and report total income for the year.
One of Twillingate's oldest citizens Elias Cooper of South Side died at home on Thursday after a short illness. Age ninety four, he remained fairly active until a few weeks ago. Survived by sons Harry Walter Frank and daughters Jane at home Lilly Burton of Horse Islands. Interment Monday in United Church Cemetery Rink Road.
An order takes effect March 25 1950 fixing ceiling prices for fresh beef. Ma rford? Philip Forsey is noted as Miarater of Supple. Dated March 24 1950 No 375.
The 1918 Wildlife Regulations require every license holder of game animals to return the number and kind of animals taken by January 31 following license expiration. Several licensees have not forwarded returns and are reminded that noncompliance may lead to court action. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources.
The VOCM radio group receives approval to boost transmitter power from 250 watts to 1000 watts, expanding coverage along the coast. The change brings back Barrelman and Rotary speeches moved from CBN after Confederation Day and is praised by the Sun for supporting VOCM’s growth.
Rumor and garbled text suggest Newfoundland Great Lakes Steamships Limited plans direct steamship links between the Great Lakes and Newfoundland ports. Vessels named Springdale and Springtide, 2550 ton deadweight, may operate to St Johns. Details are unclear and could reflect registry and naming confusions.
Ottawa release notes Newfoundland members of the Commons and Senate attended a cordial gathering and portrait display of Premier Smallwood. The event featured over 100 guests, organized by Liberal MP T. G. Ashbourne and Odeon art director Paul Duval, with remarks on federation and new provincial milestones.
Liberal MP Harold Horwood and T.G. Ashbourne urge Ottawa to place Labrador Indians and Eskimos under the same welfare standards as other tribes. They want a soltage hospital at Nara and Eskimo schools, plus a per capita grant to the provincial government for Labrador natives. They warn provincial care has lagged since Confederation.
The Department of Education invites teachers with Graduate or University Grade Teaching Certificates or Associate Grade certificates who have taught Grade XI in the last three years to apply as markers on the Common Examining Board for Pauline Provinces and Newfoundland. Applications to Newfoundland Representative of the Common Examining Board in care of the Department of Education, due by May 18. The marking centre will be at Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, open July 4 to July 6, 1950.
An editor receives a long personal letter from Twillingate veteran Trapping a Boston resident praising and critiquing local life. The writer notes changes in 40 years, praises the hospital and bridge, laments stubborn complacency, and urges constructive public interest while acknowledging personal limits.
A reader writes about a ten days at Twillingate and Hospital Day weather, missing fishing due to gales, praising the Sun Office and subscribing to the Twilingate Sun. The writer thanks the editor and wishes a happy prosperous new year.
Daily News reports Austin Purchase of Corner Brook is appointed Company Commander of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment reserve unit to be formed in Twillingate. A WWII veteran, he served with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry as a Captain and saw action in Holland and Germany. He was born at Back Harbour and educated at St. Peter's.
Last week in a thin district a snowmobile rider from Boyd's Cove alerted Musgrave Harbour hospital to an ill woman needing a doctor. Dr. Whalen was dispatched by snowmobile, then Edger Baird's plane completed the transfer. One and a half hours later the doctor returned reporting mother and baby both well. A Boyd's Cove team had sent aid ahead, reaching the capital moments before the doctor’s return.
Birthday greetings arrive from Mey J and Cal Hera I as friends send warm wishes. Messages note joy and lasting friendship, with hopes for health and happiness in the year ahead.
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