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02 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1949
Page
4
Petition aims to boost Tickle Bridge area improvements
A Long Point Yo column urges reader support for a Twillingate petition to improve the Tickle Bridge area affecting New World Island and nearby settlements. The piece invites comments, constructive criticism, and active public involvement while stressing the issue is close to home for locals and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tickle Bridge
New World
Islaed
N.trea Dame
Green Bays
Tw Ilinjate
Church Notice Listings Share Service Times Across Parishes
Church of England notices from St Peters and St Andrews summarize Holy Communion at 2 30 ppm and Evensong in various churches. Sunday School at 3 pm with lay readers at Little Harbour Crow Head and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
St. Peters
Ham
Crow Head
Salvation Army Meeting Schedule Announced
The Salvation Army announces a holiness meeting at 7 pm and a Sunday School and Bible class at 3 pm on Sunday. A praise meeting and great salvation meeting follow, conducted by the Corps Officers. Major Mes C Tuomprsen extends a cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Salvation
Mes. C. Tuomprsen
Pentecostal Assembly Weekly Schedule
Pastor H F Rowsell and Mrs Rowsell lead services at the Pentecostal Assembly. Sunday activities include 7 30 a.m morning devotion 3 p.m birthday service 7 p.m prayer and 7 p.m evangelistic service with hyangelistic emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Assembly
H. F Rowsell
Hyangelistic
Obituary for Reverend William R. Butler at South Side United Church
Reverend William R. Butler died at 66 after a three day illness at Memorial Hospital. He conducted services at Little Harbour, fell ill, was hospitalized, and passed away peacefully before Sabbath. His widow and church community recall his Christian humility and devotion to God and his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olds
South Side United Church
Passing of Rev Hutler and service at Twillingate Church
The town mourns the death of Rev Hutler who served at Twillingate after relocating from Calonear and Pacquet. He passed in June after resigning due to health, survived by his wife two daughters and two sons. A large funeral was held with attendance from church groups and veterans. interment at the South Side Churchyard near former clergymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutler
Pebruary
Newfoundland
Pacquet
White Bay
Breshwater
Calonear
Minas Margaret
Vrickson
Tworona
Robert
Fine Hull University
Hearder
Dalhousie
Twillimgate
Lewisport
Captain Frank Roberta Dies After Stroke in New York
Brooklyn mourns Capt Frank Roberta 77 a long time mariner who lived in the sea from youth. He commanded the schooner Grace then built the Little Grace ferry service and served as stipendiary magistrate for Twillingate until 1936. He retired twelve years ago and continued summer duties on the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt Frank Roberta
Brooklyn
New York
Capt. Roberts
Frank
Twillingate
Memorial for Captain Roberts Highlights Community Service
The late Captain Roberts, famed for the first ferry Miss Tenlingate, supported Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital Association, Twillingate Fire Tasurabee Company, and local electrical and fraternal groups. Survived by three sons Thackeray Frank Laurie and two daughters in New York with sister Mrs R S Roberts. Remains travel to Twillingate for burial at Bear Berry Head Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate Fire J Tasurabee Company
Twillingate Telephone & Electric Company
Masonic and
Orange Fraternities
Ifs
Thackeraty
Frank
Laurie
R M Swarkes
Easily Wooley
New York
Que
R. S. Roberts
Twillingate
Toter~ment
Bear Berry Head
King's Police Medal for Gallastry Ranger Courage Recognized
The King awarded the King's Police and Fire Service Medal to Ranger Eric B. Gallastry for disarming and detaining Alfred Beaton at Norris Arm in October. Ranger Gillingham, a St Johns native, served since 1942 in the Newfoundland Labrador detachments, earning praise for duty at Norris Arm. The 60-man Ranger Force notes high turnover and strong training, with two prior medals awarded for bravery and two fatalities in the line of duty, while patrols last year totaled about 250000 miles across northern posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Fire Service
Eric B
Headqquarers
Hebron
Newfoundland Labrador
Northern Labrador
Ranger
Newfoundland
Swillingate
Norris Arm
P.c
Orc
King’s Police and Fire Service
Ranger Now Corp
J J. Hogan
Burin
White ‘Bay
Anaya
Zevo
Prias
St. Jobin
Newfoundland Royal Commission Report On Police Force
The report details police investigations with 988 cases, 956 convictions, and 236 nearing completion or awaiting trial. It notes the force’s broader duties including road boards, relieving officers, customs roles, weight and mine inspections, licenses issued and land grants. It questions the force’s continuity post Confederation while praising its service to Newfoundlanders and upholding the creed Ubaie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reugere
Tacmer Force
Petition Circulation Discussed Across Twillin and New World Island
A petition referenced in a prior issue and editorial comment is slated for circulation in Twillin rate and New World Island settlements this week. The item notes ongoing public consideration and local council interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillin Rate
New World Island
Residents petition overhauls to Shoal Tickle breakwater
Twillingate and New World Island residents ask the Department of Public Works to repair the Shoal Tickle breakwater and canal. They request rock removal at the entrance, timber and ballast removal from the old breakwater, dredging of Shoal Tickle basin, and construction of a small landing wharf to connect with Shoal Tick le Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Twillingate Iidadds
New World Island
Shoa' Tickle
Notre Dame Memoria Hospital
Newfoundland Joins Confederation Ceremony Echoes Ottawa
Frantic press time limits yield a brief account of Friday’s ceremony at St Johns and Ottawa marking Newfoundland’s entry into Confederation. Sir Albert Walsh sworn local lieutenant governor by Sir Edward Emerson, with Colin Gibson delivering welcome and F Gordon Bradley named Canada secretary of state. The Prime Minister and Bradley address Canadians at Peace Tower before the arch shield is engraved for Newfoundland’s coat of arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Ottawa
Confederation
Government House
Albert Walsh
Newfoundland
Edward Emerson
Colin Gibson
Albert
Peace Tower
Canada
Greater
Dominion
F. Gordon Bradley
Hoo
St. Laurent
Wada
Newfoundland Joins Canadian Confederation Welcome
Letters from Newfoundland towns reach the Town Council at Twillingate and are referred to Magistrate Spracklin. Messages from Tom Whelst and Philip Presley express welcome to Canada and unity, while Spracklin thanks for the greeting and looks to a united future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Twillingain
Sprackiin
Salmon River
Canada
End of an Era as Newfoundland Joins Canada
Midnight on Thursday marks Newfoundland ending its era of independence as most elect to join Canada as the tenth province. The speech urges unity, promising a brighter future and equal treatment within the Canadian family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Jubilee Guild Concert at Durrells Arm
Notice calls for a Jubilee Guild concert scheduled Tuesday April 26 at Durrells Arm. The brief item confirms the event date and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubilee Guild
Durrell
Windeharger for Sale at Back Harbour
For sale 1 6 volt Windeharger. For further particulars apply ink. J. Pearey, Back Harbour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pearey
Back Harbour
Newfoundland Railway Reduces Passenger Fares Under Confederation Life
Rates drop from April 1 with Canada steamship lines, cutting first class from St. John s to Corner Brook from 27.50 to 11.50 and Gander from 14.56 to 6.90 while North Sydney fare falls from 40.00 to 29.70. Freight charges also see relief despite pending twenty percent increase requests, promising immediate consumer savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland Railway
Hose
C.N R
St. John’s
Corner Brook
North Sydney
Herbert Gilets Return Noted In Wisport Brief
A brief item notes Herbert and Gilets returning amid wisport updates. The report references a Bp plane and related events, with emphasis on the aftermath and local reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Gilets
Wisport
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