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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1952
Page
4
An old North Coast paper outlines ad rates, abbreviates offerings like announcements memoriam notes and notes generic to classifieds. It lists office location at North Side and editor proprietor G Clarke and subscription rates for local Canada and other regions.
The Post Office Department in Ottawa authorizes this notice as second class mail, indicating eligibility under postal regulations for periodical mail handling and distribution.
Editorial space is given to messages from leaders of religious denominations in Twillingate in observance of the Easter season. The greetings are described as inspiring and worthy as part of the community issue.
The article extols Easter joy as spiritual renewal through Jesus Christ, encourages surrender of will to God, and prayer for a life consecrated to Christ. It urges readers to pursue true, enduring happiness found in the Resurrection and to be ready for Christ’s return. Revd. M. C. M. Jones.
The piece frames Easter as a dawn like gospel, describing the first Easter as a radiant, unseen morning that defeats shadows. It emphasizes greeting the unseen with cheer and dwelling in an eternal morning near the Risen Lord, urging reflection on Easter’s gifts and contrasts between life and death.
The piece reflects on Easter as a call to cheerful industry, renewal, and forgiveness. It cites Stephenson's Easter Dawn prayer and quotes Jesus as the Light of the World, urging believers to live with courage, hope, and fellowship in daily life and in the hereafter. It emphasizes transformation from doubt to evangelism and the continuing relevance of gospel ideas.
Public notice outlines key points from the Regulations respecting the Grading of Eggs. It covers grade basis, quality weight and shell assessment, compulsory grades, registered grading stations, self grading under standards, container labeling, shelf life responsibility, and how cartons must display grade and producer details.
A reflective sermon-like piece contrasts past coronation imagery with modern crowds and insincerity. It condemns showy worship and calls for true devotion in hearts and home life, urging believers to crown Christ by living faithfully rather than outward ritual.
A reflective meditation on loyalty to Christ, urging believers to transform mockery into reverence. The passage links the crown of thorns with rightful kingship and calls readers to offer sanctified lives rather than hollow faith.
A compilation of letters from out of town subscribers praising the Sun and sharing personal milestones. Notes from Toronto and U S readers express appreciation, reminiscences of Twillingate, mentions of friends, hospital stays, birthdays, and hopes for continued delivery and prosperity in the new year.
The weeks period ending April 9 lists admissions including Donald Clarke Isaac Young Mrs Elijah Bath James Seeley Norman Gray Henry Guy Mrs Harvey Roberts Azatiah Rogers Howard Bult Glewan Blake Mrs Willis Froude Mrs Clayton Sharpe Mrs Fred Pelley Mrs Reginald Holwell at various locations such as Twillingate Herting Neck Carmanville Summerford Tilt Cove Cottlea Island Boyd's Cove Richy Bay and more. Discharges include Mrs Leslier Gidge Michael s Ary Mrs Harold Rogers Fairbanke Mrs Paup Pardy and others plus a baby girl in one entry.
The report lists births to multiple couples including Mr and Mrs Ralph Bervas Summerford a son and Mr and Mrs Harvey Roberta Wild Cave a daughter. March admissions numbered 85 with 74 discharges, and two deaths occurred along with Li bibhs.
Local report states Alberto Wareham Limited will run live lobsters again in the Bay this year. Arthur Manuel representatives in Twillingate area indicated the firm will be called in for live lobsters this season. Neighbourly Newsstor Jim Culler's broadcast drew attention to a househaml epidemic note. One house remains on the island awaiting snow removal from anotherPointer. Wesley Blyones property now blocked, halting a long haul to Manos Cove.
An unclear diary style note references lateness for work and a task involving moving into a house. Names and places are partially unreadable including a Mrs. John Cask and St. John's residence. The text is severely corrupted with missing context and punctuation.
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