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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1949
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun reports a public notice from Magistrate Spracklin warning dogs must be penned or tethered by May 1. Owners face a $25 fine or 14 days in jail for violations. any dog found at large may be destroyed under Section 18. Public cooperation urged to prevent need for such action.
The Twillingate Customs House closes a century of imports and exports briefly recapping the long record of ships and tariffs. A framed map of Confederation delegates, a relic of Mr. JA Peyton, will be archived as the new use for the building is undecided. The ground floor houses the regional library with the customs office above.
An old proverb urges caution as bicycles return to use this season. Motorists and bike riders should check brakes and ensure bells are fitted, following road rules for safer sharing of the streets. Public courtesy and community understanding are encouraged to reduce hazards.
A fragment reports dogs at large in Twilingate leading to a contravention of the Dog Act. The incident centers on a machine traction of sheep and resulting concerns over animal control and enforcement.
Public notice outlines eligibility for five King George V Jubilee Scholarships under the Education Department. Candidates must be Newfoundland natives or have studied at least two years in funded Newfoundland schools, meet Grade XI criteria with specific subject averages, and be at least sixteen by July first. Scholarships total 600 outside St John’s or 200 inside, paid over two years, with selection based on merit, character, and fit. Applications due June 15, handwritten, with marks, references, and three reference names.
Listings show Church of England and United Church services on the second Sunday after Easter at St Peter St Andrew's and other congregations. Timings include 11 am services, Sunday School, Evensong, Lay Readers, Bible Class, and various afternoon gatherings for communities at Hyenetog Crow Head Little Harbour and North Side locations.
The Salvation Army posts a full day of services with an 11 a.m. holiness meeting 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 3 p.m. praise meeting 7 p.m. Great Salvation Meeting Corps Officers conduct all services Major and Mrs Thompson extend a cordial invitation to all to attend.
Pastor and Mrs. C F Roweell host Sunday services with morning devotion at 10 308 am and evangelistic services at 700 pm after Sunday School at 3 pm and prayer at 6 30 pm.
The Mary Ruth sails toward St John s with about 3300 seals aboard, 2000 prime young hoods. Captain Stockley is praised for leadership as heavy ice and large sheets slow progress. The ship left ice 40 miles east-southeast of Grasis Island and headed for land. Meanwhile a charity concert in Twillingate raised 1140 dollars for Newfoundland students to study in Halifax. Community projects include roof work on St Peter s and South Side United Church. Twillingate Telephone & Electric Co funds continue upgrading service with new copper and galvanized wire and new poles along several routes.
The article lists company share sales at five dollars per value and notes continued service by Central operated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luther. It reports Effie M. Petite and Captain Howell arriving with cargo on Monday the 25th, recalls a past event from April 23, and mentions Norwegian sealing ships returning to Norway after spring fisheries. The Wimoda rescue details describe a rafting ice incident near Belle Isle with 400 seals aboard and the Newfoundlander taking the crew onboard.
St Peter’s Easter Sale of Work and Tea was held last Wednesday night in the Parish Hall. The amount realized was $16000 and this was regarded as a good result. The parish thanks patrons and donors for their support and contributions. J.c.
Local gentlemen traveled from Twillingate to St John s for the Liberal Convention opening on Thursday Messia Clayton San some Frank G Stuctless Fred White Thomas G W Ashbournne Arthur Butcher The Sun head attended the Progressive Conservative gathering last week remained in St John s and will attend the Liberal event Frank Pride arrived from Buchans Hazel Loveridge arrived from Lewisporte after months in New York and Boston C King from The Regione Libraries Board visited for department work Bert Ashbourne left for New York to begin a sea career Edwin Facey family left for Grevd Balle then Gander and St John s.
The family of Mrs George Jenkins of Toronto thank friends and relatives in Newfoundland for messages of sympathy extended during their recent bereavement in the loss of a loving mother.
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