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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1950
Page
4
Fragmentary text from the Twillingate Sun includes an imperfect masthead and jumbled paragraphs about subscribers, editors and ships. It mentions E G Clarke Baltor and references skippers crews and hydrogen bombe in a disjointed mock editorial voice.
The piece notes Newfoundlanders face a delayed seal fishery due to currency devaluation and dollar shortages. It explains cheaper imports and costly exports, with only about three vessels prepared for ice and subsidies influencing fleet readiness. It highlights economic strains across Europe and the western hemisphere affecting trade.
A long list of donors presents at the NABM Fish Appeal anniversary with numerous individuals named from Bennett Connecboll to Jenkins and Hamlyn. The article notes donations in pounds shillings and pence, a move of houses, local civic news, and community events in Twillingate and South Side. A memorial section honors May Temple and winter travel updates close the piece.
A memorial notice honors Mrs. Sarah M in a public tribute of affection and appreciation, marking a time of remembrance and remembrances from those who knew her. The piece expresses gratitude and conveys the sorrow of her loss.
A reader argues Twillingate is being left behind without a town council and urges local cooperation to form a council or group for benefits such as fire apparatus and lighting. The letter calls for letters to the Sun to present both sides and express community views.
Mrs Maggie Wiseman died on February 7 in her forty fifth year. She was survived by four sons and two daughters, mother Eliza Hyves of Manuel's Cove, brother Philip, and three sisters in Merritt's Harbour South Side and Gillard's Cove. Her Lushes Bight home burned January 27 with all contents. The Sno joins in sympathy for the bereaved.
Mr Darrel Anstey and his brother Stan came back from St John’s on Thursday. Darrell had left mid January expecting radium treatment at the General Hospital but this was not required. Mr John A Clarke wharfinger also returned from St John’s on Thursday.
The Woods Labour Board chaired by Mrs. R. Gushue approved a new general wage framework covering April 10, 1950 to April 10, 1951 with rates: General Labour $6.30 per day, average cutting $4.15 to $4.45 per cord, and board rate 80 cents per day. The agreement continues prior rates to April 10, 1950 and aims to sustain Newfoundland industry while boosting employment.
Twillingate residents report possible easing of rabbit catching bans on nearby reserves Thwart and Chapel Island. Sources hint a one month lifting period may be arranged, citing abundant rabbit stocks and local communications from unofficial channels.
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