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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1949
Page
4
The North Side publication notes contact details for the Home Affairs office and E.G. Clarke Holster and Proprietor. It states they cannot guarantee insertion of late letters or notes. Notes of Thanks Memoriam and Announcements cost 20 cents per inch. Subscriptions: Local 1.50 per year Foreign Canada 1.70 U.S. 2.00. Payable in advance.
In Twillingate the community is urged to support public screenings organized by Adult Education Worker J Cull. The plan suggests fraternal groups rent suitable buildings and host regular showings, with collections to cover rental costs and any surplus aiding charity. The department provides equipment and operator free of direct charge, while local organizations handle venue and upkeep.
The Department I concerns suggests showings are fresh and two societies could hire their buildings to accommodate the public. In 1968 it seems likely the public would attend and provide support with collections sufficient to meet reasonable demands.
Chureno Services mark Septuagesima Sunday with Holy Communion at 3am and Evensong at 7pm. St Peters and St Andrews host services including Sunday School and Bible Class. United Church features Kev Butler and lay readers across South Side and North Side. Little Harbour and New Head present additional Sunday School and Bible Class times led by Rev Wm R Holer and W R Butler.
The Salvation Army announces a program of religious meetings starting at 11 a.m. with a Holiness meeting followed by Sunday School and Bible Class at 2 p.m. Praise Meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Great Salvation Meeting at 7 p.m. Services will be led by the Corps Officers Major and Mrs. C Thompson. The invitation is extended to all.
Pastor and Mrs E F Rowsell oversee a Sunday program with Morning Devotion at 10 30, Sunday School at 3, Prayer at 6 30, and Evangelistia Service at 7 from the Pentecostal Assembly.
Ethel Roberts youngest daughter of Mrs Blanche and the late Stewart Roberts died at Gander on Monday after a short illness from pneumonia. Survived by mother and siblings Muriel Lloyd Maéteer and Harold, all of Gander. Body brought to Tenlingate and service held at Platter's Head Cemetery North Side United Church conducted by Reverend W R Butler. The Sun extends sympathy.
Members led by L O B A observed a Wednesday anniversary and paraded from their lodgeroom to the Salvation Army Citadel for Divine Service led by Major Thompson. They returned to Alexandra Hall for a prepared dinner by Albert Burton, then enjoyed film and dancing at St Peters Lodge. Oldtimers William Sharpe and John Mills walked seven miles in knee deep snow to participate, highlighting endurance amid harsh weather.
Mesers Roland Stackey Dorman Spencer and Leon Clarke returned home from wood operations in the Badger area Tuesday morning. Clarence Legge of Blue Peter and Stirling Barton of Gander arrived at the same time. Ranger Bowring left Twillingale for St John’s with Harvey Sharpe of Crow Head who has been mentally ill. Snowmobile transport to Lewisporte. Mr Sharpe rode along returning Friday. Fortnightly film showings by Mr Cull at Central School 9.4 School Purrell’s Academy. Durrell’s Academy presented for the public and a L O A anniversary event for members. The Valentine Social in St Peter’s Parish Hall by CB W A drew wide praise. proceeds $119. Libary Guild ran stalls, Mr Wilson Manuel master of ceremonies.
The fleet lists eleven sealers lined up with more expected as spring approaches. Notable entries include Bowring Brothers vessels five seals Eagle under Captain Charlie Kean and the Cerra Nova under Captain Wilfred Barbour. The Cadrey, chartered to Conception Bay Sealing, won’t sail this spring due to lack of tender offers and repairs at North Sydney. Other ships include Linda Mae under Captain Les Winsor, Wimada led by Captain Ben Andrews, and auxiliary Norman Conrad under Captain Peter Troake. The Mary Ruth sails for Graham Hiscock with Captain Cecil Stockley, while Port of Beaumont from Shaw Steamships leads West Coast operations. Mary E. Hyde sails from Pike’s of Port aux Basques. New vessel Newfoundlander, Captain John H Blackmore, arrives for engine installation. Prices remain as last spring, per Daily News.
Authorities state that Confederation will bring RCMP policing in Newfoundland with about 250 officers. Existing Newfoundland Constabulary and Ranger Force members may have limited roles, as total strength may not permit all to remain on payroll. The Constabulary numbers around 250, with ~200 on duty in the capital.
The heads of Constabulary and top ranks including the Ranger Force Chief 1 Strange Ing Major BL Martin are identified. Major Martin, familiar from Twillingate service as Sergt., is highlighted for his long tenure and recognized standing within the force.
The Department of Natural Resources will provide about 300 000 seedlings of Red Pine Scotch Pine Jack Pine Norway Pine and White Pine to eligible applicants aged two years or older who commit to planting them for reforestation woodland improvement waste land reclamation or windbreak purposes. No trees charge, applicants cover transportation. Priority given to town councils and community wood lots. apply by March 13, 1949.
The Commissioner for Finance on behalf of the Commission of Government states Term 19 of the Terms of Union allows funds for Newfoundland Public Service expenses to be voted before union and remain effective thereafter. Therefore, provincial Estimates are being prepared by Departments and supply will be voted before the date of union, with Estimates published in due course.
Mrs. Wm. Bouse and Family express sincere thanks to all who helped identify any support during illness and death of a loving husband and father. They received wreaths sprays telegraphs letters and cards of sympathy.
A resident of Fogo was sentenced to pay fines totaling 8000 or serve 48 days in jail after pleading to two larceny counts and forging a cheque. He admitted to thefts from two hotel boarders at Corner Brook West and to writing the forged cheque that was cashed at a local shop. An unemployed woodsman, he sought transport home to Fogo while the case concluded.
Lewisporte Town Council seeks surgical instruments for Dr O Leary after a destructive blaze. Loss of medical supplies estimated at 5000 dollars prompts appeals to doctors hospitals and the public to contact Dr O Leary for requirements and to assist in restoring his practice in the community.
Discharges include Mrs. Walter Smith Black Duck Cove Mrs Ira Barnes Ragged Point Mrs Bert Welsh Mr Allan Young and Baby Twillingate Rose Rodgers Darrells Arm Mr and Mrs George Nicholas Virgin Arm a son Mr and Mrs Randolph Hoffe a daughter Mr and Mrs Wilson White Ragged Point two daughters. Operations list names several patients including Douglas Gillingham Glocier Bay Rose Rodgers Mrs Donald Farr Durrells Arm Lloyd Warren Chesley Rideout Western Head Glen Eveleiah Newstead Olive Jennings Bridgeport Eva Bogde Sommerford.
A Lewiporte resident faced court in St John s on Tuesday and was convicted of stealing 1239 worth of property from a government steamer member. He was fined 250 dollars and his brother in court offered to pay the fine and the stolen amount.
George Smith, a 21 year old resident of Tizzard's Harbour, was admitted to hospital on Monday with gunshot wounds from an accident. He was discharged unexpectedly while being treated, and involved details suggest the injury occurred as an object passed between his arm and body. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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