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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1949
Page
4
Public notices from the Twillingate Sun publish notes of thanks memoriam notices and general announcements. The paper lists 30 cents per inch for letters and communications with a Wednesday noon cutoff and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. Subscription rates are Local 1.60 per year Foreign Canada 1.70 per year U.S.A. 2.00 per year.
A Twillingate letter argues the regional library offers affordable recreation and knowledge crucial for a educated citizenry. It emphasizes reading beyond novels, urges awareness of Newfoundland and Canada issues, and notes access barriers despite available periodicals and newspapers.
A notice urges recipients to mail their Family Allowance registration forms promptly. It stresses timely submission to ensure children receive allowances from the start and reminds parents to complete and send the form today.
A proposal outlines converting unused quarters in the library building into a public reading room open every afternoon and night with magazines and materials available at all times. It urges thorough planning, cost estimates, and representation to authorities before action, while inviting reader feedback via the paper columns.
The notice lists church services for CHURCH OF ENGLAND SY with Holy Communion Matins and Evensong, ST ANDREW'S Holy Communion with Address, UNITED CHURCH South Side Rev W R Bauer and lay readers, TALL North Side Lay Reader and Sunday School, Little Harbour Rev Win R Buller, Crow Head Sunday School and Bible Class.
The Salvation Army outlines a hallelujah Sunday schedule with 11 a.m. holiness service 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 3 p.m. praise meeting and 7 p.m. great salvation meeting conducted by the corps officers Major and Mrs. C Thompson. The invitation extends to all readers.
Pastor and Mrs E F B Rowsell preside over morning devotion at 10 30 a.m. Sunday with Sunday School at 3 p.m. Evening prayer at 6 30 p.m. and evangelistic service at 7 00 p.m. Obvious church hours posted.
Owners of sealing vessels are reminded under the Inspection of Ships Act to notify when a vessel is ready for inspection. For vessels pursuing the Seal Fishery in 1549 the notice must be sent to the Secretary for Public Works no later than January 31, 1949.
The engagement of Alison Hannah, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Loveridge, to William Westbury, youngest son of Mr and Mrs H F Bartle of Grand Falls, is announced. The families request sharing news of the forthcoming marriage.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the Store Building Stock in Trade Office Supplies and Equipment at Brown's Arm Community Store Inspection may be arranged by appointment with Mr Cecil Adams Brown's Arm Tenders must be marked Tender for Store Building etc and reach the undersigned by noon Saturday February 5 1949 The highest tender will not necessarily be accepted Acting Secretary for Shipposet tlewes
Deaths during the week include Mr Levi Elliott aged eighty seven, Mrs Hannah Young, and Mr Thomas Curtis. Elliott spent most of his life at Crow Head in the shot fishery, moved to Loon Bay to live with son Job, and died after a period of illness. Funeral and interment at Bear Berry Head Cemetery followed. He is survived by his wife, son Jol, daughter Lena, Mrs Huber Randell of Canada, four brothers and one sister.
Mrs Young widow of Jat Phillip Young died at her daughter Mrs Frank Linfield home on Tuesday. She left two daughters Mrs Frank Linfield and Mrs George Osmond and one son Donald. Interment set for Thursday at St Andrews Cemetery with Rev J Goodland presiding.
The town mourns the death of Mr Thomes Curtis who died enroute to Snetlin Cove while hunting with his gear. Neighbours say he staggered and collapsed on approach to the beach, likely from a heart attack. Survived by three sons Frank Wilfred and Stanley and five daughters, with a brother Edward living in New Zealand.
The deceased, born at Snellin's Cove seventy seven years ago, spent early manhood in the Labrador fishery and later worked for Horwood Lumber Company in Horwood. He returned to Twillingate about twenty five years ago to fish shore and served as licensed caller for local firms. A kindly neighbor with goodwill as a life principle, he faced hardship cheerfully and helped others. His epitaph reflects a sailor and hunter’s homecoming, with verses from Robert Louis Stevenson.
Mr and Mrs George Stimmonds express heartfelt thanks for sprays letters and kind remembrance received after the death of their dear son mors. They extend gratitude to all who offered sympathy and support during the bereavement.
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