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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes policy on accepting longer letters after Wednesday noon and lists small-town newspaper rates. It states 80 cents per inch for notices notes and announcements and outlines subscription prices local Canada and U S rates with payment in advance.
Our correspondent notes disappointment at the lack of federal or provincial jobs this year for Twillingate North and South and New World Islands. Many long unemployed men, including older workers with no bucksaw experience, should receive priority for government employment when projects commence.
On page 3 of this issue we print the Beothic language vocabulary compiled in 1819 by the Revd. John Leigh with help from Mary March. The manuscript is in fair condition and printed to share its contents with the public. The correct reading is provided for the page 3 text including several Beothic terms.
At the SUF Hall a dance begins at 9pm with admission set at 30 cents. Good accordion music will be supplied and refreshments served.
I wish to thank all those who helped during the illness and passing of my dear Father. The doctors and staff of the Hospital did everything possible. Thanks to those who sent letters sympathy cards wreaths and sprays for his casket.
A hearty invitation invites all to attend meetings to enjoy the blessings of the Lord. The wording echoes a community gathering aimed at shared faith and fellowship during the summer season.
Personal notes recount visits and arrivals in Newfoundland communities. Allan Boyde and family plan a holiday with relatives in Gander. Misa Dorothy Hodge came from Ernest Hatman Air Base to visit her Hodge parents. Doyle Sharpe, of Buehans Mining, visited. Roland Bridger returned to Buchans. Don Baird began a long journey via S John after training at Hudsons Bay Company Newfoundland office and will proceed to mainland then posting to a northern HAL station. Austin Bairdate and John returned to Tetronov. Frank Pardy flew to the capital and back. Hedley Brett and Donald arrived to visit Twillingate and Moreton’s Harbour. Harold Roberts, employed at Gander, visits his brother Blanche Roberts of North Side.
Federal Secretary of State Gordon Bradley visited Twillingate aboard the Glencoe and met with Local Liberal leaders including T G W Ashbourne Fred White H C Roberts Edward Anstey Marcolma Earle and others. He spoke at length with the Twillingate Liberal Executive and outlined federal works for Bonavista Twillingate riding while stressing liberal openness across provinces.
Pentecostal Assembly hosts District Supt F G Bursey and visiting ministers touring Bonavista Bay to preach in new settlements. Misa O Peddle from Grand Falls opened morning with a message on mercy and coming judgment from Isaiah 14 22. Pastor M Jeans from Bishop Falls led afternoon service with Bible questions from the lesson. Night service featured H J Rideout, Evangelist Bursey, and a strong sermon on good tidings from 2 Kings 7 9.
The discussion centers on funding and routing for a major canal project with options including Coastal Wharf, Shoal Tickle, and Moores Cove. Mr. Bradley explains the 225000.00 vote for Coastal Wharf and notes the Ceno undertaking would be financed independently. The committee seeks clarity on federal and provincial matters, while Bradley urges coordination through Curtis to avoid mixed authorities. The meeting ends with thanks to Bradley for his reformative briefing before returning to Springdale.
Walter Facey left Monday enroute Terra Nova for a fishing trip. The locale is where Doug Moores caught the champion, and Walter may file a full report with every detail. Miss Dorothy Whitehorne returned from holiday on Sunday past.
Phoebe Pond widow of Pearce Pond died June 25 1950 at N D B M Hospital aged 70 after years of high blood pressure and heart trouble. Survived by three sons Edward Norman Glencoe Harvey and five daughters Daisy Lillian Fannie Jessie Margaret and a sister Jessie Richardson and brother Ben Stuckles plus 23 grandchildren.
We express sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the hospital who eased our dear mother’s suffering in her last days. Gratitude to all who sent cards letters wreaths sprays and aided us in our bereavement. The family.
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