Consecration of St James Church Botwood Ends Years of Effort
The consecration of St James Church Botwood followed a long fundraising drive beginning in 1944 with about 10,090 dollars in hand. Bishop EK M presided on March 18, 1949 after a full day of services, blessings, and a confirmation, with the church now dedicated to worship and the sacraments.
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Svas
Church of England
Botwood
R QC Davies
EK. M
Bishop
J. Pike
Chaplin
J H Mess of
Gander
Bishop's Falls
Tecumbent
H D. Gatehouse
P and C. Snow
Hs Lordship
SS “Bonde
Grend Fails
Batwood
J. T. Blackmore
Fung
Christ
St James
Grand Falls
E M
R. Farwell
J H. Moss
W. KE
Dave
E. Lanning
Croes
Blacktore
C. Snow, Jr
Express
St. James
Newfoundland Songs On Records
Newfoundland era has always enjoyed ballads and folk songs. Gerald Doyle’s pioneering work compiles words and music in hook form for records.
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Newfoundland
Mr. Gerald
Doyle i Io
Eskimos Face Limited Voting Rights in Federal Election
The Labrador Eskimos, about 1000 strong, who supported Confederation in provincial polls, face disenfranchisement in the June 27 federal election. Returning officers say an Esquiman cannot vote, even if Canadian-born, with no comment from officials beyond review. Gordon Bradley hinted a review of the situation.
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Lizzie Ob~vatisakjosk
Lizzie
Labrador
Canada
Newfoundland
St. John's
Gordon Bradley
Quebec
Grand Falls
White Bay
Inference on Daughters Exercise Habits After Course
Reported dialogue suggests a father and farmer discussing a daughter's physical culture training and social life. The second farmer speculates she engages in exercises and encounters a different boyfriend nightly, implying changes in behavior after returning home.
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Birst Parmer
Bradley Campaign Address Highlights Liberal Record
Hon F Gordon Bradley KC Secretary of State for Canada spoke at Alexandra Hall in Twillingate Bona Vista Twillingate as Liberal candidate. He praised Liberal reforms including Old Age Pension Family Allowances unemployment relief health and housing and urged support based on past Liberal achievements rather than promises.
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Canada
Twillingate
F. Gordon Bradley K.C
Bonavista - Twillingate
Liberal Party
Alexandra Hall
Bradley
H.C. Roberts
Liberal
Dominion of Canada
Newfoundland
Fishermen's,” Advocate
J. Bradley
Ment
Cnada
Wilfred Laurier
Mackenzie King
Louis St. Laurent
Drew
Party of Progress
Government of
Connelte
Orld
Roaring rally as Liberal candidates return to district
A crowd greeted the Liberal Federal candidate and his agent on their return to the district. Supporters cheered thrice for the Hon Mr Bradley after the chairman led three cheers and the National Anthem played.
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Bradley
Hie
Grarger
Fishermen's Advocate
Newfoundland Fishing Reforms Boosts Income and Markets
The Newfoundland fishing industry undergoes a technical revolution with modern equipment and rapid freezing expanding markets. War demand after 1939 spurred growth, leading to 16 filleting plants and a year round fishing fleet, stabilizing earnings beyond previous boom cycles.
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Newfoundland
Farmer Lets Two Workers Take New Year Holiday
Two farmhands ask for a New Year holiday and the farmer questions the timing with a witty remark about counting weeks and months. The exchange reflects rural humor and workplace expectations on a farm.
Fiberglass sailboat uses glass bubbles for buoyancy
A Massachusetts maker promotes a seamless centerboard sailboat molded of impregnated fiberglass. The craft is lightweight and car top transportable with flotation from tiny glass bubbles called PC Footglas, providing increased buoyancy. It carries six people, about 1254 feet long, 6 ft beam, 9 in draft, and weighs roughly 300 lbs with 90 square feet sail area.
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Massachusetts
Financial Post
Reading habits affect eyes and lighting needs
The article notes reading in poor light and small print strains the eyes. It stresses even distribution of soft, glare-free lighting for comfortable vision without shadows or eye strain.
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Ff, M. Oleary, Ltd
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Orawa
Leslie Be
Toronto
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Rvans
Pitlman
Lokey
Jack Wea
Jack Wea Every Such A Sailor, the Kelliprews Soiree. Sung By A.R. Scammell
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