The Twillingate Sun front matter and ad rates
The Twillingate Sun notes its weekly publication, lists editor and proprietor EG Clarke, and states no responsibility for correspondents opinions. It announces long letters may be rejected after Wednesday, notes announcements and memoriam items, and gives rates for 1 inch ads and subscriptions for local Canada and USA.
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TwiIngate
Nid
G. Clarke
Venta
Jettora Gr
Sammunicationa
Canada
U.S.A
We’re At It Again Freeing Youth From Indifference
A Newfoundland editorial laments adults past and present neglect of youth sport and recreation. It notes Canadian and British exchanges for sport tours, urging organized groups, leadership, and community support to foster active participation rather than passive aid. It cites prior jamboree absence and calls for action from all, especially for girls and boys aged 15 to 17.
Summer group trip spans England Scotland Wales aims
A group plans a full month in summer to tour England Scotland and Wales. They expect great fun and new experiences, bringing memories to last a lifetime. Participants arrive from St Johns Vancouver Grand Falls Corner Brook and Twillingate island towns. however no one from Pigiliingate or Twillingate district will join.
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England
Scotland
Weales
St John's
van Couver
Grand Falls
Corner Brook
Twillingate
Pigiliingate
Public Notice on Tree Seedling Distribution by Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources announces about 500 000 seedlings available for planting. Eligible applicants may receive Scotch Pine and Jack Pine saplings four years old, 12 to 13 inches tall, with responsibilities to protect them. No tree charge. transportation costs apply. Priority given to towns councils and community woodlot plans. Applications due by Sunday of April 1950. Department of Natural Resources. No 320. The second item notes a Cleveland College faculty member's son returning from Sunday school with money saved from bowls of money given there.
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Department of Natural Resources
Forestry Division
Department of Natural Resourcer
Cleveland College
Dwelling moved to Crow Head after weather delay
The house once owned by Arthur Siuims and bought by Frank Hamilyn was finally hauled to Crow Head on Thursday. A crew of men jacked and dragged the structure after persistent bad weather bogged it down since Monday.
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Arthur Siuims
Frank Hamilyn
Crow Head
Thursiday
Luther Couple Plan Move to Gander After Trip
Mr and Mrs Theodore Luther of Bank Harbour left on Saturday by plane for Gander with their son Clifford and family. Both in their eighties, they enjoyed their first air trip. Theodore wished it were farther from Twillingate to Gander, and the note hopes for their happy remaining years with occasional visits to Twillingate.
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Theodore Luther
Bank Harbour
Gander
Clifford
Mra
Luther
Theodore
Twillingates
Aiz
Horse Loss After Ice Rescue Near Webber's Tickle
Mr John Curtis of Garter's Cove lost a horse after it fell through ice while returning from Lewisporte with freight. He attempted to reach Strong's Island but ended up at Webber's Tickle. A rescue team retrieved the animal after nearly two hours in freezing water. the horse, about a thousand pounds and a few years old, died shortly after.
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John Curtis
Garter
Webber
Lewisporte
Curtis
Hatchet Neck
Strong
Makey Webber
Samnmerford
Playground plea seeks school playground plan at St Peter's
Letters urge community action on converting part of the Parsonage Jam into a school playground at St Peter's School. A meeting is set for Tuesday March 14 at 8 p.m. in the school to discuss plans, funding, and participation by parents and residents.
Town Council Debate in Twillingate Sun Readers Letter
A Twillingate reader warns that a town council would raise taxes and promises better roads and services, but could burden residents with higher coal costs and fees for a municipal fire brigade. The letter argues council power would be self serving and provincial federation-like, urging caution before adoption.
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Twillingate Sun
Twillingate
Yates Hill
Church Hill
Crow Head
Feaster Seeks Monthly Aid Burden on Fisherman
A fisherman complains of monthly demands to feed a family with $300 for twelve months. He fears after several years he will fall into arrears to the Council and may have to surrender property to cover council expenses, risking loss of his fishing boat and gear if unable to pay.
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Tian
Ian
Midatain
Oldest Twillingater Resident Named Mrs Anstey
The oldest Twillingater resident, Mrs. Alga Beth Anstey widow of Andrew Anstey of Purcell's Harbour, aged ninety seven, now lives with relatives at Black Island Ma’a Tickle. Sister to the late John and Thomas Rice, she remains in unusually good health and can perform many household tasks including sewing.
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Twillingater
Uving
Mra
Algabeth Anstey
Andrew Anstey
Purcell’s Harbour
Black Isaland
Twillingate
John and
Thomas Rice
Anstey
Twillingate observes Canada Education Week highlights
Newfoundland Teachers Association chapter hosts a public program led by Mr Moore. Speakers stress education as a bond of mind body and spirit, warning of dangers from neglect and misdirected progress. The event urges strong home foundations and parental support for early learning.
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Newfoundland Teachers Association
Canada
Moore
Silvation Army School
Sprackiid
Newfoundland
F. Hollands
Freake
Mr. Preake
Arm Academy
Barrett
H. A. Moore
Jenkins Cove
Focal
Education Week Observance Highlights Family Aid Efforts
The Parent Teachers Association event featured speeches and student performances while stressing closer ties between carers and education. Officials described ongoing family allowance investigations and future expansion of educational outreach including a booklet titled You End Your Family by the National Health and Welfare Department.
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Department of Welfare
Department of National Health & Welfare
Department of National Health and Welfare
Canada
Newfoundland
J. G. Parsons
Supervising Librarian Wanted for Newfoundland Outports
Public Libraries Board seeks a Supervising Librarian to assist outport library boards and develop rural services. Requires outport residence, two years college study, and at least one year library training or equivalent leave of absence. Salary 2200-80-2850 plus 36000 cost of living allowance. deadline March 31. Canvassing disqualifies. send two references to H Newell Secretary. 2018.
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Public Libraries Board
Newfoundland
Public Libraties Board
Gosling Membrial Library
St. John’s
H. Newell
Family Allowance Report Release Announcement
A government notice from the Family Allowances division cites Mr J Gu Pare sous as Regional Director announcing a release of the Family Allowances report. The document outlines the authority and timing for distribution of the report to eligible families and regional offices.
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J. Gu? Pare Sous
Quiz Contest At Library During Education Week
Library Board sponsors a quiz program this Saturday night from 4 to 9 pm for youths ages 10 to 16. Questions cover familiar standard books with Treasure Island as an example. Two first prizes for boys and girls plus two runner up prizes. Registration with the Librarian in the afternoon. if needed, early registrants have first choice. Adults urged to read before 9 pm or after 9 pm as the library stays open one hour later.
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Library Board
Sage
Treasure Island
Native of Twillingate Passes in Michigan
Mrs Edgar Sweetland of Milan Michigan died at age eighty on February 28. Survived by husband and four sons Edgar Bert Ernest and Harold all in the United States. An only daughter predeceased her. Daughter of Stephen and Mrs Anstey of Back Harbour she spent part of her married life there before moving to America. Active in church work and a longtime St Peter's Church of England Women’s Association member. Remembered as a kind neighbor whose hospitality marked her home. Brother Walter Anstey of Back Harbour also survives.
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Milan
Michigan
Edgar Sweetland
Edgar
Bert
Ernest
Harold
United States
Stephen
Anstey
Back Harbour
Sweetland
America
St. Peter's Church of England
Associa
Ion
Twillingate
Spanner
Walter
Sug
Joips
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Registered Department Home “Affairs
United Kingdom
W. Carfield Weston
George Weston Limited
Ecrose Canada
Ottawa
ST Peter's School
Twe
St. Peter's School
T Willing
T’gate
N.T. A
Exigny -Destruc
Teachers ‘Association
Roy Brideer
Mt. Peter's
Timothy Fost
Betty Colbourne
Margot Drover
Sioux City
Lou
Jean Jeckins
Sun
Expressea
Supervising Librarian
Twillingate Passes
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