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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1950
Page
4
The fragment shows Twillingate Sun on the North Coast with editor G. Clarke listed as editor and proprietor. It includes garbled phrases about letters, communications, and subscription rates local Canada and abroad, with year payables and a Wednesday noon deadline.
In a Newfoundland perspective, the government abandons the Relief Works program, arguing economy and necessity. The piece critiques how funds were managed, noting hoarded wealth by some and hardship avoided for others, while urging fiscal restraint and saying the program erred on the side of charity. It emphasizes the burden on workers and the need to economize in government and private life.
Fragmentary notes describe Wilden Sharpée and Mills Sharpe returning home from Toronto and Montreal. The report mentions their years abroad and suggests a glimpse at their activities with Mr Mills, hinting at a family or social gathering.
At presstime reports say the Newfoundland crews are in good shape on the patch, with Terra Nova and other ships doing solid work. About 20,900 on board or mined by Thursday night, a second trip may be possible if owners approve. Six Norwegian Seaters nearby work in proximity but do not interfere with local operations.
The Newfoundland Fisheries Board seeks information on possible or potential oil pollution of territorial waters. It invites fishermen and others to submit views on damage extent and responsible parties, and on measures to control pollution. Respond with details to assist the board promptly.
The Isaac Young family thanks everyone who offered sympathy during illness and death, including messages cards and letters. Grateful for wreaths and sprays for the casket. Benediction prayers included from Numbers 6 24 26.
Help wanted for Harbour View Hotel seeking a reliable girl with no cooking or washing duties. Immediate employment with good wages. Apply to Mrs Albert Burton at Harbour View Hotel.
A February call sought a Toronto subscription for Allan Potter of 629 Beresford Avenue. Office authorities say the address is invalid and request confirmation of the correct address. Public notice cautions that the listed location may be erroneous and seeks accurate delivery details.
Out of the Past presents Hodge Bros Diary fragments dated March 12 1906 detailing wind gale rain patch positions and sea travel. Arrivals include Harvey L Hodge from Fogo via several coves and S D Cook arriving 8 00 pm from Choge Istanbal. References to Young Harps forecast and distances off Groats Talds Groate Island and Funke area blend with nautical chatter.
A Newfoundland letter laments poor mail service during summer, noting mails tied up at Lewisporte and St John’s while routes are diverted. The writer criticizes the failure to maintain regular coastal sends, blaming deliberate neglect and slow delivery, dated Gander Bay February 24, 1950.
A fragmentary verse evokes a poultry themed charge and valor as an “Egg Brigade” advances. The speaker praises a “handsome One Hundred” and urges laying and charging into a nest trap, with military diction and bold imagery.
Mrs. Violet Wellman of 2440 West 29th Avenue Denver Colorado announced the engagement of her daughter Margaret Louise to Charles Lawley son of Mr and Mrs Grady A Lawley of Dustin Oklahoma.
The fourth Actiog Exhibition of Newfoundland Handicrafts opens at the Handicrafts Centre in St John’s on a Wednesday in April 1950. The Centre invites entries from individuals groups and schools across the province in any handicraft category using Newfoundland materials.
The Department of Natural Resources will distribute about 500000 Red Pine and Jack Pine seedlings four years old, 12 to 13 inches high, to residents who agree to plant them per instructions and protect them from harm. No charge for trees, but transportation costs apply. Priority to town councils and groups forming community woodlots. applications due by April 15, 1950.
Public notice for St John’s Vocational Institute states the Summer Term runs from Wednesday April 22 1950 to July 4 1950. It lists practical and theoretical courses including Diesel Regineering Motor Mechanics Carpentry and Joinery Electrical Work Bricklaying and Evening Classes. Some classes such as Plumbing Oil and Refrigeration have been temporarily suspended and tools will be provided for one student.
Incomplete notice outlines limited student intake for Southside St Johns Institute. Details mention names, addresses, ages, qualifications and courses desired. Alternate option notes BSAS. all students accepted for day and evening classes.
Public Libraries Board seeks a Supervising Librarian for Newfoundland Regional Libraries. Requires outport experience, two years college, at least one year library school training or leave of absence for training. Salary 2200 to 2850 plus 36000 allowance. Apply by Friday March. references required. medical certificate. Canvassing disqualifies. H Newell Secretary. 2018
A reader’s note suggests increasing egg output by a home method using dried oats soaked in water for several days, then spread in flat boxes to sprout. The account describes warm room placement and careful handling to avoid disturbing developing growth, with measurements cited in inches for sprout height.
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