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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1949
Page
4
The Twidlingate Sun lists editorial ownership details and submission policies. It notes letters or announcements may be published if received by Wednesday noon and charges 30 cents for notes, memoriam notices, and announcements. Subscription rates are Local $1.60 per year Foreign Canada $1.70 per year TSA $2.00 per year.
The nation advances toward joining Canada. The writer urges unity and responsible citizenship, arguing democracy requires an intelligent electorate and that Newfoundlanders will gain rights and duties as Canadian citizens. Confederation is presented as inevitable, with emphasis on self-reliance and shared prosperity.
The North Side organization forms a twenty fifth anniversary committee and a program group led by H C Roberts to plan the hospital celebration. In other news a motor vehicle deserting from Virgin Arm crashed through a tent, four men in water, father saved by son David, salvage unlikely. others report society events, radio talks, and marine work updates.
Church of England listings for Mid Lent Sunday visible across St Peters and St Andrew’s. Saint Peters offers Holy Communion Matins 2 30 pm Sunday School 3 pm Children’s Service 7 pm Evensong later. St Andrews shows Matins 7 pm Evensong.
Discharges list includes Mrs John Roberts and Graham Thompson among many patients from Twillingate, Nominal trips to Comfort Cove and Victoria Cove noted. Births recorded for Clarence Vatcher in Twillingate and Isaac Greenham in Manner's Cove, plus Roland Hynes in Birchy Bay with three daughters. Operations section present but details not shown.
United Church on South Side offers 11 am service with Lay Reader 2:30 pm and Sunday School Bible Class at 7 pm. North Side hosts 11 am Lay Reader 2:30 pm and a 7 pm Sunday school. Little Harbour lists lay reader at 3:30 pm and 7 pm. Crow Head features 2:30 pm Sunday School and Bible Class with Lay Reader.
The Salvation Army announces a series of services led by Corps Officers including a Holiness Meeting at 11 a.m. and a Great Salvation Meeting with a Praise Session at 7 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes are also scheduled. Major and Mrs. C Tuostpsoy extend a cordial invitation to all attendees.
A local notice lists Pastor E F Roweell and Mrs Roweell with a morning devotion at 730 a.m. and Sunday services including a 3 p.m. session, 630 p.m. prayer, and a 7 p.m. evangelistic service.
A roster of residents and families including Stewart Head Comfort Cove Pearce Canning Francis Young Thomas Noel Bridgeporte Mrs Peter Pelley Twillingate Mrs Wiliam Rideout Moreton's Hr Lloyd Pelley Arm Mrs Edward Barnes Ragged Pt names appear in a community notice or census fragment from coastal Newfoundland region.
Sealing News reports fleet positions improving and many vessels likely to return home with cargo by month end. Eagle in the Gulf probably loaded. Terra Nova and Codroy reported in good position. Mary Ruth and Tetra Nova active with young hoods. Newfoundlander Into comer joins fleet for an excellent run. 18 seals now working with solid prospects.
Confed life reports Revd Butler fell ill during a church service at Little Harbour on Thursday night and is now hospitalized. The community joins in prayers for his speedy recovery and return to duties he faithfully performed over the years.
Ottawa edition reports Canadian Finance Minister Abbott unveiled a Sunshine Budget marked by broad tax cuts under Confederation. Exemption levels rise for single and married workers, children, and dependents, with three quarters of taxpayers set to pay less than 15 percent on taxable income. News notes large domestic spending plans including family allowances, old age pensions, and new grants, while price ceilings on staples are removed.
The J. Notre Dame Memorial Hospital Association met Wednesday night to consider, in proper observance, various matters concerning Metts and related issues, outlining next steps and potential actions.
A statutory notice appears regarding the estate of a party connected to Twill Gate Island and Newfoundland. Creditors are informed of actions affecting the estate and related proceedings under applicable law. The notice lists involved parties and outlines claims and deadlines for filing.
Solicitors Mercer Mifflin DBA state creditors must file written claims by April 5, 1949 for the estate of Herbert Heiley Young. After that date the administrator will distribute the estate based on known claims. Address of administrator is 365 Duckworth Street, Saint John.
Published by authority under Act No 49 of 1934 and Act No 46 of 1926. The Commissioner for Natural Resources announces regulations governing the salmon fishery within Newfoundland territorial waters. Approved by His Excellency the Governor in Commission on February 18, 1949. W. J. Carew, Secretary.
Regulations amend the Salmon fishing rules for Newfoundland waters. Inland water definition added. reletters and revokes certain paragraphs. Stricter salmon fishing limits apply with nets or trawls banned outside rod and line. Read with Principal Regulations and cited as Salt ton Regulations 1939 1949 No 2805.
Fishermen express relief as speculation over post Confederation land policy subsides. Officials indicate bait depots will continue operating, viewed as essential by crews who rely on steady supplies.
A fragmentary Ottawa report references a Mr. Gerald Drover and his brother Jed Deover linked to the Cungdiat Bisherieg Division. The text is garbled but names and organization hints appear, suggesting a local or family note on positions or affiliations.
The Canadian Electoral Office has redistributed the twenty five electoral districts used for the referendum into seven federal districts. Grand Falls White Bay includes Grand Falls Green Bay White Bay and Labrador. Fogo Bonavista includes Fogo Twillingate Bonavista North Bonavista South. Trinity Conception includes Trinity North Trinity South Carbonear Harbour Grace Bay de Verd s Port de Grave. St John s Mast includes St John s East Harbour Main Bell Island. St John s West includes St John s West Ferryland Placentia St Marys. Burin Burgeo includes Placentia West Barrio Fortune Bay Hermitage Burgeo La Poelle. Humber St George s includes St George s Port au Port Bomber St Barbs. Returning officers for these districts have been selected for the provincial representatives in the Federal House in Ottawa.
Reports from Bonavista Bay indicate crews for Labrador vessels will be easier to recruit this season. After a lean 1948 when many ships stayed idle due to crew shortages, the 1948 Labrador fishery was relatively successful and pushers may sail again to Belle Isle or farther north with similar or greater numbers.
J R Smallwood begins a regional tour of the South Coast with hearty welcomes at each port. Public meetings occur where possible and interviews with responsible citizens are held at every community visited, with organizations noted. The island wide itinerary is said to include the current South Coast stop as a part.
Mrs. D H Bragg nee Doris Terraville of Victoria Cove Gander Bay died in Montreal on Friday March 18 after an operation. Advised by Doctor Olds to consult a specialist about a tumor causing blindness she traveled with her brother Rex Torrsville arriving March 14. She leaves a husband D W Drage a C of BE teacher at Gander Bay one daughter father mother and one brother all residing at Gander Bay. Remains to be brought to Victoria Cove for interment.
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