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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 17, 1947
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists notice rates and submission rules for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements. It notes publication from Twillingate Newfoundland and Labrador with KG Clarke as editor and proprietor and states deadlines and opinions disclaimer.
The document notes expected revenue of 3734 million dollars against income not exceeding 35 million, forcing use of reserves to cover expenditures. Road construction aside, no major new projects planned yet spendings are rising. Public health services are consuming large sums and may require more if conditions persist and food access remains costly.
The document records a 1947 collection total of 1887.45 dollars with numerous donors listed by names and amounts. Treasurer M. G. Loveridge notes the April 29th date and credits the sum to the New Central School fund.
The delegation's return from London signals disappointment over outcomes. Britain may shed financial responsibility if Newfoundland replaces the Commission, forcing the colony to stand on its own finances. Editorial note argues Newfoundland must choose wisely between a Commission with British backing or another form of government and act with sound judgment.
The Finance Commissioner’s Budget Speech outlines a generally favorable general situation, noting progress in re establishment and moderate unemployment. It highlights fishing as the exception, with industry prospects tied to competitiveness against other producing countries and calls for adjustments in expenditures and revenues.
The Tw'gate Girl Guide Company presents a May 24 concert to showcase badges and training toward responsible citizenship. The public is urged to attend and observe how guides have trained themselves and learned from others to serve the community. More details appear in another column.
A notice seeks the return of ten dollars lost between Mr. E J Linfield's Store and Mrs Pearcet Wheeler's residence on the South Side. The Ladies of the IOBA held an afternoon tea at Alexandra Hall on Wednesday May 14 with a dollar pile of work and a show of proceeds totaling over fifty dollars.
Poem expresses life as a road with hollows and bumps that test courage. It urges facing obstacles with smiles, surmounting fear, and banishing cowardice to continue forward toward the grave. The speaker encourages resilience and hope in the journey.
Reflection on fault finding and constructive criticism. It argues that criticizing others without offering better solutions harms progress, stresses thinking before judging, and urges self-restraint to avoid becoming a chronic fault finder. It advocates preparation and careful judgment to help others improve.
Governor and party returned Sunday from England where consultations were held with the British Government. The Governor said he was glad to be back in Newfoundland and declined to comment on discussions. An economist named Henry Smith was hired to study the cost of living and is expected to arrive in July.
A damaged or unclear sentence notes the Disabled Sable I with 2 538 seals towed into port by the Linda Mas, mentioning a monetary figure $.783 on board. The surrounding details are garbled and unreadable.
After a 23000 mile trip across Africa the British Royal Family return to Portsmouth aboard the 42000 ton Vanguard. Tens of thousands line the shore to welcome Their Majesties after a 14 week absence.
The Twillingate NTA branch marked Education Week with school visits for parents and friends on Wednesday and Friday evenings. A public meeting at Alexandra Hall Wednesday featured local teachers clergy and other speakers. The branch thanks all who supported the week’s success.
Personal notices list Harvey Young and family from Buchana visiting on Saturday, Wesley Price from Buchana, Ralph Lambert from Gander, Donald Moores from St. John’s, Allan Preston visiting from Toronto, Arthur Stanley and family traveling by plane to Gander then boat to Twillingate, Stanley sister Lucy Bulgin, Norman Gray returning to Angle Brook, A G Ashbourne and H Gillett en route to Canada, Magistrate Spracklin attending a magistrates convention in St. John’s.
Friday May 9 marked Education Week end with a Junior Red Cross meeting and a large parent turnout leading to the creation of the Durrell Academy Home and School Association. Parents signed registers and discussed with teachers, signaling strong community support and planned school involvement.
Mr B H Batt outlined aims of a home school association to boost cooperation, fund equipment, and support education. Officers elected include President Mrs Fred Parsons and Secretary Miss Eleanor Gillett. First meeting May 15 at 4 pm invites all parents and friends to join in strengthening youth education.
A community sale and tea event runs Wednesday and Thursday May 28 29 to open the New United Church Central School. Proceeds go to the Building Fund. Activities include Tug of War races crafts and an ice cream tea at 5 00 pm served by the School Association Ladies. A Vanity program airs Thursday at 8 15 pm in the School Auditorium. Donations invited to Mrs Harry Ashbourne Mr J W Minty or the School Principal.
St Peter’s in Ilam holds mattina service at 2 30 p m with Sunday School at 2 30 p m and Evensong at 7 p m St Andrew’s offers Evensong at 3 p m on Sunday.
South Side service details list Rev. Wm. R Butler at 2 30 pm Sunday School and Bible Class at 7 pm Lay Reader duties. Little Harbour 3 pm Rev. Wm. R Butler 7 pm Lay Reader. North Side 11 pm Lay Reader 2 30 pm Sunday School 7 pm Rev. Wm. R Butler. Crow Head 2 30 pm Sunday School and Bible Class.
Sunday services start 10 30 a m morning devotion at Pentecostal Assembly led by Pastor and Mrs Rowsell. The day includes Sunday School at 3 p m and evangelistic service at 7 p m. Weekday plan features Young Peoples Service Tuesday 8 p m prayer Wednesday 8 p m evangelistic service Friday 8 p m prayer.
A housekeeper from South Toland Twillingate was in Magistrate Court on Monday April 27 and convicted of forgery. Magistrate Spracklin fined fifty dollars. On May 4 a shopkeeper from New World Island appeared before the same court on a Defence Price breach charge.
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