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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
4
The Twidmingate Sun announces policy on memorial notes announcements and other insertions. It states pricing and deadlines noting letters received after Wednesday noon may not be printed and that opinions of correspondents are not the paper's responsibility. Subscription rates are Local 1.50 yearly Canada 1.70 USA 2.00 payable in advance.
Authorized as second class mail Post Office Department Ottawa.
From Twillingate Consumers Cooperative Society Limited a protest to the Minister of Finance against the planned three percent sales tax on foods. The letter argues the tax falls hardest on the family man who must spend and raise children while delivering little room for luxuries and warns of reduced family allowances and greater financial strain. The piece urges targeted taxes on luxury items and stresses the burden on earners with dependents.
A lengthy religious message honors the Ascension, urging believers to find comfort in faith over sight. It stresses Christ’s intercession in heaven and the unity of earthly worship with heavenly praise, urging readers to reflect on what the ascended Christ means to them. The piece also references a church member’s obituary noting interment on March 13 and service by Rev. Canon Howitt.
Mrs Elizabeth Lillias Templeton widow of John F Templeton of Crossford Scotland dies peacefully at St John’s at 5 45 on Saturday March 15 aged 92 She was born in 1859 at Fowishingate eldest daughter of the late Ry Py Rhas M H A magistrate and long companion to her parish life She is survived by her son Reverend G Templeton and will be mourned by many friends in the parish and surrounding communities.
The Glencoe arrived from St Johns last Tuesday and opened navigation for 1952. It will replace Springdale on North and South Bay routes, with service from Lewisporte to Corner Brook. On board was popular taxi driver David White returning from St Johns with a new Dodge to serve the public.
The first of the winter migrants returned to stummer quarters on Wednesday last week. Mr and Mrs William Moores, who had spent winter with relatives at Gander and Grand Falls, arrived by Gay Rambler. More Twillineaters are expected to follow as they dislike summer relocation.
Newfoundland Workmen's Compensation Board seeks a Chief Medical Officer for a four year appointment. Duties are administrative and supervisory with medical administration experience preferred. Salary 55000 per year plus pensionable status. Apply to Workman's Compensation Board PO Box 2052 St. John's Newfoundland under confidential cover.
Twillingate Consumers Co op Society Ltd protests government proposed three percent tax on food items. They argue it contradicts Premier Smallwood’s pledge and suggest taxing the landed cost rather than the retail price to ease burden on consumers.
Reserve June 4 for Supper and Sale by Womens Association. Crow Head CGLT choir concert at the school on May 19 with admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children. North Side Library closed May 24 with one May 23 session 7 PM to 3 PM. Salvation Army School hosts Senior Pupils and Youth Group cold meat supper with handicraft sale, ice cream and student musical performances. admission 60 cents adults 12 and under 40 cents.
A large batch of children books arrives for circulation at North Side Library alongside abundant adult fiction and non fiction titles. A list of titles and a circulation date will be printed later.
A fragmented donations record shows amounts given by individuals and collectors around Harman Field and Orange Young Brit ene Harr'd Is. Notable entries include a ten dollar gift to Doroth Hodes, a five dollar contribution linked to Lova Orange, and a forty four dollar amount associated with FB Anthony. The scattered text references Elliott Loon Bay and Virgis Arm with Collector R. Hana and 2355 Seldom.
Aggressive salesman wanted for Canada’s Archibald Barnes and Yousef Karsh reproduction of Queen Elizabeth I. Delivery June 1. Targets schools offices businesses and individuals. High commissions weekly earnings over 100 possible. Send character references selling history and territory request to Commonwealth Advertising Co Ltd Clarkson Ontario.
The Department of Justice seeks current addresses for listed World War II veterans. Names include Walter W. Marshall L. Ivany G.A. Clarke J. E. Warehory C. Kneey N. M. MacDonald E.G. Goosney L. A. Horley EK.A Rowsell Ambrose Green Bernard Howell Archibald Sheppard and others. Last known addresses span St John’s Newfoundland Halifax Corner Brook Toronto and more, with many street and city details.
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