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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1949
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun editorial notes printed from Twillingate Newfoundland invites readers to send notes and notices with a 300 cent per inch insertion rate. It urges youth to enjoy pranks without causing harm and advises care for fire and vulnerable residents while promoting fair play and community safety.
A local column condemns November 5th bonfire night mischief while acknowledging the long tradition. It warns against vandalism such as burning barrels and stealing property, especially from widows and the elderly, urging restraint and lawful behavior.
In a letter to the editor the writer denounces the relief works program as unfair and exploitative, arguing it yields meager pay and insufficient support. They compare it to prior dole and serf-era conditions, urging demands for fairer wages and better distribution for larger families.
The notice lists times for church services across St Peter St Andrew and the United Church. Sunday morning worship at St Peter's is 11 am with 7 pm evensong on Armistice Day and 9 am service plus 7.30 pm instruction on Friday. St Andrew's and United Church branches show morning and afternoon services, Sunday School and Bible classes, with lay reader and minister-led sessions at various locations Crow Head Little Harbour and surrounding areas.
The Salvation Army announces a series of services today with an 11 a.m. holiness meeting a 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class followed by a 3 p.m. praise meeting and a 7 p.m. Great Salvation Meeting. A cordial welcome is extended by Sr. Capt. and Mrs. G. Earle.
Pastor and Mrs C F Rowell lead the Pentecostal Assembly with a morning devotion at 10 30.8 m followed by Sunday School at 2 45 p.m. Prayer at 5 30 p.m. and an evangelistic service at 7 p.m. spread across the day.
Tenders for the sale of freehold land at Botwood Newfoundland and related two storey dwelling with seven rooms and various outbuildings plus listed chattels will be received by Walter Jewer administrator until November 14 1949. Real estate and chattels may be bought separately. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Apply Claud Marrains LLB Grand Falls.
At The Library recommends Return to Vienna by Ernest Lothar, a dramatic postwar Vienna tale about love and loyalties. The story follows an Austrian man who returns home from exile as Nazi dominance looms, highlighting survival and adjustment in modern Europe. Ernest Tothar, a noted writer and former Austrian education official, fled in 1939 and later became a citizen of the United States.
A daughter laments her mother Mrs. Mark Dalley who died on November 3 1947. She recalls tears voids and longing, vows to tend the grave, and imagines a welcoming heaven while naming daughter Lucy and Mrs C Bulgin.
In memory of my dear sister Janie who passed away October 3 1946 I have only your memory to remember my life through The sweetness will linger as I treasure your image Ever remembered by Sister Lucy
Fragmentary sale notice lists an item described as Abies Stover and a request to apply. Details are incomplete, with no clear date or location in the readable text. Potential buyer action unknown.
Burnham Gill, editor of the Western Star, was reinstated after leaders of four Corner Brook Labour Unions protested to the Premier. The paper plans a move to daily publication and editorial staff rearrangement to lower west coast living costs. Gill, son of Dr and Mrs Giles Drians, previously served in the Newfoundland Ranger Force and joined the Western Publishing Company in 1945 as editor in chief.
Canadian Press reports on Friday noon that Mr Gill has resigned his position with the Western Star.
Local youths observed Halloween with harmless pranks but some vandalism drew sharp condemnation. Gates moved, gardens swapped, while a missing front gate prompted calls to identify culprits. A six inch slash on a taxi’s tire and paint damage were noted as serious aggravations. Police investigation continues.
Reported incident occurred Sunday afternoon when a trampoline wired setup caused a fall on a local back road. Damages were limited to cracks in glass and minor scrapes. night travel risks warned as pedestrians and cyclists may face serious harm. Nearby events include harvest supper proceeds and local moves of workers and teachers.
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