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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1949
Page
4
Publication details state Clarke as editor and proprietor of the North Coast paper. Notices of thanks memoriam and announcements appear with 30 cents per inch for notes, and subscription rates listed: local 1.50 per year, Canada 17.00, USA 2.00, all payable in advance.
Citizens of St John s are urged to heed fire safety warnings as winter raises heating risks. An article by Superintendent Vivian of the St John s Fire Department stresses care with stoves and flues, extinguishing sparks, and secure ladders and water supply, urging every resident to act responsibly.
The article lauds the Twillingate Fire Insurance Company as a reliable insurer backing policyholders up to their insured amounts. It argues against arson and procrastination in securing coverage, praising the company’s growth and public service over twenty five years without being an advertisement.
A provincial House debate centers on an act named the Temperance Bill to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages. It would replace the Alcobelic Signors Act with broader controls, retain some provisions from other provinces, and aim to curb tavern disorder bootlegging moonshine and dangerous substitutes while boosting revenue safeguards.
A fragmented text argues in favor of taxing non-essentials to collect revenue and ease the wage-earner’s burden, suggesting only a minimal impact on daily life. It advocates cautious support for such taxes as a means to fund necessities.
Lawrence from Port aux Basques and McGregor a Canadian by birth tour the Northeast coast showing a high standard of films. The pair, traveling by Northern Panger, arrived Monday and plan to stay to next week. McGregor has connections to St. Anthony and Corner Brook, while Lawrence is a former Newfoundland Ranger who served in several districts including Springdale.
St Peters Lodge No 12 of the Society of United Fishermen plans its Candlemas Day 75th anniversary with an active committee preparing for the historic event. The lodge has served the community for over seven decades and contributed to local reform efforts and practical improvements. The Sun congratulates the lodge and expresses confidence the milestone will be vividly observed.
A nostalgic plea urges readers to gift subscriptions to the Suan from Santa paper to keep hometown news flowing for young people who have moved away. The notice invites readers to fill out a form and mail it with payment so the first issue arrives by December 25.
The Harcourt Kent, under Captain J. Kundeen with a 14 crew, ran aground near St. Shor's coast. Islanders aided by rope rescue pulled crew to safety and provided food and clothing, with minor shock reported while the vessel sustained total loss claims.
The marriage of Hazel daughter of Mr and Mrs James Roughman Port Rexton to Riymond son of Mr and Mrs Ted Jeckins Twillingste takes place today at Kwmbcurve Park United Church Toronto. Revd Gilchristill officiates the ceremony.
The Ashbournes' Bessie Marie arrived earlier in the week with general cargo and has discharged then reloaded a load of casked fish. She departed yesterday for St Johns with plans to load freight for Twistingate and Green Bay. The auxiliary vessel Grace Bochner, from Sydney with Screen Coal, discharged part of its cargo and left for Mippers Harbour on Friday with the remainder.
J Lewis Porter of Victoria Cove ran a passenger boat from Carmanville to carry patients to Notre Dame Memorial hospital. Delayed by weather the vessel departed Thursday and returned to Victoria Cove with several patients discharged from hospital aboard.
A series of missionary services will be held next week in United Churches. Little Harbour Monday night November 28, North Side Tuesday night November 29, South Side Wednesday night November 30, Manuel's Cove Thursday night December 1. Special preachers from MEFS AIR and Muusten OF will lead the services.
A list of names appears in scattered hospital notes and community surnames. Entries include Verria Boyde Otto Potter Sansome Hed Jey Head Comfort Pearce Musgrave and many others from Twillingate Port Alberni Carmanville. The fragment shows patients and family connections across multiple towns.
A column lists multiple individuals including Clyde Pearce Musprave Hr Mrs Walter Anstey Cottles Mrs Heber Budden Seldom Yvonne Watkies Summerford Otto Potter Sansome s Is Mr Stanley Marzan Eric Sheppard Cormanville Verna Boyde Tizs zard s Hr Hedley Head Comfort Cove.
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