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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1949
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces policy on letters and notices and lists subscription rates. The note states no responsibility for correspondents opinions and mentions charges for Notes of Thanks Memoriam and other notices. Rates shown include Local 1.60 yearly Canada 1.70 USA 2.00, payable in advance.
In Twillingate Newfoundland a local tale notes Mary keeping a single ewe and her lamb through winter and spring leading to a small but profitable flock. The piece warns dog control as critical to sheep farming and laments past losses from wholesale slaughter in 1948.
The speaker urges a decision on dog versus sheep governance, noting past bans on isolated settlements like Swin gate and arguing that dog usage should be reassessed. He emphasizes not banning dogs entirely but seeks a clear policy to protect local life and economy.
Church of England notices list St Peter's services at 6 60th Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion at 8 and Matins at 11. evensong at 7 with midweek Holy Communion and instruction. St Andrews holds evensong at 3 pm.
United Church locations share harvest and lay reader schedules with Sunday school at various times. The Salvation Army presents a day of holiness meetings and gospel services. Pentecostal Assembly lists morning devotion Sunday school and evangelistic service with evening prayer and service.
News reports the death at his home in Hogland of Henry Edwards a prominent mining figure with ties to the Cape Copper Company Ltd of Cardiff. Edwards traced Newfoundland copper history to Tilt Cove and Terra Nova Mines, visiting Newfoundland before World War II and holding an option on Tilt Cove Mine for years.
Premier Smalkgood outlined a proposed works programme on Friday night to replace dole ae from day one. The broad cast highlighted plans to create jobs and alleviate unemployment.
The article discusses a government relief program with about one and a half million dollars to fund public works. It urges suggestions from lawyers teachers ministers and citizens, noting proposed projects like parks schools pools and roads and calling for prompt action through administrator Al Vardy.
Robert Primmer died after a short illness at Notre Dame Memorial in his 79th year. Born at Black Island he worked in fishery and carpentry before emigrating to the United States. He returned to Twillingate thirty years ago and ran the Primimer Hotel with Mrs. Primmer, contributing to the town’s civic life.
The obituary highlights the deceased as a skilled builder at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital and a conscientious supervisor. He supported the Grange Chapter and Royal Black Preceptory, with lifelong membership in the Moreton's Harbour Preceptory. Surviving relatives include a wife, a brother James, a sister Beatrice Potter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The service was held at United Church Cemetery Bearberry Head with Rev. C Freake officiating.
Under Section 4 of the Wild Life Act of 1947 and with Lt. Governor in Council approval, KR Russell, Minister of Natural Resources, proclaims new revolations dated October 12 1919 at St John s.
Mrs Thamas Oxford News was received hire during the week of the passing at Botwood on Saturday October 15 1949 of Mrs Thomas Fanny Oxford in her eighty fifth year widow of the late Thomas Oxford who predeceased her. She was the former Pandy Clarke of its townships. Close relatives survive either at Botwood or Twillingate three first cousins reside there Mrs Robert Anstey and Mr William Young of North Side and Captain William Roberts of Bluff Head Cove.
Notice states Walter Jewer as administrator of estate of Tamias Hancock offers sale of a Botwood Newfoundland land parcel with two story dwelling, shop, barn and listed chattels. Real estate and chattels may be bought separately. tenders must be written and marked Tender. Solicitor Craupit Marrains LL B at S2A High Street Grand Falls. Auction date November 4 1949.
The Newfoundland Gazette announces amendments to the Wild Life Regulations of 1948. Key changes prohibit possession of small game outside open seasons, ban sale or purchase of wild hare or rabbit, and restrict sale or possession of preserved game containers. The act is titled Wild Life Shooting Trapping and Fur Bearing Animals Amendment Regulations 1949.
Local authorities say a report about launching a Masonic Lodge building at Springdale with plans for Little Bay is unfounded. The project has been under review for years by the Masonic Lodge members at Springdale amid earlier resident changes and reexamination of site options.
In loving memory of Thomas Guy who died October 29. Gone is the face we loved so dear.
Gone from the world and all the care Gone from those whom he loved to hear Gone from to but one brief year. Yet his memory will always be best, Inserted by his Grandson, Willie Guy.
Two Prince Edward Island residents posing as magazine salesmen were arrested in Lewisporte Newfoundland on Wednesday of last week. Warrants had been issued earlier. they allegedly collected large sums from Conception Bay residents for newspapers and other publications and diverted funds. They had operated in Grand Falls Bishop Falls and Botwood and may have planned Notre Dame Bay visits.
Secretary of State Bradley announced that federal lands expenditure has been approved to allow Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital to provide free tuberculosis treatment. Presently Newfoundland government institutions offer free TB care. grants cover part of costs with balances from patients. An extra $25,000 yearly would cover all future TB cases and cancel all outstanding bills.
Figures from the Agricultural Division show nearly six thousand tons of crushed lime sold to farmers over four years. The release covers widespread distribution to many districts including remote settlements as part of the cheap lime for agriculture program.
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