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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1950
Page
2
In Leeds a church banns for two brides and one groom could not proceed as the groom failed to appear. The vicar sought the missing bridegroom but returned with news he would not come. The vicar then spoke to the bride about the groom’s absence and a digressive note on rice preparation for babies followed.
Holborn sails to a remote lake cabin to hide from engine trouble and restock. He fishes for supper using a collapsible rod, unaware the fishing season closed days earlier. A weathered game warden confronts him on the jetty and warns of fines and a judge in St Johns.
BBC correspondent recounts a strange tale from Italy where a crowded bus carried paid passengers plus a coffin on its roof. Rain drove a man to climb into the coffin seeking shelter, provoking more boarding and a chilling moment when the coffin lid spoke before the men fell off.
The province shows growing momentum for local government as 26 towns now exist, with six new councils formed this year including Deer Lake Burgeo Burin Freshwater Jersey Side and Bay de Verde. Main Brook remains the smallest town with about 400 residents boosted by Bowater operations.
E W Hutchings of the Local Government Division notes rising interest in forming town councils as communities seek local control. Government aid includes up to £10,000 in year one and dollar-for-dollar grants for four years, with long term loans partly subsidized. Councils would manage roads, water, sewerage, building control, gatbape, and traffic regulations.
A rough verse laments back strain from toil and pride in effort. It mocks promises and the fear of bank notices noting Insufficient Funds. It contrasts old tough resolve with modern speed and fatal outcomes, touching on labor, finance, and haste.
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