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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes 2000 young harps hunted this season, with 40,000 seals reportedly brought by Terra Nova yet no patch struck. Landsmen struggle as offshore winds prevent seal catching, few sightings and early losses. Northwest winds push seals away from land, threatening earnings for dogs and crews.
A 1938 reflection notes liquor sales boosted government revenue by about 750000 with increased spending on spirits, beer, and wine. It criticizes relief dependence and calls for temperance restraint, arguing waste harms families and school attendance while praising regional living standards on the North East Coast.
The sealing fleet fails to find the main patch on the 193 voyage and losses loom for all. Some sailors believe northern routes led outside the seal area and the return path was adrift due to westerly winds. Ice remains heavy where not yet broken up. Five Norwegian ships report around 10,000 and six ships from St. We face a shortage of 130.
A telegram from the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs directs that one UK Commissioner sail to England for consultation. Sir Wilfred Woods, Commissioner for Public Utilities, will depart on the U S Nova Scotia on the 24th instant. Newfoundland Commissioner for Justice L E Emerson KC is also due to leave for England for similar talks.
Copies of Fish Meal and Its Uses and Production of Fish Meal are available from the Supplies Division Department of Public Works St John s. The Appropriation Accounts for 1937 38 cost 50 cents and are obtainable from the same office. Free copies are also available on request.
Mr Samuel Harnett of Seldom died Tuesday at his home in the 79th year. His son Mr Harnett announces the loss and directs that the family note be made public.
The interior of St. Peter's Church in Twillingate saw a week of cleaning and painting with volunteers from the congregation and a funded by the C E W A. Foreman Mr. Fred White led daily crews though the job cost nothing in labour.
Reports from St John s detail the disappearance of Sebastian Foran after falling from Wyatt s Wharf while John Scott survived. the Mary owned by Dr Elliott of Hr Breton is a total loss off Pierce Point with 15 crew aboard. Fishermen plan increased Labrador Coast packing for summer herring amid labour disputes at Bay Roberts and Coley s Point. Franco s forces push in Madrid as Spain s civil war nears end. Mussolini presses France on Tunisia and Djibouti while Britain discusses mobilization and Italy Germany Poland tensions.
Ungava reports 50 bedlamers while Nep tun notes scattered seals. British Cabinet held a special session yesterday as Opposition leaders met with the Prime Minister. It is expected Chamberlain will announce in Commons Britain intends to fight if Germany acts against Poland or Romania but not against the annexation of Danzig, German territory before World War I, with troops concentrating along the Polish border near Danzig.
Nurse Grose from Canada joined the hospital medical staff and arrives Monday. Dr. Ecke departed for his home in the United States after serving on the staff for over a year.
Tuesday night April 1 admission set at 20 cents for reserved seats and 10 cents for general admission. F. P. U. Ext entertainment committee promotes the event at Alexandra Hall.
The Good Friday Night Service at North Side United Church will be conducted by the N.G.T. T. group. Some of the Sankey hymns will be sung and a silver collection will be taken.
A concert by Jubilee Guild members and helpers will take place at the Ara Academy on Monday April 10. General admission is 10 cents with ice cream and candy for sale.
Farle Sons and Co. of Fogo plan to can fresh codfish for next season after a successful last year trial. A market has been found to take the canned fish and a small start could expand the fresh fish trade. Mr H J Earle is credited for promoting this export effort and local uptake.
Spring brings the annual start of kite flying with boys and girls untangling lines before success. Flocks of kites soar when the winds are fair, filling the sky with colorful shapes.
The Rev J A Burden has accepted a call to serve at the United Church in Wesleyville. He now begins his duties as minister of the Hickman area church.
Magistrate Abbott dismissed an assault case for want of evidence after the defendants pleaded not guilty. On March 28 a Robin's Cave Twillingate resident pleaded guilty to operating a saw mill without a license under the Crown Land Act. Ranger Tucker prosecuted. the court fined $500, noting first offence and prior license fee submission.
Miss Marjorie Wood received a gold D on behalf of the Dalhousie Girls Athletic Club at the Dalhousie Monroe Day celebration in Halifax last week. She was the sole Nilder honored, with two other girls also receiving the gold letter.
A special meeting of the Twillingate Agriculture Society and Community Club is set for Wednesday night April 5th. All members are requested to attend.
Ranger Ernest Clarke is transferred from Bay L Arg ent in Fortune Bay to Lamaline to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ranger Greene.
Mr and Mrs Thomas have moved to their new home on North Side from the Arm on March 23. They are living with Mr and Mrs Roland Clarke.
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