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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1938
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun prints public notices and thanks with a 25 cent charge per item. Submissions must be received by Wednesday noon and may exclude long letters or communications. The paper does not assume responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The piece argues North America remains distant from European turmoil with no fortresses between Canada and the United States, while Spain, Nazi and Fascist fears loom elsewhere. It discusses potential wartime roles for Britain France Italy and the impact on Newfoundlanders and the Empire.
The Trade Review notes that His Excellency Governor Walwyn will remain in Newfoundland for five years, longer than the usual interim. The piece praises his direct, practical approach and criticizes ceremonial hurdles, predicting broad public approval of the extended term.
A severe winter blizzard hit the South East and Avalon Peninsula causing a three day blockade. Trains including the Caribou were delayed by twenty four hours on trips to and from St John’s, delaying express service and berating the mails.
The Western Star reports Mrs. G Miller of the Tourist Hotel sent an egg to the air office with a circumference of 8 inches one way and 9 inches the other, weighing 6 ounces. She asks if another hen in the country can beat it.
Mrs. Sarah Rowland died Saturday morning at her Fairhaven home aged 81. Her body to be brought for burial beside her late husband, following arrangements by E. J. Colbourne and Undertaker F. Manuel. Funeral held Wednesday from her brother A. Colbourne’s home with Rev. J. Goodland officiating at St. Peter's Church and graveside. She leaves sister Mrs. Matilda Luther and Mrs. C. D. Mayne and Mrs. Hudder in the U.S. Condolences offered to mourners.
The town mourns the passing of Mrs. Burden wife of Rev J A Burden at age 33 after a brief illness. native of Carbonear she came here three years ago from Change Islands fostered by Mr and Mrs Augustus Bridle. She led the NG L T and was active in the church. Funeral at South Side United Church then burial to her hometown. Rev Hopkins officiated with assistors. An infant son survives with a brother and sister in the USA. The community extends sympathy to Rev Burden and all relatives.
The report notes wood hauling has gone well since the mild spell two weeks ago. Frost aided travel to and from Twillingate, letting locals work before ice softens. March left mild while the south saw rough conditions.
Mrs. Ron Bridger, age 95 in January, is described as the oldest in Twillingate and capable of moving about with aid. Mr. Mark Warr is near 95 and has limited mobility, while Mr. George Gard recently turned 82 and remains active in coopering work.
Brazil imposes new duties on Newfoundland codfish, totaling 2.59 per quintal. Merchants note shore fish prices near £3.25, raising doubts about the industry’s prospects this year.
A radio report notes 100 white coats landed at Bonavista on the 29th and one coat was obtained at Fogo.
Mr. R Dick Gillingham serves as an Auditor and Revenue Collector for KMOX in St Louis Missouri. The Mart Building hosts the station as part of a large groceries trade network connected to the Columbia Broadcasting System.
Rev Hopkins of Moreton's Harbour Rev Huxter of Herring Neck and Rev Thompson of Summerford were in town on Wednesday. Messrs Robert and Almon Boyd from Izzard's Harbour also visited that day along with Mr Gilbert Osmond of Moreton's Harbour.
Miss Marjorie Wood named Vice President of the Wild Club of Halifax at Dalhousie University following the officers election held on March 6.
Cinderella Flour announces increased bread production offering more loaves per batch and improved loaf quality, signaling stronger supply for bakers and retailers.
In a wartime exchange the Colonel warns Jake to move in a zig zag toward the enemy to avoid being shot. Jake retorts that his own zig zagging depended on whether he should zig or zag, saying he zigged when he should have zagged and vice versa after several wounds.
Mr. David White visited St Johns recently. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Freeman called at Tizzard's Hr on Wednesday.
Confederation Life notes a correction in the report on Norwegian steamers, stating the correct seal count is 13 000 rather than 1 300. The updated figure appears in the latest summary of the related inquiries and financial assessments.
Thursday night entertainment at Alexandra Hall supported Memorial Hospital. The stage show featured camp life in the timber woods with dialogues that drew laughter from the audience.
Cinderella Flour is specially milled to enhance baking performance. The product notes emphasize its unique milling for better texture and consistency in baked goods.
The Supreme Court of Canada strikes down three Alberta acts by Premier Aberhart's government on Social Credit taxation of banks and newspaper suppression. The $25 monthly dividend remains unfound since Aberhart returned to power two years ago. He claims there is no blood in the turpin.
Alfred Moray Seaforth was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to three years hard labor. Ezekiel Sellars, a 60-year-old carpenter, was found dead near Pennywell Road, St John’s, with a revolver by his side after missing since March 18. The National Council of Labour attacked Premier Chamberlain’s policy, urging a League of Nations meeting to address appeasement. Weather brings continuing northeast snow as sealing ships return. seals on board total tens of thousands across listed vessels. An agreement between Nad Lumbermen’s Association and International Power and Paper Co unites operations for 1938 to 39, with Bowater Lloyd also affected. Goering announced plans to Germanize Austria, while calls for German-ruled industry integration rise. Hebrew plebiscite pressure increases as Jewish communities face expulsion directives. France endures strikes linked to Blum government tensions.
29th Ungava now high and afloat with 38 000 aboard and 10 000 on ice while Imogene carries 34 000 Beothic 29 000 Neptune 14 000 and others unreported Weather remains bad a storm subsiding at first light this morning Motor traffic halted and drifts impede horse travel Rail service at Clarenville suspended with no outbound express Shipping delayed and St Johns blocked by ice Nova Scotia Sea Product Company considers paying four dollars per ton for dog fish from the south coast reports say Edward Furlong is missing his cap and stick found on the ice Chinese and Japanese developments noted in Shandong Shanghai Anhwei and Nanking.
The report notes ships anchored and blocked ports including Port Union where cargo discharge is delayed while ice prevents passage. It lists arrivals and losses such as Terra Nove with 400 harps and Beothic with 100 bedlamers, plus various military and political tensions across Europe and Newfoundland waters.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Paderewski, a Polish pianist, told the czar there is no Poland now only Russia. The czar acknowledged the truth and Paderewski encoreed Chopin Funeral March, as Poland later gained independence with Paderewski becoming Poland’s first premier.
Ice has broken up to Paradise with several holes near Belviders creating danger at night for crossing. Mariners urged caution as passage remains hazardous.
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