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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1931

Page

4

Twillingate Sun Sealing Industry Plans and Sea Disaster Reflections

The Twillingate Sun notes a likely revival for the sealing industry amid favourable April outlooks and reports on March winds. It covers the Viking disaster news, the Balchen plane search ending with unfound victims Bernt Balchen Ralph Enslow and Merion Cooper, and the fundraising drive to aid survivors and claimants.

St. ‘John Varrick Frissell A. E. Penrod New York Bernt Balchen Byrd Atlantic South Pole Ralph Enslow Merion Cooper Forbes

Eastertide commemorates crucifixion and resurrection

Alma Adams Wiley reflects on Easter's enduring significance across churches and nations. She notes Good Friday and Easter Sunday remain pivotal since the twentieth century, with services, broadcasts, and religious articles keeping the light bright despite global changes and economic depression.

Christendom

Chinese Missionary Rev Soper Called to Brampton

Rev S H Soper M A longtime United Church missionary to West China has accepted a call to St Pauls Church Brampton Ontario Brampton an agricultural town near Toronto with a new gym and Sunday school building to serve six hundred youths Soper recently led the United Church at New Liskeard Ontario and will not return to China due to health his Newfoundland friends will be glad he accepts the Brampton post Daily News

S. H. Soper United Church China Canada St. Paul’s Church Brampton Ontario Toronto St Paul's Church Soper

In Loving Memory of George Horwood

In loving memory of my dear father George Horwood who died April 2 1930 at Moreton s Harbour. Just a year ago we bid farewell to you dear father. As the brig is it joy was taken from our lives we miss you dear father you are left still over this.

George Horwood Moreton’ S Harbour Berg

Quebec Man Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills After Relief

Pohenagamooke Quebec March 30 Special Louis Nadeau a local resident and sworn friend of Dodd's Kidney Pills writes that after seven boxes his kidneys feel stronger backache vanished and he now keeps a supply at home. He recommends them to others with kidney troubles. The ad urges readers to learn their disease and choose the proven relief of Dodd's Kidney Pill treatment.

M. Louis Nadeau Dodd

Lagona to Sail for Togo with Freight Offers

Monday public despatch announced the Lagona would depart for ports of call in Togo, offering sufficient freight rates and options.

Togo

Notes from Indian and Burnt Caves

Letter from U C Teacher describes community efforts at Indian and Burnt Caves. Foreman Richard Gosse oversees construction of a new school as families cope with losses and injuries.Charles Butt heals from a fractured arm with aid from Dr LeDrew and his wife expresses gratitude. The writer hopes for a brighter future.

the Sun Richard Gosse Charles Butt LeDrew

Comprehensive carpentry and repair services offered

Handyman skilled in house building window sash storm and screen doors panel doors furniture gun stocks concrete cellars brick chimneys and related repairs. First class work guaranteed with reasonable prices.

Annual Tea and Sale by Ladies of St. Andrew’s Sew ing Class

The Ladies of St. Andrew's Sewing Class announce their annual Tea and Sale of fancy work on Tuesday April 7. The tea features cold meats salads cakes and pies with admission 40 cents. Candy and other items for sale. Meeting opens at 5:30 p m. Florence Grimes secretary.

St. Andrew's David Florence Grimes

William H. Brett longtime Labrador fisherman dies at 68

William Henry Brett died after six weeks illness at age 68. A noted Labrador fisherman who spent 57 summers on the Labrador, he was buried February 10 with Rev. J T Clarke delivering the service. Survived by his wife two sons and a daughter in Toronto. CORRESPONDENT Morton's Hr March 23, 1931.

Wm. H. Brett William Henry Labrador J.T. Clarke L.O. A Toronto Morton

Report for 1930 from Department of Posts and Telegraphs

The 1930 report of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs has been issued and a copy has been received by this week’s mail.

Department of Posts and Telegraphs

Telegram News of Capt Evans Father’s Death Shocks Community

Capt Evans S A Teacher received a telegram revealing his father's death at Three Arms, a shock as he was unaware of his illness. Mr Archibald Watkins and his son arrived in town from Deer Lake on Monday.

Capt Evans S. A Three Arms Archibald Watkins Deer Lake

Warning on magazine danger before Viking disaster

Testimony proceeds in the Viking inquiry with many accounts of the catastrophe. A survivor, Mr. Frissell, planned to post a danger notice near the magazine but was interrupted by the explosion after writing only the first word. Rescue efforts and gratitude are voiced for rescuers and island helpers.

Frissell Horse Islands Jacob Kean Arm Bacalhao

Easter Eve and Day Services at St Peter's Church

Easter Eve schedule lists Evensong and Address at 7:30. Easter Day Holy Communion at 8 and Matins at 11, with a Holy Communion service at 11:30.

ST. Peter’s

Rioting in Cawnpore and World Woes Highlight Telegraph

Communal rioting in Cawnpore leaves 80 dead 48 Muslims and 32 Hindus. Reports of a Canada pulp merger involve a 350 million dollar combine. Graklie wins the Huglish Grand National Steeplechase with tragic collapse of Dee. Notable deaths include Arnold Bennett 63 and Ernest S. Barnard. Burglars target stores in London New York Paris. one captured. Balchen searches from Corner Brook to New York finds nothing. Prizes in Irish Hospital Sweepstake awarded worldwide. Maxine Ethier 9 Montreal convicted of murder to hang June 19. Timely notes on Franco Italian naval accords Gandhi re elected Congress leader. World wheat congress at Rome and US deficit forecast. Canadian flag changes announced. Archbishop Roche outlines Catholic hospital plan. MacMillan to survey Labrador from Nain. Indian party condemns Burma secession efforts and endorses economic boycott. John Walsh dies from slide-load injuries. George Alfred Beckett listed.

St John's Cawnpore Canada Graklie Gregalack Annadale Dee Brook Arnold Bennett London Ernest S. Barnard American Baseball League Rochester Minn New York Paris Corner Brook Irish Hospital Buffalo N.Y Capetown South Africa Maxine Ethier Montreal Ducien Levesque Timothy Hatley Irish Free State France Ghandi Congress India Germany Rome U. S Dominions Archbishop Roche St. Johnots Jist Wilfred Grenfell MacMillan Labrador Nain All Indian Party Burma John Walsh Trepassey George Alfred Beckett

Perlican appeals murder verdict to full bench

Perlican convicted of killing a Glace Bay taxi driver seeks a full bench review alleging prejudicial charge to the jury and insufficient explanation of jury functions. He also claims the judge failed to highlight evidence for the defense.

Perlican Glace Bay International P. & P Co Nfld Panama Managua United States Lord Stanford Nicaragua Daily News Viking

Note of Thanks for Kind Help During Illness and Death

The family thanks friends who aided during the illness and death of their husband and father. Special gratitude to Dr Ledrew who for five years cared for him with untiring efforts. The late John Minty also leaves his eldest daughter Mrs Mark Moors in Boston Ed.

Dr. Ledrew John Minty Mark Annie) Moors Boston

Shipping list of steamers and captains in Ungava Gulf

Confederation Life presents a catalog of ships with captains and tonnage figures. Notable entries include the Imogene with Captain Blackwood at 4000, the Terra Nova under John Parsons at 4500, and Thetis listed with A Kean at 10300 in the Gulf region.

Seals Imogene al. Blackwood Ungava W. C. Winsor Boathic Peter Carter Neptune S. Barbour Eagle W. B. Kean John Parsons Viking A. Kean’ Jr. Sonk Gulf Thetis A. Kean Ranger R.badcock

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Twillingate Victor Alma Adams Wiley S.H. Soper M. A Quebec Dodd’s U. C Messrs Wm. Pelley Walter Rogers Obadiah Dalley Rogers Pelley M.A. Minty & Family Confederation Life
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