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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1937
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun reports local news and notices from Twillingate on April 10 1937 covering community events, updates, and public notices specific to the town and region.
Controversy surrounds a government proposal to issue ten year licenses for pulp wood on Crown Lands to boost employment. Proponents argue proper control and conservation measures will allow continued timber production, while critics challenge the plan and urge stronger safeguards for forests and fisheries.
The text argues that seals are scattered across the high seas and a close season or treaty with fishing nations is needed. It urges a research expedition to determine causes and remedies to sustain the industry for many years. It notes World’s Fair Buildings will rise in New York by 1939 and housing on Long Island, with Samuel Blake planning carpentry work in a month.
Reports from Cape Ray to Port au Port indicate 12 000 seals landed this season with 5 000 taken by men at Rose Blajiche. Price for young fat on the S W Cornet stands at 2 80 per cwt.
At St Andrew's Hall on Tuesday evening the Tea and Impromptu Entertainment under St Andrew's Sewing Guild raised 5900. The event opened by Rev Goodland who spoke briefly. Tea was served by the ladies and the 8:30 program heightened the enjoyment.
A letter from President K J Brown to Twillingate Council chairman spurred regular Thursday meetings about reorganizing the F P U to improve conditions for fishermen and the voting class. Members urged majority support to back a leader unafraid to place people before authorities and secure a hearing from those in power.
St John’s Newfoundland plans for the Coronation grow with illuminations parades concerts and fireworks. Churches will host services and socials while two dances and large gatherings for children are planned. Ex servicemen will depart for London aboard the SS Nova Scotia around April 30 or May 1.
Rev J Goodland traveled to Morelton's Harbour on Sunday. he left here on Saturday. Mr Harold Young returned home after a Deer Lake visit last week. Mr Ray Roberta delivered freight from Lewisporte on Tuesday.
The price of Four at St moved up last week and is now quoted at 8 dollars in sacks and 8.4 dollars in barrels.
Michael Solomon and Constable Murphy captured a young harp seal off Tickle Point on Monday. A large audience attended a Tealday event at The Women’s Association of the Inhabitants and a sale at Frazer Thursday night, raising about $80.00.
Mr. Frank Roberts of B H Cove leaves for New York today after a month in St John’s. Mr. Edward Clarke also departs today. Both will join a contractor in the building trade with whom they once worked.
The coast reports rotten harbour ice due to a mild winter with little rain. Longer days bring stronger sun and increased wave danger as what remains resembles salt seas rather than solid ice.
Ashbournes Ltd. received a wire from St. John’s on Wednesday stating share fat is 3.75 dollars per quarter of a hundredweight.
The article notes India’s new self government constitution allowing provincial and federal status. Elections are underway for the House of Representatives in New Delhi, the federal capital, signaling ongoing moves toward independence.
Phebe Moores, wife of Fred Moores, died February 6 in her seventy first year at Point Leamington Notre Dame Bay after a long illness. Survived by her husband one daughter three sons one sister and three brothers. Funeral February 8 conducted by Rev S LeDrew Exploits Mission.
A note urging all able readers to remit the 1936 Sun subscription and reminding those outside the area to do so. The message expresses hope that 1937 will bring prosperity and that payment supports readers and the publication alike.
The General meeting on Coronation met in the Court House on Monday night with Mr. Fred J. White as Vice-Chairman presiding while Magistrate Abbott was away at St. John's. Considerable business was finalized and several matters referred to Sub-Committees. Adjournment came at 11 30 with members to meet again on the chairman's call.
A grateful note from Epward Clark Gworer Cuorcam and Alert Younc Wr.lis Brerson thanks Ashbournes Limited for offering volunteer aid with the Lone Flyer, John T. Roberts and aide, the fog alarm keeper, Magistrate Abbott, James Gillett, and others who supplied food near Burot Island after a near wreck on ice.
The rescuers James Gillett Herbert Gillett Claude Churchill and Charles Rideout rowed to the ice to aid two crews to open water and home to a well earned rest. Some recognition is suggested for those who risk life to save life in cases of this kind though viewed as local events and common among wealers.
Fragmentary notice mentions Willie Barnes at Ragged Point and a seal related to an act. Details are unclear but reference to paying costs and a management respite appears. Further readable facts are limited.
The report covers naval appointments for Coronation seating, wage increases for steel plant workers, and Newfoundland sealing activity with Imogene, Terra Nova, Ranger and Beothic ships. It notes government talks, fisheries board vacancies, and local court arraignments as part of daily Newfoundland affairs.
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