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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1930
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun states subscription costs 1.00 yearly within Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada England and other regions. Advertising terms include 25 cent per inch for short term ads and contract pricing for long term ads with fortnightly rate changes. Notes of Thanks incur a 25 cent fee and late news items may miss publication.
Mon morning reports from Long Point describe several patches of seals on the ice thought to have entered via the Straits due to westerly March winds. The Lone Flier and other vessels were active, with four steamers sighted and seals landed despite a drifting ice field. The article notes old harp seals and bedlamers, plus commentary on fish markets, Norwegian cures, and shipment regulation.
Dr. C. E. Parsons spoke on hospital matters before Masonic Society members in their Temple last Thursday night week and was warmly thanked for the address. An entertainment followed at the Citadel on Thursday night chaired by Claude Cooper to fund support for the Day School.
In loving memory Chesley White of Newstead died March 30 after about a year of illness with consumption. He leaves his mother and father two brothers and three sisters. Written by Reuben White Morton’s Harbour April 2 1930.
The Alexandra Hall event on Wednesday night staged by Central School pupils was a decided success with the hall nearly full. Rev. W. E Mercer chaired and praised the teachers and scholars for their effort.
Miss Stella Manuel underwent surgery at General Hospital in St. John's Wednesday and is reported to be recovering well.
On March 7 Lord Athelstan President and the Staff of the Family Herald and Weekly Star hosted a dinner in Montreal for 100 Canadian weekly newspaper publishers.
Bernard Shaw compares political economy to housekeeping in a satirical note from the American Scrap Book. He argues men shirk the task while women would take it up, noting the nation has income to manage as a household does and must spend it to the greatest general advantage.
The New Wing Campaign Committee of Memorial Hospital acknowledges donations from individuals and lodges, listing amounts for Marion Andrews 100 Twillingate Masonic Lodge 2500 James Adey 300 Lucy Gillard 100 Mrs. Elias Fifield 80 John Phillips 300 George Stuckless Toronto 200. Signed April 10, 1930 by Chairman K M Batten and Secretary 8. Loveridge.
The Genge family thank Dr. Parsons Dr. Blackwell nurses and aides at Memorial Hospital for care of their son Harry who survived a precarious illness and returned home after 214 months. They praise the electrician who enabled an X Ray and thank friends telegrams letters visits and prayers for relief and strength.
Personal Mr George Stuckless left on Monday for Lewisporte en route to Toronto. Messrs Howlett and Harnett left by motor boat to Herring Neck and Change Islands on Wednesday. Mrs Manderson entered hospital on Tuesday and had an operation the next day. Mr Peter Grimes is in hospital with stomach trouble. Capt George Gillett and Mr Pierce Powell, who had been to the icefields, returned Tuesday from St John’s.
The Arm Lads Brigade marched in a Sunday procession to St Peters Church where Rev Mitchell spoke at 3 p.m. after the service the unit returned to their Armoury and then disbanded.
Died on Monday March 24 at the residence of his parents 15767 Pinehurst Warren E C Sweetland beloved son of Mr and Mrs Albert Sweetland aged 6 years 3 months with burial to follow in the family plot
Mrs F H Sampson of Lower L Ardoise Nova Scotia reports quick relief from kidney trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills She earlier stopped work due to kidney illness but after six boxes she could resume all tasks She urges others to try the remedy noting backache headaches and weight loss as common symptoms and explains the pills aid kidney function.
Laura Blake of Too Good Arm Herring Neck thanks Ward Dr Parsons and the Memorial Hospital nurses for their kindness during her illness. She appreciates the care and the visitors who cheered her during her stay and extends thanks to the editor for space.
Tomorrow night a partial lunar eclipse is expected with about 1.14 hours of total darkening. The event may be visible in the area provided the sky remains clear and free of cloud cover.
Mr. C. L. Hodge reports a letter from A N D Co Labour Agent announcing logging operations starting this week in Millertown and Badger. The firm has room for a number of men seeking work in the woods.
The Ice Cream Season begins and the shop prepares to serve fresh fruit Sundaes along with a variety of Specials Dinger and Lunches as usual. AT
The three masted schooner Neptune Second, towed into Tombermory Bay by the lighthouse steamer Hesperus on January 19 after seven weeks of heavy seas, sails from Oban today bound for this port. Word was received by A. E. Hickman Co. Ltd this morning.
Advertisement seeks a woman with church ties for distributing religious literature at four dollars a day. Applicants must provide age and church connection. contact Mr. Conrad at Tower Building Toronto.
Tenders are invited to May 1 for 3000 bris sand and 1000 bris rock to be delivered to the hospital site. The lowest tender will be accepted. Acceptance depends on delivery time and quality. Memorial Hospital.
Two hours after meals sour stomachs cause indigestion from overexcited stomach nerves and excess acid. An alkali neutralizes acid. Phillips Milk of Magnesia, two tasteless doses in water, provides quick relief. Endorsed by physicians for 60 years, it remains the standard and genuine product with full directions.
Telegraph summary from St Johns lists Neptune arriving with 426 tons gross cargo and 407 tons net, 40,441.19 gross value. crews sharing payments across ships and pelts landed by Eagle, Lone Flier, and Humorist among others. March railway movement, Snows Pond property work, and multiple ship arrivals plus a rare earthquake report in Belloram accompany aggregate pelts and grain totals, ending with total catch around 207,747 and new radio station Sagona.
From France just received another stock of stylish high grade Spectacles and parts for repairs. Can furnish all sorts of frames and parts there of.
Mrs Edwin A Crowther has started an up to date boarding establishment at 73 Military Road opposite the Colonial Building in St. John.
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