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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1940
Page
1
In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland Isaac Young vs Robert Rick a writ of Fieri Facias directs a public auction. On Thursday April 18 1940 at 2 30 p m at Moore MALEY Deputy Sheriff will sell 1 hunting boat 1 R C A radio 1 shotgun with property to the claim in the matter.
Ellen B cama from Fogo accompanied by Naval volunteers attended a hospital fundraiser at Alexandra Hall on Monday night. A play Red Headed Step Child repeated, raising about $35. Dr Olds urged blood transfusions for sick patients. The N.GLT Pageant at Frazer Hall Tuesday night drew capacity crowds and a $1050 collection.
Week ending April 10 admissions include Daniel Young Mrs Clarence Vatcher Miss Lucy Lambert Twillingate South Mary Aon Poole Cottle's Island Mrs Oliver Hooper Campbellton Patrick Hurley Herring Neck Elijah Stuckless Bluff Head Gove Levi Froude Manuel's Cove Discharges include Mrs Fred Hur ley Herring Neck Normal Small Moreton's Hr Harold Bayde Summerford Raymond LeDrew Boyd's Cove George Hoffe Gander Bay Mrs Sidney Boyde Twillingate North Mrs Frank Stockley and infant daughter Hart's Cove Miss Georgina Dove Crow Head Miss Minnie Harnar Durrell's Arm On April 5 a daughter born to Mrs Clarsoce Vatcher Twillingate South and on April 8 a son to Mrs Donald Price Back Harbor Both mothers and infants are doing well Death reported: Mr Daniel Young Twillingate South died suddenly at the hospital on Sunday morning after a short illness.
Fifty percent of proceeds from a Ministrel Show organized by T gate Ranger Guides and friends and a Ice Cream Sale led by Martin Young in South Side raise a total of 3500 dollars. John Gillett noted proceeds at 2.30.
Capt Young and the crew of the L Whitecoat extend thanks to Magistrate Abbott Captain Saul White and others for their help in locating the boat during the long stay at the icefields. They acknowledge T G W Ashbourne Joseph White John Gillett and K M Brown who assisted the search via the Railway Office.
St Peter s hosts Holy Communion at 8 and Matins at 11 with Sunday School at 2 30 and Bible Class at 2 45 Evensong at 7 St Andrew s offers Evensong at 7 United Church South Side morning service at 11 with Rev T J Pitt, 3 p m Sunday School and Bible Classes 7 p m Layman Little Harbour 3 p m Rev T J Pitt North Side 11 a m Layman 7 p m Sunday Schools and Bible Classes 11 a m Holiness Meeting 4 p m Presse Service 7 p m Great Salvation Service All Welcome
Mr Herbert Gillett operated the Confederationite the Little Queen Mary and took Mrs Wm Gillett to Moretov's Hr on Saturday in a local transport instance.
For sale a 13 ton fishing schooner with engine fitting and capacity for two hundred ten gill fish. Six years old and in good condition. Apply to Epward Youne, Blacksmith, Twillingate.
Daniel Young died at the hospital on Sunday aged 61 leaving a wife two sons William John who came from St John s on Tuesday to attend the funeral and Garfield at home two daughters Mrs Violet Sparkes Corner Brook Mrs Wm Weir here two brothers Albert Toronto Wilfred here and three sisters Mrs Cecil Anstey here Mrs Robt Andrews La Scie and Mrs Ethel Siwms L B Island one adopted son George Burton and many relatives Funeral held Tuesday at the South Side Walled Church with Rev T J Pitt officiating
Department of Natural Resources cites Section 4 of the Forest Fires Act 1933. It requires written permission from the Commissioner or a designated official before any person sets a fire between April 15 and December 1 to clear land for agriculture or building purposes.
Under the auspices of St. Peter's Sanctuary Guild a social will be held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening May 7. A further notice will be given later.
At Olomon Eveleigh Newstead on April 13 a ten ton decked Boat and Engine named Expert and a Passenger Boat formerly named Sinbad are offered at a bargain. The sale lists both vessels with interested buyers urged to inquire locally.
Under the auspices of the U C Women’s Association North Side a Variety Sale of Work and Supper will be held in Frazer Hall on Wednesday evening April 17. Supper menu includes veal potatoes and green peas with tickets at 35 cents. Doors open at 5 30 and supper is served at 6. Ice cream for sale. patronage requested.
Capt. Wm. Pippy and his crew set out in Ashbourne's motor boat on Thursday morning and came back yesterday. Seals are scarce. Two harps, one young and one old, were secured.
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