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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes the North Coast newspaper, printed in Twillingate Nd. The issue from April 15 1949 lists charges for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements at 25 cents each.
The article surveys Britain France and Italy over Albania and the Anglo Italian Agreement. It analyzes Mussolini Goering Goebbels and Hitler as tensions rise in Europe while Chamberlain Daladier Roosevelt and Lapointe weigh war risk and economic strain on fisheries and livelihoods. It notes Albania's subjugation and ongoing debates on Poland Danzig and Western openings.
Analyzing how millions from Great Britain’s taxpayers flood the Newfoundland Treasury and the drive to restore work for 74 000 people. The piece reviews subsidies, rebates, and relief requests, noting a 400 thousand dollar fisheries aid promise that saved only 70 thousand from relief.
The T flu epidemic proves a light but hard hit for Twillingate with many forced leisure days and weakened climbs. Most flu is waning as warmer days approach though winds and fog may hinder recovery. Call a doctor on first signs to confirm flu and prevent spread. There were no deaths though many scholars were ill.
The Loyalty Lodge L OA observed its anniversary with a Thursday session at Alexandra Hall. Members marched with the Salvation Army Band to the Citadel for Divine Service led by Adjt A J Rideout on Leadership referencing Moses and Joshua. Afterward a parade to Randell's Cave Stirling's for tea then an entertainment in the hall with Past Worshipful Master Wm Earle presiding.
A March 30 press communique notes Mr Henry Klapisch will visit New York to finish a market for 10000 barrels of Labrador herring. The Fisheries Board offers a guaranteed 6 pounds per barrel for 1939, with Dominions Office approval. Donations totaling 195 35 plus 247.85 in cash receipts are listed with numerous contributors.
Travelling to Lewisporte has deteriorated with milder weather. Messrs. Max Hawkins Cecil Simms Augustus Price and others brought a freight here last weekend.
Cheeley Wilson Price and Laura Winnie Anstey wed at United Church on April 12 officiated by Rev. T. J. Pitt.
Last month No. 3 mine produced 40 352 tons surpassing prior marks while nos 2 3 4 and 6 combined yielded 152 910 tons for the period. The season opener steamer is scheduled to load on April 20.
The Department of Public Utilities extends the Public Wharf at St. Lawrence by 110 feet to meet rising sea going trade driven by the flearspar industry.
Capt Isaac Young fits up his new craft the Little Whitecoat for a whitecoat hunt after a recent illness. Capt Saul White prepares the SS J. M. Olds for the seal hunt, moving to a new spot in Back Harbour on Wednesday. Rev J Goodland travels to More ton Harbour for Sunday services and Rev T J Pitt visits More ton’s Harbor and Tizzard’s Hr this week for missionary meetings.
Dr Warren S Smith has taken charge of Fleurspar operations at St Lawrence for Lavine and Co. He will push development of the Rencontre molybdenite deposit, which has been suspended, and pursue feasibility and ongoing exploration where possible.
At Alexandra Hall on Tuesday night the Entertainment Committee opened a program of choruses and dialogues led by Mr Harry Randell chairman. Proceeds totaled $42. Proceeds go to painting the hall exterior.
A rose coloured belt with a gold clasp was lost Wednesday night between Dr Wood's and the hospital. Please return to Mabel Young at the hospital.
April 8 1939 St Johns notes Bedthie removed stowaways and coal transfers to Ragle. Government passes act on Sixport and Sale of Bait fishes suspending restrictions on herring until 1942. Reports of Italian invasion of Albania and Allied responses with Greece and Turkey mobility. Ship logs show seals, pelts, and stock levels with ships Terra Nova Ranger Imogene Ungava Eagle Beothie and Kyle.
An advertisement touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye for quick closet cleaning and odor banishing. It also mentions the product's heavy cleaning power for pots and drains. The text shifts to a church tea event at Frazer Hall hosted by the Ladies of the North Side United Church with Rev. T. J. Pitt leading remarks and a $65 net from tea and sale after Easter programs.
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