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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1936
Page
4
Twillingate Sun announces subscription prices of 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada and 1.50 to other countries payable in advance. Display and short term ad rates listed with 25 cents per inch. Notes of Thanks Memoriam and Announcements priced at 25 cents each. No guarantee for late letters.
The St Johns Trade Review reports unsold codfish at about 200 000 qtls of an estimated 341 000 on hand in January. By March 19 total 1936 shipments reached 242 087 qtls, with most stocks expected to carry over only slightly. Prices vary by region with Portugal and Greece showing different trends and Brazil pursuing a pool plan. Local Labrador fish near St Johns trades around 1.60 per gallon while costs rise from last fall. European codfishery remains below average. speculation ties to the Gander Gang plan.
Nine year old Lucy Harris of New Melbourne Bay was found by her uncle three miles from home after she and her six year old sister Marjory left to fish. Lucy planned to cut across a field toward home. Marjory returned home earlier and did not tell anyone. An extensive search with 200 engaged began, with inquiries continuing into March 28.
Excerpts from the Telegram describe a child too weak to walk yet mentally clear, possibly maimed for life if she survives, and已 snow to stay alive. She slept through freezing nights, drew courage from birdsong, and spoke of hunger and faint calls after being found.
The C E Troupe staged The Gypsy Troubadour at Alexander Hall on Monday night. Nikoli a poet from Todora’s tribe seeks to remain with the Haaren gypsies amid romance, theft charges, and a jungle peril. Tickets and numbers helped raise about $60 for the troupe.
Ernest Osmond of Moreton's Harbour thanks Dr Olds and Dr Jacobs and the hospital staff for four months of care at Notre Dame Bay Hospital. He praises medical director's dedication, economy, and personal attention, and wishes continued health and success for the team. April 5 1936.
On Thursday April 2 the Orange parade gathered at Tizzard's Harbour. In the evening the Play Deacon Dubbs staged in the LOL and proved a success. Congratulations go to Mr. LeGrow and the Tizzard's Harbour Amateurs. May success crown his labours in other fields.
A brief thanks letter expresses sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses of Memorial Hospital for their kind attention during a stay. Signed by Elizabeth Mioty at the Arm on Tuesday, Salish.
The report notes a French peace plan presented to the League in Geneva as a reply to Germany and sent to Britain Belgium and Italy. It outlines France stance on Rhineland remilitarization and the wider European situation. Also updates from St John s Newfoundland report Ungava pelts 27894 landed and Imogene discharge totals 36266.
A Wednesday night fundraiser for Confederation Life raised $26.00, described as an enjoyable time. St Andrew's Hall hosted a Thursday social with a large gathering and a lively program, aided by the tables providing treats.
Rev. Buiter visited Herring Neck yesterday to attend Mitalon aryrand Sunday services.
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