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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1934
Page
4
Twillingate Newfoundland issue notes publication details and subscription prices. It reports the case King v Charles Ellis ending with a nolle prosequi entered by the Attorney General, leading to withdrawal of proceedings.
Emergency Help Committee submits figures to Headquarters. Local garments collected 322. Boots and rubbers 21 pairs. Families aided with local clothing 84. Families aided with clothing sent from St John’s. Local money collected 364 dollars. Hollands, Chairman. J. W. Minty, Secretary.
The Sacred Cantata King of Glory rendered by Mrs. Eleanor Roberts and her Choir at the S. S. United Church Tuesday night was a fitting Easter program. Proceeds were $20.00 and the choir, praised for their practice, was commended for the achievement. It was to be rendered at St. Peter's last night.
Ensign supervised a Wednesday evening tea at the Salvation Army School. An appreciative audience enjoyed the social time and the orderly gathering.
The twelfth meeting of Commission of Government resumed at 3 oclock Tuesday evening April 10 with His Excellency the Governor presiding. A plan for reorganizing the Customs Department was under review and may take effect soon. A fidheries development scheme from the Commissioner for Natural Resources was discussed and will be brought forward for Feasies discussion at the next meeting. The session adjourned at 6 p.m.
For sale and place listed for a quantity of sawdust titled Araletg. The brief notice notes sale opportunity and location details with a single item description.
The Twillingate Baby Clinic celebrates its second year of operation after a first birthday last week. Dr. J. M. Olds notes free service for babies up to two years and free examinations for older children by appointment, with nurse home visits and emphasis on preventing disease through proper feeding funded by community contributions.
Montreal reader Mrs. M. Galley of Verdun credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with ending months of kidney pain. She reports relief after using two boxes and urges others to buy to restore health and vitality.
Mr H J Pardy assumes management of the Bares and Agriculture on hospital premises with aims to boost production and output.
The obituary notes the death of a well known mariner among Churchill Brothers and local crews. Survived by his wife one son Roland in Lode a daughter Mrs. Frank Manuel of New York and three sisters Mrs. Thomas Skinner Toronto Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs and Mrs. Peter Young in St. John s. Funeral service at S S United Church conducted by Rev Laite and interment at Arm Cemetery. He earned respect as captain and mariner on banks and coastwise voyages from Labrador fishery training under Captain Thomas Ashbourne. He retired about twelve years ago after enduring heart issues and storms at sea. The bereaved family receives sympathy from the son and relatives.
Mr Osmand writes to Twillingate Sus to contest a March 24 article by Mr Tulk on Dr Parsons Rotary talk. He argues the piece inflates praise and misrepresents Newfoundland sentiment, citing distrust of bold talk and urging clear response per Job 1 2 3.
In memoriam for Charles Stacey Rowland outlines his birth in 1887 at St. Jean’s, career in mining and mills, service as a Supreme Court commissioner, and long community leadership. The piece honors his character, family, and lifelong public service, ending with condolences to his wife Mrs. S Colbourne Rowland.
The L O A Campbellton parade proceeded on March 28 despite hard times. A tea and a 20 cent adult and 10 cent child admission funded the event. Brother Chesley Decker staged a concert with helpers, drawing a large crowd from Campbellton and nearby settlements until a sudden disruption interrupted a young man named Alfred Wells.
After yesterday's Commission of Government meeting the appointments of I P Fenight J Millet and Anis Condrdy as Medical Health Officers for St Johns were announced. The trio will oversee all public health institutions including Police Surgeons Port Doctor and the Board of Pension Commissioners, aiming for savings and improved service.
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