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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1938
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces publication from the North Side office with notes of thanks memoriam and announcements charged at 25 cents each. It states no guarantee for insertions after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. April 23, 1938 Twillingate Newfoundland.
The Public Health and Welfare Commissioner spoke on a broad plan for the department to expand services in the Northern district. He urged increased grants to the N D B Memorial Hospital to raise capacity and ease city hospital congestion, arguing outports need funding and patient income will rise with access to care.
Wednesday night at Alexandra Hall the Notre Dame Hustlers Club staged a three act comedy play titled Madame Majesty to raise funds for the hospital. Programs included local advertisements and private party notices, with proceeds from tickets tea cream and candy totaling $8000. Magistrate Abbott opened the event.
Local group the Hustlers present a fundraising performance to raise money for the Hospital Equipment Fund. Proceeds support medical equipment purchases and patient care services.
Easter Festivities featured the annual Sale and Tea under St. Andrew's Sewing Class at their Hall. Rev Goodland opened the event with remarks, followed by a tea break and entertainment. Candy ice cream a grab bag sales and fancy work boosted proceeds to about eighty dollars for the sewing class.
Auxiliary Young Harp called on Monday seeking fuel oil but none was available. She proceeded north in search of old seal, Motor Boat Little Grace is refitted for this season's passenger work.
Cinderella Flour is made expressly for Newfoundland cooks and kitchens, promising consistent results for baking and everyday recipes in local homes and bakeries.
Call for return of a box of envelopes accidentally taken from the Sun Office. Please return the box to the office promptly to rectify the mistake.
The United Church Women's Association hosted a Tea and Sale at Frazer Hall on Thoreday evening with three sittings to orderly tables. Magistrate Abbott opened the event and praised the women's labor for the church. Items were sold at stalls or by auction conducted by Mr. W J Moore, raising about $80 for the association fund.
Message states those who attempted navigation paths have secured tickets. Congratulations are extended for completing the journey.
Diverse dispatch covers seal harvests aboard S S Ungava S S Imogene and S S Boothic with crew shares and totals. Government health plan outlined by Hon J C Puddester includes new hospital wing affordable by reconstruction funds and public health work across 409 elementary schools. Local fire destruction hits Catholic church and presbytery. first collection for hospital fund raises $22 436 43.
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Walwyn arrived by special train and were greeted at the railway station. A civic welcome was planned by Mayor Carnell with arches and flags as large crowds gathered on Cochrane Street.
Reports detail Allied naval movements along Newfoundland ports with sailings from St. John’s May 3 to 6 and ice conditions affecting routing. A Norwegian sealing ship SOS alerts amid heavy drift, while political talks in Eire discuss Dr. Douglas Hyde potentially becoming president after a 1922 split. Farther, Japan shifts troops in China and Chinese defenses adapt to renewed pressure.
Captain John Butcher and crew head to St. John's to seize the S S Clyde and resume Bay Service in the first week of May. Grace Boehner's captain and crew travel to the city to fit the schooner for Coastwise freight service. Me Max Anstey and others face delays returning as ice thaws, hindering travel.
The new line of Cinderella Flour is milled specially to enhance baking results. bakers expect consistent texture and rise from this product.
In court last week two young men faced a charge of disorderly conduct and an assault case arising from the incident. One defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 300 dollars or five days in prison. Thursday's session saw several debt cases with judgments against the debtors.
Messrs. Sidney Phillips Thos White mate and seaman of the Clyde left on Sunday for St John’s to take navigation exams and win a mate’s ticket before resuming duties. Capt Wim Gillett also left for St John’s on Sunday to pursue a ticket.
Capt John White plans to leave Nippers Hr for St Is this week to pursue a mate ticket. Skipper John is en route to the city for the ticket test. Others are expected to follow soon after. They have studied under Mr Rose at Arm Academy for two winters.
Skipper George Gillett who has been to the Ice fields in the 5.9 Imogene will return home with Skipper David White as pilot. White has bought an adir and installed a 10 t.p. engine. He plans to try the Labrador aglinon and codachery as understood.
A reader corrects Education Week coverage stating the May first week should be observed and arguing that salaries have no place in Education Week. The letter urges prioritizing the child and parental educational duties over pay discussions. The author cites Newfoundland and Canada as models and emphasizes parental influence.
Obituary notice for Alma Adams, daughter and sister, who died in 1935 at a young age. Parents Arthur Adams and family place the memorial, noting faith in heaven and reunion with Christ. Published April 21, 1938.
Robert Hopkins Thomas and Hardy Cooper Wesley Hicks left Sunday for Cox Cove Bay of Islands to peel wood for the Island Timber Co the firm reportedly has about 5000 cords to peel and will pay 28 cents per hour including overtime peeling should last about three months with peeling driving loading ships and related tasks employing near 500 men under previous owners J Goodyear Son now taken over by Island Timber Co John and Levi Daliey.
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