Coronation preparations spread through St. John's in 1937
The Coronation Correspondent reports Newfoundlanders saving pennies for fireworks as Clean-Up Week begins early and builders take on extra work. The St John’s Children’s Committee plans special movie shows, the Church Lads Brigade adds a Coronations Floor, and stamp collectors await a full Coronation issue from England arriving this month.
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Chao
St. John’s Children’s Committee
Church Lads’ Brigade
Halla
England
Geologist Campbell Arrives in St Johns for Nickel Property Visit
Confederation Life reports Mr Campbell a geologist has arrived in St Johns from London and will depart on the first steamer to Chapel's Island to inspect Robert Boyd's nickel property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Campbell
St. John's
London
Chapel’s Island
Robert Boyd
Jet Fuel Duty Free Proposal For Vehicle Operators
A proposal to grant duty free gasoline to truck owners fishermen and others who rely on gasoline powered machinery is discussed with a note it may be reviewed next week. The statement signals potential policy change affecting motor power users and stationary engines.
Summerford Prepares for Coronation Celebration
A public meeting at Summerford Orange Hall on April 12 elected E E French as chair and Gordon Boyde as secretary. Committees formed include Finance, Children, Parade, Address, Fire-works, Decoration and Entertainment. Residents pledge pride and devotion for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate Sun
Summerford
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
London
E. E. French
J. P
Gordon Boyde
Phillip Wells Dies in New York Hospital
Phillip Wells died in a New York hospital recently, and his wife also passed away in the same period. The brief notice notes their deaths and family loss without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Wells
New York
Movie Show at Hospital Raises Funds for X-Ray Machine
Tuesday night the Movie Show at the hospital drew good attendance and raised 25 dollars for the X-Ray Fund. Patrons, young and old, enjoyed the program while Dr Martin Young successfully operated the equipment. The fund aims to install a new X-ray machine to replace the old one.
Congregational Meeting Approves Pastor Burden Extension
In Marshall Hall on Tuesday night the United Churches of this town held a meeting. Members approved extending Rev Burden's term as pastor on the Circuit by a substantial majority. Rev and Mrs Barden receive well wishes for their new year's work on this pastoral charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Meeting
United Churches
Marshall Hall
Burden
Barden
Salt Borough Policy Names Committee for Fgets Report
Salt Borough policy outlines the Commission Government’s plan to appoint a committee to ascertain fgets and prepare a formal report. The document lists committee members and assigns the reporting duty to a designated chair. The memo emphasizes timely submission and adherence to procedural guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Local Travel Group Heads Inland After Deer Lake Incident
Messrs Doyle May Ernest Brieger and Wm Simms felt for Deer Lake Monday morning. Aessia Lewis Young Harold Young B White Chesley Young T Verge and others left for the Interior on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Doyle May
Ernest Brieger
Wm. Simms
Deer Lake
Aessia
Lewis Young
Harold Young
B. White
Chesley Young
T. Verge
Interior
Motorboat Jean Ties Up For Ashbournes Ltd Supply
Motorboat Jean captained by Wm Buzig left for the tee area with seal dueling noted as a supplied item from Ashbournes Ltd on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Wm Buzig
Ashbournes Ltd
Ice Offshore Nine Miles From Shore With Veering Winds
The report describes ice located nine miles off shore on Thursday with wind from the east at first and veering to the west by noon. The weather was reported as fine.
Steamer Ont. 5.8 On Icefields After Shipment Of Pelts
Steamer Ont. 5.8 under Capt J M Olds left Wednesday for icefields with 1 man and 6 boats aboard. Bow renamed Y M Olds replacing Exploita. Crew includes Thomas White Jr John White Fred White James Gillett and others. Built 1919 at Botwood 59.46 tons gross 44.56 nett 75 ft long 16 ft wide 6 ft 8 in deep boiler engine and 1500 pelts capacity. Seen 135 miles off Long Point N on Thursday amid ice 9 miles off.
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J. M. Olds
Saul White
Y. M. Olds
Exploita
The
Memorial Hospital
Thomas White Jr
John White
Fred White
Augustus White
James Gillett
Bennett Oxford
Cook
Wallace Clarke
Bosin
David White
Elmo Hicks
Walter Pelley
Gordon
Dove
Robert Dove
Joseph Mitchell
A.N. D. Co
Botwood
Copperrock Harbour Rock and Related Features
A fragmentary list mentions Copperrock Harbour and several rock formations including Py Arce s Rogk Kselrocks Tomcod Wild Cove Rocks Breadbox Saint Bos in Wig Bedlamers with Belladers or Billowers Brandies.
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Copperrock Harbour Rock PY
Arce’s Rogk Kselrocks
Tomcod
Wild Cove Rocks
Breadbox
Saint Bos
Belladers
Billowers
Twillingate Smn subscription and advertising rates
The Twillingate Smn lists subscription costs of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland and higher rates for England, U S and other countries. Advertising rates include 25 cents per inch for short term notices and contract prices for long term display ads. Notes of Thanks Memoriam and Announcements cost 25 cents each. The paper reserves the right to reject late communications and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
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Twillingate
Nld
Roberts
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S
Market Prices In St Johns Newfoundland 1937
In Twillingate on April 24 1937 Manitoba Flour sells at $8.00 per sack and $8.50 per barrel. Fat back pork ranges $28 to $29. Boneless beef $20. Navel trimmed $27. Sugar granulated bris $6 and bags $5.60. Molasses 56 cents per gallon. Bread No 1 $9.40 bag half bag $4.70 Salt per bird $5.70 Casals tank wagon 294 c and from 2 c to 33 1/4 c in bris Kerosene 26 to 28 cents.
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Manitoba
St. John’s
Casals
Boats Sail In Sealing Quest From Harbor Town
Motor boat S M Wheeler left Thursday and Little Grace and Dorothy followed Friday in a seal hunting effort. The Marion Elizabeth Youngs had been at sea a week when sighted about 20 miles eastward on Thursday.
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S.M. Wheeler
Little Grace
Dorothy
Marion Elizabeth
Young
Magistrate reports brighter business outlook after trip
Magistrate Abbott returned from St John's on Saturday and says business prospects look brighter. He notes an engineer will survey the Shoal Tickle wharves to plan repairs.
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Abbott
St. John’s
Shoal Tickle
Dangerous harbor ice rots. heed shoals and whirlpools
The harbour ice rots and caution is urged to stay away from shoals and areas where tides swirl around points. There is no assurance against a cold bath or drowning, urging strict care near the water.
Coro nation meeting adjourns to finish work at court house
The adjourned meeting resumed at the Court House on Wednesday night with Magistrate Abbott presiding. All business was finalized and preparations left to Sub-Committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Abbott
Escape of Wild Cove Seal From Captivity Gains Notice
The live seal kept last week at Wild Cove escaped after being in stage hands and through the truck hole to sea. A reader noted the announcement of captivity may have spurred its flight.
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Wild Cove
In Loving Memory of Sister Altra Adams
In memory of Altra Adams who died April 21 1936. Her sisters Mrs Pearl Harris and Mia Carrie Toombs of Toronto Canada recall her with tenderness and say death cannot divide. The verse notes her memory remains near despite her absence.
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Altra Adams
Pearl Harris
Mia
Carrie Toombs
Toronto
Canada
Court House Social and Entertainment Benefit
Social and entertainment event to be held in the Court House on Wednesday April 28. Proceeds go to the Hospital X-Ray fund. Doors open at 7 30 p m. Admission 20 cents. Sponsored by local citizens.
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Court House
Hospital X-Ray Fond
Yok, Te Norats
Anda
Work on St. Peters Church Shingling Completed by Vestry Helpers
The Select Vestry completed shingling the North Side of St. Peter's Church last week. About 27 men began on Wednesday but weather cut the day short. construction finished by Thursday with a larger crew, demonstrating collective effort and church tradition.
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St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's
Tea and Social at the Parish Hall
Under St. Peter's Sunday School, a Tea and Social on April 22 drew over 100 attendees. Twelve tables themed to monthly festivals delighted guests, with a June wedding cake auction raising 32 dollars for Sunday School work and church support.
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St. Peter's Sunday School
Augusta
Hallowe'en
J. Goodland
Mr. Goodland
Clarification on Donations for Tables by Local Ladies’ Assn
A correspondent’s note clarifies that building tables for the Ladies' Association involved contributions from several donors. Mr Primmer provided one and made five additional items, Mr Wm J Moore contributed one, and Mr Royde Jr added one, with others also giving materials and funds for the project.
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Mesars
Primmer
Moore
Royde Jr
Disparate Newfoundland Log Details April Weather and naval notes
The record notes a wide range of events from Newfoundland and St John’s including the Permanent Marine Disaster Fund meeting adding forty claimants to a total of 155 adults and 374 children, and an annual income of 87 388 453 with expenditure 15 834.00. It cites industry remarks by the Under Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on fishing prospects and tariff cuts, ship movements, fires in Bay Bulls and Corner Brook, Terra Nova and Boothic vessel reports, and labor actions in Britain with a potential national strike deemed remote.
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St. John’s
Permanent Marine Disaster Fund Committee
Dominion Affairs
British Commons
Nfid
Fisheries Board
Nad
Fshing
Spain
Haple
Boothic
Colas
Clarenville
Saunders
Imogene
Cartie
Nellie
Grand Banks
James Keefe
John Reid
Marystown
Church of England
Petty Hr
Silvia
Newfoundland
St. John's
Ardrossan
Rose and Rue
Bell Island
Jone
Sydney
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Ith
Bay Bulls
Tor's Cove Trading Co
Williams and Co
Blackwood
Fraimpton
Albert Lane
Harold Bistop
Larcer
Ground Falls
Lane
Bishop
George D. Gillisham
Corner Brock
John Rue
Bar
Carrie
Yesterdi
Cape-la-Hi
Terra Nova
Hale
Lady Walwyn
England
S.S
Tr'’s Cove Trading Co
Williame & Co
St. 2
S.S. Boothic
Hagle
Bannerman
Victoria Parks
St. Jean de Lz
Bilbao
Franco
Married at United Church in a Monday ceremony
Mrs Willie Guy married Miss Allegra Polley in a ceremony at the S. United Church Monday evening conducted by Rev. J. A. Burden.
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S. §. United Church
J. A. Burden
Willie Guy
Allegra Polley
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Tat Twinsmeath Sun
St. John’s, N.st
Confederation Life
Euralgia
Ont
Brandies
Jusur
ANE
Bec
Corner Brook
Raymond Forsey
Corbett Evans
Alexander McIsaac
Michel Joseph
Herbert Rose
Eagle
Snd
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