The Twillingate Sun Publication Details
Twillingate Newfoundland newspaper notice outlines subscription rates for Newfoundland Canada and international readers. Advertising rates include long term contract prices, short term 25 cents per inch, and fees for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements. Submissions may not be guaranteed if received after Wednesday noon.
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Twillingate
Mld
Roberts
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Saint George Day and Saintly Legend Across Histories
The essay outlines Saint George as patron of England Genoa and Russia with a long, mythic history. It notes St George Day on April 23 and his martyrdom under Diocletian. It mentions the dragon tale, role with the Order of the Garter and the Union Jack’s emblem with his cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Genoa
Russia
Cappadocia
Saint George
Order of the Garter
Edward III
Diocletian
Nicomedia
Britain
Newfoundland Denominational or Undenominational Education
The passage questions whether Newfoundland education is denominational or undenominational and who funds schools. It asks if denominations finance colleges, who owns buildings, and how curricula are set. It notes many children do not attend, references public funding, and suggests reforms by a Commission Government to limit denominational influence in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Dr. Jackson
Council of Higher Education
Se Lohng
Commission
Gov't
Shakespeare's Day vs St George's Day Advocated
Letter from GEO W BAYRE dated April 16 1936 argues April 23 should be Shakespeare's Day rather than St George's Day. He urges schools hold Shakespeare recitals and performances, praising Shakespeare as the greatest mind and urging public print to publish the view. He notes everyday ads once labeled events for April 23 and seeks public judgment.
Ethiopian capital brace as forces clash in Africa
Radio reports Addis Ababa near evacuation as Ethiopians fortify outskirts and dynamite roads while Italian columns advance from north and south. An epic battle is anticipated with Emperor Haile Selassie’s 40 000-strong defense mobilized. Mussolini vows crushing victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Mussolini
Italy
Compulsory hit and run insurance urged to aid dependents
The text argues for making hit and run insurance compulsory as a way to support dependents of those killed in motor accidents, contrasting it with a voluntary help-pay plan.
Icebound Straits and distant waters on Thursday bulletin
Thursday night bulletin reports the Straits still full of ice with water visible beyond Battle H1. A motor ship was seen off Spear Point taking sedia while the Boothic was reported to be on the ways.
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Spear Point
Sedia
Boothic
Commission Government rounds six bills and fishery actions
The Newfoundland Commission Government held its 142nd and 143rd meetings outlining bills for the Fisheries Board Herring and Salt Codfish Acts plus an Act suspending bait fish export. Proclamations set Save the Forest Week May 10–16. Deaths include Lemuel Peddle Bristol's Hope. Seizures, rescues, and entombment efforts dominate regional updates.
Fire injures pitcher as can explodes during incident
The pitcher was alleged to have been igniting fuel when a gasoline can exploded badly burning his hands arms and face while Stanford escaped serious injury. The Terra Nova discharged yesterday with a total of 120 868 and crew shared 55 88. Walter Wallis charged with casting away the scir Blanch faced trial in the Supreme Court yesterday with the case to be continued today. In Parliament questions were raised on economic conditions in NFAd Dominion Secretary Macdonald reported revenue held steady despite more relief claims from the 1935 fishing season and urged improved codfish distribution and marketing for a better coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission of Governoment
Nfld
Fisheries Board Act
Nfld Herring Association
Kean
Boothic
Committee of Eighteen
Geneva
Italy
Toronto
Moose River
N.B
J. Alexander Winter
K.C
Commission of Government
S.S. Boothic
Jevel
Great Britain
League of Nations
Eden
Full League Council
Britain
League
Gov't Commission
Dominions Office
Commissioner For Natural Resources
Daniel
St. Barbe
Daniel's Hr
Sally's Cove
Max King
Portugal Cove
Max
Harris
New Melbourne
General Hospital
Moores
Grate's Cave
Archibald Pitcher
Winterton
Reuben Stanford
Grates Cove
Old Perlican
I Berns
Stanford
Terra Nova
Beatbic
Walter Wallis
Scir
Blanch
Supreme Court
House of Commons
NfAd
Dominion
Macdonald
Fisherman's Wife Recovers by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mrs. William J. Downey of Winterton Maine describes years of backache and kidney trouble resolved after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She notes relief after two to three boxes and full renewal after thirteen, claiming the remedy as a long time favorite for backache headaches rheumatism and related ailments blamed on faulty kidneys.
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Winterton
William J. Downey
Dodd
Mrs. Downey
Local Seafaring Roundup From Fogo to Lewisporte
Skipper Thomas Butler of Fogo traveled in his new passenger motor boat Saturday morning and returned that evening. The I m Alone transported fright from Lewisporte to Ashbournes Ltd and Hodge Bros. Skipper Saul White gathered several men for Lewisporte on Monday seeking country work. The boat carried freight. Skipper Levi Anstey reached Summerford Sunday after a stormy voyage with two seals and reports the loss of a punt in the breeze, having left Horse Islands Saturday. Public Despatch notes the boat was at Horse Islands during the breeze of the 8th.
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Thomas Butler
Fogo
Lewisporte
Ashbournes Ltd
Hodge Bros
Saul White
Levi Anstey
Summerford
Horse Islands
Note of Thanks to Memorial Hospital Staff
Annie Mutford expresses gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses, and Aids at Memorial Hospital for their kindness during her care. She also thanks Miss Maymie Roberts, Mrs. Edward White, David White, and Mr. George Dove for their support and for taking her home.
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Memorial Hospital
Hfe
Maymie Roberts
Edward White
David White
George Dove
Annie Mutford
Local travelers and transfers noted in weekend movements
Skipper Fred Wiseman traveled by motor boat last Saturday and returned Monday morning. Richard Tayl of Change Islands had been in hospital all winter and went home last week. Mr Phillip Anstey left here on Thursday for Grand Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wiseman
Richard Tayl
Woodcutters Stranded By Snow Loss Halt Timber Haul
With winter breaking early, woodcutters find piles of firewood left in the forest two miles from shore and will not be moved until next winter or early fall due to lack of snow for hauling.
Local boats and passengers travel to St. John's
Motor boat C. M. Wheeler left Sunday for Lewisporte to take crews from the Bessie Marie and Lone Flyer to St. John's. Mr. T. Ashbourne made a business trip to the city. Schr, Kate and Ruth from Moreton's Harbour joined seals from Messrs. Knight on the trip to St. John's last week.
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C. M. Wheeler
Lewisporte
St. John’s
T. Ashbourne
Schr
Kate
Ruth
Moreton’s Harbour
Messrs
Knight
Ice and Cold Winds Almanac Report In April Coastal Chill
April's changing winds bring chilly nights and persistent ice in the Straita and North Coast. Northern ice may push into this Bay unless offshore winds drive it seaward. Heavy ice and seals were sighted north of us Wednesday night per Beothic observations.
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Beothic
A.L.B. Stage Night at Armoury Raises Funds
The A L B repeated their Enter tainment at the Armoury on Wednesday night with Mr B J Abbott S M in chair. Proceeds totaled 26.00 dollars for the event.
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A.L.B
Sealing Crew Transported From St. John's to B B Ports
Schr Edith Newhall with Ed Black wood master carried part of the sealing crew of five aboard the S S Imogene to B B ports from St. John s on a Tuesday night en route to the White Bay.
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Edith Newhall
Blackwood
White Bay
Schr
Died in Bluff Head Cove and Port Anson notices
Minnie wife of Frank Roberts died at 43. Funeral Tuesday at S. S. United Church led by Rev Burden. Also in Port Anson on the 13th, Mrs. Joseph Goudie Sarah left six sons one daughter and three brothers John Mills Azarilla Mills Ambrose Mills in Burlington and Deer Lake respectively.
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Bluff Head Cove
Minnie
Frank Roberts
Burden
S. S. United Church
Port Anson
Joseph
Sarah) Goudie
John Mills
Messrs
Azarilla
Ambrose Mills
Burlington
Deer Lake
Local Moves and Visits Mentioned in Lewisporte Note
Augustus Churchill housed men bound for the Interior in Lewisporte on Thursday. Norman Pardy arrived from St. John's last week and will stay several weeks. H J Pardy traveled to St. John's this week on business.
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Augustus Churchill
Lewisporte
Norman Pardy
St. John's
H. J. Pardy
St. John’s
In Loving Memory of Alma Adama
Memorial stanza from Arthur Adams and family remembers Alma Adama who died two years ago on April 21 1934. It asks if she knows the family’s grief and love and says she dwells in peace while watching for the family’s return.
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Alma Adama
Official Announcement To Steamship Service See Railway Act
Official notice directs steamship service to consult the Railway Act, page two, outlining procedures and authorities for compliance and administration.
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Portugal
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G. A. Crosbie
L. C. Quaterbridge
W. F. Hutchinsons
Ethiopia
Capt. Roberts
Alice
Adelaide
Placentia
St Pierre
J. K
St. Pierre
Daniel O'Donnel
Outer Cove
St. John's General Hospital
Department of Natural Resources
LaPolle
LaPlante
Otter Point
League Council
Confederation Life
Arthur Adams & Family
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