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Newspaper

Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Apr 28, 1928

Page

4

Twillingate Liberal Press Preview and Election Rumors

In a 1928 note from Twillingate the Liberal Press discusses Monroe’s government, reforms, and expenditure shaped by local needs. It notes party names in 1924 and speculates on upcoming elections with multiple parties likely fielding candidates.

Monroe Liberal Press Nild Liberal Association, Ltd Liberal Press, Ltd R. A. Squires Hickman Liberal Progressive

Hospital Doctors Authorized to Visit Notre Dame Bay Patients

After a court house conference a Hospital Association meeting passed a resolution allowing all doctors practicing in Twillingate and Notre Dame Bay to visit hospital patients. Admitted patients leave family physicians. hospital staff provide care, with the option to consult family practitioners. Operations are performed only by hospital staff or designees.

Court House Hospital Association Raysorvep Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital

Ashbournes sends motor auxiliary boat to Tilt Cove

Ashbournes Ltd sent their motor auxiliary boat to Tilt Cove last week for seals. Capt. Wm. Bulfin led the operation.

Ashbournes Ltd Tilt Cove Wm. Bulfin

John White Sr. of North Side Dies of Stomach Cancer

Mr John White Sr of North Side died yesterday morning from stomach cancer. He is survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

John White, Sr North Side

Young Harp Arrives from Icefields to Ashbournes Ltd

A fragment notes the Young Harp arriving yesterday evening from the icefields to Ashbournes Ltd for sealing operations. It mentions about 3000 young seals with 1300 young and 4.00 old, indicating a split of catch and value.

Ashbournes ‘Ltd

Campaign appeal acknowledges donations and calls for more help

The bulletin lists numerous donors to M D B Memorial Hospital along with amounts and notes a campaign drive. It thanks contributors and urges others outside Twillingate to send in funds soon and to finish the campaign quickly with a strong collective effort.

Twillingare K. M. Batten

Historical sums of names and totals at Woodford's Cove

Per Mr Thos E Wells lists of creditors and amounts at Woodford's Cove. Entries include Thos E Wells 1009 dollars and various individuals such as Mr and Mrs A Norris JT W Wells and Miss T F Wells with smaller payments. Total recorded 36 75 and 10 00 for separate lists.

Royal Stores Ltd Tiarold Macpherson Dicks & Co. Ltd J. Leamon A. G. Young Boston Notre Dame Bay Assoc Little Bay Thos E. Wells Ashbournes, Ltd A.G. Ashbourne T.G.W. Ashbourne M.H.A Harry Ashbourne Robert Pri Thos.e. Wells A. Norris JT. W. Wells F. M. Wells Rev J. M. QO. Neill Thos. Hearn Wm. J. Mercer Aidan Bouzan I'bos Hayse Thos J. Bouzan Thos Armstrong Dorothy Wells George Emberly Thos M. Bouzan James, Hayse F Lind Woodford’s Cove Arch Locke George Osmood Israel Locke Edward Locke Robert Snow Jas. Snow Wm. Bennett Abram Milley Dormain Osmond Walter Locke Geo. Locke Parmeanus Locke B. Newhook

Weard's Harbour Purchases Total $61.75

The record lists items including Herbert Purchase $2.00 Lieut H Blackmore Job Purchase Mr and Mrs Alec Young Tots $5.00 and a grand total of $61.75.

Herbert Purchase H. Blackmore Alec, Young

Entertainment at Alexandra Hall draws full house

The Alexandra Hall event on Thursday night under the 5. U. F. auspices attracted a full house and was well staged. Proceeds totaled 8000 dollars.

Alexandra Hall

Play Promised To Be Worthwhile For Hospital Aid

On Monday night the program titled Play promises worthwhile entertainment and aims to support the Hospital. The event seeks community backing and notes the charitable purpose behind the performance.

Mr. Rolfid Churchill Buys Nott Property Renovates Home

Mr. Rolfid Churchill purchased the residence of Mr. George Nott on South Side and is undertaking renovations to the dwelling.

Rolfid Churchill George Nott

Schooners Hattie Roberts and Grace Roberts Undergoing Refurbish

The schooners Hattie Roberts and Grace Roberts are being cleaned and painted before they resume service at the harbor. Local shipyard crews report steady progress as weather permits work on both vessels.

Hattie Mn Roberts Grace C A Roberts

Driving Rules and Safety Clauses From Bye-Laws

The document states horn use at blind corners and sharp curves, defines close control as stopping within ten feet, and requires reporting of breaches. It also grants right of way to the uphill car when two cars meet on a hill and instructs members to report reckless or inconsiderate driving to the Committee.

Rules of the Road Provisions on Right of Way

The article outlines right of way rules for intersections and passing on highways. It specifies that drivers to the left yield, vehicles must turn out to the left to share the road, and motorists must give bicyclists and tricyclists adequate room to pass.

Dodds Kidney Pills Praised for Kidney Trouble Relief

Rondeau Ontario April 23 special report cites Mr Hert BK Lewis of 77 Cathcart Ave praising Dodd's Kidney Pills. He states they give immediate relief, strengthen kidneys, and help purify blood, urging others to obtain them from druggists or The Dodds Medicine Co. Toronto 2.

H. E. Lewis Dodds Rondeau Ont Hert BK Lewis Cathcart Ave Dodd Dodds Medicine Co., Ltd Toronto

Thank You Notes for 1928 Annual Sale Support

Sincere thanks extend to all who helped make our 1928 Annual Sale a great success. The children at St. Peter's Day School are especially appreciated for their part in the effort.

St. Peter's ‘Day

Fence Fund Names Added To Old Cemetery Drive Twillingate

In the Twillingate Sun editor note dated April 24 1928 the Fence Fund adds to published names for the Old Cemetery South Side listing Andrew Welsh 125 Mark Spencer 100 Elijah Gillard 1.00 Elias Wheeler 50 Joseph Gidge 50 Peter Troake sr 50 Andrew Greenham 50 Andrew Bourden 50 Alfred Gillard 50 with thanks from Sr Parsons and Sec y E Smith.

Twillingate Twillingate Sun Old Cemetery South Side Andrew Welsh Mark Spencer Elijah Gillard Elias Wheeler Joseph Gidge Peter Troake, Sr Andrew Greenham Andrew Bourden Alfred Gillard

Fire destroys dwelling at Wild Cove with no insurance

The house of George Roberts at Wild Cove burned Sunday morning while he was in church at 11 30. The fire started in the roof and spread quickly. About 100 men battled the blaze to save nearby homes. no insurance existed and the community offered sympathy to the Rob erts family for their loss.

George Roberts Wild Cove Greenly Island Bremen Harold Russell Nickle Cove Ungava Nascopie Daily News This Morning International Paper Co St. George's Balgiria Ball Island Archibald Daily News Winson Churchill House of Commons Daily News This Placentia Bay Corinth Kvieé Herring Neck Foga Floyd Bennett North Pole Byrd Quelke Haskow China Kingmer Yenebowki Frank Lockhart Dayton Florida Greece Turkey Clifford Clergy Fallis Ing Mékinte Magic Lanier

Man Released From Hospital After Tetanus Ordeal

Mr. Reuben Adams leaves hospital feeling well after tetanus poisoning. Mr. Harvey Freeman departed Monday for St. John's to join the Clyde scheduled to sail next Saturday.

Reuben Adams Harvey Freeman St. John’s Clyde

Eliza Elliott Weds Wallace Clarke At S 5 United Church

Miss Eliza Elliott of Crow Head marries Mr. Wallace Clarke of Gilesporte Tuesday evening at the S 5 United Church with Rev. J. W. Winsor officiating.

S 5 United Church J. W. Winsor Eliza Elliott Crow Head Wallace Clarke Gilesporte

Balkan Peninsular Earthquakes Hit Adrianople and Varna

Telegraph reports ongoing seismic devastation in the Balkan Peninsula with Adrianople and Varna among the cities worst affected. A giant tidal wave inundated Varna harbor as ships Bremen and Ungava logistics update transit plans amid regional damage.

Balkan Peninsular Adrianople Turkey Varna Black Sea Bremen Greenley Island Detroit Murray Bay Washington Ungava Beothic Kyle Sir John's Lagona Straits Hundermouth Clyde Tillingate

Wing Commander Manning to fly solo from England to Sydney

Telegraph news reports Manning British Air Force plans a solo flight from England to Sydney in coming days. He will use a Hinkler type engine, travel a route across the Mediterranean to North Africa, Egypt, the Persian Gulf toward India, with Vancouver noted among the travel notes. The dispatch details wartime and exploration themes, with other global events and disasters summarized.

Manning England Sydney Australia Hinkler Mediterranean North African Egypt India Vancouver Frazer Skiver Cape Breton Bess Bowis Philipopolis Bulgaria Shanghai Depatch Seventh Army George Wilkins Carl

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