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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1934
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces subscription rates to Newfoundland Canada and international destinations, advertising rates for long and short term space, notes of thanks pricing, and a disclaimer about opinions of correspondents. Published in Twillingate on April 28, 1934.
After winter, roads should be kept vehicles off until surfaces harden to prevent deep ruts. Last year many roads suffered six inch or more ruts due to premature traffic and funding shortages. Nationwide roadwork is ongoing via relief programs, needing labor to repair bridges rails drains culverts and grading.
Government endorses distribution of over 30 000 sacks of seed potatoes through local LDAs and self help groups. Departments require payment by cash delivery, with November as a payment deadline. Agencies may accept security for seed, and arrangements to market returns in autumn are possible.
The text discusses St George Day observed on April 23 each year to honor the legendary figure’s role in Christianity and empire building. It notes his uncertain origins, likely Cappadocian birthplace, his martyrdom in Nicomedia in 303 AD, and the dragon symbolising evil vanquished by him, adopted by Edward II.
The piece argues progress hinges on a successful harvest and fair labor wages, with a healthy fisheries sector. It stresses government reform, cooperation, and reliance on Nature to lift the country financially and morally in 1934, urging faith and shared effort.
Mrs Richard Carroll of King's Cove Bonavista Bay died after a long illness on Tuesday the 1th inst. She was 63 and born to William Sullivan. She returned to her native place in 19 5 with husband Richard Carroll and children. Survived by husband Benedict and Valentine daughters Catherine Elizabeth and sia, brother James Sullivan Grand Falls sister Mrs Lawton and uncle Mel Martin. Funeral rites and Christian faith marked her peaceful departure. COM Telegram 21st.
Rev. J. T. Clarke visited town from Moreton's Harbour on Tuesday. Rev. Gillard arrived from Nipper's Harbour, and Rev. McCabe of Change Islands was there Tuesday. Capt. Churchill of S A came from Moreton's Harbour on Monday. Levi Paddick of Grand Falls left hospital Tuesday after winter spine treatment.
The Overland Mail Service has terminated and the S.t. Clyde will sail to the South side of the Bay on Friday. The Captain and part of the crew departed on Wednesday. Ice is clearing from the Runs with the last barrier breaking between Sansom's and Glede's Islands. Field ice was reported near Grey Telands on Wednesday.
Summerlike warmth melts remaining snow and ice with patches still evident. Boats move freely to and from thawed harbours as visitors arrive in town.
Captain Saul White visited Change Island on Sunday and took Mrs. Arthur Young to attend her father Thomas Scammell's funeral. The Ida M. Clarke under Skipper White is to head to St John’s after returning boats in the evening. the schooner left yesterday. A social at Marshall Hall Thursday week raised $25 for the Sunday School.
The Boy Scouts and Girl Guides met in the Masonic Temple Monday evening for a social with games and a program. Refreshments were shared, and attendees brought their own tea-sets to ease preparation.
Captain Samuel Waterman arrived by motor boat at the premises of 5, Roberts, Change Islands on Tuesday with several passengers to interview hospital staff. They returned in the afternoon. Waterman noted the Runs ice was leaving but navigation remained easy. He attributed an early December freeze over and a warm spell reducing ice formation. Mrs. Fred Roberta was among the passengers.
Alma Adams died Saturday night, daughter of Arthur and Mrs Adams. The funeral will be Monday at Fuveral with Reverend Pike officiating at the Los Angeles Ensign.
Tomorrow evening a Mariner's Service will be conducted at North Side United Church led by a male choir and organist. The service invites all connected with sea fisheries and seamen to join in singing and prayer for mariners and their families.
Large congregations at S S United Church and St Peter s N Side heard the sacred cantata King of Glory under the direction of Mrs Eleanor Roberts. Rev A Leite and Rev F Hollands welcomed the special choir after weeks of preparation, fostering community spirit and praise for unselfish service to the musical event.
Mrs Wyand thanks best health in Charlottetown as she credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney health. She states she was never hospitalized, keeps pills on hand, and renews a box after use, praising the remedy's reliability and world-wide reputation.
Hearing before Justice Higgins and a special jury began Friday. Plea of justification asserted and evidence concluded Tuesday. Counsel McNeily and Gramm addressed the jury. Charge delivered at 3:40 pm, verdict returned within an hour and a half in favor of the defendant Coombes. Costs awarded.
An education board report notes that Rus sold on several occasions and that he received $10,000 from Mr. Ideldite in 1928 for marine works, a fact Russell admitted. The account highlights alleged payments and statements tied to the marine projects.
Mr and Mrs Claude Holwell and family express sincere thanks for kindness and attention during the death of their daughter Joyce. Gratitude to all who sent wreaths telegrams and sympathy especially St Marys School teachers and children and other friends who helped during the recent sad bereavement.
A telegram says Clyde will depart Lechapert on May 4th, Friday next, to go out by couriers for this side of the bay. The brief note mentions the departure method and timing but lacks additional context or details.
From St Johns April 20. Reading and Florente schooners traded at Belloramin and Grand Banks with 450 qds and 450 ads of fish respectively. Up to morning eighty cars loaded with newsprint for Ang, to Nfld Dev Co at Grand Falls were out of Bishop's Falls. This equals about 1440 tons of newsprint toward a 5000 ton transfer by the Railway to Hearts Content.
Releived editor W. B. Text ile left the Daily News after contributing a New York Times piece alleging the Nid Commissioners appointment and claiming Archbishop Roche influenced Hon. W. R. Howley. Mr Temple reportedly joined Sao Life Assurance Co.
A recent play at Fogo raised 70 dollars for Memorial Hospital. Bernard Summers of Corner Brook is meeting F G Bradley at Uowley to serve as secretary to the Commissioner in investigations in the Interior. The ship I'm Alone docked at Lewisporte Thursday morning with Clyde's men and delivered freight.
An event named Ancoal at the Parish Hall on Wednesday afternoon and night drew good attendance in support of the Children of St. Peter's High School. The tea and sale of useful articles entertained attendees and boosted school finances, with proceeds totaling $125.00.
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