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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1927
Page
4
The Twillingste Sun from Twillingste Newfoundland publishes subscription rates 1.00 yearly for Newfoundland 1.20 Canada 1.50 England and other countries paid in advance. Advertising rates for display and short term ads listed. notes of thanks 25 cents. Announcement dated April 30 1927.
Ottawa notes confirm Nilds right to Grand Falls and Muskrat Falls, with legal backing from the Judicial Committee. Reports on S S Nascopies seal catch include 37 352 and crew shares, while Bye Election results show Brophy defeating Barter and shifting party strength. Far East tensions raise fears of a larger Chinese Russia clash and potential war, with calls for international cooperation.
An unclear fragment references a home described as S 5 and Bt Fe with limited legible details. The item reads as a partial OCR line rather than a complete report.
The Hospital funds concert in Alexandra Hall drew a fair audience despite poor weather. Chairman Mr C White praised monuments as immortal legacies while Miss Hodge led the choruses and Mrs Maley directed the Daffodil Drill. Recitations by Nurse Wood Master Gillett and Miss Small, plus other performers, contributed to a successful evening with proceeds of 101 dollars from tickets and candy sales.
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Allardyce depart for England with Miss Stawell aboard the Nova Scotia for a six week journey. A specialist will advise on the Governor's indisposition during the voyage and all express best wishes for a safe trip and health recovery.
Obituary note reports Mrs Jas Pitts died yesterday at City Hospital. No further details provided.
Capt. Francis Sainsbury, famed Bonavista Bay fisherman and seal hunter, marked his 101st birthday yesterday at Port Rigin New Brunswick where he now lives with his son John. A letter from John Sainsbury years ago said the veteran remained active and churned butter daily.
Mr. N. Pelletier of Lisler P.Q reports marked relief from kidney trouble and sleeplessness after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The letter extols the remedy as a trusted Canadian kidney remedy, urging prompt use to maintain health and cleanse impurities from the blood.
Easter Monday grief marks the passing of Wilfred Pennell age 18 son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Pennell. He died of spinal meningitis after illness from Millertown work with his uncle. Burial April 20 in Arm Cemetery with Rev Winsor delivering a sermon from Second Samuel 12 23. He leaves parents two brothers a sister and many relatives and friends. Inserted by ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
A Friday night ice cream party and social held April 23 by church active members raised thirty five dollars. Proceeds will be used to improve conditions at the local cemetery. Anonymous notes thanks to attendees and helpers.
At the parish hall on Wednesday evening a large attendance supported the annual sale. Proceeds totaled 250 as children organize items for sale, Grab Bag and Post Office amusements draw interest from younger attendees. Principal Mr Harnett praised for debt relief efforts. Parents and carpenters contribute, including a toy boat by Mr Robert Hinds sold for 16 with auctioneer Mr H W Rideout auctioning items.
The report notes Edward Roberts of Wild Cove is very ill with heart and bowel trouble. Martin Phillips has been unwell and confined to his bed in recent days.
Personal notes record Constable Talk returning from St. Johns on Friday. Lewis Anstey and son left for Millerton on Saturday, followed by Bennett Burton heading to St. Johns to join the Lagona for the summer. Capt. Wm Roberts Cecil Anstey Edward Bridger Adolphus Bulgin John Watkins and others from Burnt Cove left Tuesday for St. Johns to join the achr Hattie E Heckmac.
Passengers aboard the Red Cross liner Nerissa, en route from St John’s to New York, witnessed annual gear hunting off Newfoundland as 60 miles west of Cafe Cause the litter broke a treaty ice field. A herd of scala was observed on the floes and several crew members scrambled to the ice.
The ice has thawed significantly and navigation may resume soon. The Bay is clear on the South Side but heavy ice remains on the North Side as off winds prevail, with rugs melting and Bay Boats likely to operate shortly.
Mr. David Spencer and family express gratitude for messages of sympathy and flowers received during their bereavement.
The notice corrects an obituary item from the last issue. It states Mrs Wellesley Roberts is the daughter of the late Captain Archibald Roberts and notes the Roberts family present in Watertown Mons.
Captain Saul White planned to voyage to Fogo by motor boat on Thursday. The crew found the ice tight but are now slackening their pace to ease the passage.
Walter Mr. Fred White received a message from his mother on Wednesday evening stating that Mr. Bert Brown died suddenly at St. John's. He left a wife Nellie White and two children.
At a Wednesday church meeting of the N.S. United Church the committee decided to find means to have the building painted on the outside.
A fragment notes the daylight saving shift with reference to Sunday and clocks being set forward one hour. The text references the timing and reminder of adjusting time as night approaches.
Telegraph notes four aeroplanes under Commodore Samson arrived in Capetown after a hitch free flight from Cairo. It also reports rioting in Hankow and warns foreign ships to act decisively if Nanking outrages repeat.
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