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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 03, 1940
Page
4
Public notices from Twillingate Newfoundland publish notices and thanks with a 25 cent charge per item. The paper states submission cutoff is Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The N P A restates all subscribers are members and may attend General Committee meetings. A canvass of Twillingate Islands seeks contributions with collectors in each section. A national call from St John’s for a one percent salary subscription aims to boost the treasury for disabled soldiers dependents and families of the fallen. An ad will run next issue and collectors report good results as effort continues to ease distress.
Patriotic Entertainment Committee held a farewell social at the Court House for new recruits Andrew M. Roberta Allan G. Boyde James Ridecot Allan Freeman of the Royal Navy and Eric Pardy of the Royal Air Force. The program featured optical items solos quartets and community singing directed by Mr Frank Anstey with ice cream and cakes provided by the WPA.
A prominent wedding at St Andrew's Anglican Church Fogo united Miss Julia May Earle daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Earle with Rev Isaac Butler incumbent of St Andrew's. The ceremony featured Royal Canadian Black Watch pipers, a Labengrin tune, a pink crepe de chine dress, and a reception for over sixty at the bride's home followed by a large evening gathering at the Rectory.
Fund lists from Back Harbour North Little Harbour Parcell's Harbour and surrounding areas show collected amounts by various donors led by Frederick White and others. Totals recorded include £8.70 at Hart's Cove and Jenkins' Cove and smaller sums from multiple supportive residents.
A patient in Botwood thanks the Doctors Nurses and Aids of the N. D. Bay Memorial Hospital for their kindness and wonderful attention during illness. The letter, dated July 25 1940 and addressed to the editor, expresses gratitude from the patient and their parents in appreciation of care.
The notice notes a back harbour item listed at two dollars. It identifies Mins and A Blackler as the parties or entities tied to the item. Further specifics are obscured in the snippet.
Confederation Life reports two boats carried visitors and townsmen inland, arriving Saturday night from Botwood. On Labour Day at Grand Falls Monday, upwards of 70 round trippers visited the old town.
Adjt Rideout bids farewell to Twillingate after three years of service. He thanks fellow workers Rev Goodland and Pitt, the hospital staff, local businesspeople, and the fishermen and labourers he has lived among. He expresses gratitude for hospital value and prays for continued prosperity and divine guidance as he moves on.
Rev. I. Butler and his bride June Earle daughter of Mr and Mrs Pred Harle left Fogo for Lewisporte on Saturday en route to St John s with plans to visit other places south. Mrs A H Hodge travelled to Fogo on Wednesday week with wedding party members.
The church announces Pastor and Mrs Ball have begun work at the Pentecostal Mission. Ball is a Laurenceton native and joins Pastor and Mrs Taylor at Bishop's Falls. The community wishes them well in their new field and hope for an enjoyable tenure.
The passage recalls Adjutant Rideout and Lieut. Noble leaving Twillingate after three years of service. They praise the early followers, bless the young, and express hope for future happiness and freedom amidst perilous times. Rideout moves to Bonavista as District Officer overseeing Bay Trinity Salvation Army work.
The corps appoints Adjt. and Mrs. Samuel Wight as new officers and extends wishes for their success in duties. The note expresses goodwill and support for the couple in their leadership roles.
Adjt Sidney Rideout visits from Grand Bank and George Michard arrives from Florida after 37 years away. Rev D C Noel appears from Herring Neck with many townsfolk by rail and boat. Families from Grand Falls Pilleys Island Fogo and Corner Brook travel in for brief visits and business.
A powerful squadron of French warships, crewed by British and French sailors, will fly the Tricolour and White Ensign to aid Britain against torpedo boats. The Royal Air Force bombed German industry and airfields while Britain seized three Romanian ships in retaliation for oil-property confiscation.
The North Side United Church Sunday School Picnic was held yesterday on the grounds at Fraser Hall. The day was fine with a cool breeze.
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