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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1939
Page
2
Local Twillingate notices from the North Side office indicate note of thanks memoriam notes and announcements are accepted for 25 cents each. Submissions received after Wednesday noon may not appear and the paper disclaims responsibility for epistolary content.
A city paper argues the 1938-39 railway deficit of 250000 is not alarming as indirect transport value to the public. It contemplates resurrecting a fishing fleet plan and notes past government opposition to related schemes, urging cooperation and practical action for outport industries.
A reader urges addressing uncovered fish manure and leaky sewer pipes near homes and roads. It stresses inspection of water systems and wells, urges individual care, and calls action before summer to protect public health.
The Reaction notes that results from the Garvin programme for Newfoundland roads may not appear until autumn as the Budget Speech provokes renewed anger and debate.
The passage discusses public response after the Estimates and Budget Speech. It cites two causes for disappointment: publicity around British Treasury aid and government promises potentially limiting citizens’ initiative. It notes reports of curtailed road spending and calls for practical work, highlighting reliance on fisheries and other relief avenues.
The aged ex-emperor Wilhelm of the Hohenzollerns told Rev. E J T Bagnall in Doorn that no history offers a successful world empire and that Adolf Hitler faces inevitable failure in any bid for global supremacy. He regrets Germany’s pride under Hitler yet notes the rise of German self-esteem.
British health advocates warn prosperity softens diets and harms teeth. Mobile dental units, or dental cars, operate in Sussex Essex Hampshire Norfolk Nottingham and Northumberland to treat children. Norfolk reports 9000 patients last year. Each trailer costs about £250 and is drawn by a 10 hp car.
Due to advertising decline and printing pressure the publisher cannot issue a full paper this week. The note explains the shortfall in production and ongoing effort to resume normal publication.
The hospital lists new admissions and discharges for the week ending Aug 2, naming patients by town and surname. Notable items include a birth at Wild Bight on Aug 1, injuries at a saw mill in Middle Arm, and travel notes of Dr. Waddell. The hospital acquires a portable electrocardiograph to enhance heart diagnostics.
The N S United Church Sunday School picnic took place on Fraser Hall grounds last Thursday.
The St Peters congregation held their annual Garden Party on July 27 with a busy tea service and popular Jatalls. The Rifle Range drew crowds as a main side show and the Parish Hall social evening attracted over 100 patrons. Proceeds reached $165, greatly exceeding expectations.
Mrs. Roberts and daughter joined the Bessie Marie after visiting Sydney and Toronto. Mrs. Foster from La Scie visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sharpe at Lighthouse. Wm. Cantwell comes from Grand Falls. Mrs. Churchill and Nurse Kate went to St Johns by the Northern Ranger. Dr Snelgrove and Prof Douglas touring to survey mineral deposits. Mrs. Roberts of New York visited from Musgrave. Mrs. Facey of New York is in town from Little Bay Islands. Adjt and Mrs Yates transferred to Windsor. Adjt and Mrs Rideout moved from Hoglee to Campbellton. A. J. Pardy went to St Johns by the Ranger. Mrs Bert Moore and children are back from Grand Falls. Fred Simms visits from Fogo. Eli Young from Grand Falls. Botwood and Grand Falls visitors by Antle’s boat, returning Monday. Mrs Wa. Stuckless visited Toronto. Lorraine McCormack with Sergt Martin from the City. Adjt Rideout and two daughters went to Bonavista by Kyle. Don Price, Allan Sharpe and others to inland points. boat returned with passengers north by Kyle. Mr and Mrs A Fifield and children by Ranger to Trinity. Flora Anstey arrives from New York to Back Harbour by Lewisporte motor boat. Prof Siofield from Boston arriving by motor boat from Lewisporte.
A reader letter touts Kruschen Salts claiming rapid fat loss and relief from itching and fullness. The testimonial states eight to nine inches lost from the waist after three months without dieting, asserting easy, steady results and improved health.
From St Johns July 29 reports arrive detailing drowning of James Bungay Harbour Mille with body not recovered. Weather affects fishing. Lumsden Indian Islands and Seldom show strong catches while Cape Freels poor. Power plant at Little St Lawrence becomes active. Airplane crossings surface with Botwood arrival and England departure. Political moves include deportations and stalled Anglo French Moscow mission amid Three Power Pact talks. Sir Wilfred Grenfell at St Anthony health good. Lady Grenfell ashes interred there. Northern Ranger reports good weather to St Johns. mixed fishery results coastwide.
M. V. Bessie Maria departed Thursday for Sydney to load coal for Ashbournes Ltd and returned Monday with its second cargo of the season. S.S. Songa Maersk arrived Thursday to load pulp wood at Tommy's Arm. S. S Oscar Gorthon cleared Saturday afternoon with pulpwood for England. Motor boat Miss Horwood carried mien to Roberts' Avor last week. Schr. Lady Green arrived yesterday with salt and other freight for A Manuel. Schr. Whiff arrived same time with shingle for none firme. Schr. Ping Pong with limestone arrived from Cobb's Arm yesterday.
Reporter notes fair fishing conditions along these routes with troughs and lines. South of Quirpon the fishery has disappointed to date. Conciliation Board set up by the Government began sessions in Supreme Court yesterday. Governor toured the factory ship Lake Hiraflores and learned of plans to depart for Labrador soon. Trades and Labour Convention at Corner Brook concludes. James Stowe elected President. organization renamed Mid Federation of Labour. Premier Chamberlain warned in Commons that peace efforts are hindered by hostile propaganda from certain nations.
An Imperial Airways plane begins a new trans Atlantic schedule leaving Hythe, England, Saturday afternoon arriving Botwood Sunday morning, continuing to Montreal by 7 p.m. and reaching New York four hours later. Return from New York on Wednesday, August 9. Premier Chamberlain survives a party revolt and wins confidence to push a two month plan. Regatta attendance sets records with the West End Police crew dominating the Governor's Cup and amateur race times. Queen Elizabeth marks a birthday. Japanese anti foreign drift widens in North China, threatening American and British interests.
Thousands of German American citizens faced a mimeographed Nazi proclamation demanding registration for labor and military service, with fines and jail for noncompliance. It called for those born in 1920 to report by April 1 1940, plus six months later for military service and volunteers aged 16 and 17. Officials in New York and Cleveland condemned the order as an affront and insult.
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