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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1934

Page

4

Twillingate Sun Ad Rates and Subscriptions

The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada and 1.50 to England U S A and other countries paid in advance. Advertising rates include contract long term and short term 25 cents per inch with possible reductions for length and changes to content. Notes of Thanks priced at 25 cents. No responsibility for correspondents opinions.

Twillingate Roberts Newfoundland Canada England U.S. A

Peace in the Light and the Threat of German Air Attacks

Desires public disclosure of Allied and German plans for air raids on London Paris and European cities. Mr Wickham Steed condemns fascist ethics and dictatorship, warns of gas bombs and dis ease, calls for transparency and vigilance amid ongoing global unrest and looming war.

Mr. Wickham Steed Christian World London Germany Paris Steed Hitler

Barrett brothers promote Abbotsford as western paradise

The Abbotsford News notes J. D. S. Barrett, now in Abbotsford, issued a climate and scenery booklet on Western Canada written by Barrett and illustrated by him. His brother Eugene A. Barrett is Abbotsford Postmaster. The visit of Vancouver mining interests to Abbotsford is reported with details of a Saturday gathering.

J. D.S. Barrett Abbotsford B. C Canada Barrett Eugene A. Barrett Vancouver Cariboo

Three Summerford Men Sentenced for Store Theft

In court Saturday morning three Summerford men faced charges of stealing from French Bros store. Frederick Wheeler and Robert Wheeler received four months with hard labour in St. John's Penitentiary, while Sam Wheeler, who resisted the constable, was sentenced to five months. The arrests were aided by Constable Cross of Lewisporte and a Summerford constable who detained the men by the Clyde.

Summerford French Bros Frederick Wheeler Robert Wheeler St. John’s Sam Wheeler Clyde Const Cross of Lewisporte

Lady Hastings Anderson Boarded Prospero for St John’s

Flags fluttered on the Prospero as Lady Hastings Anderson sister in law to the governor boarded at St Anthony for St John’s.

Prospero Hastings Anderson the Gover St. Anthony U.S. New Northand St. John’s

Protest Over Two Cent Letter Charge On Board Mail Steamers

Citizens object to a two cent tax on letters mailed aboard steamers citing distance from post offices. The protest notes the levy could affect St John’s but is impractical for sparsely populated areas and urges Secretary O Halloran to remove the tax.

St. John’s O'Halloran

St Peters Bible Class Officers Hold Black Isle Picnic

The group from St Peter’s Bible Class and the school teachers and officers traveled by motor-boat to Black Isle on Thursday. Good weather and a cooling breeze aided the outing, making it enjoyable.

St. Peter's Black Isle

Trinity Enterprise Continues Weekly Issue Under Brady

The Trinity Enterprise edited by Mr. F. J. Brady has issued fourteen pages on the first of this month and is expected to continue weekly for many years.

Trinity Enterprise F. J. Brady Trinitarian

Local Men Struggle To Find Work In Labrador Passage

Disappointed locals report persistent unemployment this season. They have tried mail and telegraph with limited success and some hope the Resources Department will approve more job requests to keep breadwinners from needing public aid.

Labrador

Cunard steamer Franconia at Corner Brook with 700 passengers

Mr Pardy noted the S S Franconia of the Cunard line lay at Corner Brook during his visit. The four decker, 20 70 tons carried 700 passengers bound for St Johns and Bermuda. Some travelers had two years to pay fares.

New Officers Arrive to Lead S A Here

Adjt. Jones and his family arrived by Kyle from Ray Roberts on Saturday and began work Sunday in charge of the S A here. The new officers recently commanded No. 1 St. John's and are welcomed with best wishes for success in their duties.

Adjt. Jones Kyle Ray Roberts S.A No. 1 St. John’s

Dinner Demand Reveals New Cook Ready To Leave

A woman asks a new cook if she will entertain the husband’s friends at dinner. The cook replies yes, noting her bag is already packed, signaling readiness to depart.

Football match between Botwood and Peiagate teams

Tonight an interesting football game will be played between Botwood and Peiagate teams with kickoff scheduled this evening.

Botwood Peiagate

Death of German President Hindenburg and rise of Hitler

The report notes President Paul von Hindenburg of Germany died at 86. The state funeral is set for Tuesday. A decree unites the offices of President and Chancellor, making Hitler the de facto dictator. A plebiscite is planned for August 9.

St. John’s Paul von Hindenburg Germany Hitler Supreme Court Jivenis Hindenburg L.O.A Corner Brook J. C. Puddester Philip Jones Broad Cove St. John's Lloyds Lake Exploits River Buchans

Personal notices from a Newfoundland village

Local residents and visitors travel by Clyde and Prospero ships. Names include Minnie Harnum, H J Pardy, Willie Hayward taking Nova Scotia Bank post, Mrs W Muir and Helen en route to Ottawa and Sudbury, Patrick Miller visiting Capt Miller at Belle Isle, Rev A Laite to Carmanville and Nipper's Harbour, Presbytery, Magistrate and Mrs Roberts en route to St John’s, Laurie in the 38th, Rosa Lind traveling, Vera Gilbert holidaying from New Harbour, Harnett’s return from Seldom, Frederick Roberts from Change Islands, Forsey Pentecostal leaders returning to command with Capt Rideout and wife.

Minnie Harnum Brown's Army Clyde H. J. Pardy Prospero Willie’ Hayward Burin Halifax Nova Scotia Bank W. Muir Helen St. John’s Enroute Ottawa Sudbury Canada Patrick Miller Fogo Kyle Capt. Miller Belle Isle A. Laite Carmanville Nipper Little Bay Islets Roberts Lewisporte St. John’s Laurie Rosalind Vera Gilbert New Harbour T.B J. A Peyton Clydé Lillian Bages Botwood Emily Joyce Roberts Harnett

Public Notice From Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources issues a public notice dated July 31 1934 detailing regulatory action or administrative request. The announcement references the agency and date but provides no further readable specifics in the accessible text.

Regulations on Culling and Grading of Codfish Export

Proposals establish culling boards to grade dried and partly dried codfish into categories such as Choice Spanish and Prime, with damp merchantable or heavy salted soft cure notes for non drying. Labrador catch rules, vessel holds cleaning, inspection, and reporting requirements are outlined with penalties and comment invitation.

Madeira West India Labrador Straits Blane Sablon Newfoundland Department of Natural Resources

Claude Fraser Secretary of Natural Resources

Claude Fraser, secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, dated July 26, 1934, is recorded.

Claude Fraser Department of Natural Resources

Newfoundland Export Ban On Labrador Codfish

Public notice states legislation under consideration to ban loading Labrador Codfish in bulk for export from Newfoundland during unsuitable weather or between dark and daylight without government inspector permission. Violations risk up to 1000 dollars fine and export licence cancellation up to one year. Claude Fraser.

Labrador Island of Newfoundland

Salt Codfish Act Alterations Under Consideration 1933

The Department of Natural Resources plans amendments to the Salt Codfish Act of 1933 and its regulations. Attention is drawn to the Newfoundland Gazette Extraordinary of August 24 1933 which proclaims No fish shall be purchased on a talqual basis. The department intends to enforce this regulation.

Department of Natural Resources Newfoundland Gazette

Claude Fraser Secretary Notice July 20 1934

Claude Fraser, secretary, issues a two week notice dated July 20 1934. The brief public communication specifies a short-term deadline and directs affected parties to prepare or respond accordingly.

Church Services Schedule For Sunday

SUNDAY services listed for St Peter and St Andrew. St Peter offers Holy Communion at 8 and Matins at 11 with Evensong at 7. St Andrew’s has Matins at 1, a Flower Service at 3.

S. Peter's S. Andrew's

South Side vs North Side Jenkins Match Report

Reading shows an internal score note with positions 7-R Jenkins on South Side and 11-R Jenkins on North Side plus a reference to Little Hr and a 2.30 time, indicating an informal event record.

R. P. Jenkins Ooo Little

Paradise resident Mark Brett at 90 in high spirits

Mr Peter Moors visited Paradise New Bay last week and found the elderly resident in strong health despite being described as bedrid nineties, with talk of vitality and a can.

Peter Moors Paradise New Bay Mark Brett

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