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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1932
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes an ideal fishing season with smooth waters and good weather. It records pastors Rev Oliver Jackson and Rev W J Woolfrey delivering sermons, the Summer School sessions beginning, and announces the unveiling services set for tomorrow afternoon.
Town fishermen and merchants pursue settlement on shore cod prices amid concerns over low rates. Arbitration may occur if talks fail, while Iceland and Labrador catches influence local markets. Reports note Labrador cure at $2.00 per quintal and discuss market outlook amid employment worries and tourism season.
Personal notices list residents and guests traveling by motor boat and steamship between Watertown Massachusetts Lewisporte Grand Falls Exploits St Johns Wesleyville Newtown and other locales. Individuals include Mrs Frederick Moore Raymond John Pond Eleanor Roberts Allan Rideout Milligan Pardy and J Rowland among others with trips to summer schools and family visits.
A list of residents and families across Newfoundland communities including Harbour View Hotel, Herring Neck, Gander Bay, Triton, Botwood, Bishop's Falls, Deer Lake, Grand Falls, Fogo, Lewisporte and others. Names include C W Gian, Marion Saunders, Laura Peckford, John Andrews, Patrick Murray, Ronald Murray, Walter Murray, and Lemuel White among many others.
Verichrome films finished cheaper by us in Nad. Latest method finishes in six hours. Mail returns same day as received. You get two extra snaps from this new film. E I Bishop Kodak Dealer Grand Falls.
The item lists Rev. Mr. Hackett arriving to serve Pickering and notes Labrador fish prices around two dollars a quintal. It covers ship activity near Cow Head, a drowning incident at Humtermonth, a hearing demanded before Governor Roosevelt, and various political and economic notes from Ottawa to London including starch and squid harvests in Holyrood and Bank of Nova Scotia anniversary.
Reports from Ottawa indicate the Empire Conference is rapidly drawing to a close. Britain discovers a method to eliminate the drease from cotton goods, promising a boost to the cotton industry. Monarchists stage a counter revolution in Spain, martial law declared. Kaye Don leaves for Detroit for the world speed record in September. Moscow reports food shortages in Soviet Russia. The Bonus Army, evicted from Washington, threatens trouble again per wireless reports.
The community mourns Grace Helen Hodge widow of Richard Dorman Hodge who died near a beach and left a family of four siblings and a firm, with her death linked to long eye and throat illness. Violet Agnes Greenham, nine, died of meningitis after July illness, with funeral at Bluff Head Cove School House and burial at Rink Road Cemetery.
A July picnic voyage from Summerford to Mint Island aboard the motor boat Miss Mavis Brown hosted by Mr. Llewellyn Lilly includes 36 travelers, with Miss Elva Boyde injured and Miss Phoebe Wheeler aiding organizers. Howard Wheeler piloted safely amid a developing storm. the group thanks Lilly and Wheeler while noting the boat’s owner.
A Sunday afternoon service near Memorial Bell on the South Side August 14 at 3 o clock features Rev. O Jackson delivering a centennial and memorial address. The Memorial Committee unveils a memorial tablet and extends a cordial welcome to all to worship.
Drowned July 6 1932 at age 5 years 10 months. Son of Mr and Mrs Job Burton of La Scie. Survived by parents two sisters and two brothers. Verse lines mourn a child’s early death and suggest the Saviour’s comfort.
A list of donations to the N. D. Bay Memorial Hospital includes Mrs Mary S Gillingham ten dollars K M Batten dated Aug 10 1932 anonymous contributions two hundred fifty dollars Pardy s Ice Cream Parlour seven dollars forty five cents A G Woolfrey thirteen dollars Carmanville.
The Annual Sunday School Picnic of St Peter s Church was held on Thursday at Mintw s Farm with children and leaders enjoying a cool breeze and vehicles bringing attendees. The Salvation Army Sunday School also met on Thursday at the School grounds to escape the summer heat waves.
An advertisement touts Ferrozone as a remarkable blood-food to restore strength and fight weakness. It claims after meals two tablets produce instant improvement, lifting mood, reducing fatigue, and boosting nerves and ambition. Priced at fifty cents at all druggists.
Marion Woolfrey Wilfred J Woolfrey Botwood A D Snel grove Lewisporte Mrs Susannah Pardy G C M Pardy Little Hr Lilian King H J Howlett St Johns W E Lilley Curling 1 Millar Springhill N S R O Davis Swansea South Wales.
Aux-Schr Bessie Marie arrived from St Johns Tuesday evening with freight to Ashbournes. Schr Marina, Captain Saul White, arrived Tuesday from Belle Isle with a full load of fish. Three masted Aux-Schr Ianthe, Captain A Snelgrove, arrived from North Sydney Tuesday evening with 270 tons of coal to Ashbournes. Schr Bernice Zinck, Captain Rowell, with 247 tons of North Sydney coal, arrived Ashbournes Ltd Wednesday night.
Notice announces a motor excursion service offering passenger trips across the Bay with first class accommodations. Rates are stated as reasonable and service available at any time. Contact Harbour View Hotel and nearby businesses for bookings and locations including Pardy's Ice Cream and Pa Colbourne on the North Side near Blut Head Cove.
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