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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1930
Page
4
Twillingate Newfoundland edition dated August 16, 1930 lists subscription prices to Newfoundland Canada England and the U S A with advance payment. Advertising rates for long term display ads and short term ads per inch and notes of thanks. Newspaper notes it cannot guarantee late news items and disclaims correspondent opinions.
Construction of a new wing at Memorial Hospital progresses under Mr. N. W. Rideout. Exterior work is near completion in a few weeks as materials are on site. The project employs many workers and is conducted economically, reducing overall costs.
The induction of Rev. F W W Hollands occurred Monday night at St Peters Church. Rev H Gosse conducted the service but could not leave Change Islands because of bad weather. Hollands now serves as Incumbent, occupies the Parsonage with his wife, and the parish of Twillingate awaits a pleasant stay.
The note urges light use for all wheeled riders after dark to prevent accidents as evenings shorten. It stresses that it is required for vehicles to show lights and calls for polite behavior when asking about lighting.
Many traps were damaged in the sea last week causing a severe setback to fishermen with good catches. Now trapping ends and these fishermen will switch to hook and line to secure the fall catch.
There are many patients at present in the Men Hospital and the staff are kept exceptionally busy. While some of last year's staff have left recently the work is relieved by the help of Drs. Owen and Tongacre, and Miss Ettie Washburn, who arrived from American cities.
S Solland captained by A Londal arrived from Halifax on Sunday with part cargo landed to Here firms. Steagner carried herring to Morton's Hr and Summerford Line Flyer departed for St John s with fishery from Ashbournes Ltd. The vessel touched in here on its return.
A reader named HUMANITY urges action after a rogue cow roaming streets and hills injures horses and risks people. The letter criticizes the owner for ignoring warnings and requests the paper to publicize the nuisance and prevent further harm.
The St Peter's Annual Sunday School picnic occurred on Thursday on the Parsonage grounds with exceptionally fine weather. The U S United Church Sunday School also held theirs on Thursday visiting the hospital before moving to their grounds at the Amn.
Personal visitors fill the week with arrivals from Change Islands Boston New York Fogo St Johns and Corner Brook. Notables include Mr Wm Earle Mrs L I Hodder Mr David E Taggard and ex Magistrate Cook. Local residents travel by Clyde Kyle and Prospro as parties tour Newfoundland and Ontario sites.
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe simple cure for acid stomach sour stomach and indigestion. It claims a tasteless dose neutralizes acids and ends discomfort in minutes with physician endorsement and decades of use. Every bottle includes directions and is available at drugstores.
By Telegraph St Johns Aug 3 Conservative Government of Canada took office yesterday Aug 25 set for by election nomination day A special session of Parliament Sept 2 to deal with unemployment The coal steamer Hochelaga aground on Magdalen Islands a wrecking tug stands by Wiliam Churchill retired Samuel Churchill appointed to Public Works Squires attends Canadian Good Roads Association convention in Quebec September Sed Lundrigan to begin a world flight from New York toward Berlin in a single monoplane Two forest fires destroy about 35 square miles of Cape Cod forest Unemployment in Britain July totals 2011467 with 757338 year ago Sir Richard Squires to Humber district for ten days Premier Bennett likely to oppose Sept 2 by election Fr McDougal dies at Bell Island Heavy seas damage Wadhams wharves 40 stages down Thomas Tippie appointed Travelling Auditor Caribou total loss at Greemside ship abandoned crew saved Basque hastened to scene Caribou built 1925 cost 95000 pounds Storm at Sty jobs J Hepburn marries in Glasgow Simon LeDrew drowns off Change Islands John Burke dies at hotel Kyle reports fishing near St John s Straits fish scarce high seas NE winds Meigs replacing Kyle on Labrador route Caribou mail largely accounted for Nassau Quebec swept by fire homeless 600 with 40 houses and public buildings destroyed
The regatta yesterday drew large crowds under ideal weather. Reports from Nanking indicate the national government seat is menaced by Communists who are well equipped.
The memorial hospital reports ongoing donations for the new wing. multiple donors are listed with gifts ranging from 1 to 112 dollars including residents of Botwood Exploits and Angle Brook and Mrs. F J Dove. Treasurer K M Batten acknowledges with thanks on Aug 13 1950.
A long catalog from Springdale lists names and prices for items sold by Mrs. Z. J Dove and others including Mrs. I. J. Dove and Azariah Small. Prices range from $5.00 to 50 cents per item with numerous individuals named such as Enid Sceviour Rev. James Sweetapple and Albert Martin.
W. H. Jackman asserts in a letter to the editor that he ran in Placentia West as an Independent with no direct or indirect ties to any political party or member. He states all election expenses were paid from his own funds and emphasizes Liberal Independent ideals as the basis of his platform.
A note from Alex Pike dated August 30 1930 thanks the Doctors and Nurses of the Hospital for their kindness and good treatment during illness and wishes them health wealth and happiness throughout their lives.
A thanks to the doctors and nurses of Notre Dame Memorial Hospital for kindness shown to a boy named Jimmie during his stay. Special thanks to Dr Wood for compassionate care while the family’s own doctor was away.
H. Fraser and A. Gill of St. John s contest at The Primmer House with A Tt House Wesleyville Allan Potter and Hayward Burt on Samson s Island noted in this brief historic record.
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