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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
4
Local publication from Twillingate Newfoundland includes subscription rates for Canada England U S A and other countries and advertising terms for display and short notices. Notes of thanks and late communications policy are listed along with date and office location.
The piece laments clock and watch adjustments as Greenwich mean time is adopted. It notes public difficulty keeping Telegraph time in Twillingate and suggests overreliance on Daylight Saving by holiday seekers at St John’s. The author calls for lighter use of instruments like the quadrant or sun dial on sunny days.
Four men including John Leyte and Hodder were lost at sea near Fogo on Friday but were rescued the next day when Bishop White of Newfoundland arrived by schooner. At St Peter's in Fogo a Flower Service preceded a 7 pm Confirmation for thirty five candidates as the Bishop urged a devout, communal life.
Margaret Coombs daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Coombs married Gordon Noble son of Mr and Mrs Noble at St Andrew's Church Round Harbour. Rev W H B Gill performed the ceremony with Miss Goldy Noble playing. A reception for eighty followed, and the couple plan to reside in Nippers Harbour.
A vessel with a veering south wind found no land and used fuel for a day. Upon arrival, the Home's Captain was telegraphed to proceed as usual, though he had not departed. The message about the fishermen's safety from St. Johns did not reach Capt. Knee while at Gander Bay.
Mr George Gard in his eighties traveled by motor boat to Fogo Island on Saturday to visit sister Mrs Fred Simms brother Mr Walter Gard and other relatives. On returning Monday he met longtime friend Mr Walter Terraville at Change Islands who earlier worked with J W Owen as a clerk. Ideal weather marked the trip.
Confederation Life notes squid bait is plentiful but Lewisports and Fogo report dogfish as a seasonal nuisance. Fishermen say catches are decent when dogfish are not troublesome, with good activity observed earlier in the week.
About 500 men are engaged on a new mechanical department at Grand Falls. The shop will be of concrete blocks and pitons contracted to Mr. H W Rideout. The project will require 3 000 of such blocks.
The Ninety-eighth meeting notes passage of Draft Bill No 2 for war pensions payments and an Act to amend the Tourist Commission Act 1927 removing the travel tax. It records reciprocal vehicle arrangements with Switzerland and France and updates on health services, air routes site selection at Botwood, and international tensions including Abyssinia and European diplomacy in Paris. Aging events include a fire at Heart's Content and a drowning on Humber River, plus election timing in Canada and political shifts in Britain.
Governor Anderson arrived by HMS Scarborough at Fogo on a Wednesday morning and toured Seal Cove, NAD Labrador Co premises, Court House, and local firms. He met Magistrate Roberts and locals, heard an address of welcome, praised fish prices and marketing, then toured churches, coastal wharf conditions, roads and bridges before returning to the Scarborough.
A game last evening between Botwood Amateurs' Athletic Alan and the T A 4 Teams ended 3 to 1 in favor of Twillingate. About 20 on the teams boat and some excursionists traveled from Botwood to the match, with plans to return after today.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and initials in a Primmer House item. Readable elements include G W R Hierlihy and A Janes with other scattered initials and surnames. Context and full details are missing due to damaged text.
Dear husband and father Edward J. Stuckless passed away on August 15 1934 crossing the great divide. He is remembered by family and friends with affection and gratitude for his years of loving care.
A hometown trader advertises Black Jack Felt and Dux-Bak Roofing materials and urges customers to request Simplex Roofing Nails, claiming they outperform standard nails and tins.
An electric storm tore through the area on Tuesday night with brilliant lightning. Warren Bamberry, the young son of Mr and Mrs Janie Bamberry, witnessed lights in the heavens during the event.
Mr Hoffer O D and Dr Jones arrived for orders while Mrs Baird and daughter Gwendolyn visited from Angle Brook. Several relatives and visitors arrived from Boston Somerville Clarenville Horse Islands and Fogo, with hospital directors and nurses aides frequenting the town this week.
The Magistrate and family traveled to Fogo on Tuesday to witness the arrival of H. M. S. Scar borough and the governor’s landing on Wednesday. Several proceeded by boat to Fogo and plan to return next week by steamer. Attending were Mr. Wm. Harnett, possibly visiting Seldom, and Misses Lucy and Muriel Roberts.
Ships Lizzie Guy and Maggie D. arrived Friday night while Love Flyer from St John’s and Wop from Jackson’s Arm tied up Saturday. Revenue Cruiser Schulmanite arrived Wednesday, cap Chatlk. garbled lines reference crews and freight movements.
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