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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1934
Page
4
The notice from Roberts Proprietor announces subscription rates: $1.00 per year in Newfoundland, $1.20 to Canada, $1.50 to England, the U.S. and other countries, payable in advance, and specifies publication from the North Side office.
The first Newfoundland stop of British Prime Minister Rt. Hon. James Ramsay MacDonald and his daughter Miss Ishbel aboard HMS Scarborough marked by a welcome from locals. The cruise includes a call at St Anthony to visit Dr. Grenfell before continuing to Labrador and hopes he regains health to resume duties for Britain and international peace.
The Daisy ship with Commissioners Sir John Hope Simpson and Thomas Lodge arrived at Fogo at 3 30 pm on Tuesday for a northern tour. They met Magistrate Roberts and visited the Hospital and public buildings before departing for Springdale and Cartwright, Labrador. Public meetings were not planned as the panel aims to visit many towns, hoping for business benefits from the trip.
The notice says timber may be sought to determine if wood is free or for sale by auction under proper authority. It notes that some wood bulked by Mr. Manuel was taken last year yet paid for later and no action was taken, with leniency allowed.
Sir William F Coaker faced action after a July 11 fire at Port Union. He was clearing land when the blaze ran out of control, burning 10 to 15 acres of scrub and turf. He paid a $50.00 fine.
A list of guests and residents appears to name Mr. C. J. Ludiow Cyril Oakes Fogo Morley Jewer M. B. Adamzy Edward Gill Jas. Wool ridge Neil Stein E. P. Newman Alma Colbourne Gus Pope Sidney Buckley David Lewis Geo Stock ley Allan Langdon Charlie Ryalt Joffree Foot Geo Ireland Grant Scevioni Bernard Stein Botwaood Mr and Mrs Roland Tilley and son Grand Falls H W Carter Bob Stick St Johns.
August 4 and 11 saw large crowds at St Peter's and St Andrew's for flower services with graves at the cemeteries bedecked in well selected flowers, reflecting respect for the dead.
Dr Olds writes on a proposed program for patients at Memorial Hospital in Notre Dame Bay The letter outlines insurance like coverage renamed as contract and aims to reach readers by mail to allow them to register as beneficiaries The message preserves the substance of a recent issue while changing a key term for broader access to care
At Agusthana Port au Port on a Wednesday week two men Ephraim Sparkes of Lower Island Cove Bay de Verde and Stephen McDonald of Campbell's Creek Port au Port died in a premature dynamite explosion while loading deep blast holes in the limestone quarry of the Dominion Iron and Steel Co Ltd.
Public notice discusses proposed regulations for culling and classification of dried and partly dried codfish. Section 3 specifies size standards: Towcods 8 to 11 inches, Small codfish over 11 up to 18 inches, and Medium and large codfish over 18 inches.
On Sunday Saint Peter's offers Holy Communion at 8 and Matins at 1 with Evensong at 7. Saint Andrew's schedules Matins at 11 and Hyensong at 7 on the south side.
Dr and Mrs P H Wood visited their daughter Mrs A A Hodge in town from Boston. Numerous locals and visitors travel by Clyde, Prospero, or other boats to St John s, Corner Brook, Fogo, Bonavista, Halifax, Toronto, and Grand Falls. Names include Blandford, Washburn, Hallett, Gillett, Roberts, Swyers, Manuel, Roberts, Anstey, Stuckless, Hayward, Rideout, Laie, Hodge, Churchill, Clarke, Barrett, Stuckless, St. John s connections and ongoing trips.
Shipping reports detail the motor launch Caribou under Captain Budgell of Exploits taking Mr. J W McGrath and Davis & Lawrence Co representative Mr. Gerald S Doyle on Tuesday. Doyle continues his business trip south noting a northbound pickup. Melita delivers sticks to Ashbourne Ltd on Tuesday while Aux Lone Flyer departs for Herring Neck with freight. Schr Grace Bechner arrives from Labrador with gear bought by Mr. Facey from wreck owners. Marion Gladys at Indian Tickles and the shir leaves Tuesday for Bonavista Bay to load cooperage for Ray Roberts then to St. John's. John Bull motorboat runs to Change Islands Tuesday with passengers.
A late Friday thunder storm swept through the area causing damage to Dr. McKenzie's radio outfit and barn near Foxo, with a fence splintered. The storm also struck Rose House, leaving debris and property impact along the route to Battle Creek.
In perfect weather a large crowd watched Twillingate hand Botwood a heavy 8 to 1 loss. Adams opened scoring for Botwood, Lunonen tied it, and Twillingate added three more before halftime. Second half saw Botwood fail to equalize as Twillingate dominated. Referee Mr. Stewart Moors supervised.
In Morday Fred Troke was arrested for larceny from Fench Bros' Store at Summerford by Constable Manderson. The Magistrate fined him $50 or 3 months. the fine was paid. Lewis Boyd of Summerford was fined $2500 or 1 month for false pretense in connection with a dale. An Esquime landed from the Kyle was imprisoned for stealing food at Hebron, Labrador. Renato Tugtavina was sentenced to two months with hard labour for stealing woods from the Hudson Bay Co Stores, by Capt. A. Kean at Court-on-the-Sea. no jail there, so he was held locally.
Hattie A. Heckman and John Qake Master lead arrivals with the largest Labrador catch at 2000. Ashbournes Ltd Schrs Marina and Ida M. Clarke report strong counts of 900 and 2200 respectively, while Robert Gordon and Titus Locke send in Raleigh shipments of 300 to Tizzard's Hr. Kate and Ruth, Abram Horwood master, depart Moreton's Hr. for Belle Isle on a second fishery trip.
The Twillingate Sun prints a note of gratitude dated August 12 from Morley Jewer and Captain E P Newman Magr thanking the T.A.A. and the Twillingate people for kindness and favors shown during their stay in town.
Rev Wilfred Gaetz takes post as pastor at Gower Street United Church in St John s. Reid and Ayling completed a 3700 mile flight to London in 31 hours but landed early due to fuel shortage. The Fortieth Commission of Government met with Alderdice granted leave for ill health. A clerical appointment in London was announced, and a party of 49 English pupils arrived to explore Grand Falls area. Labatt kidnapping news from Toronto wends through ransom. Admiral Byrd freed from isolation in the Antarctic. Hope Simpson port name approved. Labrador fishery reports strong yields and widespread trapping activity across Grady Pack s Hr Indian Tickles and nearby bays.
Notice of sale by public auction under a writ of Fieri Facias directed to the sheriff. On September 3, 1934, at Salt Panos Fridays Bay, the sale covers all rights and equity of redemption in the property of Alex Sansome. Between J Barnes and Alex Sansome as plaintiffs and TH Eastabrooks, as defendant, with Bartletts & Co. also involved in the proceedings.
Public notice outlining proposed rules for culling dried and partly dried codfish by grade and origin. It details hold cleaning, reporting requirements for Labrador and other vessels, ballast removal, damaged hold lining, and inspection obligations. Penalties apply for breaches with copies available from the Department of Natural Resources.
Messrs Bennett Guy and Adbi rd are working at Buchans Sidney Wells, per fragments in the report indicating their association with the operation or project at the Buchans site. The readable portion notes these individuals in a professional capacity within the Buchans context.
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