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Newspaper

Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Dec 07, 1929

Page

4

Twillingate Sun local advertising and subscription notice

The Twilingate Sun publishes subscription rates for Newfoundland Canada England U S A and other countries with prices set in advance. Advertising terms include display and short term rates and a 25 cent notes of thanks fee. The paper notes no guarantee for late news items and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.

Twillingate S. Roberts Newfoundland Canada England U.S. A

Trade Flourishing Business Keeps Up Seasonal Record

Trade flourishes as stores stock a full Christmas line and aim to meet local demand. Managers and clerks cater to customers, encouraging purchases from local businesses to benefit the town and its vicinity. Twillingate fares well amid some hardship, thanks to diligent business leaders supporting honest dealings.

Twillingate

Those In Peril as Winds Keep Sailors at Sea

The article details high winds hindering schooners leaving port with cargoes. Captains may abandon sails to save vessels if needed, risking Atlantic detours. Anxiety rises for families, with tidal wave memories amplifying concern. Ocean steamers report crews picked up and others faring well, offering cautious hope.

Atlantic

Drowning Averted On River Trip In Narrow Rescue

Wilfred Curtis son of Thomas and Mrs Curtis was rescued after being fished from Path Hud water on a motor vessel. Capt Elias White and Auguse tus Bridger aided the rescue. He was sent to hospital for observation but is back to work.

Wilfred Thomas Curtis Elias White Augusetus Bridger Path D. Co. R

Byng's Record Enhanced As Met Chief Marks First Year

London reports a year of active policing under Lord Byng of Vinay at Scotland Yard. Graft cases in West End night clubs, six unsolved murders, and a surge in motor bandit activity dominated the period. Byng offered to resign but was told to continue by the Home Secretary amid a busy, high publicity tenure.

London U. P Scotland Yard Lord Byng of Vinay Metropolitan Police West End Manchester Oliver Reading Philip Vale Lord Byng Labor Home Secretary

NEW POLICE BOXES FOR LONDON POLICE INFRASTRUCTURE

The Metropolitan Police plan hundreds of metal police boxes with telephones first aid and handcuffs to aid crime fighting. Home Office guidelines on interrogations spark debate about police powers while Savidge inquiry recommendations limit but do not stop questioning. London remains largely safe despite Byng regime efforts against the underworld.

London Home Office Criminal Investigation Department Royal Commission On Police Byng Boys

Wedding of Clara Pelley and Allan G Sharpe in Twillingate

Miss Clara Pelley and Mr Allan G Sharpe united in marriage at South Side Gaited Church Twillingate on November 27. Rev W E Merzer officiated. Bride wore white dress with bridal veil orange blossoms roses and fern bouquet. Attendants wore pink silk. Bride given away by her father William Petley. Groom supported by brother Jonathan Sharpe. Reception for about 100 guests at groom’s home. Gifts included a gold wrist watch from the groom. Many friends extend best wishes.

Gaited Church Twillingate Clara Pelley Allan G Sharpe W. E. Merzer Ernest Eutins Grace

New Outlook notes church deeds in Newfoundland trip

Rev Arminia Young writes from Toronto about the Twillingate and Grand Falls Presbyteries. At Botwood a September 29 dedication valued at 3000 by a benefactor marked a gift to the congregation. A new concrete block church at the Bate's Arm area nears completion with Rev T Pitcher as pastor, builder H W Rideout praised for concrete mastery.

Toronto Arminia Young Twillingate Botwood Grand Falls Charles Howse Tee Bate Twilliowate T. Pitcher Twillingate Pristytery Pitcher H. W. Rideout

Homecoming at Fogo Highlights Local Trades and Schools

Dear Sir, I recount changes in Fogo since my return, noting Nild Labrador Export Co. led by E E Hyde and Earlé Sons & Co. handling imports and cargoes for foreign markets. 88-year-old Harold Earle still active, A J Cook J P Ex Magistrate well, Arcade Store run by Wim Furze, and local officials busy. Nurses from Fogo join Twillingate Hospital staff headed to U S A or Canada. Fogo Schools present, Knight and Power as teachers, Verge’s era recalled shaping many careers.

Fogo Labrador Export Co E.E. Hyde Earlé Son's & Co Harold Earle H. J. Earle Earle Canada Twillingate A. Jj. Cook J. P Cook Colbourne Wim. Furze H. Gake J.C. Baker Baker Twillingate Hospital Miss. Layman Twillingate N. D. E. M Layman Stanley Layman Miss Knight U. C Wilfred Verge

Byrd crosses Pole survey flight returns to base

Radio from Commander Byrd's base in the South reports a successful polar crossing with all systems functioning. He landed back at his base the same day after completing surveys. Aisight began at 3.29 o'clock Thursday afternoon November 28, with the distance to the Pole and back totaling 1609 miles.

Byrd New York Pole

Campaign Committee Drives West Coast Sufferers Support

The Campaign Committee are doing exceedingly well in canvassing for West Coast Sufferers with a well arranged program and strong public response. Comdr. Abbott, 8. A., chairs the committee and Mr. C. L. Hodge serves as secretary with active members and house to house collectors.

West Coast Comdr. Abbott C.L. Hodge

Memorial Hospital thanks Twillingate for fall vegetable gifts

Memorial Hospital Twillingate thanks residents across Twillingate and Fogo districts for generous fall vegetable contributions. The note notes hundreds of barrels used yearly to feed patients and explains the hospital truck was out of order, limiting canvassing. Officials invite continued donations in spring to avoid freezing and cover costs. Charles Parsons thanks the editor for space.

Memorial Hospital Twillingate The Fogo Ragged Point Bluff Head Cove Manuels Cove Kettle Cove Little Harbor Charles &, Parsons

Personal notes on residents' health travel in Trinity Bay

Mr and Mrs Jonas Cooper left for St Anthony with Mrs Cooper undergoing radium treatment. Rep Mrs Isaac Roberts well after an operation. Mr A W N Burt operated on progressing favourably. Several residents arrived or departed by Prospero Clyde and motor boat to Hampden Lewisporte St John's and Toronto. Mail and bags landed at Morton's Hr Herring Neck.

Jonas Cooper St. Anthony Lewisporte Morton's Herring Neck Herbert Young Detroit Mich Herbert May Deer Lake Adolphus Field Trinity Bay C. Leslie Beaverton Paul Moores Roland Newman Clyde Toronto Friends& Relations Paul Moors Prospero C. White St. John's C.E Parsons Coast Manderson Edwin Facey H. W. Rideout City

Local Hospital Appeal Donations Noted in Botwood Grand Falls

A wartime era donation record lists contributions from Mr and Mrs Jamies Inder of Botwood and Miss Elsie Abbort of Grand Falls amounting to $2.00 and $25.00 to N. D. B. M. Hospital with thanks. EK M. Batten serves as Treasurer for the Dev. 4th 1929.

Jamies Inder Botwood Elsie Abbort Grand Falls EK M. Batten Treas.Dev

Donation from Mrs Eleanor Clarke to Gilesports

A short donation note references Mrs Eleanor Clarke giving funds to Gilesports with an inscription noting Arthur IANUREL and Fia. Details are fragmentary and unclear.

Eleanor Clarke Gilesports Arthur Ianurel Fia

Gifts of Vegtables and Potatoes Across Communities

A list of gifts including two percent bri pota toes to several individuals such as Isaac Smith Arthur Adams Stewart Young Edgar Young James Horwood and others with amounts like 24 sark mixed and cash payments noted. Names include Lavinia Harbin Chesley Manuel Isaac Young Daniel Young Wilfred Young and payment type described as Mem Hospital Dee Std 1929.

Isaac Smith Arthur Adams Stewart Young Edgar Young James Horwood Stephen Guy Lavinia Harbin Chesley Manuel Isaac Young Daniel Young Wilfred Young

Shipping News Briefs Include Schooner Ties for Winter

Schr Marona under Capt Ian White sailed to Tizzards Harbour last week with freight for Robert Boyde. Schooner will tie up at E H for the winter. Aux Sebr Humorist arrived en route North last Sunday and departed Tuesday. Rev H Gilbert, former Incumbent of Twillingate, has accepted a parish post at Broadwin Dorset England and will move his family from St Johns soon.

Schr Marona Ian White Tizzard Robert Boyde E. H Sebr H. Gilbert Twillingate England Broadwinsor Dorset Bas St. John’s Fa. Horness Boxt

Umbrella Sales Note From an Old Store Remains

Fragmentary OCR shows a brief ad style line about an umbrella sale or availability. Mentions an office or store context and possible vendor names within a historic newspaper fragment. The readable content is sparse, but indicates a small merchandise listing rather than a full article.

Newfoundland Relief Appeals Move to Aid Burin Victims Amid Tide

Telegraph reports Newfoundland towns mobilize for the Burin disaster with a two hundred fifty thousand dollar South Coast Disaster Fund drive. Donations include ten thousand dollars from the A N D Co and flour from Maple Leaf Milling Co. Messages from across the country urge aid as ships face gales and crews are rescued near St John's.

St. John’s Burin Maple Leaf Milling Co T. & M. Winter Hull Mays U.S.A Nantucket Beach South Coast Disaster Fund Committee Newfoundland Canadian Bank of Commerce St. Job's Heart’ S The

Gin Pills Promise Relief for Woman's Ailments

A Newfoundland style column reports Mrs Lauien Pike credits Gin Pills for relief after illness. The piece promotes kidney care and claims dramatic improvements. It also notes a shipwreck saga with several vessels missing near St John’s, crew changes, and rescue signals.

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Byng Seyice Arse 7 Yarpee Underworld Wedding Pel.ly Pelley—Sharpe PW. F Twillingate Sun N. D. B. M. Hospital Shipping News Telegraph Sandy Pond Crossing Christian Brothers Greene George K Greenspond Bell Islands Halfplein Narrows Hugh D Catherine Alicante Boxey Point English Portia Bonavista Jeanie Florence St John's Dagbild Rochester Sergt Ricketts, V.C Britain Thames Meigle Beathic Bedthic Acartha Saguacha Hamilton Cwoman Mra Lauien Pike Piko Jetter National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada Limited Stek George E Nepture Lloyd Jack Effie Mee Petite Petite Gander Deal Northern Light Merry Widow Schr. Waterspitte J. Bishop Wesleyville Dept. Bishop S.S. Republic Sir William Coaker Gander Marine and Fisheries Henrt Jasper Jane Blackwood Kearney Catherine B Canadian Department of Mines United States Canada Paper and Power Co Joby P. Scott St. Joby's West
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