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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1937
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists notices from the North Side office of Home Affairs and notes an insertion charge for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements. It warns it cannot guarantee late letters or communications after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Commission of Government responds to a request for publicly paid fish cullers with a negative assessment. Cullers would be part time and not cover all fish days, requiring many hires and taxes, offering little appeal to fishermen, unless new processing plants reduce the salt fish trade, mostly on the East Coast.
Fresh Fish Industry Proposal for the South Coast promises economic aid to Newfoundland's future. The South Coast suffers hard, and the industry could help people nationwide, offering an outlet for fresh fish in the American market.
The Bean Supper at Little Hr on Wednesday week drew a fair crowd and collected $28.40. Presiding was Teacher LeGrow with helpers, who promoted the event and beans.
At the F. P. U. Hall on Monday night Mr. Doyle Sharpe convened a meeting of Nad. Tumbermen's Aga'n. members for the purpose of forming a local branch.
Magistrate Abbott heard a case against a young man from Arm for loose and disorderly conduct outside the home of Mr. Robert Legge. A fine of $6.00 was imposed or a term of improvement if not paid.
Walter Anatey reported the death of his sister Mrs. Moulton at Burgeo on the 27th. She was 58 and left a husband, three sons and three daughters.
Magistrate Abbott resumes duties at his office and reports feeling much better following his recent operation.
M. B. Little Grace departed for Lenleporte to fetch Mesers assistance, accompanied by F. White and others from Grand Falla.
The Ranger Guide Tea and Sale in the Club Room on Thursday drew a mixed crowd of young and older folk with proceeds totaling 29 dollars.
Dorothy M. 8B traveled to Lewisporte on Thursday with fresh salmon. The boat carried mail from here and Moreton's Harbour and returned along a mail route from Lewisporte yesterday at 1 40 p m.
The Twillingate Girl Guide Company formed in 1932 under Captain Mrs Hollands later led by Lt Maymia Roberts. Current leaders include Lt Havel Loveridge Captain Patrol Leader Millicent Loveridge and Mabel Anstey. Meetings Mondays with stars for attendance and a year end prize. Vera Hodder won last year’s St John Ambulance First Aid to the Injured book.
M. V. Lone Flyer departed Wednesday for St Johns carrying freight for Ashbournes Ltd. S. Marine Trader, Capt. Guthreau, arrived Tuesday night from Fogo en route to Moreton's Hr and Little Bay Ta Jands to pick up fish. The steamer paused here to load from Ashbournes Ltd before heading south.
A son was born Saturday at Memorial Hospital to Rev J A and Mrs Burden.
Florence Amelia Spencer becomes Florence Amelia Price following her December 3 wedding at St Peter's Church to Augustus Reuben Price both from Back Harbour. Hilda Rose Anstey wed Fred Hetton in a Thursday St Peter's ceremony officiated by Rev J Goodland. Anstey is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Anstey of Back Harbour and Hetton is son of Mr Alfred E Manuel of North Side.
Pearl Sharpe, aged 35, wife of Mr. Clarence Sharpe, died Tuesday at Crow Head from double pneumonia. She leaves four children. Funeral at U. C. Cemetery on Thursday conducted by Rev. Burden.
Local note records a social gathering at the Primgaer House featuring Mrs Ford Ball and Mrs Sheppard with attendees from Badger. The fragment suggests a small community event or meeting among residents.
Phillip Anstey relocated a dwelling by dismantling the Sleepy Cove purchase and reconstructing it at Back Hr. The action indicates transfer of property between locations with pieces possibly repurposed for new site use.
Crow Head residents hosted a 490 appreciation dinner for Misa F. O'Neil honoring her upcoming departure and noting valued services rendered to the community.
Hon. Sir Wilfred Woods and Hon. Emerson depart for England for discussions on the Gander agreement at the Dominion Affairs request. St. John's municipal matters include draft bills on harbour boards and Avalon Telephone Co. franchise, with council elections nominating 15 candidates for six seats and Mayor Carnell running unopposed.
The dispatch summarizes global and domestic affairs including trade talks with General Foods in Boston, Girl Guides’ annual meeting at Government House with over four thousand members, Bank of Montreal outlooks, and Chinese and Japanese military actions around Nanking. It notes weather disruptions in St. John’s, railway wreck cleanup, and maritime search efforts near Fogo.
Department reports excellent work amid extreme heat and drought. total fires for the year fell by ten to 279. Shanghai dispatches claim Japanese forces breached Nanking defences and engage Chinese defenders in street fighting. foreigners’ safety unknown. Japanese authorities demand surrender by noon with warnings of horrors.
The writer recalls a stay on Change Islands with John and Fred Roberts praising clean, modern fish stores and sanitary practices at S Roberts. He thanks Rev. R O Davies and predecessors, notes rugged travel to reach the parish, and lauds local families and businesses including Earle Sons and L B Hyde.
Advertises Cinderella Flour as specially produced for Newfoundland cooks highlighting its tailored suitability for local recipes and baking needs.
Peter Clarke an aged sea faring map maker and long time Labrador Bank and Shore fishery worker died after a period of paralysis and bladder complications. He leaves a widow and four daughters in the United States, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The daughters of the late Peter A Clarke express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their father’s illness and death. They thank Mr Peter Reid for making the casket Dr Olds and staff Mr Burden for cooperation and sympathy and all who sent floral pieces signed Janet Rowena Annis and Elizabeth.
A Botwood resident known as Hatcher and once a helper to Magistrate Berteau and later with Mr Ted and Miss Tottie Berteau at Grand Falls died peacefully at his sister's home. Esther Hopkins aged nearly 80 was the subject of mourning among Mary friends and Elizabeth Young of South Side noted as her sister.
The article notes Cinderella Flour is milled specially to enhance heat baking results, distinguishing it from other brands.
Personal items list residents traveling between towns and returning by boat or motor, including Edwin Colbourne and Joan Thompson bound for St John s via Lewisporte, Miss Janie Anstey from Exploits, Mrs Farnell and daughter from Tizzard s, and others like Mr Hart returning to Fogo and Rev J Goutiend heading to Morton s.
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