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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1931
Page
4
A Wednesday meeting at Alexandra Hall drew a large crowd as Twillingate mobilizes aid for the destitute. Citizens are urged to search attics and closets for warm clothing and donate cash and goods starting immediately with canvassing today and Monday. A large committee was formed and will convene at the Court House at 8 p.m. on Monday.
A Canadian Nild Edition titled The Canadian and Newfoundland Review debuts in Cambridge Massachusetts. Published twice monthly by Harry A. Bindon and Wm. J. Nichols the new periodical aims to cover Canadian and Newfoundland topics.
Several patients arrived last week at Memorial Hospital near Clyde and Prospero, increasing workload beyond typical for the season with counts nearing midsummer levels.
November 30 brought deep snow and cold that locals fear may endure. The ongoing severe winter, with further flurries expected, promises slick sidewalks and hazardous footing across the area.
Personal visits and movements include Sampel Wells in town for Millertown, E J Colbourne departing for St John s on business, Bernard Kaplow occupying Young s Store after acquiring goods from Grand Falls, Rita Hillier leaving Mem Hospital duties for Lamaline en route to Lewisporte, and Constable Manderson heading to St John s with James Scott to the Mental Hospital.
A fragmented notice lists individuals and places including Herbert Hill Black Isle Maxwell Bixby Lambert Green Tilting L Halyward A J Christian Grand Falls Geo Brown Springdale Esau Burt Hazel Toms King s Pt Geo Miller Mrs And rew Simms Mrs Arthur Folks Little Bay Mable Pelley Harry s Hr Mrs M Diamond Mrs Geo Jennings Mrs Allan Brett Vera Brett and Morton's Sho Cove.
A December 1931 public meeting in Alexandra Hall chaired by Magistrate Roberts formed an Emergency Relief Committee. The body will organize cash and clothing drives, coordinate with officials, and invite religious and civic groups to assist as needed on Twillingate Islands North Island.
The biography traces a Greenspond native who left school at twelve to work in fisheries, later educated himself to enter Boston University 1920 and earn degrees from NYU and Columbia. He joined the Army Officers Training Corps, pursued advanced studies in economics and finance, and produced reports on budgeting and credit control. He is active as a writer and organizer while building a Newfoundland sales network amid caution about the business outlook.
The speaker expresses faith in Canada, warns against pessimism, and urges aspiring Newfoundlanders to develop a clear mind and strong body. He advocates taking command of one’s life, pursuing charted goals, and pressing on despite weariness. Saunders has contributed valuable articles on labour unemployment and product grading and marketing.
A quiet wedding united Marion French daughter of Frederick French with Archibald Harold Taylor Detroit native son of Frank and Mrs Taylor. Rev Dr Newton Powell officiated with A H Middleton at the organ. Marion wore burgundy panne velvet with lace and talisman roses. They left for Detroit on their wedding trip and will reside there upon return.
Mr and Mrs G W Rideout of 70 Fairview Ave Toronto announce the engagement of their daughter Eda Myre to William Gallagher Dargavel B A son of Mr and Mrs R B Dargavel of Toronto. Marriage planned for early January.
Telegraph reports weather and ice conditions set final sailings for several steamers including Green Bay Notre Dame Bay Prospero Sugana and Flower's Cove with December dates. Also notes a Toronto engineer's deal with St George's Coal Fields Ltd starting next May at 100000 tons per year, plus various naval and regional items.
Readable fragments mention Mrs Cooks Mrs C Strong Nellie Strong Jacksons Cove Mrs B Batt Mrs J Stone A N Warren Herring Neck F Foster Joe BAtts Arm Mrs James Croucher Mrs Locke Little Bay Islands in a local notice collection.
Pupils of the school present a concert at the Arm Academy on Wednesday night December 16. Cream and candy will be served and games played. Admission for adults is 15 cents. Everybody is invited.
For delicate baby systems Castoria is pitched as a safe remedy from infancy through older childhood. The ad emphasizes gentle regulation of bowels and relief from colic without harsh drugs, urging mothers to rely on Castoria for colds fevers and digestive upset with its genuine branding.
In Loving Memory of our dear husband and father Edwin G Roberts who passed away December 1930. As we cast a backward glance through life's rough road we recall blessings from the hand of God. Inserted by his wife and family.
Notice asks to reserve Christmas Eve night December 23 for U C South Side Sunday School Christmas See and Programme in the Marshall Hall.
The Office of Justice of the Peace warns that charging more than twenty five cents for affidavits and declarations is inappropriate in Pure Relief matters. It states the new Poor Relief system imposes duties to attest without charge and threatens withdrawal of commissions for refusals or fees.
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