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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
4
The Twilingate Sun notes public opinion on Responsible Government and Newfoundland independence. It argues many favor staying linked with Britain, cites tax changes and market access benefits, and questions who bears future burdens while criticizing local reforms and civic institutions.
The column argues that fear of retaliation and leniency deter victims from reporting crimes. It warns that early action could prevent future losses and reduce harm, suggesting a need for better systems to encourage reporting and deter criminals. It laments leniency and stresses the dangers of delay in law enforcement.
L D A notes explain how lime and carbonate neutralize soil acids, creating a mildly alkaline condition that benefits many crops. It describes sour soils in wet low-lying areas, the loss of lime compounds in huamid districts, a litmus test method, and lime’s effects on tilth especially in clays and light soils, with a teaser about next week’s topic on fishing traditions.
Word from English Harbour Trinity reports the sudden death of a 76 year old father. His wife had been ill for over a year and cared for him until he died on Wednesday while tending her. Left are two daughters Miss Startha and Mrs Laite, a son John, and Captain A R Bateson MC and Bar who was killed in France near Armistice. Lizzie, their favorite daughter, died a year ago. The family quotes a line about living in hearts.
Hon K M Brown reflects on 1833 when his great grandfather William Brown sat in a House that voted for Representative Government. The piece notes two Browns in 1833 and two now, praises Brown’s Labour leadership in Grand Falls and Notre Dame Bay, cites work for 2000 men, and recalls his stance on war memorials, hospital support, and wages. It argues for a continued Labour leadership and his experience from union conventions to inform policy.
In The Court the stolen goods receiver Frank G Stockless pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine months hard labour in St Johns Penitentiary. Two boys already serving two and five months received an extra month each. Forging tools were traced to Edgar Hodder. Constable Manderson escorted the three prisoners to St Johns via Lewispointe.
Bertram H Butt married Muriel P Young at the S S United Church on Thursday afternoon at 4 oclock officiated by Rev Uriah Laite. The couple hosted a reception at the Harbour View Hotel following the ceremony.
Grace Boehner and William Gilett left Moreton’s Wharf with fishery cargo for St John’s on Wednesday and arrived yesterday. Lone Flyer under Captain Pippy carried freight from St John’s to Ashbourne’s Ltd. on Wednesday. Ausiiary Fogota was bound for Hodge Bros. on Thursday from Fogo. B S Kyle now works on ice cutting for A N D steamers.
Obituary from Wild Cove notes the death of William Guy, “Skipper William,” after years of heart trouble. A fishing skipper on Labrador and Northern Shore waters and later a shoreman off Twillingate, he was a longtime Methodist member and Sunday School worker, serving as Crow Head superintendent. He is survived by his wife, son Bennett, and two daughters Minn ie Fifield and Mrs Feltham, with burial at Bear Berry Head Cemetery following services at Church on the Hill. The Sow extends condolences to the bereaved.
Personal items list movements of residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs James Wall from Moreton s, Mr Lewis Anstey from Grand Falls, Mrs dollands en route to Carbonega, Miss Bessie Randell from Nipper s Hr Prospero, Miss Grace Patten returning from Grand Bank, Miss Joyce Scammell to St John s, Dr C E Parsons in the city with government members, Messrs Bennett Guy and Adolphus Fifield from Grand Falls on Monday, C L Hodge to St John s for business, and District Grand Master Fred White with Malcolm Loveridge leaving Change Islands for District Lodge.
Freight congestion arises as flour shipments due from Montreal to St Johns are frozen in the St Lawrence. With flour and provisions arriving, relief accounts being settled, and city firms extending credit, the Railway Commission seeks to move freights before navigation ends.
Listings show service times at PETER'S L0 Matins and Evensong, ANDREW'S 30 Evensong, UNITED CHURCH North Side 11 and 7 with Rev. Laite and Rev. Vatcher, and South Side 11 and 7 with Rev. Vatcher and Rev. Laite across churches.
Horwood Shingles made from selected fir offered by Ashbournes Ltd Twillingate South Edwin Colbourne Twillingate North Earle Sons Co Ltd Fogo Roberts Change Islands Birchy Bay Lumber Co Birchy Bay Kenneth Manuel Campbellton T J French & Sons Main Point Gander Bay French Bros Co Ltd Summerford Horwoods Lumber Co Horwood Limited names and locations of dealers in Newfoundland and Labrador region.
Colbourne’s Ice Cream Parlor on the South Side advertises a Christmas display featuring Santa Claus and a Special Christmas Candy Display. The shop also offers toilet preparations Beas drop Cocoa and assorted fruit syrups, inviting customers to visit and see Santa for themselves.
Confident Life reports Mr. Harry Anstey hauled twelve fish on Tuesday and recovered an old flint-and-steel gun from his straw haul. Parts show wear, likely from long time overboard, with the contraption described as an old timer.
Obituaries note Mrs Joseph Burton died at 40 with funeral at the Mission and burial at Yates Hilton. Mrs Noam Elliott, widow of Matthew Elliott, died aged 89 with funeral at St Peter's conducted by Rev Hollands. Minnie Elliott, 36, died at South Side with funeral at the LA Barracks attended by Ensign Pike.
Doctors at the Medical Centre offer a six month prepaid membership from January 1 1934 to June 30 1934 at 2 50 in advance. If no other arrangement is made by June 30 the contract ends. Some may need credit extension. cases will be considered individually. Signed A J Wood R Parsons J McC Olds R Goodwin.
Dr Wood will head the Our Patient Department of the Medical Centre as a staff member at Memorial Hospital. He will see his patients and other outpatients at the hospital on Mondays 9 am to 1 pm and Thursdays 9 am to 1 pm. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday he will operate from his surgery as before. The changes take effect Tau Ist, 1934.
Sunday the 17th will be observed as Missionary Sunday in the United Churches of this town Rev Vatcher will speak at the South Side Church at 11 a m and delivery at the North Side Church at 7 p m A minister will be at North Side 11 a m and at South Side 12 p m Large congregations are urged and prayers offered for missionary and maintenance funds to support the cause.
An obscure notice lists a payment request tied to Cael and a set of gold rings. It mentions an address B-5408 St and references Jobin, with fragmented wording implying an owed payment or transfer related to the rings.
The Baby Clinic at Manuel's Cove appeals for old clothing to make smaller garments for babies and asks families to bring babies on clinic days or arrange visits with Dr Olds. Girl Guides help with sewing, local ladies supply hats and shoes, and donations like cod oil bottles and milk boxes support winter care for numerous infants.
A telegram from Sergt. Tube, Benagista reports Spurgeon Abbott, 25, died by suicide in St Johns. Bowting Brothers plan to ship Imogene, Eagle, Terra Nova and Ranger to the fields next spring. Britain orders 31 aeroplanes from Egypt, Denmark, Portugal and Spain.
The House of Commons debate lauded Alderdice's government and the Allied war effort noting the Lib-Lab split on the motion. Spain is riven by riots blamed on Bolshevism with 350 lives lost, while Germany demands an army of 300,000. De Valera dissolves the Blue Shirts as British discussions on shipping subsidies and state ownership fail. Sub-zero weather grips North America, Bell Island ore tonnage rises, and ship Fernmoor wrecks near Cape Anguille.
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