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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1936
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun from Twillingate Newfoundland lists subscription rates by region and notices policy. It notes charges for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements and reserves the right to space communications and set Wednesday noon deadlines. It is dated December 19 1936.
The crisis over a limited monarch seeking to marry a twice divorced woman unfolds as Parliament debates abdication and potential constitutional changes. Reports place King Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson at the center, with abdication or special legislation possible to permit marriage.
The article argues that Newfoundland’s finances improved after transferring to the English Treasury. It explains that loans now appear as current expenditure, not capital, and debt servicing is handled by Britain. It notes deficits funded by a three year free grant and relief projects as key changes, while fishery income lagged.
Personal notes list movements of residents and visitors by boat and land routes. T. G. W. Ashbourne heads toward Lewisporte and St. John s. Rev J Goodland travels to Moreton s Harbour to conduct services. others from Grand Falls Corner Brook Watertown Nipper s Harbour Port Hope Simpson Fleur de Lys and Henry Stuckless join the coastal emigration.
Dear Sir lengthily argues that youths frittering away earnings risks a hard life later. urges caution and steady work, contrasting “twenty years of hard work” with “the easy life first.”
Mrs Joseph Stickless was admitted to the hospital for treatment during the past week.
On December 26 at 8 o clock the Scholars present Along The Christmas Way a Christmas cantata with Evergreens Holly Wreaths and Candles in costume Gifts from the Tree distributedAdmission Five cents Team and five cents will be charged Proceeds support the Sunday School program.
The Children of the S A School invite the community to a Xmas concert on Xmas Eve December 24 in the S A Hall. Santa Claus will distribute treats from the tree after the concert. Admission ten cents.
The Telegram reports the German zeppelin Hindenburg flying low over St John’s landmarks inclining toward aerial surveying. The Newfoundland observer notes its leisurely pace and detours hint at more than casual curiosity as officers study the St Lawrence approaches and potential enemy terrain.
The Magistrate seeks ten men for a wood cutting job at Middle Arm Green Bay for Mr. Starks under government arrangement. The pay is 1.60 dollars per cord and 55 cents per day for board.
Shipping report notes the Hazel P Backwood arrived Monday then departed for the north with freight from St John s. Bessie Marie left Tuesday with fishery products from Ashbournes Ltd for St John s. A vessel returned with coal and freight from St John s, arriving Saturday. Grace Boehner arrived Monday after landing freight at Herring Neck for J Gillett Hodge Bros E J Linfield and others. Exploits sailed north last Monday Ethel BE arrived Thursday from the Bay with a load of wood.
The Northern Ranger saved a single boat carrying 27 aboard including Garland Penney master Edwin Pittman and engineer John Lush with his wife and family. They endured two days in heavy slob ice nine miles below the depot before rescue. Doyle May, a 27th passenger, recounts the voyage and hardship.
Passengers aboard the Northern Ranger report many seals near Battle Harbour last week while Young’s motor boat explored the Bay. Some nets have been damaged this week but nothing major compared with prior records.
The paper corrects a two week old item claiming James Moores Strong had died at St Johns. Adolph Strong reports he was active at his desk on Little Bay Island when he left and the Honorable James Strong is still alive. The note wishes him a Merry Christmas and future success.
The list includes pickled sauces fresh beef smoked herring rabbits lunch tongue Heinz sandwich spread powdered chocolate table raisins nuts cube sugar California grapes table apples fancy assorted biscuits. Also recently opened wallpapers on display.
Mr J S Prichard representing English Mining Company plans to develop Fleur de Lys. Chappel's Island claims near St John’s reach agreement with Robert Boyd to take over property and begin operations this season. Wharf to Pond Island and a 2000 foot tramway planned. wireless link to Campbellton and shacks to be built before winter.
The N.G.LT. Cantata will be presented at the South Side Church on Sunday December 20. Members and friends are invited to bring wrapped gifts and present them during the service.
The record recounts King George VI’s proclamation, the exiled Duke of Windsor in Austria, and royal family messages. It notes Newfoundland’s 11:30 AM proclamation reading, Elizabeth’s and Mary’s titles, plus related government reorganizations and a broadcast plan for Christmas Day.
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