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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription rates for Newfoundland Canada England and the U S and advertising terms including display and short ads with rates. It states submission deadlines and notes it cannot guarantee late letters and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A reflective Yuletide message emphasizes peace and goodwill despite ongoing African hostilities. It urges unity, family reunions, and keeping the spirit of Christmas alive while hoping for a brighter future and prosperity in the new year.
The custom of hanging evergreens at Yuletide originated to confer social blessings. Each evergreen type was believed to grant good fortune to those who passed beneath its boughs, with holly specifically ensuring good luck throughout the year, as noted by the Missouri Farmer.
George Moody Moore of Back Harbour died in Los Angeles at 51 after a hospital stay. A brother in Newfoundland received word of his passing on Saturday. He spent 13 years visiting and about twenty years as a missionary in Africa, travelling 6500 miles on foot. He leaves a wife, five sisters and three brothers, plus parents, and many friends in Canada, the U.S., and elsewhere. The Sun extends sympathy to the family.
The SUN will not be issued next week but editors expect to resume publication on January 4. The note indicates a brief pause in standard scheduling and a tentative return date.
The Railway announces extra festive season rates on its advertisement page two. The notice highlights limited time fares and special travel deals, encouraging passengers to book early for lower prices.
At about eleven o'clock Christmas Day His Majesty will broadcast his message to the Empire. Shortly after Princess Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, will deliver a talk to the children.
Fishermen report seals captured this week after seal neta set in the Bight. Sharks have taken some seals from pets but overall fair catches were made. Herring fishing reported in a few spots offering an attraction to seals.
The magistrate traveled to Friday Bay and Herring Neck on Wednesday to oversee local affairs and meet residents. The visit followed community concerns about municipal services and safety.
A fragment listing individuals connected to the Primmer House includes Mr and Mrs Piercey of Cleveland Ohio Gilbert Gates Martin Small Summerford Gilbert Osmond Moreton s Hr Mrs George Smart Mr Saunders Mrs Ralph Miles Arthur Smart Herring Neck and others.
Mr. Sidney Boyd begins business on the North Side and is already conducting some Xmas trade at his new shop.
Advertisement offers a 300 candlepower Coleman pressure lamp promising bright daylight-like light. Claims safe, breakable-glass-free font, economical operation with low running cost. Sold by Iain Oake, P. O. Box 91, Fogo.
A flurry of coastal searches for missing siblings Joelah and Peter Spurrell near Badger's Quay and Walsh of Ray Roberts, plus storm damage reports from St John’s harbours. Also notes on the British League of Nations, peace proposals with Italy Ethiopia, and updates on ships, governance, and notable deaths.
A speech drew cheers and led to an immediate retirement from the House. Labour Op proposes censure as Baldwin and Chamberlain spoke. In France Laval is rumoured to resign but no official basis exists. The League Council adjourned after deeming peace suggestions preparatory with no further discussion needed.
M V Bessie Marie loaded cask codfish from Ashbournes Ltd on Monday night and sailed for St Johns by noon Tuesday stopping at Herring Neck. Scr Grace Boehner from Moretons Harbour headed to St Johns on Wednesday. The James Strong passed Long Point on Wednesday toward Pilleys Island and Little Bay Talend from St Johns. The vessel was reported last week in a dangerous position at Dead Man s Bay.
24 Personal. Mr. Harry Ashbourne returned from St. John's on business. Stephen Loveridge traveled by Clyde from St. John's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Bennett Guy came from Buchans. Master Wilson Manuel returned from Bishop Field College on holidays. Mr. Coady left by Clyde Tuesday morning. Miss Ethel Anstey from Toronto and others arrived yesterday. Stella Manuel left by Prospero for Joe Batt's Arm to District Nursing. Edward Facey left by Clyde for St. John's on business. Miss Hodge left by Prospero for St. John's. Dr. and Mrs. Donald B. French are now at Carmanville to practise for six months. Mention of their marriage at Toronto previously in the paper.
In a letter dated the 11th met at Fortune Harbour, David Gravine recounts a whale attack during a day’s fishing. He describes a sudden underwater explosion, wreckage surrounding the boat, and his rescue of his son Leo amid fire and splintered timber, noting he kept his glasses on and feared little for himself while saving the boys.
A Birchy Cove resident Daniel Ryan writes that years of kidney trouble caused back pain and limited walking. He found relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills, stating after twelve boxes he felt well and now takes several boxes each spring and fall with strong praise for the product.
Mrs H E Temple at 23 Craigmillar Avenue St John sends warm Christmas wishes to friends in Twillingate both old and new. She notes Rev J Meaden visited Twillingate and reminded that Canon Temple and she are remembered in the parish where they spent many years.
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