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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun reports the Dec 22 1934 wedding at Moreton's Harbour of a bride from Moreton's Harbour and a groom from the same area. The ceremony was followed by a tea for guests at the groom's home. Correspondent wishes the couple happiness and long years together.
A reflective Christmas exhortation emphasizes peace and charity toward widows and orphans, urging acts of kindness as the best gift. It notes diverse Santa legends around the world and hopes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year through cooperative, thoughtful gifting.
A pretty wedding occurred Tuesday evening at 6 30 in the S A Citadel Moreton's Harbour. The ceremony was conducted by Cuap en, S A Officer, uniting May Rideout of Moreton's Harbour with her fiancé.
Mrs Temple sends kind remembrances to friends in Twillingate for a Happy Christmas and bright New Year. She notes St Peter's Church as a silent witness to the Christmas message from Canon Temple to his congregation and mentions the anticipated absence of Rev and Mrs Hollands. She states her health is good for 83 years but notes old age infirmities.
The notice lists individuals including John Wheeler Gordon Wheeler Mrs Wm Boyde Mrs Titus Lock Mrs Vinson H Brett E Woolfrey James Taylor James Wall Mrs Edgar Mills Moreton s Harbour E J Farr Raymond Barr Carter s Cove Mr LeGrow Frank Kearley Herring Neck among others at various Newfoundland locations.
J. D. S. Barrett, previously with the Coleman Journal, has been appointed editor of the Fort George Tribune establishing a leadership change in the local paper.
Confederation Life reports that at Battle Harbour last week 90 eals were taken from nets supplied by Baine Johnston & Co. The event highlights local fishing activity and the role of the supplier in providing gear for the catch.
Miss F Cumbden of Western Bay comes to Prospero to enter Memorial Hospital for training as a Nurse's Aide.
The report notes snow storms are fashionable here now and December brings changeable winds foretelling a return of old fashioned winters.
An advertising notice promotes Bart's Balm as a recently discovered cure in London for rheumatism neuritis and related conditions. Distributed by Lawrence Nild Co Ltd St John's as chief distributors.
Mr P P Small of Bridgeport bays a schooner built this winter. Messrs N and O Osmond ex Ploits are buying repairs to their craft under the Government Shipbuilding scheme. A new vessel is to be built for J F Abbott at Doting Cove Fogo District.
Grace Boehner departed for St John’s Monday morning. Auxiliary Lone Flyer reached here Tuesday from St John’s after a tedious voyage. A full freight load arrived for Ashbournes Ltd and others, including Mr P Small of Bridgeport. Schr J A McClean, from Carman Harbour, sheltered here Thursday from St John’s with freight for Nippers Harbour.
A Christmas message urges enduring Christian charity beyond December. It extols the spirit of goodwill over class divides, recalling Scrooge’s transformation and Whittier’s monk. The piece invites daily acts of kindness and inner peace, keeping Christmas in all seasons.
The Officers, Teachers and Scholars of South Side United Church Sunday School hold their Annual Christmas Entertainment at Marshal Hall on Christmas Night. Doors open at 7 p m. Pageant Children of the Starlight will be staged with thirty seven members taking part. The scene depicts the Streets of Bethlehem.
A barber claiming ten years of rheumatism relief after twelve months with Kruschen Salts says he is now freer from aches and pain than in a decade. The ad notes two ingredients as potent uric acid solvents and others to stimulate kidneys and expel crystals.
The Baby Clinic appeals for food money and clothing as funds run low after a season of community support. About a dozen babies receive monthly aid and donations of rolled oats butterine and dried prunes are requested. Clothing up to two years is needed and old garments can be repurposed into small outfits.
Abner Chanik and Gilbert express thanks to friends for wreaths and kindness during illness and bereavement. Names include Mrs. M. A. Freake J. B. Courage Steward of the Clyde J. Morrisey Purser of the Clyde Mrs. Wm. Rowe Annie Anatey and caregivers Dr. and Mrs. Knapp Mrs. Eugene Forward Mrs. Mark Small Mrs. L. Layte Constand Mrs. Cross Mrs. H. Day Mrs. Eli Anstey Ford Woolfrey Samuel Fudge and others who offered help or sympathy.
DIED At Back Harbour on Friday Viola beloved wife of Mr George Dove at 34 years of age.
Reports from St. John's and Bay Bulls note herring catches remain good at Bay of Islands with fishermen earning about $1.50 per brin, up from last year's $1.00. The issue also covers smuggling probes at Salmonier, new cod liver oil emulsion, debt talks, ship incidents, and political moves abroad.
A brief holiday note from Burin on December 20 offers kind remembrance to northern friends and best wishes for a merry Christmas.
Friends of Matilde wife of Abner Chalk learn with sorrow of her passing away at No DD.B Memorial Hospital Twillingate on December 6. Left to mourn are Joss and a son. Gilbert.
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