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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1927
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun outlines subscription and advertising rates and notes editorial independence. It laments labour unrest and calls for reform and responsible journalism to serve public welfare and national development.
The piece reflects on Christmas spirit across the globe and the coming New Year amid unsettled times. It notes political and moral reform needs, concerns over civil service integrity, and calls for stronger measures against social evils as nations prepare for elections and potential conflicts.
Christmas Eve 11:30 p.m. midnight Eucharist with carols. Christmas Day 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m. Matins, 6:30 p.m. Evensong with carols. St Andrew’s Slavin Holy Eucharist and carols 6:30 p.m. Evensong with Authein.
A collection of brief personal items notes movements and visits in the town. Mr Lewis Clarke inspected sails of the SARCELLA at Ashbournes Ltd in Botwood and passed through Hank on Tuesday. Miss Minnie Waterman resigns Jenkins Cove school and will holiday in Botwood. Nina Manuel succeeds her.
Helpers gathered at the Masonic Building on Monday night with Santa Claus in colorful attire. Baked beans drew crowds as attendees searched pockets and handbags for coins to support less fortunate children. Proceeds rose, showing the holiday spirit and appreciation for charitable giving.
A short verse recounts the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem with angels shepherds and Wise men visiting the stable The poem asserts the Christ child still lives in Heaven above and teaches how to live by showing the Fathers love It frames Christmas as a top day of joy gift giving and praise
The report describes China warfare spells with the Reds suffering a death blow that could freeze them out unless the barometer changes. Foreigner business is paused as a fair wind is awaited to resume trade amid unsettled conditions.
In a Monday court at the Magistrate's Office Dr M S LeDrew sued Albert Sharpe for medicinal practice claiming 3000 dollars for six years. The defendant admitted to being a Wood patient and to having his name erased from the books. Judgment found for the plaintiff for 70 dollars plus 502 dollars a year for six years. A note corrected prior fines from 150 to costs. one man paid a 5 pound fine and served six days in gaol.
North Side Sunday school presents a short play Miss Matilda's Xmas Party on Monday December 26 at 8 o clock in Fraser Hall. Santa will attend and bring gifts from parents or friends for the Xmas tree. Admission is 20 cents.
A radio outfit has been installed on the South Side at the residence of Mr. Augustus Young and is reported to be giving satisfaction.
Mrs Harry Austey was discharged from the hospital on Monday after an operation, reporting she feels much improved.
The report notes ten days of mild weather with ongoing rain and fog across Canada and America. It mentions last week’s snow and frozen harbors, plus signs from wildlife like seals and beavers indicating a non continual frost. The Arctic floe movement is discussed as a possible reason for England and France seeing opposite conditions.
A festive rhyme celebrates Santa Claus on a frosty night as he brings gifts each year, unseen by children but deeply beloved for his cheerful, dependable visits.
Capt. Strangebye and the crew from Morton's Hr. arrived Wednesday to load cash fish for sale. The steamer visited Exploits and Little Bay Islands and will sail to Wesleyville and St. John’s.
Taken from Ticklace shot in Twillingale Bight a silver ring on right hind leg No A361 Zoopical Museum Copenhagen Denmark by Mr Ed White Chief Officer Old Glory. Other papers please copy.
A Toronto cablegram dated Wednesday December 21 sends Christmas and New Year wishes to longtime friends in Twillingate and to those at Memorial Hospital.
Tenders must be received by January 14 for land known as Wreys property on Twillingate North Side near Captain Frank Roberts estate. The highest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Herbert Young Herbert Horwood Ray Brett Solomon Osmond and a winter trip to a hospital and Prosperg tast. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome details.
Telegraph News reports thirty seven bodies removed from St Charles Hospital ruins and twenty children reported missing. House of Commons replies flag no British casualties in Canton clash while US sub S4 sinks after collision with destroyer Paulding near Provincetown. Chinese Nationalists sever ties with Soviet Russia and purge communism in Canton Hankow and Shanghai.
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