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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1933
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes Dr. Parsons appeal for N. D. B. M. Hospital funds after government cuts threaten closure. It cites Editorial concerns, local responses, and a letter by M. Gillingham on wildlife. It also sketches ice, fish prices, currency shifts, and winter conditions in Newfoundland.
Mr. F. C. Berteau, Comptroller and Auditor General, who has recently suffered a severe illness and two major operations, has been ordered by his doctor to go south for recovery.
A fragmented radio style report notes an Irish section result with a scarce majority for Devalera over all others. The text also mentions a separate line about a Spéati zi Rees and a Chancel.
The Brethren of St Peter's Lodge No 12 U F celebrated Candlemas Day with a parade and divine service at United Church. Mercer preached on The Upper Room from Acts 1 13, stressing charity and being examples in daily life. After a seaside march, tea was served by good ladies, followed by an evening entertainment with refreshments, games, and dancing.
New Ross Nova Scotia February special feature recalls Mrs Gordon Meister a local resident who urges kidney and bladder sufferers to try Dodd's Kidney Pills She cites personal relief from use noting she keeps a box on hand and believes the pills are wonderful for health backed by her own experience and motive to help others
A. E. Hickman & Co. Ltd named agents for a Hull fishing concern planning a 2000 ton refrigerating steamer to fish Grand Banks and Labrador shores in April and Greenland later. They have engaged 160 men from Grand Bank and nearby areas at good wages. Fishing will use motor boats with three men per boat to operate trawls, mechanically driven by boat motors to speed up work. Mr. A. E. Hickman travels to England to brief steamer owners.
A recent football match occurred between Arm Academy and Superior School Boys with both sides unable to secure a clear advantage. The report emphasizes a balanced contest with no decisive winner noted yet.
The Prime Minister spoke at the Rotary Club Newfoundland Hotel on the nation’s finances and a loan to cover debt interest. He recalled Newfoundland’s early parliament, warned against default, and described cost cutting that included pensions and salaries, with praise for bankers and officials aiding the economy. The talk noted the 100th anniversary of parliamentary life and referenced relief for dole orders and public expenditures.
The trial of Roland G. Starkes for Green Bay began in the Supreme Court before His Lordship and a special jury. After four days of testimony, the jury found Starkes not guilty on all counts and he was discharged.
Telegraph report from St Johns notes Imperial Oil slashes wholesale gasoline by one cent and kerosene by a cent and a half. It lists injuries from accidents including Wm Sheppard who had a hand shattered and later amputated, and John Keeping with a six inch foot gash. Also covers wage cuts at mills, political tensions, and safety drives.
Obituary notice from the Twillingate Sun records the death of Willie Wineham on October 28 1932 at age 22. He is described as cheerful and uncomplaining, laid to rest at United Church Cemetery Arm by Rev W E Mercer. Survived by father two sisters Mrs George Guy and Mrs Martin Young both at home one stepsister Mrs Fred Compton at Sydney C B two step brothers Bennett Oxford at home and Arthur in Boston. Inserted by the family.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions herring abundance and nets from a last week period. Specifics are unclear due to damaged phrasing but indicates a fishing scene with plentiful catch and gear usage. Entities are limited to herring and nets.
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