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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1939
Page
4
Twillingate notices published February 4 1929 from the Department Home Affairs. Notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other notices appear with a 25 cent charge per item. The paper states it cannot guarantee long letters or communications and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Dr. Hardy of N D B Memorial Hospital announces a full medical team will begin physical examinations for all Twillingate North and South school children. Groups of thirty will be seen on specific February dates at Central School St Peters Salvation Army and other sites with months of February mornings. The gesture seeks parental cooperation to promote child health and wellbeing.
Germany postponed construction of submarines beyond the Anglo German naval agreement after Vice Admiral A B Cunningham and Admiralty experts visited Berlin to discuss the issue. Italy will not press for French colonies, and Mussolini spoke as crowds listened. France remained out of the Spanish war and the revolution's momentum may fade.
Two Springdale residents Stephen and Elijah Jenkins died aged 72 and 74, at their homes on January 8 1939 and December 28 1938. Formerly of Twillin gate, they moved to Springdale years ago and were honorary members of Springdale LO L No 95. Stephen left a wife, a daughter in Canada, a son in the U S A, a sister, and grandchildren. Elijah left a wife, a daughter, four sons, and grandchildren. Both were well regarded in the community.
At Memorial Hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Anstey on January 1 and a son arrived Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Sidney Boyd.
Mr Gorge Grimes of Her riog Neck was a patient for twenty days at the hospital and left for home yesterday. He attended the S U F Parade and Dinner on Thursday. Mrs George and Broest, Guy warttet frou Sydney a fortnight ago.
Hospital figures for the six months ending December 31, 1938 show 15,660 days of care and 481 admissions, with 484 discharges including 384 cured and 84 improved. Mortality stood at 2.3 percent, X rays reached 679, and 7,299 meals were served. The dental department reported 922 extractions and 47 plate patients. outpatient exams totaled 1,575. The Travelling Clinic visited 67 ports and 886 patients were seen in summer 1938.
A Monday meeting in Marshall Hall formed a Woman's Association for the Ladies of the Twillingate South United Church. The Pastor outlined aims, officers were elected: President Mrs T J Pittet, Vice-Presidents Mrs Paul Keewares and Mrs H Rath, Secretary Mrs Arthur Butcher, Treasurer Mrs T W Ashbourne, Financial Sec't Miss Grace Minty, Devotional Convenor Mrs Claude Jenkins. More committees planned. weather kept attendance down. CORRESPONDENT.
A Sun notice announces a social next Thursday at S U F Hall under Notre Dame Hustler's Club. Proceeds go to buy equipment for Memorial Hospital. Club meeting last week named Malcolm Loveridge chairman and Donald Templeman secretary.
Capt H W Roberts and crew of the edr Bessie Marie arrived from St John’s on Wednesday. Mr D J Hurley was admitted to the Hospital on Thursday for an operation. Mr and Mrs Thomas March are here from Dildo Trinity Bay. Mr March was a patient at the Hospital and is now on the staff.
An earthquake struck Chilfon in Chile, the South American country, causing reports of shaking across the region and prompting emergency assessments. Local authorities advised residents to stay indoors and await further instructions as crews surveyed affected areas.
Notice asks readers to reserve Easter Monday April 10 for St. Peter's Sanctuary Guild entertainment.
Dr John M Konopka of Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital urges dental hygiene through proper toothbrush selection for all ages. He describes brushes by age, bristle hardness, and mouth conditions, and stresses cleaning, drying, sun exposure, and personal use to prevent enamel decay and gum infection.
In The Court on Thursday January 26, a Durrells Arm man faced Magistrate Abbott for obtaining relief under false pretences during the past summer. He appeared to have fished at different periods and earned about $45 while also accepting relief. He pleaded guilty but the sentence was suspended due to age.
Confederation Life reports Mrs Saul White is a patient at the hospital after an operation for cancer. Her condition remains serious though not expected to improve quickly.
Capt Thomas White Jr purchases a house baned land at Giles Porte on Tuesday from Capt Wot Bulgin in a brief property transfer noted in local records.
Mr Elmo Whitehorn arrived from St Johns on Thursday having recovered from an illness described as fu. The report notes his return and recovery without detailing the incident further.
Mr Samuel G Collier a longtime St Johns citizen prominent in business and social life died yesterday at age 86. He ran a wheelwright and undertaking business for years and retired about 15 years ago. He was the oldest Past District Deputy of Sons of Rogland and twice served as City Councillor. An obituary notes his local influence and public service.
Envoy T H Collier of S A died in Vancouver British Columbia last month and was laid to rest in New Westminster.
St Peters Lodge No 12 of Society United Fishermen held its annual Candlemas Day parade and attended Divine Service at the S S United Church. Details for next week follow.
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