Twillingate Sun notes policy and date 1938
The Twillingate Sun announces its policy and rates, noting Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and Announcements cost 25 cents each. It states it cannot guarantee late letters or long communications, disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions, and places publication in Twillingate on February 5 1938.
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Te Thant Tha Tan Taet Inctae Et Intieria Atiaclatias Tanita
Department Home Affaire
Twillingate
Newfoundland Trade Figures From Blue Book Report
Newfoundland’s trade for year ending June 30 totaled 51,982,959.32 dollars with imports at 23,092,886.32 and exports at 23,058,073, led by paper and fish products. Visible trade favored exports by 4,133,186.68 dollars, with key markets including the United Kingdom and United States. Exports topped by paper, fisheries products, and mine products, plus lobsters and herring, while customs revenue reached 7,016,478.45 dollars in import duties.
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Newfoundland
Customs Department
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Belgium
Brazil
Bay of Islands
Sugar Duty Sparks Outcry Over High Prices in St John’s
An importer notes sugar duty near 200 percent, citing 21.60 per sack for 100 pounds in Liverpool pricing. With 300,000 residents plus Labrador, sugar dominates daily use in chief towns, Molasses fading. Duty collected to June 30 stood at 650,959.33 on imports worth 365,540.65. The text recalls Magee era taxation in 1932 and ongoing concerns.
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St. John’s
Liverpool
Labrador
Sugar Tariff Reform Urges Sharp Cuts on Import Prices
A public appeal calls for substantial sugar tariff reductions to lower retail prices to 4 3 or 5 cents per pound and questions current revenue levels. The author suggests similar easing on sugar imports from the Americas and criticizes the Finance Minister for resisting lower duties.
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Squires
England
Americas
Loyalty Lodge No. 5 officers elected for 1938
Loyalty Lodge No 5 I C A held its January 25 meeting electing officers for the ensuing year. Worshipful Master Alfred Elliott Deputy Master Arthur Stuckleas Chaplain John Hodder re elected Recording Secretary John T White Financial Secretary Fred Earle re elected Treasurer Charles Moors Marshal Henry Simms re elected First Lecturer Lewis Clarke Second Lecturer Henry Stuckless elected Trustees WH Preston SG Moors Hall Managing Committee Fred White Arthur Colbourne John Hodder Lewis Clarke Edward Young Charles Moors Henry Spencer Hearse Committee Martin Young Fred White Sick Committee Crow Head Alfred Elliott W M Willis Bridger Back Hr Henry Spencer North Side Arthur Stuckless South Side Jonas Cooper Bluff Head Cove Wm Roberts Ragged Point Thomas Knell Gilesporte Pearce Pond Durrells Arm Geo Rogers Jenkins Cove George Saunders Hospital Visiting Committee Adolphus White John T White Bertram Young Edward Young Educational Fund Committee John T White Cecil Stockley Willis Bridger Elijah Gillard Jr P M Edgar G Roberts Finishing Committee Frank Roberts Arthur Colbourne Cecil Simms Charles Moors Pond Benevolent Fund Committee S G Moora Thomas B Rose Stephen Hawkins William Freeman Cecil Simms The officers were installed by P M S G Moora installing officer on Feb 3 1938 at Twillingate.
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Loyalty Lodge No. 5
1.C.A
Alfred Elliott
Arthur Stuckleas
Henry Simms
Arthur Stuckless
Jonna Cooper
Bluff Head Cove
Wm. Roberts
Ragged Point
Thomas Knell
Gilesporte
Pearce Pond
Durrell
Geo
Rogers
Jenkins’ Cove
George Saunders
Bros
Adolphus White
John T’. White
Bertram Young
Edward Young
Educational Fund
John T. White
Cecil Stockley
Willis Bridger
Elijah Gillard Jr
Edgar G. Roberts
P.M
Frank Roberts
Arthur Colbourne
Cecil Simms
Charles Moors
Pond Benevolent Fund Committee
P. M
G. Moora
Brog
Thomas B. Rose
Stephen Hawkins
William Freeman
Fisheries Board Controls Continue in Codfish Trade
Codfish exporters met in light of the government declaration and largely support keeping control under the Fisheries Board. They acknowledge regulations were made with exporter input and expect the government to extend the board’s authority as before.
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N@d
Fisheries Board
Arthur Rideout and Lucy Pelley Wed in United Church
Marriage announcement from the United Church notes Arthur Rideout of Back Harbour wed Lucy Pelley of Jenkin Cove on the 127th alto, officiated by Rev J A Burden. The notice records the union in a local ceremony and lists the couple as newly married residents.
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The
United Church
J. A. Burden
Arthur Rideout
Back Harbour
Misa Lucy Pelley
Jenking’ Cove
S A Officer Elevated to Direct Oversight in Swillingate
Adjutant Rideout, S A Officer, received commander information of his appointment to direct oversight of all Army operations in Swillingate district. He was promoted to his present rank since arriving here and is the youngest officer in Nild entrusted with these duties.
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Rideout
Nfd
Swillingate
Adjt
Nild
U F Anniversary Confed Life Observed In Cold Parade
The Society of United Fishermen marked a cold Anniversary with a march from Hall 35 to St Andrew's Church where Rev Goodland preached on the colours red blue and white symbolizing sacrifice truth and purity. After a church service members returned to Hall 35 for dinner and an evening entertainment.
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Society of United Fishermen
St. Andrew's Church
Wood
St. Andrew's
Goodland
British Commonwealth
A Confederation Life Association
Uge
Charles S. Macdonald
Rice Couple Admitted to Hospital in Separate Trips
Mr. Thomas Rice entered the hospital on Sunday and was moved by Mr. Manuel's horse team. Mrs. Rice followed on Tuesday. Mr. Rice was 77 on Candlemas Day and suffers from liver and heart trouble while his wife is nearly blind. Mrs. Samuel Hamlyn has assisted since January 15 as relatives and relief funds support them.
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Thomas Rice
Mr. Rice
Manuel
Rice
Ric
Samuel Hamlyn
Registrar General’s 1936 Annual Births Marriages Deaths Report
A brief note thanks the Registrar General for the 1936 Annual Report. The piece contrasts bread preferences with white bread made from Cinderella Flour, noting popularity of reliable white bread over brown varieties.
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Registrar General of Births
Freight runs amid ice conditions near Lewisporte and Summerford
Mr. Claude Hawkins travelled to Lewisporte on Monday carrying freight and left part at Summerford until ice firms. He departed Thursday morning for another trip. Mr. Reginald Reid also went to Lewisporte on Thursday to bring freight. Ice has iced firm since Wednesday frost, with temperatures seven below at night. Mailmen back Wednesday report ice firm since heavy frost. teams can now go up Loon Bay shore.
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Claude Hawkins
Lewisporte
Summerford
Reginald Reid
Loon Bay
Fishermen's Advocate to Carry On Editor Says
Editor Scammell vows the Fishermen's Advocate will continue to defend the Coun try against English foreigners and their capital, safeguarding national interests amid rising tensions.
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Fishermen's Advocate
Scammell
England moves toward union of Free Churches with Anglican faith
In England there is a push to unite the Union of Evangelical and Free Churches with the Anglican body. The effort seeks closer cooperation and shared worship while respecting distinct church identities and governance.
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England
Cinderella Flour Boosts Loaves and Quality
Cinderella Flour promises larger yields and improved loaf quality. The brand touts better texture and volume for bakers seeking consistent results with everyday baking needs.
Service of Song at North Side United Church
A service of song by the Women's Association and Church Choir was held Thursday night at North Side United Church. Organists were Miss Emily Roberts and Mrs. Eleanor Roberts, with Choir-master C. L. Hodge leading. Rev. J. A. Burden officiated. A collection was taken to defray expenses as cold weather kept congregations small.
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North Side
Death notice for Mrs. Robert Boyd at 64
Mrs. Robert Boyd died at Tizzard's Harbour Saturday morning aged 64 leaving a husband two sons and three daughters Almon at Tizzard's Harbour and Sidney here Mrs Farnell Gladya and Verna at home Funeral held Monday at Nesard's Harbour by Rev Hopkios
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Tizzard's
Robert Boyd
Almon
Tizzard
Sidney
Farnell
Gladya
Verna
Nesard's
Hopkios
Obituary for Robert Cooper at Gilesporte aged 55
Zela Cooper records the death of her husband Robert Cooper who died at Gilesporte on January 11 at age 55 after years of suffering He was a devoted husband and father and leaves a wife an adopted son and many relatives and friends The notice closes with a religious farewell in verse and tribute to his faith Goodnight paragraph ends with Zela Cooper's signature.
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Robert Cooper
Gilesporte
Note of Thanks From Twillingate Sun Readers
Dear Sir We thank all who helped during the illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Doctor Eke for faithful service and to those who sent fruit espboen wreaths and sprays for the casket. Mr and Mrs Rosert Coorper and Son
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Twillingate Sun
Tthose
Eke
Rosert Coorper
Court orders judgment in land tree cutting case
A court case from a few weeks earlier held against a party who cut trees on private land seeking payment for the tree removal. The decision awarded costs to the plaintiff and set a price for the felled timber.
Newfoundland and St. John items mix mineral progress and naval figures
Information from St. Lawrence notes steady progress by American Newfoundland fluor spar Co. Ltd at a property with a shaft 90 feet deep. The report covers sea fish processing plans, Bible Society meeting, a postal service veteran’s death, air raids in Barcelona, naval budget requests, and local trade updates in Port aux Basques and St. John’s with fish landings and bait depot figures.
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St. John’s
St. Lawrence
Fluorspar Co., Ltd
Newfoundland
Tilt Cove
United States
Japan
Allison
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Navy
Alphen
Sea Foods Inc
Gov'l
Gov't
Day’s Express
W. D. McCarter
Port-aux-Basques
New York
S.S. Malakoff
Ramea
British and Foreign Bible Society
Pitts Memorial Hall
Bishop Abraham
J. E. Bell
Nathan French
Grace Hospital
Mld
Bay Roberts
St. John's
C. L B
Barcelona
Spain
Commission Gov't
H. B. Clyde Lake
Permanent Marine Disasters Fund
C. P. Ayre
Canada
General Sea Foods Inc
Board of Trade
Geo. F. Milling
British Admiralty
Endymion
Mediterranean
Submarine actions and political fallout in Atlantic crisis
The report covers a sequence of wartime incidents including a suspected Spanish rebels’ submarine attack, Japan’s apology to the United States after an incident with diplomat Allison, and Franco-Italian reactions. It notes naval searches, accusations of Italian submarine involvement, and various international responses. It also mentions weather records in St. John’s, a large funeral, and domestic issues from Newfoundland, including a Topsail post office robbery, Puerto Rico freight disruption, and Canada’s 1936-37 budget cuts and fisheries/defense vote reductions.
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United States
Japan
Allison
Board of Customs
Nova Scotia
Fortune Bay
Finance
Cpital
Portugal
St. John’s
Great Britain
France
Italy
Nyon
Mediterranean
Thernunaineter
Bishop's Falla
Clarenville
Nathan French
St. John's
Post Office
Civil Service
Hadymion
Eden
Pengpu
Tientsin-Pokow
Central China
Suchow
Puerto Rico
Newfoundland
Halifax
New York
Winship
Germany
Topsail
Norman Richard
Horse Cove Road
Harold Mercer
Chamberlains
Post Offie
Ottawa
Fisheries Dept
Northern lights observed across wide arc of sky
A Tuesday night display lit the sky described as aurora borealis by scientists in England. The sun shows large, prominent spots since December and the bright lights extended for thousands of miles from east to west before fading.
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England
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Twillingath
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L.C.A
P.M.S. GC. Moora
S.A
U.F
Confederation Life
Jesus
Zela Cooper
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