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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1937
Page
4
The council confirms elimination of Grades IX and X for 1938 with only Grades VIII and XI proceeding to school leaving and graduating certificate exams after June 30 next. The notice appears in the Twillingate Sun dated February 6 1937.
The Grand Falls Advertiser switches from fortnightly to weekly publication at Paper Town. A Linotype machine installed, with production running under the Blackmore Printing Co Ltd banner.
Princess Juliana of Holland wed Prince Bernard Lippe Breaterfield in a January 7 ceremony at The Hague. Queen Wilhelmina’s daughter is the Dutch throne heir, carrying royal duties and high expectations for the Netherlands.
The piece notes recent narrow escapes and a dangerous trend among local youngsters sliding down a slippery grade near Church Hill. It urges extra precaution by parents and suggests possible police attention to curb injuries.
A large gathering attended a Wednesday social evening at the Court House organized by Misses Helen Eat Eleanor Peyton Hazel and Loveridge. Proceeds of 50.00 were donated to Memorial Hospital with community singing and a short address by Mr B J Abbott S M praising the hospital efforts and urging continued support.
The paper invites readers to submit short weekly summaries from various groups. Officials urge timely, concise notes on local happenings to keep the community informed and engaged with SUN’s news services.
Fragmentary figures show Emanuel Pike of Cannes dying with estate items including Land Stores debts around 232232.46 dollars and various assets such as household goods 4250 dollars books debts and stocks 30900 dollars plus sums 800.90 and cash 175.10316 in unclear notation.
Loyal ty Lodge No 5 held a parade at Alexander Hall then moved to St Andrew’s Church for a divine service. Rev J Goodland preached Love the Brotherhood Fear God Honour the King as towers symbolizing unity loyalty and faith. A dinner followed with Mrs Cook catering and an evening social featuring Mr R P Jenkins on Prophecy.
Letter from Billie Guy seeks space in the Twillingate Sun to open a store that lets residents place home made goods for sale. Sellers set their own prices and pay a commission on sales. Guy promises to reach invalids and explain the plan in person and asks for community support.
Salvaged gear including anchors, chains, sails, engines and instruments to be auctioned. Wreck-Commissioner Otto D Osmand invites inquiries and states due notice will be given of the sale date.
A meeting of Twillingate Salanda teachers at Central School on January 16 unanimously formed a focal Branch of the Newfoundland Teachers Association. Elected officers include Chairman William Harnett Vice Chairman M LeGrow Secretary B M Saelgrove and Treasurer Miss H Pike. Branch to hold fortnightly meetings on educational issues.
Mr. T. Rose of Ochre Pit Cove Nild shares that kidney trouble caused backache insomnia and poor appetite. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills for three boxes he says he can work again feels years younger and keeps a box at home for occasional use. The ad promotes the remedy as a long time favorite for kidney trouble.
The City Belle will host and other interesting people visiting the Arm Academy for The Path across the Hill on Monday night February 8th. The notice invites public attendance and highlights a social program at the academy.
Mr Stanley Parsons has shown some improvement after a illness with pneumonia with the peak of symptoms reached on Thursday.
The cold snap ends the seal netting era and the bay fills with slob ice. Visibility is limited as temperatures hover around five to six below zero.
The SUN requests support for its maintenance through subscription fees set at 100 dollars domestically, 120 dollars for Canada, and 150 dollars for foreign readers. The appeal emphasizes sustaining operations and expanding coverage.
A group of men helped Mr. George Burton relocate a dwelling house on Tuesday. The house, formerly owned by the late Joseph Fifield, was moved to Burton’s land on South Side.
The S U F St Peter's Lodge held its Candlemas Day anniversary with a 130 PM meeting in Victoria Hall, a 2:30 PM parade to North Side United Church for Divine Service led by Rev J A Burden, a sermon on faith and fidelity, and a social program including dinner, entertainment, and a Crossley Radio installation.
Report notes Mr E N R Trentham is Financial Adviser for the United Kingdom in Washington and described as a potential ambassador at large. The piece links his position to boosting trade with the United States and compares him to Hitler's Von Ribbentrop in a speculative tone.
The Ungava Steamship Co. Ltd. will deploy two vessels for the coming seal season with Ungava commanded by W. C. Winsor master and Neptune commanded by John Dominey.
George Guy of Sydney and Matthew Anstey of Buffalo arrived on Wednesday. Anstey visits parents at Paradise, Guy returns home to Wild Cove after a two month period of employment.
Radio reports say powers agreed to cancel troops in Spain while existing forces there will be naturalized citizens and unable to be recalled. In America the flood threat along the Mississippi subsides as sandbags strengthen dykes. The flood scene centers on Cairo Memphis and Illinois.
Funeral services for Andrew Sharpe were held Sunday afternoon at the L A Barracka with Mapr J. Pike officiating and proceeded to the cemetery on Rink Road for burial.
Bay of Islands and Bay D'Espoir wood contracts expand with Goodyear and Son employing 200 at one site and 150 at the other. Floods, storms, and European blizzards threaten lives and property, while Newfoundland honours and public utilities updates appear alongside regional incidents and international tensions.
Messrs. Thomas Blandford and Elijah Elliott arrived in town from Herring Neck. The two travelers were seen at several local spots and were greeted by townsfolk.
The Nine Dame Bay Memorial Hospital management expresses thanks for a $54 donation from the Benefit Local held Wednesday night. Special gratitude is given to sponsors and all helpers for making it a success. Dr. J. M. Olds notes the date February 4, 1937.
The Boy Scouts group committee will hold its annual meeting on Saturday night next week February 13 at Bo'clock in the F. P. A. Bull. All members are urged to attend.
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