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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1932
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun reports subscription and advertising rates, policy on late news, and a note from Twillingate dated February 13 1932. A gale, wind shift, and cleared conditions are described along with local fishery activity at Crow Head and travel difficulties due to heavy snow and ice.
The Speech from the Throne foreshadows deeper expenditure cuts and new Treasury Control Bills. The Finance Minister read resignation letters from the host of February, amid accusations of falsified Minutes and a tax dispute. The Opposition leader delivered a scathing critique as the House adjourned, with Sir Richard Squires expected to steer the Budget.
Brazil seeks Nild fish as large shipments move from St. John's and the South Coast. By spring 1931 catch clears, boosting consumption in Europe and Brazil and reducing stocks by the time new fish hits markets. Exchange narrows margins, limiting 1930 losses but not eliminating them for 1931.
H J Pardy and Claude J Colbourne engage in freezing fresh water in their refrigerators to store ice for their ice cream business this coming summer. Pardy has purchased material from the Tobin property now owned by Hodge Brothers and has built an ice house near his restaurant.
A rough winter spell grips the area with a severe blizzard last week, shutting roads and delaying daily life as residents endure biting cold and drifting snow. Officials urge caution and heating aid checks.
Mrs Nelson Ward of St Francois New Brunswick endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills citing over thirty years of use for rheumatism and bladder trouble. The notice warns kidney neglect leads to backache and lumbago but pills strengthen kidneys and aid impurity excretion, promising quick improvements.
Confederation Life and Sun Life reports from Montreal on January 30 summarize that in 1931 Sun Life paid policyholders over nine million dollars, raised total paid since organization to 590 million, wrote over 500 million in new business, and increased in force to over 3 billion. Assets exceed six hundred millions as the firm navigates a difficult year praised by the public.
The Hudson Bay Company says its remote Arctic trappers, living hundreds of miles from posts, will now receive an air service. Previously they met civilization only during annual posts visits or summer supply runs by ship. The new plan aims to keep them connected with civilization during winter isolation.
Chesley Manuel, 53, of Exploits, son of the late Josiah Manuel, died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness at his home. Survived by wife formerly Miss Frost, daughters Beth at Dalhousie University and Jeannette training in Montreal, son Graham at Exploits, and sister Lady Crosbie. He was known for hospitality, love of motor boating, and angling. remembered as a generous, kindly figure in Newfoundland. The Daily News tribute notes his open home and readiness to help in good causes.
The Newfoundland Insurance Agencies Limited was incorporated today with Hon. P. J. Cashin and Sir John C. Crosbie as directors. Hon. P. J. Cashin will manage Crown Life Insurance operations in Newfoundland from the Reid Building, Duckworth Street. Crown Life Insurance began in Newfoundland in 1923 and now holds about $3,000,000 in force locally, offering life, business, and bonds. assets rose by roughly $1.5 million last year.
The funeral for the late George Tags was held Thursday at United Church with Rev. Mercer officiating. The deceased died Tuesday at age 83.
The Annual meeting of the Young People's Society of the United Church was held in Marshall Hall on Monday night Jan 11. Rev. W. E. Mercer chaired and led the election of 1932 officers including Hon. President Rev. W. E. Mercer, President B. H. Butt, Vice-President Ralph G. LeDrew, Secretary Jnc. R. Wareham, Assist. Secy Wallace Young, Treasurer Ada Smith, and various convenors and members across committees such as Christian Fellowship Missionary Citizenship Recreation and Social Debating and Literary.
Mrs Gillard died January 21 after eight months of consumption. Funeral January 24 at S Church with Rev W E Mercer. burial in United Church Cemetery on Rink Road. Survived by husband, a daughter Louise, four sisters, two brothers, parents, and many relatives. Dearest Lily, memory will not fade. Passed by Mrs Frank Greenham.
Radio news reports heavy Chinese and Japanese fighting around Shanghai and the Woosung forts. Thousands of Japanese student demonstrators protested against the war but were quelled after leaders were arrested. Powers urge Japan to respect the Nine Power Treaty Kellogg Pact and Chinese neutrality and integrity.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses worry and work as healthy. It mentions a man and contrasting ideas about strength and effort, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to provide a fuller news item.
Telegraph reports Arthur Young store at Main Point Gan der Bay destroyed by fire with losses about 96000 and no insurance. Abbott and Haliburton Cape St George store also burned. Herbert J. W. Bursey killed by a wood slide. Legislative notes describe Newfoundland House opening and ministerial resignations, reorganization plans, and budget moves amid party shifts and notices of new postings.
Miss Ann Adam of the Canadian Home Journal endorses Magic Baking Powder for economy health value and reliable performance. The powder is favored by cooks and dietitians across Canada and outsells competitors combined. A free Magic Cook Book offers dozens of home baked recipes and is available from Standard Brands Ltd in Toronto.
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