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Newspaper

Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1930

Page

4

Twillingate Surf and Subscriptions Rates Notice

The Twillingate Sup published on the North Side announces subscription prices of 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada and 1.50 to England U S A and other countries. Advertising rates include 25 cents per inch for short term and contract pricing for long term. Notes of Thanks incur 25 cents. News items received after Thursday evening may not be inserted. opinions of correspondents not guaranteed.

Twillingate S. Roberts, Propr Newfoundland Canada England

Radio Matters in St Johns Broadcasts and Reception Claims

Radio fans heard Mr W B Temple airing local and foreign news from St Johns. Complaints about fading and interference from Montreal and other stations are noted, with questions on adjusting wavelengths to improve reception. Sealing fleet movements and northern interest in sailors’ welfare are mentioned as context for radio broadcasts.

W- B. Temple St. John’s Twillingate Glace Bay Montreal 8WMC WGY New York Radio Corporation

Julia Ruth Stratton Weds Martin Young in Valley Field

A pleasing ceremony was held Thursday evening January 30 in the L A Citadel as Julia Ruth Stratton daughter of Mr and Mrs Christopher Stratton of Valley Field B B wed Mr Martin Young son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Young of Gilesport A number of friends attended Cmdr R G Abbott officiated The bride wore white crepe de chine with veil and bouquet Flower girl Nettie Rideout Attendants included Mrs Ethel Young and Miss Mildred Clark The groomsmen were Ashley Bodden and Garfield Young Afterward a large supper was served at the groom’s parents home Many presents were received indicating respected esteem for the couple.

Julia Ruth Stratton Christopher Stratton Valley Field B. B Martin Young Isaac Young Gilesport T'Willinpate Comdr R. G. Abbott L. A Ethel Young Mildred Clark Nettie Rideout Ashley Bottiden Garfield Young

Paper Mill Concessions Debated For Gander Project

The government faces proposals for a Gander Paper Mill with large concessions likely if the deal reaches the Assembly. Critics urge careful scrutiny of terms between promoters and capital firms while noting capital scarcity shapes negotiations. Journalists should press for public welfare aligned questions when the bill is before lawmakers.

Gander Sach

Election of Officers St Peter s Lodge SUF

Officers and Committeemen were elected for the ensuing year. Worthy Master Wm Harnett Chief Officer Harlan Rideout Second Officer M Loveridge Quarter Master Herbert May Look Out John Barrett Purser John Manuel Secretary Fred Manuel Relief Com Lewis Young Cecil Simms Wallace Clarke Agustus Price Edward Moody Alfred Fifield Invest Com Ernest Anstey John Barrett Alfred Fifield P M Edwin Colbourne P M Fred White Hall Man Com John Hodder P M Fred White James Manderson Stewart Roberts Obadiah Brilger Finance om P M Arthur Colbourne Stewart Roberts Trustees P M Arthur Manuel P M Fred White Hospital Com P M Arthur Manuel Rev FE W Mitchell Hearse Com P M Alfred Manuel P M Edwin Colbourne Fred Mantel Secretary.

Wm. Harnett Harlan Rideout M. Loveridge Herbert May John Barrett John Manuel Fred Manuel Lewis Young Cecil Simms Wallace Clarke Agustus Price Edward Moody Alfred Fifield F. W. Mitchell John Hodder P. M Fred. White Bros James Manderson Stewart Roberts Obadiah Brilger om—Bros Arthur Colbourne Arthur Manuel Fred White Rev W. Mitchell Alfred Manuel Edwin Colbourne Fred Mantel

Twillingate Fire Insurance Co Annual Meeting Rescheduled

Notice states the annual meeting of Twillingate Fire Insurance Co Ltd, postponed last Saturday night, will be held tonight. Shareholders are advised to attend.

Twillingate Fire Insurance Co. Ltd

S U F Annual St Peters Lodge No 12 Anniversary

The Society of the United Fishermen ST Peters Lodge No 12 marked its anniversary with a 1 PM procession from the Hall to St Peter's Church for Divine Service led by Rev DP W Mitchell, sermon on John 21 21 22, and a visit to sick Brother Robert Brett. A C. E. W. A. dinner followed at the Parish Hall and a late social at the Lodge with games and dancing into the morning.

Society of the United Fishermen St. Peter's Church Bro DP. W. Mitchell Peter Jesus Paradise Robert Brett

Dodd's Kidney Pills Prove Relief in Nova Scotia Notice

Mrs S Burgoyne of Hackett's Cove Nova Scotia reports long use of Dodd's Kidney Pills easing urinary trouble and flu after effects. The ad promotes the pills as a trusted kidney remedy for rheumatism backache and urinary issues, urging readers to insist on the product.

Bree Dodd

Appreciation for hospital, insurer, and agent support

A letter from a widow expresses gratitude to the N D Bay Memorial Hospital Association for sympathy shown after her husband’s death. She thanks Confederation Life Association and local agent Mr S Love ridge for prompt life insurance payment and an additional death benefit cheque, citing reliability.

N. D. Bay Memorial Hospital Association SUN Confederation Life Association S. Loveridge Confederation Rife

Letter of thanks from Clara Fe Randell at Twillingate

A brief note of gratitude from Clara Fe Randell of Twillingate dated February 11th 193. The message thanks all who offered help and sympathy and closes with sincere regards.

Clara FE. Randell

Richard Gleeson 76 Dies at Mamntel's Cove

Obituary notices the peaceful passing of Richard Gleeson at Mamntel's Cove in his 76th year. Survived by his wife nine children John Stanley and seven daughters with names listed, two more children at home, ten grandchildren. Family note expresses love and faith, mentioning Jesus and glorious rest. Mrs. Robert Jenkins addressed.

Mamntel’s Cove Richard Gleeson John Stanley Robert Jenkins Stanley Clarke Benjamin Elliot Louis Keefe Isaac Gillard Father Jesus

Lydia Gillard Dead After Short Illness at Arm

Lydia Gillard wife of George Gillard passed away Monday January 27 after a two month heart ailment. Rev Mercer led funeral with text from Second Corinthians verse 17. Burial at Arm Cemetery. She leaves husband mother two brothers three sisters and a large family circle. May she rest in peace until reunion in heaven.

Lydia George Gillard Mercer

Measuring Cloud Heights With Ceiling Lights At Airports

Article describes using a ceiling light and alidade to measure cloud height for night flight. It explains two methods: a 45 degree setup turning the beam into a right triangle and a 63 degree 26 minute setup with a bronze alidade that directly reads height in feet, reducing ground distance measurement and saving time.

United States Department of Commerce

Lead claims at St George promising says Aguathuna manager

Arthur House of the D I and 8 Co at Aguathuna reports promising lead claims at St George’s under option to International Power and Paper Co. Development work will start in spring. Two steamers Vedas and Machinery will fish seals. 100 Newfoundland sealers to sail. Vedas sails Feb 27 Halifax. Machinery sails from Ingonish. Moving picture gear to be fitted on Vedas. A two and a half year old child in Glover town scalded to death by boiling water. Price Investigation Committee seeks offers for seventy-one five bend dories and one hundred seventy-three five bend double banking dories with delivery dates and prices. Offers to Mr J J Lacey. Port Blandford reports abundant partridge in gardens. Allege arson at Warwick Hill before Judge Morris. bail set. Wilkins-Hearst expedition radio gap near Scoresby. Fire destroyed dwelling at Fogo with no insurance. Crew of Neptune to return to Nad. South West Coast Fund totals 210 000 with 90 000 from St John s and 90 000 from Outports plus big local donations. Capt Re Bartlett to help with talking picture. Engineer Stanley injured on Bonavista branch plow事故. Storms cause damage Saturday night.

St. John’s Arthur House D. I. and 8, Co Aguathuna Claiims St. George’s International Power and Paper Co Murley Halifax Sylvester Dunphy Ingonish Jesse Saunders Glovertown B.B Price Investigation Committee J. J. Lacey Daniel Pelley Port Blandford Warwick Trinity Bay Morris New York Victor Olsen Melville Wilkins- Hearst Scoresby Sir Herbert Wilkins Alfred Terraville Fogo Percy Barbour Peter Humphries Shr Neptune Liverpool Barbour Nad South West Coast Fund International Paper Co Buchans CaptRe A. Bartlett Stanley Bonavista Braich Lethbridge

City Suffers Severe Wind Damage and Weather Across Provinces

Storms lash cities causing widespread damage including ruined stores and horses. Memorial College records 64 mph winds. Canadian politics buzz as elections loom. a pension bill for veterans passes toward future ages. Leo F. Vail RNR funeral follows a fatal foundry accident.

Weathering Blizzards Impede Travel. Wood Cutters Await Haul

Travel is very difficult due to blizzards on the 6th and 8th with heavy snow and dangerous ice drifts. Much rain is needed to restore traffic flow. Wood cutters have started marking timber and await a chance to haul it.

Mrs Gardener Dies After Illness at St John’s

At St John’s on Saturday February 1 Mrs Arthur Gardener died after a fortnight of illness. She was formerly Miss Colbourne of this town and sister of the late Alfred Colbourne. Her husband died at British Harbour in 1918.

St. John's Arthur Gardener Colbourne Alfred Colbourne British Harbour

Mrs Edwin Roberts and Mrs Stephen Hamilton Discharged

Confederation Life reports Mrs Edwin Roberts of Wild Cove and Mrs Stephen Hamilton of Crow Head were discharged from hospital last week and are now well.

Edwin Roberts Wild Cove Stephen Hamilton Crow Head

Sir R. A. Squires Celebrates 90th Birthday Anniversary

Sir R A Squires marked his 90th birthday on January 18, celebrating a milestone with family and friends. The event recalls a long life filled with notable public service and community involvement.

R. A. Squires

Ashbourne and Blandford Return From City and Boston

Mr. A. G. Ashbourne arrived from the City on Sunday. Miss Blanche Blandford came from Boston on Thursday traveling with Mr. Adolphus Rice from Lewisporte.

A. G. Ashbourne City Miss Blanche Blandford Boston Lewisporte Adolphus Rice

Mr Martin Young Proves Able as Electrician at Hospital

Mr Martin Young of South Side is now an Electrician at the Hospital and is proving himself very capable. His work on the moving picture machine is also very satisfactory.

Martin Young South Side

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