Play at Alexandra Hall Draws Attendance
The Wednesday night performance at Alexandra Hall drew a good crowd and collected a total of 94 dollars.
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1928
Page
4
The Wednesday night performance at Alexandra Hall drew a good crowd and collected a total of 94 dollars.
Local voices denounce antagonists blocking the proposed railway and the Gander valley paper mill project. Residents of Fogo district urge government action to develop the industry, build the canal and spur economic growth despite opposition and past delays.
The passage notes increasing urgency as the fishing try develops yearly and mentions knockers and their impact on supporters. It references hard knocks at Fogo Canal and the movement built by hard knocks, dated Jaly 28th 1928 in Progress.
Mr Jobo Innes of New Westminster BC testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills eased his chronic back pain within days He recalls severe pain preventing sleep and movement and credits the remedy for restoring comfort The advertisement notes the pills aid kidney function and are sold by druggists or Dodd's Medicine Co Ltd Teranto 2
A letter from Rev. P. Pethtt from South Mountain Ontario suggests radio listeners tune to WJZ New York or KDKA Pittsburg at 8 pm EST for a sermon hour. Dr. H. G Fosdick’s weekly sermon is broadcast Sundays at 5 30 Western time from WJZ.
The Arm Academy hosts a pancake supper and sale of work on Tuesday February 21 with admission five cents. A cream and candy stand is offered, and the evening promises hearty greetings, generous pancake servings, and hours of fun after supper.
A January 17 ceremony in Dorchester Massachusetts united Miss Janie Cram of 541 Boylston Street Dorchester formerly of Morton's Hr Nild with Mr Douglas W Brymer of 78 Geneva Avenue Dorchester formerly of Nova Scotia Canada. The bride wore a white satin gown with veil and lilies of the valley bouquet. Maid of Honor Mrs Castles A Quale wore rose satin crepe. Best man Charles A Quale. They will reside at 77 Toplil Street Dorchester and Miss Crant had previously visited Twillingate three years ago to see her sister Mrs Adolphus White.
The St George district on Newfoundland’s west coast will soon host three labor giving industries a 3 090 000 pot o mill a veneer mill and the development of gypsum properties owned by W H Taylor of Bay Roberts The Guardian congratulates Mr Taylor and notes the projects reflect his energy and work Miss Elizabeth Cook paralysed a fortnight ago died Tuesday night at age 1842 funeral held at the Church of England with burial at Snellin’s Cove The Hicks family infant died after meningitis funeral at United Church with burial at Arm cemetery
The late Andrew Hull passed away peacefully on January 29 after two months of blindness and bed rest. Survived by his wife, three daughters Elizabeth at home Mrs. Robert Carnes in Florida Mrs. Thomas Knell in Ragged Point, one son Lemuel Hull in Halifax, one brother John Ellill at Bluff Head Cove, ten grandchildren and many friends. The family notes the loss and hopes for reunion in the afterlife, inserted by his grandchild.
report notes thieves removed seals at Crow Head and says drifting ice due to last week’s breeze may allow larger operations to obtain fat. authorities consider action to curb such activity and secure the area.
Telegraph reports Britain ready to abolish submarines if abolition is universal. Other notes include Sebr. Matta shipwreck near Yarmouth after engine backfire ignited gasoline, crew rescued. hockey results, and global aviation and political updates.
Change Islands firm sends a calendar this week and the recipient acknowledges with thanks.
A note from Crow Head thanks attendees of a February 8 gathering hosted by the Ladies Society. They acknowledge help from Mr. Ben Guy who sent a dollar and Mr. Maley who sent 50 cents. They report total funds of 41.90 and extend best wishes to teacher Miss Froke as work on the new school progresses.
The Supreme Court, presided by Chief Justice Horwood and Justice Kent, delivered judgment in the estate matter of Sir Robert Bond this morning. The four questions concerned the disposal of the Grange at Wilbournaya and the government’s gift disclaiming. Mr. F. Fraser Band is declared the sole legatee.
Messrs. Marfin and Beett Stuckless are currently engaged in coopering work at G. J. Carver’s residence in Herring Neck.
Misa Dorothy Gilbert, a teacher at Leading Tatles Rae, was very sick last week but is now somewhat better.
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