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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1933
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issue notes subscription costs and international rates, plus advertising terms. It lists 1933 date and location Twillingate with office on the North Side and a caution about responsibility for correspondents' opinions.
A writer notes fishermen often earn about fifty dollars for the season, presses regulation to curb dumping of fish abroad, and urges cold storage in St. John’s to improve prices. outcome hinges on price controls, salable demand, and cooperative legislation.
A list of Christmas contributions includes Mrs. Robert Jennings, Bridgeporte. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wentzell, Botwood. Mrs. Emily Taylor, Moor ton's Hr.. and A. G. Ashbourne among others giving cash and legacy amounts. Many names are thanked for gifts of fruit, candy, toys and cash to spread cheer. a February date and hospital deliveries noted.
A fragmented OCR list enumerates residents and descendants including Elijah Gillard jr, Arthur Brown, Manuel Brown, Stewart Rideout, Fred Smith, Mrs Rose Young, Levi Froud, Joseph Hynes, Thomas Conway, Mrs John Gillard Jr, Jacob Gillard, Mrs Claude Roberts, Mrs Robert Burns, Theo White, Burt and Claude White, Archibald White, Mrs Haias White, Stewart Young, Mrs Edgar Young, Mrs Pearce Wheeler, Jas Osmond, Mrs Martin Phillips, Mrs Adolphus White, Mrs Charles Guy, Martin Young, Andrew Young, Stephen Guy, James Anstey, Bennett Anstey, Peter Anstey, Israel Dove, George Osmond, Allan Young, Jas Warr, Mrs Edgar Marr, Mrs J Eveleigh, Mrs Samuel Roberts, Ralph Colbourne, Bert Pardy, Oliver Warr, Jasper Keefe, Mrs Wim Barnes, Thos Watcher, Robert Rideout, Arthur Simms, John Hicks.
Reports indicate a by election in St Johns East due to Gerald Byrne’s governorship appointment. Port de Grave also to vote before the House meets with Chesley Crosbie expected for the Opposition in Port de Grave and J M Tobin in St Johns East. Harold Pudster tipped as government candidate in Port de Grave.
The passage mocks the Weekly City Optimist for gloomy political rumors. It suggests the paper should style itself as Peasimist, reflecting persistent pessimism in its coverage. The exchange notes Jefferson’s eye troubles and a friend’s alarm, framing the joke as a broader critique.
Samuel Kates died February 3 after a four month cancer illness. He leaves a wife, son James, four daughters, two sisters, thirteen grandchildren, and many friends. He was laid to rest in U C cemetery with a Lay Reader sermon, hymns, and memories shared by Hazel Kates of Merritt's Harbour.
A powerful storm battered the S. W coast causing heavy damage comparable to a tidal wave on the South Coast. Sandy Point was cut off from the mainland due to exceptionally low sea levels with no loss of life reported.
The Government has received new and modified proposals from Joston regarding the large development scheme submitted last fall. Messrs Gibbs and Barron are negotiating with the companies whose chief concern is the development of the St George's Coal Fields.
Public and bank holidays are set for March 17 and 29 and April 24. Since New Year three holidays have been observed, including one on the 15th of this month.
A promotional notice invites readers to insure homes with the Twil Hingatere Thearense Co Ltd. It advertises a rate of 1 percent on fire insurance and urges policy adoption for property protection.
Plans are underway in the Y M C A building to erect a bronze memorial tablet to Varrick Frigaell who lost his life in the Vik ing disaster on March 15 1931. The Grenfell Association transmitted the instructions and the design and casting are expected to occur locally.
The letter to the editor denounces dole abuses as degrading to communities and urges churches and press to publish harsher critiques. Cecil Jacobs from Joe Batt’s Arm appeals for public honesty and patriotic renewal, urging youth to restore virility and reduce dole influence.
Mrs H A Pond of Ludlow New Brunswick suffered back pain for over a year. After trying many remedies she used three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and was relieved in a very short time. She plans to never be without the remedy again.
A reader from Mor ton's Harbour criticizes the paper for suggesting no dole this year. He argues cheaper goods and higher fish prices in Bridgeport hurt fishers. He urges government action to curb prices and support the industry as the mainstay of the country.
In fond memory of Wilfred John LeDrew age 18 who died December 25 1926 and Geo Donald LeDrew age 17 who died February 17 1927 beloved sons of Jacob and Amelia LeDrew of Change Islands. Inserted by their loving sister Mary Twillingate February 17 1933.
The Telegram reports the Prime Minister has given their representative the assurance that Memorial Hospital will receive assistance with its indebtedness. Any fear of closure is to be laid to rest, easing financial concerns for the institution.
A harbour town hockey game drew a crowd as a picked team challenged Dr Olds's group. The challenged side won by scoring two goals amid hard play and even lineups.
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