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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1937
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun discusses local economic tensions, urging cooperation between merchants and fishermen and warning against knee jerk reorganization. It notes Labrador fish prices around 500 dollars for second quality up to 6 dollars for first quality and cites a St John’s letter.
A provincial plea argues for boosting local industry in Newfoundland Outports by reviving home crafts and reducing imports. It laments ignorance and reliance on external goods, urges fish and meat production for home use, and questions export figures while praising homesteading fisher folk. Authorities pressed to support local makers and sustainable livelihoods.
Fragmentary note discusses how people with charitable aims face criticism from others. It reflects on social judgment and the tension between acts of kindness and public reaction. The text suggests a cautious stance toward public endorsement of benevolence and the motives behind it.
We are holding the town council until the Commission of Government delivers the new proposals mandated by last week’s legislation.
Mrs. Wm. Sceviour of Exploits broke her leg and was taken to the hospital for attention.
The N S U C Women’s Association Song Service on Wednesday drew a good attendance despite the chill. Organists were Mrs Eleanor Roberts and Misses Emily and Joyce Roberts, with Emily noted as choir organist. Proceeds totaled $15.00.
At Moreton's Harbour Edward Woolfrey aged 62 died Wednesday after a stroke of paralysis. Mrs Rev Goodland learned Thursday from Boston that her sister Miss Daisy Stiring had died following bronchial pneumonia after a short illness. Interment will be at St John's.
The text argues that external war may not be needed to influence a dictatorship and that civilians may resist fascist pressures and advocate for peace. It cites a claim that in Russia only about ten million of 175 million support the Soviet regime and seek a new order.
Mr Archibald Canning trapped a two year old bedlamer seal on the ice near JosiansE Ave Neck on Wednesday week. The creature was pulled by a rope from its neck and flipper as it moved toward Loon Bay. It is thriving at the camp on the Neck and fed with herring after a minor scuffle as it was recaptured.
Classified notice offers one adult ice hockey skates set and one pair gentleman hockey boots size XL? The text notes size 5 for the skates and size 8 for the boots with application to the office for contact.
Mrs F Lee of Petty Harbour Nd recounts severe backache and headaches forcing her to quit work. After four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills she reports relief and praises the medicine, noting her father always kept it in the house.
A letter received by Mrs. Arnold Webber describes Louisville Kentucky flood conditions on January 23. Neville Lockyer, longtime employee with Louisville & Nashville Railway, details paralysis of the city, water shortages, halted transit, derailed cars, refugees housed on upper floors, and a critical need for boats medicine and food as floods rise and looting is deterred by soldiers.
Confederation Life reports no starvation at Fleur de Lya. Sugar and tea are in short supply, but overall provisions suffice for about two more weeks.
Queen's College Notes in the Daily News of St. John's mentions Rev. Butler who asks to be remembered to friends. He plans a trip around England after exams at Durham where he serves as Curate at St. Giles. His address is 76 Gilesgate, Durham, England.
The Mfld. Lead Company Ltd plans to acquire full mineral rights to the Chalker Property at Fleur de Lys, Newfoundland, a 360 acre site near Fleur de Lys held on a 99 year mineral lease with a 3 percent royalty. Ore is a galena vein traced 1600 feet, 800 exposed, with a plan to install a 50 ton pilot mill next spring and continue winter development to justify a larger mill. The molybdenite mine is shut, directors include Cary, Chalker, Winter, and Pritchard. E P Sheppard named manager.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Sharpe and Family wish to thank all for respect shown and expressions of sympathy in the death of their son and brother Andrew Reginald. They also thank those who sent wreaths and sprays and Dr and Mrs Olds for rushing him to hospital to preserve life.
Mes. Louisa Mitchard is 88 on the 13th mat and well. Mrs. Ellen Churchill fell last week, broke a rib and bruised herself. she is somewhat better now. Mr. Stanley Parsons is improving after a pneumonia attack.
Mr. Ford Gill and Mr. Mark Samsone visited Botwood to see his sick wife at the hospital. Mrs. Gill released Friday week and there is no further condition. Messrs WW and Samsone returned to Botwood arriving Wednesday. Mrs. Gill passed away yesterday morning at 6 30. Funeral held this afternoon from her father Harold Baird's home with interment at Platter's Head Cemetery.
Mr. Matthew Anstey departed Tuesday morning for Lewisporte en route to Buffalo. Mesare Samuel Anstey Jr. and James White accompanied him to Lewisporte with a team.
Two parcels totaling about twenty seven acres at Lewisporte belong to the estate of the late Samuel Dawe. Details provided on application to R. A. Parsons, K. C., or Building, St. John’s.
In a close game Antigonish Bulldogs edged St Johns All Stars 4 to 3 on Saturday night. Locals showed improvement over Friday but still fell by a single goal.
Reports say major powers including Britain France Italy Germany and Russia agreed to bar foreign volunteers from entering Spain after March six. Portugal faces possible naval blockade if it maintains its stand.
Capt. Douglas Fraser of Imperial Airways planned two provisioning flights from Norris Arm to La Scie using a Fairchild plane. One trip did not occur on Friday and another on Saturday, with the intended landing at Baie Verte pending.
Harry Ball of Grand Fall was fatally injured by an accidental dynamite explosion near his lumber camp in the Grand Lake area last Sunday. He died about three hours after the blast and his body was taken to Grand Fall for burial.
The Path across the Hill was repeated at the Arm Academy by Mr. Robert Hornod and Jenkins Arm pupils Thursday night week. Proceeds totaled over $40 from both Jenkins Cave School and the Academy venues.
A notice from Mr Culbourne indicates no meeting of the Children's Committee on Monday night at 8 o'clock at the Court House despite references to May 12th in last week's notice. The schedule appears unsettled with conflicting date mentions.
A letter from Mr P W Far reports activity in the Gander area with saw logs being cut by T and J French Ltd and Mr Farrell. Other business activity is said to be fair, aiding industry and trade.
The report lists price quotes for livestock and meat products at St Johns. Young fat priced at 4.25 dollars per unit, last year 3.75, Bedlammers 2.75, Old at 225 per cwt. The note references prices over 1936 and a 25 ets detail.
Radio notes describe continuous rifle fire and heavy shelling on Madrid outskirts as Rebels push toward the city. Loyalist counterattacks attempt to halt the assault while communications fail. Rebels also attack Valencia, the temporary capital, in a broad offensive. In Berlin a new anti Jewish ban bars army service and requires oaths denying Jewish identity.
Local amateur play entitled Red Acre Farm a rural comedy in three acts will be performed at Tizzard's Hall on March 1. Admission 20 cents for general and 15 cents for children with Bee cream and candy for sale at the venue. L O A parade entry listed for Kdtaissios Reserve.
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