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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1934
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publishes subscription and advertising rates and dates from Twillingate Newfoundland. A local commentary discusses postwar labour reforms and unemployment insurance adopted after 1919 and the 1920s labour landscape with notes on wages, costs, and anticipated economic conditions.
Debate on producer independence across fisheries, mining, forestry, and farming in Newfoundland. Advocates prefer small seal hunter fleets and homesteading to boost local livelihoods, urging practical leadership and early Spring organization under the L D A to sustain workers and communities.
A reader notes that the weekly unemployment relief balance is £11 per person, while Austen’s figure shows $1.80 or less currently. This comment discusses discrepancies in relief scales and potential changes in support.
A Telegram writer notes 500 mills operate nationwide with licenses. Only 270 are licensed, while unlicensed mills produce more lumber. It is estimated that 6,006,000 to 10,000,000 feet of lumber are unlawfully taken from Crown Lands each year.
The article notes opposition from leading German church dignitaries to plans to place religious organizations under Nazi or state control. It remarks on disbelief that dictatorship could endure amid Germany’s many intelligent bodies and mentions a growing sentiment hostile to Hitler’s schemes.
Analysts assert Japan and Russia may go to war within months as Japanese troops appear on the Siberian front. An article on the Far Eastern situation by a Literary Digest contributor will be reproduced in the next issue.
Confederation Life notes John Young wins the Trail Alderman term triumph with 367 votes, second to J. Wyatt who led with 456 amid six contestants. Young, son of the late Phillip Young of Simon and step-brother to Chesley Young, sends regards to Twillingate and old folks. Congratulations are offered on the victory.
Mr Noftal the inspector visited Change Islands on Tuesday meeting local school staff and officials including Mr John Roberts to review programs and facilities for potential improvements.
Ida Persons of Change Islands is mourned in a memorial service held in winter weather. The funeral proceeded from her home to the church at St Margaret's, with local church and W A M members, and a procession to the cemetery. The rector Rev Gordon Elliott led prayers emphasizing Christian resurrection as mourners recalled Ida's life of duty kindness and support for Opportunity Schools.
Mrs H A Clark, a well known resident, reports severe back pain and limited movement due to kidney trouble. After taking two or three boxes of Dodd s Kidney Pills she says she is completely well again and urges others with kidney problems to try the remedy. The note warns that neglecting the kidneys can lead to rheumatism backache and lumbago as impurities build up in the blood and urges starting treatment promptly.
The Daily News notes a SUN item where a hospital seeks a fishing boat under tender. Dr. Grenfell has requested a boat as part of returns for the wheat shipments sent to the hospital, reflecting wartime or relief logistics and hospital needs.
Mr Allan Rideout of the Bank of Nova Scotia St John s attended the funeral of his brother this Wednesday in the local area. The Bank of Nova Scotia and community figures were represented at the service.
Obituaries record several deaths including Martin Rideout aged 42 at Back Harbour with funeral Thursday at St. Peter's by Rev Hollands. Clyde Hicks aged 29 at Carmanville. Elizabeth Bourden aged 87 at Bourden's Cove, widow of the late John Bourden. Manuel Brown aged 67 of Blot Head Cove died at the hospital.
The letter expresses a demand that compensation be received this year for any job or act performed in the columns, acknowledging appreciation for the T. A. A. while stressing expected payment.
Custom official Bill Harrington pursues smuggled jewels hidden in a blue handbag and will be in town on April 2 to follow the lead.
Election of officers records show February 6th date and Lage Nos. refer to January February electoral list. Names and exact positions not fully readable. summary reflects a brief officer selection event with incomplete details.
The Sentinel-Bro. lists officers for Sentinel-Bro for Inves ti Comm Bro Henry Stuck leas Stephen Leveridge Mark Rideout Jonas Cooper Willis Bridger Auditors P M Frank Roberts Arthur Colbourne Trustees P M H J Preston S G Moors Hall Mang Comm P M John Hodder P M Fredk White Bro Henry Spencer Mark Rideout Frank Cooper Henry Stuckless Hearse Comm P M Fred White P M Joseph Stuckless Sick Comm Crow Head Buddies Thomas Hamlyn Claudie Elliott Wild Cove Willis Bridger John Guy Back Harbor Mark Rideout Henry Spencer North Side Arthur Stuck Jess Fredk House South Side Harvey Freeman Jonas Cooper Bluff Head Cove William Roberts Ragged Parts Thomas Kouell Farmers Arm Robert Bulgin Robert Cooper Durrell P M John Hicks Andrew Walsh Jenkins Cove Stanley Parsons Hospital Visiting Committee Bro Samuel C Maley P M Andrew Young W M P M Wa Earle Bro Frank Cooper Educational Committee Bro Arthur Colbourne P M John Hodder Bros Peter Reid Henry Simms Thomas Hanilyd Fredk House The above named Officers were installed in the form by P M Fredk Whites Installing Officer from T Wurtz Recording Secretary Twillitpate Feb 21st 1934
Mr H J Howlett arrived from Lewisporte on Thursday and inadvertently attended a Guides Association meeting while visiting a friend. The association invites all to their social to raise funds, noting Pickwick may have been in the wrong room.
Samuel I Elliott urges stiff local effort to organize the L D A chapters across centers. He warns winter inactivity blocks aid and stresses that future government support depends on demonstrated local interest and population-based membership. He calls Twillingate to form and claim its rightful share.
In a correction to a previous issue, the editor clarifies errors about Mrs. Mark Chippett and states that neither Mrs. Stuckese nor Mrs. Anstey are daughters. The note appears in the local Sun newspaper addressing readers about misattributed family names.
The report lists multiple maritime and political items including Thetis being sent to sea under Capt. John Dominey, H. Edward of a Welsh smelting firm, and several colonial government appointments. It notes outbreaks in Australia, France, and Austria, the Belgian king Albert’s death, and funeral details, plus tariff and forest resource discussions and a boxing title bout in Miami.
A Sun newspaper notice explains unpaid 1932 and 1933 advertising bills, noting many remittances not received. It urges subscribers to pay with orders, states contracts are payable with costs after years, and warns that future ads require cash on delivery to avoid delays and legal collection.
Mr. Mark Chippett of Leading Tickles burst his gun on Thursday injuring his left hand considerably. He arrived yesterday with his brother and is now in hospital.
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