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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1937
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 per year within Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada and 1.50 to England and other countries. Advertising rates include 25 cents per short ad inch with contract and fortnightly rate changes. Notes of thanks memoriam and announcements are 25 cents each.
A New Year message hopeful for 1937 urges cooperation between producers and suppliers, rising trade, and selective government rehab efforts. It notes potential price increases for food stuffs, calls for productive investment in coal, oil, and re employment, and extends best wishes to public officials and all workers for a prosperous year.
Aged 94, Mrs Ann Bridger is noted as a reader who remains informed on world affairs. Observers fear a real war risk tied to the Spanish muddle, with Germany pressing recognition of the Burgos government and Italy possibly aiding the powers toward peace mediation amid tensions with Portugal and others.
The text discusses foreign powers including Russia France and England reacting to the Spanish Loyalist Government. Tingland is described as attempting to keep out while protecting her interests, with concern over noncombatant safety if Spain falters.
Princeton March 4 special. Mrs Ed ward White reports long term relief from kidney pain after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says after six years she never stays without them and also uses Dodd's Ointment for eczema. The ad urges others with kidney trouble to trust the remedy.
Seals have been fairly numerous but early days of the season yield little for netters. Several bedlamers and old harps have been landed yet the mass of gear shows no return. Twillingate nets laid up last winter add to costs, but a full catch and good prices are hoped to revive trade and improve living.
Ashbournes auxiliary freighter Bessie Marie arrived in port from St John s on the last morning of 1936. Capt Will Roberts takes the helm as praise is offered for the ship and crew including Capts Gillett and Pippy for their skill in Labrador and Newfoundland waters and their winter layover.
Constable Walsh injured while arresting Pierce Power on the South Side road on Christmas Day. Power feigned surrender, brandished a weapon, and Walsh required surgery with 26 stitches. Police later remanded Power for eight days as the city reports other Christmas era concerns including dog sickness, food drives, and war news from Spain and Europe.
The report notes volunteers marching to join government forces from Labour and Communist groups, with about 500 recruits in recent weeks. It also records Germany and Italy offering conditional support on proposals to prevent volunteers, while a missing youth from Witless Bay is presumed drowned after disappearing rabbit hunting.
Local excerpts list several residents and visitors: Arthur Manonel left Thursday 31 alto enroute to St John s via Lewisporte by motor boat. Constable Harvey Wads from Fogo visited town last week. Wm Pyne and family from Exploits wintering here. Stephen Loveridge arrived from St John s by Little Grace from Lewisporte. ry Bromiley from Corner Brook. Rev Davies from Port de Grave changed islands to St John s by Clyde. Edith Manuel and Ilson Manuel travel to St John s. Wilson to undergo sinus operation. Thomas Hamlyn returned from Little Bay Islands. Campbell from Exploits heading to Herring Neck. Ben Guy hospitalized in St John s for internal trouble.
News arrives of Mrs Edward Whit nee Beatrice Warr passing in Boston on Christmas Day. George Stockley, son of the late George Stockley and Bathsheba, dies suddenly in Toronto on Dec 22. Brothers Arthur, John and Martin Stockley survive. Mrs Lucy Wells wife of former skipper Philip Wells dies in New York. Community extends sympathy to all bereaved.
The Hospital Staff expresses gratitude to the Silent Workers, the Caribou Club, and others who gave gifts to patients at Christmas. Their thoughtful membrances contributed to a very happy Christmas.
Messrs FE L ins ie A Manuel I R Wheeler of New Jersey Confederation Life Agents Gerald Doyle Ltd acknowledged in calendar notices.
Skipper Sam Waterman aboard Robert's boat from Change Island delivered a pall to the hospital on Wednesday.
The Daily News marks its sixty four page New Year Edition packed with the year’s events across industry and commerce. It contains a broad mix of articles on industrial activity and a strong line of advertisements.
First Overland Mail runs out Tuesday last with Mesars Dalley as courier. Every Monday at 5 p.m. the mail closes at the main Post Office.
A brief note describes Christmas season entertainments with uneven attendance and mixed mood. It mentions the Baro Social appearing to wind down the festive spirit while children enjoyed the season.
S. Geraldine Mary arrived at Botwood on December 28 carrying 890 tons of genea cargo and one passenger on its last voyage from England.
In 1936 Nild registered 7 843 gasoline motor fishing boats and fishermen used about 700 000 gallons of gasoline. The Duty of Ilcts is now taken off for fishermen. Last year a rebate of 7 cts was allowed.
The Public Bureau of St Jobs'sdr Grace Boehner departed with a well prepared news brief on December 29 noting fish at Number and herring neck for G J Carter. The Bessie Marie arrived December 30 from St Johns with freight for Ashbournes Ltd and others, now moored for winter. The Fishermen's Advocate extra highlights sea tales and 100 tons of cargo sent to Asbournes Ltd. from St Johns, and Cecil L Beck's crew leaving for home on December 31. Wishing seafaring men a pleasant winter and a prosperous New Year.
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