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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
4
Local newspaper outlines subscription rates by region and advertising charges. It notes payment in advance and that news items received after Thursday evening may not be published. A note disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The Daily News replies to Sir William Coaker's New Year message noting authorized statements about dole bills and funding. It argues that including unpaid bills from predecessors still won t reach one and a half million dollars and details plans to pay November dole orders, with bills cashed every sixty days. The piece cites deficits and banking support as signs the government pursues a sane path toward a solution.
The district reports 470 relief recipients this date, down from 530 last year, amid fears of prosecution for fraud and tighter case monitoring. Officials project about 800,000 needed for relief versus 1,375,000 previously, noting debates over close season meat supplies and work programs.
Samuel Pennell aged 83 or 84 passed away at the Arm after a long life as a fisherman and laborer. He leaves two sons William and Robert and two daughters Mrs Wells and Mrs Sharpe, plus grandchildren. He was a United Church member and the funeral was held at the U S Church with Rev Mercer officiating. The family extends sympathy to mourners.
Poem tribute by Frances Exmott, South Side, remembering John Elliott who died January 11 1932. Lines express remembrance through smiling faces, lingering loneliness, and prayers at the grave with a note that Jesus loves him best.
Hospital Sunday collections detailed by locality with names in Squid Cove Salt Pans Seal Cove Black Island Indian Cave Black Duck Cove Indian Cove and nearby towns. Items include sacks butter tub vegetables bri s weights fish bri barrels and various vegetables listed for New Bay United Church Springdale Doting Cove Jackson's Cove and Stig Harbour.
A local tale claims a woman’s venison quarter hangs for cats was taken along with beef and salt pork. The meat was not fit for human food due to illness concerns, and the thief is described as believing they had a good haul. The writer warns honesty is the best policy.
Mrs. H. A. Clark, a Pinder resident, says two or three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her lame back and restored mobility. The testimonial asserts kidney pills strengthen kidneys and prevent rheumatic and backache by cleansing impurities from the blood.
At Back Harbour on December 21 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dunley Anstey. On North Side on December 25 a son was born to Mr and Mrs H C Roberts.
Personal notes report Ernest Young home for the winter from Grand Walls where he works as Block Maker with H. W. Rideout. Ralph Smith returns from Edmonton Alberta for autumn. Bennett Stuckless is in hospital for an operation. Kevin Osmond, recently from Boston, is on holiday from St. John’s College.
The Branch Business of G. J. Carter will continue to operate here under the supervision of Mr. Frank Linfield, and Mr. Edward Young will continue as Wharf Manager.
With Dr and Mrs Oldson the Medical Staff for the Winter months the Memorial Hospital will have under Superintendent Dr Parsons a live House Surgeon and a very efficient Nurse. Miss Joyce Scammell RN is doing duty as Housekeeper.
Citizens seeking business with Dutch firms in bulbs shrubs and related items are advised to contact the Netherlands Consul in Montreal. The Consul warns that some advertisers are unreliable as they do not pay for ads or deliver goods after receiving money. The Sun will liaise with foreign consuls to verify advertising sources and keep readers fully informed.
Telegraph reports a fleet of large four engined aircraft departing England bound for Cape Town with further units planned to follow the route. Speeds reach 150 mph as Britain arms Holland with aero engines amid growing aviation ties.
The General Ford, a ton vessel, is alleged to have been unlawfully used in violation of the Customs Act as part of an ongoing enforcement action.
A Christmas Day parade honored Pte E J Scott who died December 23 1932 at Central St. His service included church rites, graveside prayers, and the Last Post. In Twillingate a memorial notes Abel Crossley who died December 26 1932 at Memorial Hospital.
A resident thanks readers for help during his wife’s illness in fall. He names Dr Wood for swift hospital transfer and Mr Frank Roberts of B H C for aid from Lewisporte. He extends gratitude to hospital doctors and nurses for devoted care and recovery aided by providence.
The Daily News notes a controversy over who introduced rabbits to the region. Some credit Hon. Stephen Rendell, others name joint effort with Smith Mackay. The piece highlights rabbits as a low cost food source and urges forest protection to sustain their habitat.
India’s population rose by 34 million in the last decade reaching 353 million. No plague or serious famine occurred during the census period. There are 940 females per 1000 males.
F A Jarvis of Thorpe Bay Fingland has travelled about 20000 miles in his invalid chair since discharge in 1924. He wheeled through England Scotland and even to France visiting former World War sites and memorials during his long journey.
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