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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1939
Page
4
Community notices from Twillingate Newfoundland published January 21 1939 include department home affairs notices notes and announcements with a policy on letters and thanks paid notices and a disclaimer about correspondents opinions. The item is a local public notices card rather than a news event.
The article argues the Ganderlands option expired December 31 and questions Bowater's obligation to develop the Gander site. It notes no waterfall for hydro power and high costs to build a dam, suggesting the Reid interests risk insolvency without capital, while Bowater may pursue other wood export or mill plans.
News briefs outline a muddled international scene with Premier Chamberlain's worries and Germany warming for war with Russia. Goebbels clashes with Goering over the four year plan, while Ribbentrop shifts in support. Goebbels faces a possible demotion and rumors of Hitler’s war aims surface amid internal Naz i conflicts.
A columnist laments widespread hardship as industrial decline, debt and a failing credit system strain fishermen and workers. He cites the Bowater agreement and calls for employment, fair prices, and cash wages to reduce dole reliance and restore self sufficiency.
A public health note warns that one in four people catch colds easily and may miss days from work. It cites babies and the elderly as most at risk and urges prompt treatment. It endorses Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a relief for coughs and bronchial ailments, suitable for children and effective for adults, offered by I herald S. Doyle Ltd.
The United Church at Comfort Cove hosted the January 10 wedding of Mary Harnett and Joseph Head. Rev. McKay officiated as Mary wore white satin with bridle veil and orange blossoms, entering with her father. Attendants included Mrs Ralph Waite and Dora Harnett. Hamel Head served as best man. A reception followed at the groom’s home with many gifts and best wishes.
Mrs Ellen Churchill nee Roberts widow of William Churchill passes away at Gilesport after cancer. She leaves two sons Augustus in town and Thomas in New York, three daughters Elizabeth Lever at St Johns Gertrude Colbourne and Joan Miles in the U S, a sister at Back Shore, John Rideout and Joseph Roberts brothers. Funeral today at St Andrew's with Rev J Goodland officiating. An invalid child of Augustus Bridger died Friday week. funeral held at St Peter's Sunday.
Capt. Percy Knee of Lagona died Monday morning here while traveling south. The report notes his passing occurred during the journey to the south.
Dr Konopke visited St Peter's High School on Wednesday and spoke to pupils about the core of their teeth. Rev J Goodland introduced him and led the introduction at the central to the departments.
Reports from St Johns cover Over seas Telephone Service traffic gains and Nova Scotia marketing visits by J C F McDonnell before attending regional cooperative events. Oddfellows in St Johns plan to honor Thomas Wildey founder of the order, which now has 1 500 000 members.
Mrs Bateout was taken to the bey tat on Sonoda morning for blood transfusion and treatment. We hope she will soon recover.
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