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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1939
Page
4
Registered Department Home Affairs notices from Twillingate published Saturday from the North Side office. Notes of Thanks Memoriam and announcements available at 25 cents each. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Analysts in St Johns Telegram say the Premier and Foreign Secretary's stop in Rome strengthened ties between Britain and France, aiding prospects for peace if trade relations improve. They note limited precautionary measures unlike Hitler's Rome visit, and caution over renewed European tensions with Spain, Mussolini, and Franco.
An advertisement promises relief for croup asthma and bronchitis through Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine. It claims the syrup loosens phlegm eases chest congestion and wheezing and urges buyers to choose results over other cough syrups. Gerald Doyle Ltd St John’s is named as the supplier.
Mrs Samuel Rose Hicks of the Arm is also a dlater to the late Ellen Churchill. Mr Martin Roberts at Toronto is also a brother and is 81 years of age, four years Mrs Churchill's senior. He is a frequent rider of a bicycle to his church regularly.
Schr Beasie Marie arrived in St Johns on Tuesday morning at 1130. The vessel left Catalina on Friday week and reached Carbonear, according to Ashbournes Ltd. report.
The Northern Ranger has returned to St John’s and left for Halifax on Wednesday, replacing the Portia in service. The move marks a change in coastal patrol and transport arrangements with Portia out of service. The vessel shift underscores ongoing operational updates for maritime traffic in the region.
Scribe reports readers ask if mercantile firms can charge 6 percent on overdue accounts and on carried balances from prior years whether duties are included in sale prices and if laws protect against high prices. Fishermen face rebate notes and charges. bediamers pelts rose to 200 dollars with 1.70 for old pelts quoted.
A frosty Tuesday morning saw readings at three above ere while by afternoon the thermometer and barometer rose. Slob ice formed around the Horee Inlanda by Friday week as offshore winds since Wednesday cleared ice along the coast.
Mr. John Elliott of Herring Neck was brought to the hospital on Friday week after his gun exploded while hauling peal nets. He suffered a hip wound and was accompanied by his brother, Mr. Elijah Elliott.
At the Court House on Saturday Magistrate Abbott presided over a case involving a fake relief scheme. The defendant was convicted and fined $10 with payment arranged. A second audicate heard also on Saturday granted suspended sentence to the accused.
A fragmented report discusses individuals seeking relief and employment on the North East Coast. It notes a small group focused on regaining self-respect and providing for their children within an hour, referencing a Telegraam inference and county context.
Capt Wim Gillett and Huglueer Fred Parsone came on Friday week from St John s via Bridgeporte.
A publication notes a subscriber must settle their due balance by the stated bar date. The notice emphasizes timely payment to avoid service interruption and confirms the deadline for settlement.
Two impressive installation services were held during Sunday night worship at Seat Side United Church and North Side Church. Rev. T J Pitt led both ceremonies with the Crow Head Sunday School and Bible Class joining North Side participants. The pastor stressed nurturing youth and praised those who sacrifice and serve weekly, asking for support and prayers.
A Canadian Industries Limited magazine article discusses modern whale hunting off the north west tip of Vancouver Island. The old hand-thrown harpoon is replaced by a harpoon gun using black powder and a conical explosive head that kills instantly, reducing danger to crew.
The office denies authorship of a Scriba letter and asserts editorials cover focal matters with freedom. It notes opinions may not please all readers and clarifies openness to both sides, prohibits personal or defamatory material, and states copyright rules and liability for submitted content.
Capt Olsen reported no ties to the Norwegian sealing vessel and said inquiries from Norway concerned coal supply for two ships. One ship, a German vessel, may be partly manned by Norwegians, suggesting possible crew and coal cooperation.
The report notes that His Excellency the Governor celebrated his birthday on Wednesday the 25th. It records the occasion as a notable local event with no further details about activities or attendees.
Thomas Rose arrived on Thursday accompanied by the Malilmen, a notable appearance recorded in local society notes.нет
Reporting from St John’s details government actions on broadcasting and accident insurance, Jubilee Guilds growth, hospital ship Lady Anderson’s patient totals, and extensive weather disruptions. It covers Barcelona’s siege, Negrin’s cabinet moves, Hitler’s Reichbank chief replacement, shipwreck casualties, Atlantic storm losses, and Italy’s Mussolini boasting over Barcelona’s fall, with Cripps’s Labour expulsion and looming British parliamentary decisions.
At the annual meeting of St Peters Lodge No 12 F and A M the 1939 officers were elected. W M John Manuel was re elected Chaplain Malcolm Loveridge elected Chief Officer Devil May Second Officer Arthur Anstey Lookout Samuel Anstey Jr re elected. Others elected include Max Guy James White John C Loveridge Stewart Roberts Cecil Simms Edwin Rideout Alfred Young and more. Trustees Arthur Manuel Fred White and Jane Manuel were named with Harold Youse and others noted as committees. The election was chaired by Arthur Manuel with Malcolm Loveridge and Alfredield acting as marshals.
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