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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists its notice policy and charges for Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and Announcements. It states publication on Saturdays from the North Side office, with a 25 cent rate for notes and a cutoff noon Wednesday for late submissions. It disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
On the July 1 anniversary, the piece urges memory of Newfoundland volunteers from WWI and those left widowed, orphaned, or disabled. It highlights Field Marshal Haig’s praise, the fallen and the wounded, and calls for support to aid dependents as a sign of gratitude for country, empire, and home.
Premier Daladier warned the French Chamber of Deputies that Europe faces its gravest danger in twenty years as forces amass on France frontiers by the Rome Berlin axis. Churchill echoed solemn fear, predicting vital weeks ahead. Hitler may attack Danzig as Britain and France pledge aid to Poland, urging axis powers to seek just settlement. War clouds deepen while nations seek peace without compromising principles.
The G W V A will join Sunday worship at St Andrew's Church at 11 o clock. After the service a wreath will be laid at the Memorial Hospital and the Girl Guides while the Arm Lada Brigade will also be in attendance.
S A Congress Twillingate hosts an annual gathering of Salvation Army officers from district areas led by Lieut Colonel Robert Tilley Sub Territorial Commander. Services Sunday at Citadel and United Church with Lt Col Tilley speaking at 11 AM others at North Side and Little Harbour. Welcome salute planned for Lt Colonel and Mrs Tilley and officers.
Mr Ray Roberts has secured a schooner from near Fogo to be used for fishery and other purposes. Messrs Isaac and Walter Roberts and sons are at St Anthony.
Seaplane VO AFG carrying Mr Claude Frazer Secretary of Natural Resources landed near Norris' Arm at 9 15 a m yesterday and departed from Ashbourne's South Side at 11 30 a m Numerous spectators observed the flyover and takeoff from the premises
Hon. Mr. Justice Kent died at St. Johns on Friday week at age 67. He had served as the second Justice since Judge Johnston retired and was stricken with paralysis Wednesday evening while attending a Court session. Friends in the north mourn the loss of an eminent judge and longtime public official.
Mr. K. M. Brown, President of the F.P.U., was presented to the King and questioned about the plight of Newfoundland workers. The Fishermen-Workers Tribune notes the King showed a keen awareness of the social issues facing the land.
Spring-Winter. Kistermen landed on the Labrador coast by S S Sagona last week and shoveled snow to erect their houses. Icebergs lined the shore northward with signs of salmon and cod, though winter conditions hampered work. The steamer remained there Friday week en route to the Fogo service.
During the week ending June 28 the hospital admitted Violet Wells John Decker Jon Batt s Arm Allan Mahaney Burnt Cove Willis Boyd Summerford Mrs Broent Wiseman Little Bay Islands Miss Sadie Mitchell Jenkins Cove Mrs Kenneth Snow Gander Bay Mrs Wilfred Knell Ragged Point Martin Rideout Back Harbour Peter Rideout Cottles Island Miss Mildred Grant Springdale Mar well Day Port Albert. Discharges include Brett John Decker Joe Batt s Arm Mrs Pearce sage and infant daughter Brighton Mrs John Watkins Cottles Island Mrs Mark Dowden Little Bay Islands Mrs Bennett Gillard and infant daughter Tilt Cove Gujah Bart lett Sash a Bight Lleweya Can ning Mrs Albert Brown New stead Mrs Frank Grimes Mr Philip Blandford Herring Neck Misses Lillian Head Janie Boland Carmanvilla George Hoskins Rattling Brook Mrs Walter Bemister Ragged Harbour George Randell Boyd a Cove Douglas Cooper Gilesporte Ernest Seymour Mrs Chesley Manuel Exploits. Dr Wood and Miss Marjorie Wood returned from St John s by the Clyde on Monday. Dr and Mrs Olds returned to the Hospital on Wednesday. In the city Dr and Mr Olds met Their Majesties the King and Queen. Bonnie Neil weather delays hospital ship return. Dr Waddell left by Clyde for St John s and the U S A with plan to return to Twillingate in about a month.
Jabez Small of Moreton Harbour and his children Frank Chester Percy Raymond Hardy and Marjorie thank Dr Olda and staff at the Twillingate Memorial Hospital for kindness and tender solicitude during Daisy's last illness and for messages of condolence and sympathy in their bereavement.
Firefighters quickly battled the blaze in a resident’s home on the South Side on Thursday evening. Water was applied for about half an hour before the flames were extinguished, with other volunteers aiding at the scene. The family escaped without losing their home.
The customs lists schooners cleared for cod fishery since last issue. Vessels include New Adventure Samuel Brett Lear Wilfred Brett Daisy G. Simon Rideout Louise Willis Hall Ethel E James Philpott Bessie Grace Joseph Mitchell Harold S. M. Doris Garnett Batt Kate Ruth Abram Horwood. Teasie Audrey capt. White arrived from north with timber then sailed south. Mentor John Bull brought Dr and Mrs J M Olds from Lewisporte and landed a passenger at Herring Neck. Grace Boehner to Cobh Arm for limestone and expected to load at St Johns. Beasie Marie left for Sydney in ballast. Lone Flier to St Johns. Gracults cleared for England with pulpwood from Tommy's Arm and Boot Harbour.
Aboard the Empress of Britain, Newfoundlander Charles Batts from Halifax fell overboard near Portugal Cove on Saturday evening after the ship sailed. A search was made when the ship stopped but no body was found. King and Queen sent condolences to the Halifax family.
Sir Wilfred Grenfell plans a July visit to Labrador departing from Montreal. It will mark three years since his last northern trip due to illness. The doctor and local and visiting supporters anticipate a warm reception.
Residents from Twillingate journeyed south to see the King and Queen, sharing a pleasant trip by rail to and from the Capital despite imperfect weather.
Personal movements and transportation notes list Ranger travel to Battle Labrador and Roberts Arm, then departures to Brighton and Pilley’s Island. Several residents return from St John’s by Ranger or Clyde, with visits to Boston, Fogo, Lewisporte, Laurenceton, and Campbelltown.
His Worship Mayor A G Carnell was awarded the CBE by the King at St Johns on June 17 as part of the New Year Honours List. Also Mr Arthur William Shano received his MBC in the same announcement.
Two Canadian engineers Charles L. Hays and Joseph S. Mills arrived to lead a broad road building programme. Potential projects include Deer Lake to Bonavista Bay, Lewisporte to Brown's Arm, and a network from Trinity Bay to Fortune and St. Lawrence, with several connecting roads likely.
Mr. George Anstey hauled a salmon load to Lewisporte for Qoibourne and Anther on Thursday in his motor boat. Hodge Brothers also shipped salmon to Lewisporte recently using boats L. Grace and Edwina. Motor Yacht Bonnie Nell arrived yesterday afternoon.
Mr Justice Kent of St John’s died after a brief illness. Born May 1 1872 he studied at St Patrick’s Hall and Royal University Dublin. Admitted to the Bar in 1893 he served in politics 1904 16 representing St John’s East for Bond. He became a Supreme Court Justice in 1916 and died in office. state funeral accorded.
The motor boat Little Grace travelled to Lewisporte on Thursday as L. A. Leaders and several officers attending the Congress begin their sessions today.
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