Twillingate Sun notices and local updates 1937
The Twillingate Sun reports on notes of thanks and announcements with a 25 cent charge, mentions night lighting projects for a street median, sea base work at Botwood, and wireless gear nearing completion. It notes an experimental flying boat station at Gander Lake and a Norris Arm hangar for a Fairchild, plus a patient transfer to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate
Roberts
la Twillingate
Botwood
Gander Lake
Norris Arm
Fairchild
Gander Grows as Surveys Hint at Sulphite Mill
Survey work by Bowaters and Edward Lloyd, noted English paper makers, strengthens prospects for a sulphite mill on the Gander. The Reid Company plans an option to be approved by the Commission of Government, with water power data guiding siting of mills and generators to maximize hydro power while limiting costs. The Gander forebay and valleys are seen as a future industrial and transport hub linked to the Nild Airport, promising jobs for those affected by fisheries declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowaters
Edward Lloyd
Reid Company
Commission of Government
Nee” Hatties
Gander
Reid Co
Transatlantic Seaplane Tests Signal Air Service Possibility
Two flying boats Caladonia and Clipper III completed a near same-day Atlantic crossing with 16 minutes difference between east and west runs. The Pan-American seaplane departed Botwood Monday, met mid-Atlantic at 12 06 a m, and landed at Foynes Ireland at 7 52 am. An Imperial Airways flight reached Botwood Tuesday morning after about 13 hours for 1600 miles, averaging over 100 mph. No mails or passengers were carried. The article notes potential growth of air travel and references a new NA D airport at Hattie’s Camp with four runways under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Caladonia
Botwood
mid-Atlantic
Foynes
Ireland
Imperial Airways
Hattie’s Camp
Nad
Dowidon
Malcolm Macdonald
British Commons
Finance Penson
British Airways
Montreal
Witekekion
Caledonia
Bootwood
New York
Northern Ranger
St. John's
Flower's Cove
Bay of Islands
Blanc Sablon
Forteau
Lanceau Loup
Battle Hr
Cook'e
Art Hounsell
Charles Kean
Peter Rex
Quirpon
Acbr
Davis
Lanceau Pidgeon
Schr
Change Isles
Parsons
Cook
Labrador
Survey of Old Shoal Tickle Wharves Led to Dismantling
Mr. Robert Pike, Government Marine Engineer, visited last week to survey the old Shoal Tickle wharves. Since then several men have been hired to remove the sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pike
Government Marine
Shoal Tickle
Salmon net yields six pound fist caught at Little Ur
A fist similar to the Menhaden was taken from a salmon net on Thursday morning by Mr. Fred Smith at Little Ur. The fiso weighed six pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Smith
Little Ur
Roy Manuel and Ernest Clarke Accepted for Ranger Force
Roy Manuel and Ernest Clarke departed Sunday by Major Little Grace heading to St John s from Lewisporte for Ranger Force entry examination. A Monday message from Lewis Clark s son stated they were accepted. Congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Manuel
Ernest Clarke
Mojor Little Grace
St. John’s
Lewisporte
Lewis Clark
Town Report Highlights Prosperity At Brown's Arms Colony
A Brown's Arms Colony resident reports better conditions than some say with ample food and fresh beef weekly. Land tractors plough fields and a full set of farming tools supports new soil expected to yield quality root crops hay oats and fruits.
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Brown's Arms
Sister of Mrs Gale Dies in New York Medical Care
Mrs Norman Roberts reports the death of her sister Mrs Blanche Gale in New York after medical treatment. She was a daughter of Mr Samuel Dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Roberts
Harry
Blanche) Gale
New York
Samuel Dove
Visitors to Botwood view flying boat arrivals
Several thousand visitors from surrounding areas rode motor boats Dorothy, Little Grace, and Jobo Bull to Botwood on Monday to witness the Caledonia and American Clipper III takeoffs. The calm sea and sun produced tanning while zero seasickness was reported among the ladies. Photos of Botwood scenes are displayed at E. J. Linfield’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Little Grace
Jobo Bull
Botwood
Caledonia
E. J. Linfield
Obituary notices for Minnie Picheld and Luke Boyde
Minnie Picheld wife of Adolphus Picheld aged 32 died at Memorial Hospital on Saturday night funeral Monday by Pastor Taylor at Pentecostal Cemetery South Side. Luke Boyde of Tizzard's Harbour died July 1st at age 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Minnie
Adolphus Picheld
Pastor Taylor
Pentecostal
South Side
Tizzard
Hlarbour
Luke Boyde
Note of Thanks from Avoterus Frereno Family
We express sincere gratitude to everyone who offered sympathy and comfort after our recent bereavement. Avoterus Frereno and Family thank you for your kindness.
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Avoterus Frereno & Family
When Poisons Clog KIDNEYS and rritata Bladder
An ad urges readers to buy Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules from druggists to flush kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. It lists symptoms of kidney weakness such as night awakenings, puffy eyes, cramps, and backache, and touts the product as original from Haarlem with a 40 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Visitors and departures on Sports Day and beyond
A list of residents and visitors arriving from Grand Falls Boston New York Brooklyn Trinity and other places for Sports Day and vacations. Notable departures include John Bull motor trip and Little Grace to Lewisporte. several families sail on Clyde, Northern Ranger and S. S. Clyde. hospital visits and summer schooling mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli & S. Young
Ir. White
J. White
Ernest Anstey
Phillip Anstey
James Anstey
Grand Falls
Town
Tiennett Guy
Adolphus Fifield
Fifield
Harold Hodder and Son
Boston
Clyde
Norman Roberts
Harold Young
New York
Laura
Audrey Blackler
Owen Blackler
Brooklyn
Adam Peckford
Lewisporte
M. B. Stuckless
Harry Colbourne
Pauline Churchill
Mary Austey
the Kyle
Trinity
Frank Anstey
John C. Loveridge
Allan Boyde
I’. B. Rose
Raymond Young
Edwin Bulgin
John Bull
Shipping News From The Straits and Nearby Ports
Shipping reports list vessels such as Madeline Hebb, Stig Gorthon, and Stanley Smith clearing for England or the fishery. Vessels like Cactus, Little Madonna, Grace Boehner, and Edith Newhall carried lumber, salmon, and freight between St John’s, Battle Harbour, Moreton’s Harbour and Botwood with several departures noted Thursday through Saturday.
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Scbr
Madeline Hebb
Straits
S.S. Stig Gorthon
England
M. B. Dorothy
Lewisporte
Bennett Guy
Buchans
Stanley Smith
Richard Carroll
Cactus
Little Madonna
Grace Boehner
Battle Hr
Edith Newhall
St. John’s
Hodge Brothers
Moreton's Hr
Botwood, Scr
Reginald P
G. J. Carter, Ltd
Wedding of Margaret Patten to Arthur Butcher at U C Church
Margaret Jean Patten eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Patten married Arthur Butcher son of Captain and the late Mrs Butcher of Twillingate in a 4 pm Tuesday ceremony at the U C Church Jipworth Rev Harold Stevens officiated. Bridesmaids Gwen and Ethel Patten. flower girl Betty Louise Foote. best man W Noel Bank of Nova Scotia. ushers Clarence Foote and R LeFeuvre. Verbal and material tributes followed with gifts from family and friends. couple left for Burin en route to Reed where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Bank
U.C
Margaret Jean
Sam Tatten
Arthur Butcher
Butcher
Twillingate
Harold Stevens
Jipworth
W. Noel
Bank of Nova Scotia
Clarence Foote
R. LeFeuvre
Elizabeth Patten
Fortune Road
George E. Foote
Burin
U.S
Reeds
Daily News
Quiet June Wedding at St Peter's Church
Rev. J Goodland presided over a quiet ceremony uniting Lucy Churchill of Gilesporte and Walter Cooper of South Side on June 30. The couple’s Bridal party included Miss Pansy Gillette and Mr Stephen Young with a blue themed bridal party. A small wedding supper followed at the Bride’s brother’s home with guests presenting gifts to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Goodland
St. Peter’s Church
Lucy
Thomas
Matilda Churchill
Gilesporte
Walter
Elias
Elizabeth Cooper
South Side
Pansy Gillette
Stephen Young
Drowned at Gallows Cove while casting caplin
James Ryan aged 19 of Torbay drowned last night at Gallows Cove near Torbay during caplin casting. Also notes events: Loyal Orange Association elects Sir Richard Squires sovereign grand master in Ottawa, Rev. Armitage inducted at Wesley United Church, Amelia Harhurt missing on world circumnavigation attempt with Fred Noonan, plane believed down in Pacific. other updates from Botwood flights, weather, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
James Ryan
Torbay
Gallows Cove
Caplin
Richard Squires
Loyal Orange Association
British North America
Ottawa
Francis J. Armitage
Wesley United Church
Amelia Harhurt
Fred Noonan
Pacific Ocean
Russia
Japan
Amur River
England
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Concerned. Ltd
Lawrence
Norah
Bonne Bay
Cow Head
Natural Resources Department
Excelda
Garland Master
Confusion Bay
Atlantic
Botwood
Caledonia
Foynes
Ireland
Montreal
VONE
VOGY
VOCM
Nild
Public Health and Welfare
Hishopfield College Hall
Ciail
British Airways
Newfoundland Medical Association
St. John's
Burgess
Nildi
Eden
S S. Sagona
Fogo
Captain Knee
Lumsden
Peckford's Island
Doting Cove
Musgrave
Tilton
Change Islands
Joe Batt
Seal Cove
Wadams
Cape Freels
Power's Pond
St. Phillip's
Baird
Whitbourne
In Loving Memory of John Lambert and Abram Jenkins
In loving memory verses for John Lambert who died June 16 1930 and Abram Jenkins who died July 3 1933. Inserted by Harriet and Francis Saint and by his daughters Sophia and Luann with lines of tribute and longing for reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lambert
Mtore
Harriet
Francis Saint
Abram Jenkins
Summerford
Sopuiy
Luan
Shipping News: Vessels Arrive with Coal and Salmon Business
S.S Northern Ranger arrived from Humbermouth on Wednesday reporting modest fish along the coast near Belle Isle. 800 and 400 units held by Ida M. Clarke and White & Sons respectively. Messrs Ira Barnes and Archibald Loonen came by ship from Port Hope Simpson. M.S. Bessie Marie arrived from North Sydney Wednesday afternoon with 250 tons of coal to Ashbournes Ltd. M. B. Tagati of Halifax was here Thursday on salmon business. Mr. Stark's boat from Nipper's Harbour was here on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
Northern Ranger
Humbermouth
Belle Isle
Ida M. Clarke
White & Sons
Ira Barnes
Archibald Loonen
Port Hope Simpson
M.S. Bessie Marie
North Sydney
Ashbournes Ltd
M. B. Tagati
Halifax
Mr. Stark
Nipper’s
Garden Party Planned at St Peter's Parsonage Grounds
Preliminary notice announces a Garden Party to be held at St. Peter's Parsonage Grounds on Wednesday July 28. Please reserve the date. full particulars to follow.
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St. Peter's Parsonage
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Wees Ae
M.B. Little Grace
Mr. Perry
Northern Arm
Primmer House
Irma Russell
AV. J. Duggan
N. Bishop
A. H. Orinisk
Mrs
Stephen Anstey
Robert Anstey
Salt Pond
Sea Base
Hogliot
Lewisuclarke
Ernest Peyton
Child
Laurence Peyton
P. M. Coady
Bishop
Coady
Grace
Dr. Pollock
Thompson
B. J. Abbott
S.M
Abbott
Audrey
Carl
St. Northern Ranger
Beatrice Hill
Wesleyville
B. M. Snelgrove
Burnt Pt
Bay de Verde
Const. Gillett
A. Manuel
Wm. Lever
A. J. Rideout
S.A
Kyle
Archibald Tizzard
Springdale
Evangeline Gillette
S. S. Clyde
Clarenville
Blaie Gillette
Gilbert Smart
Hannah Gillette
Hersing Neck
Lenora Warr
Mabelle Ridcott
Douglas Gidge
Niel Harnett
Aerias Ethel Jacobs
Loon Bay
Confederation Life
Shipping Newe
Patten—Butcher
Churchill—Cooper
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