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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1930
Page
4
A garbled page item discusses advertising rates and delivery terms, including long and fortnightly listings, with archaic currency and postal references. It notes motorist responsibility, pedestrian safety, and regulatory caution, referencing a 1930 date and local civic concerns.
In a letter Allan Preston describes the Mystic Shiners convention in Toronto with delegates from North and South America Canada and Europe. The event fills hotels and venues as 61 bonds and vast regalia parade past two miles of grandstands while lodges in Eastern Arabian attire pass in review. The report also notes Captain Kesn and Mrs Butcher ill but improving, and Governor Sir John Middleton may visit Twillingate around July 2.
Donations of feathers listed by men at Crow Head include Frederick Elliott 834 pounds Albert Sharpe 1 pound Claude Elliott 8 pounds Allan Sharpe 7 pounds John Dove Sr. one pillow George Dove 18 pounds Michael Dove 12 pounds Edward Sharpe 12 pounds.
Ships named Robert Gordon Titus Perry C Linbergh Jas Adey Rowena Gladys Sydney Wheeler have cleared Customs since last report. Schr Edna Louise with Capt W G Bulgin sailed Saturday for the Labrador fishery.
Mr Charles Wineham and family express gratitude to friends for support after the loss of a wife and mother. They thank those who sent messages letters of sympathy and wreaths for the casket.
A fragmented list mentions Harbour View Hotel Sidney Goss Dorman Parsons Rev W H Baugh and many others including Herring Neck Thomas Hawcott Mrs Thomas Hapcott Mrs William Wheaton Arthur Hodder William Wheaton Israel Wheaton Frederictson Mra James Gard Fogo Kenneth Mannell Loon Bay Ena Zinately Mra Jobo Anstey Lewisporte Louisa Purchase Exploits Mrs L Noseworthy Bishop's Falls Leonard Goodyear Claude Rideout Mrs Crude Rideout Ladle Cove Wi Pelley Botwood.
A brief notice informs S U F oval members of the library about an upcoming meeting or event. The fragment provides limited context but indicates organizational notice issued by the library.
A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Dolly Scott by Miss Nellie Coughlin at the nurses home on Beach 85th street. Guests included Mrs. Gaotiel, Mrs. J. Dunne, Mrs. Leader, and many others. gifts were numerous and refreshments were served.
The New Wing Campaign of Memorial Hospital reports contributions from Campbellton New Bay and Springdale with totals including over 3000 for Springdale and 64.37 from New Bay. The appeal lists many communities promising help and urges volunteers to step forward to avoid delays and ensure the fundraising succeeds.
The New Wing Campaign Committee of Memorial Hospital appeals for public support to complete facilities to care for the sick. Chairman K M Batten and Acting Secretary Stewart Roberts sign the July 10 1930 notice urging action regardless of individual help.
Local collections listing multiple donors with amounts from 10.00 to 0.10 dollars. Bay totals show 6447 dollars collected under names like Budgell Yates and Clarke. Springdale contributions total 12.00, plus larger gifts from Grant and Gillard. Final sums: 6447 dollars and 48.50 dollars.
Mr. George Manuel presents a local tally listing multiple donors and amounts from five dollars down to ten cents. Names include Sidney J. Wells Lewis Hill L C Le George Manuel Ambrose Hill John Evans Rev H Kay Mrs Esau White Glover Perry Alex Perry Edgar Hillier Frank Burt Joseph Harnett Adjt Elliott John Perry Ebenezar Snow Eliot Lacey Atwood Brett Basil Brett Cecil Perry John Fox Alfred Manuel Adolphus Hillier Arch Hillier Samuel Clarke James Rideout Mrs Abner Young Wm Burt John Lush Thomas Lacey Mrs Walter Hillier Robert Cramm Henry John Snow Philip Brown Fred Evans and others contributing a combined total of 51.00.
Public notice listing names including Mrs Cooks Mrs Fred Parsond and Mrs Sansome from Change Islands under Confederation Life matters.
Nine severe earthquakes were felt in India within six minutes, a tidal wave reported at Akyaab in Burma, and multiple fires caused substantial damage in Newfoundland and Boston waterfront. Finance Minister Cashin announced a small surplus for 1929 30 with liquor and duty gains, plus plans for a new paper mill in Gander territory.
Miss Annie Anstey aged 170 died July 20 at 46 Balsam Ave Toronto after long stomach trouble. Native of Twillingate, she cared for Pond children, lived with Minnie Pond in Toronto, and left a brother Samuel in Twillingate and sisters Mrs. Eli Vatcher Toronto and Mrs. William Young Twillingate. She was remembered as a selfless, loving sister and caregiver.
Mrs Brett Hodder died Tuesday after a lengthy illness. The funeral was held Thursday at St Peter's Church with interment at Platter's Head Cemetery. Mr Win Harnett officiated at the services.
Mr Harry Payne reports the passing of his grandfather Mr Israel Downer at the home of his daughter Mrs Joseph Payne Badger Brook at age 74. The remains go by Clyde to day for burial with Mr and Mrs Joseph Payne and Mr and Mrs Harry Payne attending. The deceased leaves wife dead since Oct 12 1928 and another daughter Mrs Benjamin Clarke in Michigan plus five grandchildren. Trapping at Tilting Fogo and Seldom is said to be fairly good with some traps yielding upwards of 50 bris each Wednesday.
Mrs. Bessie Felley died at her home on June 25 after a three month illness leaving a husband and three young children. The message laments her passing and expresses faith, ending with a prayerful good night. Port Albert records the death dated July 4, 1930.
Personal notices recount Miss Dorothy Dawe leaving Kyle for Bay Roberts after teaching in Bridgeport. BE. W. Crommey sails Clyde for Western Bay after a teaching term at Little. Hilda Mercer travels to Boston for a six week vacation. Ursula Mercer heads to Toronto in September for nurse training at Wellesley Hospital. The Baird family travels from Angle Brook to hospital in Edgar’s care, then leaves. Arthur Colbourne returns from New York to Lewisporte by motor boat I’m Alone after a three week visit. Fred Field goes with Bains Johnston to Battle Harbor for the summer after honors at Bishop Field’s College. Josiah Roberto and family return from the United States via Toronto and Lewisporte by motor boat C. M. Wheeler. Edwin Hayward remains bedridden with asthma.
A son, Robert Winston, was born on June eighth in Brookline Massachusetts to Mr and Mrs Stewart Spencer. The baby weighed seven pounds ten ounces.
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