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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1939
Page
4
Public notices from Twillingate Maine include announcements of thanks memorials and notices with a 25 cent insertion fee. The column notes submission deadlines Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Budget Speech outlines nearly six million dollars for Newfoundland after debt charges with a focus on reconstruction and road building. It endorses a Works Committee for J H Gorvin, surveys for future roads, and pilot cash dole trials while stressing the need for capital, permanent jobs, and fair prices to lift Newfoundland from recession through improved production and development.
The article questions how the newly appointed commissioner can foster prosperity. It analyzes potential policies and fiscal strategies aimed at boosting economic growth.
The Jade Review sketches Europe’s tense mood with rumors of a Hitler move after harvests. Britain and France prepare air raids and maneuvers while France warns of strong mobilization along its frontiers. Danzig and the Polish Corridor loom as Germany weighs seizure. Romania and Turkey bolster arms as anti aggression pacts shake Nazi plans.
The article argues the center of Nazi threat shifted to the Baltic states Estonia Latvia Lithuania and Finland. It discusses Russian concern over German influence and the delay of the Anglo Franco Russian pact. It notes propaganda plans and a secret Mussolini meeting while praising democratic armament growth and renewed confidence of small nations.
Sagona arrived from Fogorote as fishing at Change Islands Joe Batt's Arm and Seldom, with traps and some trawls, shows promise. Fishermen on the Wadhauts number about 200 but overall fish are scarce, though trawling signs appear at Catalina. Tension rises in Europe with Germany’s actions against churches and a Balkan bloc forming.
A list of naval, political and local notes from St John’s and surrounding areas. It includes postponed repairs to ship plates at Tumeden, mass meetings in Danzig defying Polish government, a missing Boston aerial photographer near Ryan’s Bay, new harbour management appointments, a drowning at Corner Brook, a non stop flight plan from San Diego to Botwood, Chamberlain statements on Danzig, fishing reports from Pack’s Harbour, a mill owner’s death, and naval reservist calls as Europe faces a tense period.
Citizens urge the Department of Natural Resources to disclose specifics about the Bait Depot project. Questions focus on benefits to fishermen, uses beyond bait storage, and how bait might be procured and delivered. Readers fear reduced cooperation without clearer information and public input.
Nfld. writer Mr. Griffin profiled Portugal Cove and its rocky shore in the Toronto Star Weekly. The piece on the King and Queen's visit invites readers to wonder if Portugal Cove holds unique stones, noting similar rocks exist in Canada.
A motorist named John Bull drove Magistrate Abbott to Friday's Bay on Saturday and returned that evening. Passengers aboard the Kyleslee traveled to Lewisporte by boat on Wednesday.
Admitted patients include Jean Lambert Martin Earle Twillingate South Andrew Watkins Indian Cove Mrs Thos Snow Lewisporte Mrs Lloyd Watkins Brown’s Arm Miss Muriel French More ton’s Harbour and others. Discharges list Frank Dalley Herring Neck Mrs Wm Adams Fairbank Allen Mebaney Burnt Cove Clarence Hamilton Black Island Andrew Roberts Triton Mrs Jane Jennings More ton’s Harbour and others. A son was born to Mrs Frank Curtis Campbellton July 6 and a daughter to Mrs Wilfred Knell Ragged Point Twillingate July 6. A son to Mr Lloyd Watkins Brown’s Arm July 9. All mothers and babies progressing nicely. Mrs Waddell left for St John’s. Dr Harrison and his wife arrived in Twillingate staying at the Hospital awaiting North connection. he is en route to St Anthony.
Names like J Dowling Cyril Brown and Miss Minty appear among a stream of travelers visiting from St Johns Fogo Grand Falls and New York. People return by Ranger Clyde and Little Grace as magistrates and constables attend regional travel.
Mourning for Lewisporte to Estend 4 meeting of the Executive of the Twillingate U. C. Presbytery. They returned the following day by motor boat Little Grace. Motor boat Little Grace took Mr. Pike to Fogo on Thursday and returned same evening Messrs Hal ley and Rowe took the trip, Miss Campbell went to Fogo same time. Pastor and Mrs Herbert Ridout are in town from Carmanville. Mrs. William J. Bishop, of Wesleyville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July Std, after an illness of several months duration. Miss Olive Bishop, who came to Twillingale with Rev. Mr T. and Mrs. Pitt lent Joly, left here last December to nurse her. We extend sincerest sympathy.
Mr. W. H. Baird and Mr. Willis Simms are active at the mining claim near Wild Cove extracting ore from the site recently staked.
The 8. 8, Northern Ranger departed St Johns yesterday and is due here today. S. S. Kyle is scheduled to depart this evening.
The report notes good weather recently and high grass growth despite late spring. Seeds sprout slowly with autumn possibly shaping up to compensate for the delay.
The Trade Review urged the Railway to accommodate at least twenty men at northern ports to ease passage delays. It notes cases where three to five men were refused, delaying service to St Anthony and Lewis Bay, and thanks the Trade Review for its concern for outport readers.
The Guardian at Ray Roberts marks its 30th anniversary on July 1 as the local paper celebrates three decades of reporting. The milestone honors community coverage and ongoing service to readers.
Reports from Belle Isle indicate schooners under Gsh are sailing strongly, with favorable conditions aiding progress around the bay as crews report steady results.
Anstey Brothers completed Leonard Anstey’s Store with both interior and exterior finished. The shop offers a good variety of groceries and other customer essentials.
Schr. Annie SC arrived Saturday freight laden bound north. The achr. left Monday. Schr. Lone Flyer left Wednesday for St John s. The echr. returned from St John s Monday with salt for various firms. Schr. Bessie Marie from Sydney Wednesday with 248 tong coal for Ash bournes Ltd. Scbr. Ping Pong from Cobb s Arm with limestone for Botwood put in Thursday. Motor boat Smile with Agents aboard came from the south at the same time.
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