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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1930
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun presents editorial space this week for Magistrate Thompson. The note expresses hope for more happy and useful days ahead for the magistrate and readers in Twillingate Newfoundland.
The writer congratulates the Twillingate Sun on fifty years of publication since its 1880 debut. He recalls his career in Newfoundland papers, the Sun’s role in regional development, and the early challenges of communications and transport that the paper helped spur.
A letter from Brigus dated July 8 1930 congratulates the Proprietor on the Jubilee anniversary. The writer expresses belief in continued financial success and the newspaper Sun The Twitter Gate Sun being a power for good in the community.
Tryphena Hodder of South Side died July 7 at age 44 after a three year TB illness and months in bed. She leaves a husband Brett Hodder and four children Minnie Emma Clarence Edmond. siblings Henry Peck ford Edward Blake Joseph Fancey Thomas Terraville among relatives. Funeral July 10 at St Peter's Church and Platter's Head Cemetery conducted by Mr Wm Harnett with a prayerful tribute.
A list of names including Martin Warr, Charles Cull, Daisy Cull, Claude Woodford, W. H. Baugh, Abraham Hurley, John Waterman Jr, Lucy Waterman, Stanley Wells, Flora Wells, and others from Fogo, Change Islands, Twillingate, and nearby communities such as Park Molloy Pilley’s Island Black Island.</final_id>
Brett Hodder and family express sincere gratitude to friends for support during illness and death of a wife and mother. They thank those who sent letters messages and flowers to adorn the casket.
Captain S Kannik and Captain Sandrik arrived at Ashbournes pier from Sydney aboard the steamer carrying 1028 tons of coal. The vessel was discharged on the following Wednesday evening.
The motor boat I'm Alone, a 1930 model with a 2 cylinder 10 HP engine, offers first class passenger service across N D B Ac accommodations. Contact Arthur Colborne Towate or Frank Roberts Bluff Head Cove for rates and scheduling by phone or wire. Board now for fast Bay crossings.
The wedding of Dolly Mec Callum Scott to Robert James Niebler took place July 1 at the First Congregational Church Rockaway Beach New York. The ceremony was by Rev. John C Green with a reception at Toronto Hotel Brooklyn and a motor tour through Canada and Newfoundland.
Fragmentary OCR item lists names including Mrs Cooks Alice Miles Rowena Elliott Mrs Jobo Mercer Mr Samuel Elliott and Mrs Z Card along with two sons in a Port Albert context.
Material for the new light to be erected at Shoal Tickle arrived by the Clyde last week. E Squires of the Department of Light Houses is overseeing the erection. The light is expected to aid canal traffic and reflect a forecast echoed by local observer W J Andrews of Crow Hd. and supported by government action following Mr Brown's request.
The Lagoon carried 800 boxes of salmon from Labrador ports and reports good signs of fish at most Labrador ports though Ned coastal areas show little fishing and lobsters are scarce. The new US tariff bill faces opposition from several Democratic Senators. Dominion Coal Co and Steel Corp president C B McNaught and GM H P Kelley arrived in the city en route to Bell Island. Dried squid export requires Marine and Fisheries Dept permission. Obituaries note Frederick Moore of J F Moore St Anthony born June 12 1855. Capt W C Major, struck with paralysis, dies at Hr Grace. House of Assembly to close Monday at 3. Grand Orange Lodge of Nild attended divine service and wreaths laid at War Memorial, followed by entertainment at Sir Richard Ledy’s Summer Residence.
James Hay will lecture on The Future of the Salvation Army on July 17. The notice also lists blueberry picking dates and warns prosecutions under Department of Agriculture rules for violations.
The Memorial Hospital New Wing Campaign appeals for contributions from communities including Paradise New Bay Millertown and Newstead. Names Stan ley Rolf and P W George added to committee. several towns still have not responded and need representatives. The drive closes with a note dated July 16 1930.
A list of contributors with various amounts for a fund titled Badger. Donations range from 20 cents to $108.45, collected by multiple organizers including Miss N S Eveleigh and S Wells. Names include Ford Bal, M J McDonald, L R McKenna, Andrew Porter, and many others across several amounts.
In a Newfoundland House session the speaker criticizes repeated fisheries promises, warns against flapdoodle politics, and urges a timely fisheries commission to address market standardization and price volatility. The adjournment follows after Mr Emerson moves to adjourn until tomorrow.
R. Stick and others in St John s area noted with Mrs L Locke and Mrs J Snelgrove as part of the Exploits and Morton s Harbour communities. W Woolfrey H Woolfrey T Stride and Tizzard s Hr are also listed alongside Bridgeporte and other local names.
Harbour View Hotel advertises for a cook with immediate start. Applicants should apply now to join the kitchen team and fill a full time position.
Local residents and visitors travel by boat and ship between Lewisporte St John s and surrounding towns. Mrs W W Baird and family depart for Angle Brook. Edith Manuel and Victor Minty visit for holidays. officials and business people like J G Hodder and E R A Chafe move through town. Changes include staff shifts at the Medford Mercury and Clyde vessel activity.
The House votes twenty thousand dollars to the Old Age Pension Fund and aims to ensure all eligible claimants receive support. Previous funding was seen as insufficient to cover all ages. the increase should prevent denial of pensions.
Fred Stockley lost a young horse early this week after the animal was found with a bullet wound. An inquiry was held and the case appears serious.
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