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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other notices published from the North Side office Twillingate with a 25 cent charge per item and a Wednesday noon cutoff for submissions.
May brought better weather and busy times, with several observances and a hopeful tone for fisheries and agriculture. The season shows improved fishery activity, steady labour prospects, and continued optimism in markets despite regional tensions and limited Gander development. Local shipping and forest work along Port Hope Simpson and Roberts Arm offer promise for later shipments.
Messia residents Bannister and Taylor were in town on Wednesday and leave the next morning for Change Islands aboard Skipper Fred Wise man's motor boat.
Plans complete for the All-Newfoundland Agricultural Exhibition to be held in two sections at the Rinks St. Joan's one week apart. About 7000 entries expected with 100+ extra head of stock and new exhibits. Cash prizes total 4000 dollars plus cups and special awards to honor merit.
North Side United Church Women’s Association held a farewell tea in Frazer Hall on May 27 with gifts to Mrs Bridle and Rev Burden and a singing interlude by Mrs Brett. Later a miscellaneous shower accompanied by a coastal social circuit marked the departure plans for Rev Burden and family.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Burton on June 1. The announcement confirms the new family addition with no further details.
John Dove died at Lower Head on Thursday morning after a paralytic stroke at age 79. He leaves a wife, his son John at home, two daughters Eliza Ann Mills of Beaton and Eleanor Stewart Moors of Back Harbour, and many grandchildren. Funeral by Rev Burden at North Side United Church with interment at the local Hui Cemetery.
Reports from St John s detail five men convicted of crimes receiving prison terms: Alex Moray Seaforth two years, Clement Baxter Parsons one year, Edward Power Branch two years, William Lake eighteen months, and John Dennis nine months. Seaforth and Parsons were among those sentenced yesterday. The item also notes other regional news including salmon tagging, fishing, and political developments.
Government asks extension of time for at least one factory ship to be in operation on the Newfoundland and Labrador coast. The report notes wartime defense warnings, fisheries activity, and international events including Japan and China, with various economic updates from Maritimes.
Despatches show brighter prospects for settlement though new incidents on the German Czech border flare up hatred. Two Sudeten Germans are reported shot and wounded by Czech officers. Czech soldiers face charges of insulting Altler and the German Swastika as Czech plate is seen over Germany.
The article recalls Moreton's Harbour Salvation Army events with Adjt Rideout's visit, speeches on duty and progress, and a birthday celebration. It notes veterans and youths urged to carry on, retaining faith, and continuing community outreach, ending with a crowded Citadel worship and a birthday cake.
Gratitude goes to concert attendees on May 24 for a successful fundraiser aiding Guiding in Twillingate. The Give Association is thanked for the sketch The Old Maids Convention and its lively audience reactions. Performers included Mrs Sleinor Roberts at the organ and Patrol Leaders Lucy Roberts Muriel Roberts Alison Loveridge and Mabel Anstey. The May Queen Jein Harnett led with attendants and crown bearer Louise White, Magistrate Abbott officiated, Empire Day celebrated with patriotic songs and drills.
A Great Salvation Service concluded at 10 p.m. with the Twillingate Band playing a key role in the observance. The event marked the fifth anniversary of Moreton’s church floor oblation, concluding the day's celebration in praise.
Messrs Jirnest Anstey and James Anstey traveled to Grand Falls last week by motorboat Dorothy to Lewisport. Robert Boyd visited from Tizzard's Hr on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Luscombe from Grand Falls traveled by Clyde on Monday. Mrs Luscombe entered hospital and her husband returned to Grand Falls on Wednesday. Nat Chipman fell from a house top and injured his side but is recovering at home.
The report lists boats like Little Grace and John Bull visiting Roberts Arm Henrie Neck and Virgin Arm during the week. It notes officials such as School Inspector Gough, Magistrate Abbott, and Captain Winsor aboard various vessels on official or travel assignments.
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