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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Jun 14, 1930

Page

4

Labrador Transfer Sparks Debate On Sale And Debt Relief

The Evening Pilot argues for selling Labrador to relieve Newfoundland’s debt. It suggests reserving a three mile fishing coast and values the rest at about 225 million dollars, with Canadian experts totaling 250 million including coastline. A plan proposes Dominion bonds and cash deposits to fund public debt and future home development.

Labrador Parsons Canada Dominion of Canada Newfoundland

New Dry Caplin Venture to Boost Local Economy

Ocean Products and Supply Corporation plans to establish a dried caplin industry in Twillingate. The venture promises work for families without new processing beyond drying and aims to raise local income through a larger catch next year.

A. Liston Ocean Products and Supply Corporation Twillingate Wm. S. Miller The Corp

Fishermen Hope for Expanded Fishery Plant

In a discussion with Townsend, Captain John Roberts of Bay Roberts backs extending the company’s operations to Conception Bay. If FWillingate funding fails, the plant may move. fishermen would supply caplin, turning loss into cash and supporting a future fish meal plant using discarded material.

Mr. Townsend John Roberts Bay Roberts Conception Bay Roberts

New Wing Campaign At Memorial Hospital Sees Donations Rise

The Memorial Hospital New Wing Campaign reports continued contributions from diverse donors including Lewisporte Musgrave Harbour and New York collectors. Totals reach over 1000 with notable gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Chippett and the Anglo Newfoundland Development Co. as June 12 1930 notes praise for volunteers and Girls' Guide fundraising efforts.

Inas-Much H. C. Roberts Roberts G F. Laycock Anglo-Newfoundland Development Co., Ltd Grand Falls Memorial Hospital A. N.D. Co., Ltd Parsons Newfoundland Ave

Obituary Notices From Twillingate Sun

Obituary items recall Henry Thomas Wells a farmer wood worker and humane neighbor of Twillingate who died after paralysis at age about 48. Funeral held at St Peters with interment at Snellin's Cove. Survived by wife two daughters Edith and others and three sons. The note of sympathy from the Sun follows. A second letter records the death of Mrs Willis G Smith at age 40 after a prolonged illness, with Christian faith. She leaves a husband Frederick Poole two daughters Annie and Hettie and many relatives in Canada and New York City.

Henry Thomas Wells St Peter's Wim Harnett Snellin's Cove A. J. Wells Detroit Mich Edith Cleveland James Willis G. Smith Mother Sheme Jesus EB. Mercer Jordan Frederick Poole Annie Hettie Toronto John Rice Little Hr Joseph War

Poem Etches Mother’s Passing in Poole Family Note

An obituary style fragment notes a mother’s death with verses of mourning by her daughter Annie Poole. It recalls the scene of parent’s death, the family’s sorrow, and the grave’s quiet waiting in a churchyard. The writing exalts tender memory and filial devotion.

Daddie Annie I Poole

Hospital N. W. Fud Round Harbour Auction List

A historical fundraising listing details prices for individuals including Peter Fudge Alfred Fudge and Gordon Foss, with other names such as Rev. AL Bursey and James Strong. Totals show proceeds from a concert, commissions, postage, and a final total of 128 12.

W. W. Wiseman Rev AL. Bursey Magistrate Younes Alex. Anstey James M. Strong H. L. Strong Doctor Lidstone W. A. Strong Frank Locke Mark Dowden Benjamin Howell Sidney Wiseman S. T. Jones James Locke James Stackless Lewis Locke Douglas Tuffin Joseph Jones D. la Butler R A. Wiseman Rupert Wiseman Betty Wiseman Norman Wiseman Joseph Roberts Chesley Weir Bernard Bromiley Theophilus Weir George Tucker Walter Tucker James Forward Herbert Rowsell Pierce Weir Elias Oxford Hubert Hibbs Jas. Oxford Mark Rowsell George Mitchell John Simms George Simms James Wer Edmund Weir Ernest Tefin Herbert Locke John Locke Walter Roberts

Mail brought to Lewisporte by Lorene boat

Mr. E. J. Colbourne traveled to Lewisporte on Saturday and retrieved a large mail that had been left there. Mr. Miller conducted multiple trips aboard the Lorene to meet Mr. Townsend on the water.

E. J. Colbourne Lewisporte Lorene Miller Townsend

Confederation Life Seals Shot By Our Men

Several seals were shot by our men on Thursday including some young harps, indicating a hunt or sporting event tied to Confederation Life activities.

Eva Yates Loss Saddens South Side Family

Mr and Mrs Samuel Yates of South Side mourn the death of their 11 year old daughter Eva who passed away unexpectedly last week.

Samuel Yates South Side Eva

Visit Leads to Funeral Notices Across Town

Mrs George Guy arrived from Detroit to visit her mother Mrs Charles Wineham who died last Thursday. Rev Mercer attended Presbytery at Lewisporte and is at Carbonear. Mrs Mercer also at Carbonear. Miss G Mercer returns home from Buchans. Mr Stanley Anstey came from New York. his wife remains in Brigus. Mrs A J Wells came from Detroit to attend the funeral of her father Mr H T Wells. H R Brett H Osmond Sandy Knight and Ed Woolfrey visited Mortons Hr on business. Mrs Elijah Gillard died at Gillard's Cove from tuberculosis. funeral held Tuesday.

George Guy Detroit Mich Charles Wineham Mercer Lewisporte Carbonear G. Mercer Buchans Stanley Anstey New York N. Y Brigus A.J Wells H. T. Wells H. R. Brett H. Osmond Sandy Knight Ed. Woolfrey Morton Elijah Gillard Gillard’s Cove

Shipping News Update From Coastal Voyages

Schr Lone Flyer with freight from St Johns to Astbournes Ltd arrived Thursday morning. Salmon boxes handed into Lewis on Sunday. S S Silvey City in port en route North on Friday. Schr L A Conrad under Capt Keep ling arrived from Sydney on Thursday with 235 tons of coal to Ashbournes Ltd.

Lone Flyer E. W. Roberts St. John’s Astbournes Ltd Sénes Lewison S. S. Silvey City L. A. Conrad Capt Keepling Sydney Ashbournes Ltd

Ford weighing turning Industry over to son for living standards

Telegraph reports Henry Ford may hand over his Industry to his son and dedicate remaining years to improving living conditions in the United States. The item also notes other notes from St John s schedule and regional events.

Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Harold Simms in Montreal

A baby girl was born at a Montreal hospital on May 23 to Mr Harold Simms and Mrs Simms.

Montreal Harold Simms

At The Primmer House Names and Places

Readable items list several individuals and locales including Timothy Woodford Herring Neck Mrs Frank Jenkins and child Summerford G D Kennedy Ur Grace E D Hausabou Lars Krisbiansen S J Narsius Charles Genezz Amt F Rod Norway.

Timothy Woodford Herring Frank Jenkins Summerford G. D. Kennedy Ur. Grace E. D. Hausabou Lars Krisbiansen S. J. Narsius Charles Genezz Amt F. Rod Norway

Engagement announced for Elsie Hyde and Rev. N S Noel

Change Islands announces the engagement of Elsie Hyde, daughter of Mr and Mrs L G Hyde, to Reverend N S Noel, Rector of Fogo. The wedding is planned for early September.

Camden executive visits for new Fishery Industry

Mr A Townsend President of Ocean Products and Supply Corporation Camden New Jersey arrived Monday via St Johns in connection with the new Fishery Industry. He came here by motor boat Lorene and Jeff yesterday.

Ocean Products and Supply Corporation Camden New Jersey St. John’s Lorene Jeff

Notable Names Listed in Local Family Notices

A grouping of individuals including Mrs. Cooks, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler, Rowena Wheeler, M. E. Boyde, Summerford, Robt. Keefe, Alphon so Keefe, Grand Falls, Lt. Farthing, Herring Neck, Mr. Maurice Ayre, Gerald Ayre, and Hr. Grace appears in the local notices.

Frank Wheeler Rowena Wheeler M. E. Boyde Summerford Robt. Keefe Alphonso Keefe Grand Falls Lt. Farthing Herring Neck Maurice Ayre Gerald Ayre Hr. Grace

For Sale Remington Typewriter at Bank of Nova Scotia

Bargain quick sale offered for a second hand Remington typewriter visible at The Bank of Nova Scotia Twilliogate. Prospective buyers urged to act fast on this used equipment listing.

Bank of Nova Scotia Twilliogate

Dentist Dr McGuigan Heads to Twillingate for Five Days

Notice that Dr. M. A. McGuigan, a dentist, will visit Twillingate on Monday and stay about five days for patient appointments and service.

M. A. McGuigan Twillingate

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. W. Manuel Musprave W. B. Perry Nathaniel Chippett Harry Colbourne Wm Churchill Kenneth Carter Allan Warr Purcell Green Bay Robert Coombs F. Perlin & Co St. John's J. K. Stoddard Wooton Musgrave Hr K.M. Batten Réas Twillingate Sun N. W Round Harbour G.B Peter Fudge Alfred Fudge Albert Snow Thomas Foss Gordon Foss Robin Coombs Alan Fudge John Coombs Little Bay Islands Confederation Life Shipping News Telegraph Henry Ford United States Niad Montreal General Hospital M.P. Hanson E.G. Randell D. I. Soow EB. M. Winsor E. W. Neelands Newtd. Highroads Ontario Candadian Highroads Department Corner Brook Prince Carol Romania Michael Carol Acadia Halifax Grand Banks Arctic Errol Boyd Grace London Blabin Kyle Ray Roberts Belle Isle John Wiffis Fogo Baird's Evening Telegram P. J. Cashin Finance Susu Hoo Cashin Fairfax Massachusetts Bay Highteen Fairisx Joseph Clarke Charles Scott Madelyn Hebb Scutari Madria Ernest Davis United Church Conference Carbonesi J. W. Winsor Primmer House Mrs. Cooks Crockeryware
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