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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces subscription rates of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada England and the U S A. Advertising rates include display long term by contract and short term at 25 cents per inch with possible reductions. Notes of Thanks incur 25 cents. Roneecette Twillingate June 16 1928.
A column based on the Evening Tilement outlines the Young Silk Political Association Ltd. platform for the General Election. It questions why new parties form and argues voters want clarity on which party can govern effectively and whether the country gains or loses financially and in living standards.
A garage for Mr T. A. Hall, chairman of the High Roads Commission, is finished using Homasore boards. Harvey & Co. Ltd offers samples and literature. the design suits bungalows and dwellings.
In the Libel Action before the Supreme Court at St John’s on Tuesday last the case between EK J Wornell S M plaintiff and Edwin Kacey defendant concluded with a verdict in favor of the defendant with costs.
Notice states eye specialist Dr. OReilly from St. John’s and bone specialist Dr. Acker from Halifax will likely be at Memorial Hospital for about a week in July. Exact dates to be announced.
The hospital campaign committee reports receipts totaling 1883.28 with numerous local donors. A. H. Hodge and S. G. Moors urge further subscriptions to finalize the project, noting gifts from Sandy Cove Burnt Island Tickle Chesley Pelley and others.
A 1928 letter from the Young People of Little Harbor and Purcell's Harbor presents Mr S Woolfrey with a gift to honor his work in Day School and Church. The message notes appreciation for his stay, his influence, and wishes him many more years of service.
In May 1928 Sidney G. Woolfrey expresses heartfelt thanks to The Young People and Purcell's for their kindness and appreciation of his teaching. He notes the community's sympathy and shared purpose spurring renewed zeal and hopes for the future. He accepts the gift with warm gratitude.
S. S. Samibro under Capt Renouf arrived Monday with freight for Lodge Bros and A Manuel. It carried about 1100 casks of seal oil and 1100 seal-skin packages from Ashbournes Ltd to Boston. Scr Grace loaded lumber from Browns Arm Jeffiee bound for St Johns. Fort Gargy, a Hudson Bay Co three masted schooner, in port last week towed by Walter Kennedy. Dante under Capt Martin arrived en route to Battle, for Baine Johnston Co Ltd. Malcolm Loveridge sailed to commence duties at Battle Hr.
A radio operator on the base ship for the Missing Dirigible Italia reported weak signals from the radio commander Nobile after six hours aloft in fog. Relief efforts focus on the eastern extremity of Northeastland as the Italia crews split and guard provisions for six weeks.
Sir William Johnston Hicks told the House of Commons that from July 1927 to July 1928 at least 150000 dollars was disbursed in Great Britain for communist purposes. Elsewhere, Nobile’s party fights cold on Arctic ice and rescue efforts intensify as weather worsens.
The Administrator Sir William Horwood closed the legislature yesterday and delivered the Speech from the Throne to mark the session's end.
Dr W F Gear and assistant Miss Baggs arrived from Grand Falls on Saturday morning for a week of dental work. Willis Bridger from Corner Brook due to his wife illness. Mrs Kitchener Phillips from New York visiting her parents the Ansteys. Nurses Graham and Lyman left for St Anthony for a week. E Facey headed to St Johns. Mr Manuel and A B Rowe with firms in town on business. Mrs Reywood Young from Toronto returned by Clyde. Miss Mibnie Fifield to Toronto. Rev Henry Gilbert to St Johns for Synod. Miss Dorothy Gilbert returned to Leading Tickles by Clyde. Misses Emily Roberts and Louise Hodder left by scr. to City. Hodder to Braddock USA. Wm Freeman and Henry Stuckless from Herring Neck. Gertie Blandford from Herring Neck for dental work. Mrs Elijah Gillard and child from Detroit. Stephen Guy slight paralysis. Roy Manuel and Abel Anstey to Joe Batt's Arm to work with Rideout. Rev Barratt from Horwood occupies U C Pupils on Sunday in pastor’s absence. Mrs Robert Pennell from Millertown Junction to hospital. Mrs Sidney Wells from Campbellton staying with Zachariah Wizzard. Harold Anstey from Corser Brook this week.
A roster of residents and visitors includes Almon and Mrs. Boyde Mrs. Robin Boyde Mrs. R. M. Farnell Miss Dorothy Clothier Tuzzard's Hr Gilbert Smart Minnie Wall Alma Watt Mrs. Elias Boyde George and Mrs. Smart Mrs. Wm Forward Herring Neck Hedley Brett Morton's Hr A. B. Rowe M. M. Parsons St. John's Am brose Osmond Lewisporte Mrs John Potter Samson's Island Herbert Head Glovertown M.W. and Mrs. Butt Kater Crommey Darius Flynn Uriel Mouland Musgrave Er.
The Mildred G. Knight Robert Grenville Violet Carrie Willis Hull M. P. Cashin Richard Carroll cleared from the Customs here since last week. All were supplied by Ashbournes Ltd.
Hot weather stresses babies and diet often causes trouble. A physician should be consulted at first sign, but feeding schedules help prevent issues. The Borden Company Montreal offers a free feeding chart and a Baby Record Book upon request.
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