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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1937
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun published in Twillingate Newfoundland on June 19 1937 reports its local office on the North Side and notes Roberto as proprietor.
Botwood to host intense activity next week as flying boats test routes to Botwood and Gander. The S S Sagona will carry passengers on July 23 returning July 26, with Capt. Dalton handling mooring duties. Imperial Airways tests and Pan American aid mark a milestone for trans Atlantic air mail, with the Albatross flying boat noted at 42 mph cruising speed and 200 mph cruising speed.
The piece argues higher prices for pulpwood and pitprops after government action, implying more workers may profit in logging. It notes wage gains for I P and P Co workers, cites Labrador Development Co. Ltd. paying 1400 per card and $3.00 rough wood at stump, and condemns poverty among laborers while some principals gain large incomes.
A wartime prose summary notes Spain sees stubborn retreats and civilian suffering as air raids fall on civilians. It critiques Germany and recalls Britain rearming to deter aggression, praising England’s balance of taxation law and liberty. It warns U S labor unrest and possible dictatorship amid a fragile world trade climate.
The article notes cautious optimism as income improves and markets brighten for staple products. It cites more supplies to fishermen, hopes for a bountiful harvest, and the aim to reduce dole with surplus profits reinvigorating initiative and energy.
Mr. H. J. Pardy states that any pigs the Government buys were not arranged through Mr. LeGrow and that no definite arrangement exists or is likely before autumn.
A dated advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules to flush waste from kidneys and soothe the bladder. It urges treatment for backache, frequent nighttime urination, and joint pain by taking a 40-cent pack of Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming rapid relief and original quality from Haarlem, Holland.
Personal notes recount multiple residents and visitors traveling by ships and boats. Henry Stuckless sailed the Northern Ranger to Port ope Simpson. Mrs Stott rode the Little Grace to Botwood. Willis and Roland Bridger and Cyril Tunnen headed to Grand Falls and other towns. Rev Woolfrey left for Herring Neck by Clyde. Further moves include S Loveridge returning from St John s Convention Life via Lewisporte and heading to Herring Neck, E J Linfield visiting by Clyde, Magistrate Abbott trips to Herring Neck and Fogo by John Bull and Littl Grace, P P Small in town from Bridgeport, Joseph Combden bringing his wife to hospital from Barr d Islands, Gladys Mills from Herring Neck, and George Fudge’s departure to Grand Falls.
Abram Bulgin sued Thomas White for breach of Fishery Rules at Middle Hatchet Rock off the Arms. The defendant was fined five dollars plus costs, which were paid.
Confederation Life cod traps report fair openings at Long Point Wild Cove with hauls of 20 15 5 3 and 2 bel. hauls while the outside trap yielded 35 for Monday. Fishermen discuss weather and a possible sea stirring deeper water to move fish and cleanse the club. Salmon abundance is down with smaller fish netted leading to theories on fall spawning and inshore wind patterns affecting landings. The Fishery Bureau cites seasonal migration noting salmon move to deep water in fall. A study is urged to curb alleged salmon destruction and protect the fishery.
Trade Review reports the government remains optimistic about the Gander Mill project amid likely concessions to a major financier. The article notes expectations of a caveat or adjustment to plans as negotiations continue.
The T wa e ianeh of the G U V A of Nild expresses gratitude to the public for their patronage on May 10 raising funds for a laugh filled event. They apologize for any disappointment and thank the ladies for ice cream and candy contributions, promising funds raised will be well spent.
Caplin activity surged this week with a first sign at Wild Cove Little Hour and a cod trap at Long Point reporting a catch over a day last week.
Shipping news notes ships and freight movements including Grace Bechner arriving from St Johns with salt and other freight for A Manuel and Linfield Hodge Brothers, Norman M Bsterone at port, Lone Flyer to St Johns with Ashbournes Ltd freight, M S Beseie Marte with 230 cases seal oil from Ashbournes Ltd bound to Sydney, M V Gertrude Jean loaded salmon from Hodge Brothers, Lillehorn arriving from Moreton Barbour with 500 sacks for Ashbournes Ltd, and 1500 qtls of Ashrador fish aboard at Moreton’s Hr with 7822 qtl packages for Porto Rico.
The Sun applauds Mr. Stephen Leverage for an outstanding run in recent months earning four of ten prizes offered by Confederation Life Association after the Topsail convention report. Records show substantial business written for the company since the event. Congratulations.
The motor boat C. M. Wheeler arrived from Chappel's Island on Wednesday morning with survey personnel led by Mr. A. L. Penney and their canoes and tents. On Thursday the vessel departed with the party bound for White Bay to resume forest survey work on the Three Mile Limit for about five months.
June updates detail boiler installation crews at Clarenville, travel of Rev. Peter Bryce to St. John’s for United Church events, road and rail logistics, and local civic notices. Reports include Marshall Lloyd memorial logistics, Basque crisis coverage, and civic warnings amid unrest in Galicia and Bilbao with multiple regional snippets.
A readable line lists names including Dave White Audrey White Exploits M Hondfent Black Island J Reader and J Taylor with St Johns reference, suggesting a social or local event record from a small community newspaper.
The schooners cleared include M. S. Bryden with Hubert Miles as master and vessels Gloria Jean, Miss Ridout, Alplacus Rideout, Bisherette, Ernest Spencer, E. M. L., Hedley Rideout, Ruby Helen, Norman Sagi, Robert Gorden, and Titus Locke.
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