Hope Simpson Named to Newfoundland Commission
The Sunday Times notes Sir John Hope Simpson’s selection as chair of the Newfoundland Commission. The veteran Indian Civil Service officer brings twenty seven years of experience in reconstruction and relief, including work in Athens and China and authorship of the Hare Simpson report on Jews and Arabs in Palestine.
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Sir John Hope Simpson
Newfoundland Commission
Britain
Sir John
Athens
China
Hare Simpson
Palestine
Sunday Times
Note of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We sincerely thank all who helped us during our season of bereavement through wreaths, words of cheer, and sympathy. Osaprawy Ropers & Family apologize for any misspellings in names.
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Osaprawy Ropers
Lawrenceton Men Cut Pulpwood For Shipping
Mr. George W. Rideout reports most men in Lawrenceton cutting pulpwood. H Langdon works at two thousand cords for J. P. and P. Co. Wood to be hauled to Burnt Arm and shipped by steamer to Corner Brook. Winter has dipped to thirty degrees below zero twice.
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George W. Rideout
Lawrenceton
H. Langdon
Burnt Arm
Corner Brook
Mr. Rideout
Reverend S Vatcher Voices at United Churches Pulpits
Rev S Vatcher, Student Minister at Summerford, filled the United Churches pulpit in Rev Laite's absence on Sunday and delivered a message that pleased and benefited the listening congregations.
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S. Vatcher
Summerford
United Churches
Laite
Newfoundland native named Acting Governor of Gambia
Harris R. Oke of Forest Road Newfoundland, son of the late John C. and Mrs Oke, has been appointed Acting Governor of Gambia in British West Africa. He joined the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in 1914, then the Royal Scots in 1915, served in France and North Russia, was wounded three times, mentioned in despatches, awarded the Military Cross and Bar, and served in Nigeria before transferring to the Gambia in 1932.
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Harris R. Oke
M.C
John C
Oke
Forest Road
Gambia
British West Africa
1St
Batt. Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Royal Scots
France
Russia
Nigeria
Week'y Herald
Humber Herald Sold to Frank Dove at Corner Brook
The Daily News reports that Mr. Frank Dove has purchased the Humber Herald from Mr. Noe at Corner Brook. This transfer confirms Dove as the new owner of the local publication.
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The
Daily News
Frank Dove
Humber Herald
Noe
Corner Brook
Notice of Land Development Association Meeting
A meeting of the Land Development Association will be held Wednesday night in the Court House at 8 o'clock. Samuel Eeliott, See
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The
Land Development Association
Court House
Samuel Eeliott
Twillin Gate Athletic Association Meets Tonight
A regular meeting of the Twillin Gate Athletic Association will convene in the Club Room at 8 o'clock sharp this evening. President presiding.
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The
Twillingate Athletic Association
Confederation Life For Sale Pony and Misc Fencing
Classified note selling a two year old pony about 500 pounds and offering fencing material and freight hauling. Promises delivery not supplied in Limber Timber Wood and Fencing Materials with low price quotes and availability of horses for era at cheap rates.
No two alike AH monique Scarfe long three covered designs
Fragmentary text references Monique Scarfe and three covered patterns with square motifs for men and youths. Details are unclear, offering few concrete facts or outcomes for a standalone summary. The readable parts mention design work and square patterns without full context or dates.
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Monique
Mien
New York
Siyich
Tenders sought for 50 Black Spruce Poles 18 ft 1 4 in
The Twillingate Telephone and Electric Co. invites tenders to supply 50 black spruce poles measuring 18 feet 1 4 inches. Lowest bid likely accepted.
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Twillingate | Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd
Church Services Sunday at St. Peter and St. Andrew
Sunday church schedule listing St. Peter's Matins at 11.0 and Evensong at 7.0 with Holy Communion at St. Andrew's at 8.0 and Matins at 11.0.
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S. Peter's
Andrew
North and South Side Church Figure Listing
A fragment listing clergy and roles appears for the United Church North Side and South Side sections. Names include Rev Laite Theo Jenkins and others, with numerical marks likely indicating shore or schedule counts.
Capture of a White Seal Born in January Hints at Discovery
Captain Kean believes the seal's birth occurred early in January. The captured pelt weighs 50 pounds and is confirmed as a genuine white coat.
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Kean
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Bank Square
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E. I. Bishop Esq
Grand Falls
Orange Hall
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S. F. Elliott
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Royal Arch
Hodge Brothers Pathend
Odak Verichrome
Veridhtame
Newfoundland
Confederation Life
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Bie
EXCEL
Super Excel
Parker & Monroe, Ltd
St. Pierre & Miquelon
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