05 Mar 1938
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1938
Page
1
A church timetable lists services on Sunday with North Side at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. J. A. Burden, B.A., and 7 p.m. led by the lay minister. Little Harbour features a 2:30 p.m. service by Rev. J. A. Burden, B.A.
Sealing operations listed include Bowring Bros fleet ships Boothic under Capt Sid Hill and Ranger under Capt R Badcock, Imogene under Capt W B Kean, Terra Nova under Capt Stanley Barbour, FRagle under Capt Charles Kean, Ungava under Capt W C Winsor, Neptune under Capt J Dominy, Sagoba under Capt Charles Blackwood, and Ungava line ships operating in the Gulf with multiple captains.
Several Bays teams have landed rabbits here since February 15th and are being sold to consumers, signaling a growing local trade.
On Thursday evening at SS U Church Rev Burdens officiated marrying Harvey White to Eleanor Peeed. Monday night at South Side United Church Rev J A Burden united Hettie Warren and Jesse Miles of Herring Neck in marriage.
The annual meeting of the Twillingate Connell F. P. A. will be held in their hall on Thursday evening March 10 at 8 o clock. By order of the chairman.
Mr. John Locke and colleagues from Tizzard's Hr brought freight here on Saturday from Lewisporte in a domestic shipment. The arrival involved workers loading goods and transporting them to local facilities for onward distribution.
Public notice requests booking for Wednesday April 20 at Alexandra Hall. Details to follow regarding performance particulars and arrangements.
After a long cold spell the outlook suggests an early breakup with limited wood hauling and more timber left for the open season boating. Canada has seen many rainy days this month while the U S experiences milder weather in the eastern states.
Cinderella Flour is produced expressly for Newfoundland cooks highlighting its suitability for local recipes and the traditional kitchen.
Rev. Pitt, a United Church clergy man from Britannia now in the country four years, has accepted appointment to the Twillingate Pastoral Charge. He will begin duties there in July following General Conference.
A newspaper reporter notes Brazil veered toward fascism, Roumania accelerated, and now Avatria appears to be lurching into fascism at a slower pace. The assessment contrasts three nations' political trajectories.
All members are urged to attend an important meeting on Wednesday night March 9 at 7 30 in the Club Room. The session will focus on the business election of officers. SHCRIVPARY.
In court before Magistrate Abbott son the preliminary hearing began on an arrest for attempted injury on a child or a mother. A doctor's certificate is being sought to assess the woman's mentality after she stabbed her boy for disobedience. Further consideration of the evidence will follow.
A Twillingate record notes a February 25 low of 18 to 21 degrees below zero in very cold conditions. Proximity to sea typically prevents such lows, though inland areas about 50 miles away see 25 to 30 below, with occasional dips to 0 by lakes and ponds.
Sir Wilfred Grenfell is suffering a heart malady at his home on St. Simon's Island off Georgia and is not expected to return to his stations in Labrador. He was 73 years old on February 28.
Confederation J. fe magistrate Abbott and Sergeant Delahunty departed by dog team Thursday on a judicial tour to district sites. Miss Margaret Hart left Lewisporte Wednesday to visit her hospitalised sister from Joe Batt's Arm. Robert Keefe of Grand Falls travelled from Izzard's Harbor to visit his ill sister Mrs Kenneth Forward. Dr J M Olds visited Change Islands Wednesday to tend sick residents. Mr Loveridge of Confederation Life returned Tuesday night from nearby towns via Lewisport.
Capt Albert Blackwoos died at his home in Wesleville at 7 30 am on Wednesday. A message was received by Magistrate Abbitt the same day. He is an uncle to Mrs R P Jerkine of South Side. Bert Leach died in Surrey Tangoland last week and asked to be brought home for burial beside his late father Rev Charles Lench at Brivus.
Weather note from a city daily paper records winds at Fogo Light westerly, Twillingate moderate north northwest, and Conche light easterly on the February 28th observation.
Advertises purchase of old stamps with cash offers for coronation issues over 5c and 10c, claiming high prices and half face value for certain coronation stamps. States no cleaning needed and customer satisfaction guaranteed.
All members of the Newfound land Lumbermans Association are requested to attend a general meeting in the F. P. A. Hall on Monday night at seven o clock. Business important. By order President.
Request to reserve Easter Tuesday April 19 for a sale and tea at St Andrew's Hall with particulars to follow.
Mr Herbert Gillett is admitted for a two month period of hospital care to treat a stomach disorder.
A Japanese military leader calls the seizure of Hong Kong and Singapore a mere “before breakfast job.” The report notes that pushing England to arms could ruin Japan’s health, comparing potential bomb attacks to a dangerous breakfast.
Reverend J Goodland plans to travel to Her Ring Neck tomorrow to conduct missionary meetings, inviting residents to attend and participate in the event.
Rev. J. A. Burden departed Tuesday for Herring Neck to attend a missionary gathering that evening, with travel notes indicating plans to participate in the event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.