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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1936
Page
4
Local publication from Twillingate Newfoundland outlines subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada England and other countries and advertising rates for long term and short term ads. It notes biweekly rate changes in display ads and 25 cent charges for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements and states it cannot guarantee late letters.
Germany faces a League Council vote over Locarno Pact violations as Five Power sentries monitor Rhine troop movements. Eden favors discussion while Germany seeks treaty compliance. Italy joins against Germany. relief funding and Ohio River floods also cited amid broader European tensions and Greek exile figures.
The report notes the 1936 sealing venture has begun with steamers under favorable weather. Hopes run high for a successful voyage and a potential rapid decline of the seal herd if restrictions are not imposed for posterity. Ship owners seek profitable trips yet await action to balance conservation.
The statement asserts the fleet remains staffed and ready to provide assistance during current challenges, emphasizing preparedness and willingness to help.
A North Side United Church meeting organized the United Church Women's Association with Rev J A Burden chairing. Officers elected include President Mrs J A Burden and 1st Vice Mrs Wa J Moores, plus several standing committees across devotional parsonage flower and visiting roles.
Dr. Wood broke a fibula, will rest 5 to 6 weeks and limit calls to patients. He plans to advise at his Surgery between 9 a.m. and 9 or 10 p.m. and will be at the Hospital on Mondays and Thursdays. Last week his horse fell into a brook at Herring Neck, tripping him and bruising his leg. Saturday at Virgin Arm he broke off a bone and needed lifting to the slide.
Marriage notice from Chelsea Massachusetts announces Henry Root of Augusta Maine United States to Elsie N Anstey of Grand Falls Newfoundland on December 15.
Messrs Arch Lunnen and Victor Dalley arrived Tuesday from Peters River where they work cutting timber for A N D Co. Joseph White returned Friday from St Johns for firm business at Herring Neck. Sergeant Delahunty arrived Friday week. Mrs Robert Boyd visited town last week with her son Sidney Boyd. they returned to Tizzard's Harbour Sunday evening with Almon Boyd visiting his wife at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Sidney Boyd also traveled with a horse team and came back Monday morning. John Roberts came Tuesday from Change Islands with a patient to the hospital. Magistrate Abbott and Sergeant Delahunty left Wednesday for Moreton's Harbour and other district places on judicial business. John Gillett departed for St Johns Thursday.
In court before Magistrate Abbott the two youths, recently bailed, pleaded Not Guilty to trespass and theft. The charge of trespass was sustained after several witnesses. theft was not proven as only one testified. A sum to the magistrate and a nominal fine of ten dollars plus costs was imposed, or 14 days in gaol for each. One fine was paid.
Dog teams and owners hauled from the Hospital Pond and Kiar’s Pond as ice cutters produced large blocks. The drive supports the future salmon packing efforts with ongoing tce harvesting this week in February.
In the Evening Telegram Md. 16th, the Mid Railway announced an early start for tri weekly train service. Beginning May 1 coastal and bay steamers will operate including S S Sagona on the Fogo service and Northern Ranger routes to Humbermouth Glencoe and St John s to Placentia Bay. The Portia will serve the Halifax route with Kyle Labrador Caribou and Prospero joining with the Northern Ranger in spring and fall to aid Labrador fishermen. The Northern Ranger is expected to depart Scotland about April 15.
The Mailmen made the quickest trip for the season on Tuesday. They left here in the morning and arrived at 4.30 p.m. despite unfavourable travelling conditions.
Evangelistic services held at the United Churches and Salvation Army Barracks this past month led to many individuals professing conversion.
Miss Rhoda Dawson formerly of St Anthony and en route to England spent winter with Memorial Hospital friends. Her paintings and sketches from Labrador and St Anthony, including Twillingate scenes, were displayed at the Club Room from 2 30 to 8 p m on Wednesday and some works were sold. She hosted an afternoon tea at Primmer House for visitors who praised her efforts.
The Commission of Government met and approved sending the Assistant Chief of Police and another Constabulary member to London for a New Scotland Yard training course in June. A May conference of Chief and Assistant Magistrates in St. John's aims to strengthen ties with departments and discuss administration matters.
Notice states a meeting of the Community Club on the night of April with a large attendance requested. Secretary urges special considerations and attendees to bring forward items for discussion.
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