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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes publication from Twillingate Newfoundland on the North Coast with weekly schedule and pricing details for letters, notes of thanks, memoriam notices, and announcements. It states a Wednesday noon deadline for letters and cautions that opinions are those of correspondents.
The Fishermen workers backed by the Fishermen's Advocate call for an investigation into the sealing industry affecting seal prices and ship seaworthiness after the S S Ranger mishap off Cape St Mary's. They urge independent surveys and press or radio briefing to clarify competing views on the Ranger's fate and broader safety and economic concerns for sealers, ship crews, and markets.
Special Services have been held at North Side United Church over the past two weeks with Rev. J J. F conducting the services.
A letter to the editor argues the electrical movement is a private concern for a few and should be debated in a public forum. The writer cites a private meeting and urges a Society hall gathering to form a committee by majority. Dated March 23, 1939 in Twillingate.
In a long running case in the Supreme Court Judge Hig gins ruled for Marine Agencies Ltd over a shipment of codfish to Greece. Monroe Export Co Ltd claimed 15341.16 damages for 2400 qtls destroyed and 2600 qtls sold below value. Other related actions totaling about 45000 awaited the outcome.
Mr Cecil May had his house moved on Thursday to land near the road he bought.
Fire claims on the Hospital Cottage are being paid by a local company and Globe Fire Insurance Company. A new cottage may be built if funds permit, replacing loss beyond the building and furnishings, including hot water heating, water, sewerage, electricity and other modern equipment.
Hillgrade New Brunswick March 18 1939 editor Twillagate Sun Dear Sir this is to acknowledge cash and other gifts for Mr John Sansome who lost his house and contents by fire February 11 1939. List of donors with small amounts follows including M J Small Lloyd Small Rev McCoy and many others with pennies and shillings acknowledging support from the community.
The 1937 school clinic in Twillingate examined 422 children with free medical and dental checks. About 106 were undernourished, 61 had defective vision, 11 had suspected heart issues, and many needed follow ups. Dental work included extensive tooth extractions and fillings, with diet and hygiene advice given. several cases required minor or major surgical consideration.
Word arrived that Mrs. Matthews mother of Miss Joyce Scammell died in Halifax on Friday March 10th.
Off winds over the past days kept ice offshore at Battle Harbour and have persisted for years. A northeast breeze was reported Thursday, and since then north winds have allowed ice to fill in again. Some old seals were observed on Wednesday.
The report notes Mr. John Sansome and Rev R C Hopkins arranging ice hauling from St Johns to the Old Country. Over a hundred men were engaged last week to move the ice while heavy snow impeded progress. A note mentions lowering snow depth to resume hauling.
Miss Elsie Gillett traveled to Boston with Mrs Facey for a vacation. They were assisted by Messrs Max Hawkins and Andrew Clarke who accompanied them with dog teams.
Mr John Smith of Wild Cove son of Mr and Mrs Robert Smith departs aboard the SS Imogene for an inaugural venture to the icefields. The report wishes him success on this first voyage.
A small parcel was picked up on Tuesday opposite the JTH Office where the owner may claim it.
Plans describe the School Clinic as an annual undertaking and a key step in the hospital program to improve public health conditions in Twillingate, with a focus on benefiting children.
St. Peter's Sanctuary Guild announces postponement of their planned entertainment due to unforeseen circumstances. The event, scheduled for Easter Monday, April 10, is postponed indefinitely.
Reports from St Johns on March 18 recount heavy ice and patchy sealing conditions with ships Imogene Beothic and Neptune reporting thousands of seals, while a 37 mile Labrador Dog Derby at Port Hope Simpson crowned George Morris first. Political tension rises as Hitler seizes Slovakia and France Britain discuss defence. Daladier crafts dictatorial powers to boost France's war readiness.
A daughter was born on March 23 at Bay Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs F G Stuckless.
Mr. Harry Ashbourne departed on Saturday taking a rest trip to St. John's, leaving from the local area for a brief respite.
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