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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 05, 1934
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces subscription rates of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada 1.50 elsewhere payable in advance and outline display and short term advertising charges plus notes on letters policies and opinions. Dated Twillingate May 5 1934.
The document argues the first year of the Commission Government should focus on reconstruction and initiating financial progress. It urges extra capital to stimulate trade and fishing supply, notes scarce wealthy merchants, and hopes Home authorities aid to transform Newfoundland from its 1933 state. It anticipates changes by February and a hopeful season under Sir John.
The sealing master Captain Abram Kean has achieved notable success boosting revenue and household wealth through the numerous voyages under the fleet’s gallant Commodore. No other master has matched the near million seal pelts landed from the ice floes in this history.
The article lauds Captain Kean for 46 years as master of a sealing ship, noting he prosecuted the annual seals with no loss of life and contributing to Terra Nova’s income by landing over three million dollars worth of seals. It highlights his 65 years of service, adaptability, and status as a father to seafaring men, with tributes from the M.C.L.I. and Board of Trade.
The N. 8 United Church holds a Sunday service featuring a Male Choir largely composed of fishermen, led by the son of a former fisherman. Rev. Uriah Laile preached on casting the net on the right side urging fish buyers to maintain good handling practices. A second Mariners Service is planned at the South Side Church Sunday evening with the same choir and organist.
The Acts of Charity Lady Andersons Service League provided winter warmth to many thinly clad families across drought and unemployment areas. Self-Help and Sub-Committees aided most needy cases with clothing, and the effort is hoped to ease future demands as burdens weigh on the people. A heartfelt thank you goes to the Service and the Governor and associates for their support.
The Weekly Herald recalls Frank J. D. Barnjum Canada’s forest advocate who spent vast sums for conservation. His writings circulated across Canada and Newfoundland as he studied forests in Europe and China and Italy before his death on a return journey. Newfoundland plans seek drastic laws to preserve remaining forests, guided by Barnjum’s creed and motto on trees, nature’s covenant, and intergenerational responsibility.
A desperate Arctic rescue ends as seven Soviet aviators save 96 of 102 marooned on drifting ice after Feb ship Chelinskia sank. They receive the title Heroes of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin plus a year’s salary bonus. dangers included April 9 icebergs threatening the camp.
Miss Dig sby representing the Horace Plunkett Foundation spoke on Adult Education over Station WOGY St. John's Tuesday evening. Mr Charles Hutton KSG also presented a music task during the program.
A Montreal Weekly Witness report stresses infant diarrhoea is caused by flies contaminating milk and food. It urges cleaning unsanitary areas, covering food, screening doors and windows, and waging relentless war on house flies to protect babies.
Some men who had a quantity of Brown Flour from the Hospital last autumn have agreed to give in return some labor on the Hospital premises, spending two days each this week. They all showed a willing spirit to help out in return for help rendered.
Mr Llewellyn Lilly from Exploits was admitted to the hospital Sunday for heart failure and treatment. His mother visited earlier. Stephen Loveridge and John Gillett left by the I'm Alone for Lewisporte en route to St John’s. Miss Andrey Blackler sailed to New York. Doyle May, John Barrett, Allan Young, and Harvey Roberts headed to the Interior, taken by Lewis Roberts in a motor boat. Mr Clifford Luther returned Monday after winter pulpwood cutting.
The Jenkins Cove School event held Thursday week drew strong turnout despite rain. Teacher Mr. LeGrow reports proceeds reached $2500.
President Roosevelt criticizes the United States stance described as every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost, highlighting a dangerous and difficult situation the nation faced. He calls for collective responsibility and unity to address looming challenges.
The general synod of the Montreal Anglican Diocese unanimously passed a resolution asking the Quebec Government to repeal laws that allow raising funds by lotteries sweepstakes and similar methods for church education and charitable uses. It also opposes any legalization of sweepstakes by federal or provincial governments, warning it would harm Canadian citizenship.
A false alarm arose about the sealing boat owned by Messrs Young. The rival vessel arrived with 11 seals instead of the expected load. White's boat brought two young harps and two bedlamers. Capt Saul noted ice eight miles off extending toward a northern head in a strip. Mr Robert Boyd also ventured out bring in fat. Me Lilly form. Exploits in this boat were in quest of seals.
Advert says John D. Snow pays cash for old gold teeth bracelets brooches coins medals sleevelinks watches watch-chains and sterling silver. Contact P O Box E5308 St John s at 77 Military Road or phone 1055W.
A detailed April 27 to May 3 update covers economic and public works: survey plans for gold prospects in Nfid led by Dr. A. K. Snelgrove, Archbishop Rome communications, land settlement for ten veteran families at Whitbourne, Cape Agulhas codfish shipments to Bay Bulls, and multiple government meetings. Also noted are civil service retirement age changes, new magistrate appointments, a central medical clinic plan in St John’s, S S Boothic pelts, and fishery policy shifts including local and foreign sales rules and a proposed 500 fishermen Labrador shore fishing scheme.
The government plans a sprightly fishery program with 57 000 dollars for gear and supplies, selling caught fish on the Labrador coast or Newfoundland by tender. Winners receive half the proceeds. government credits cover expenses. About 250 000 dollars is set aside for major aid, with motor boats and gear distributed to shore fishermen. A chief inspector and eight inspectors will oversee supplies, curing, and returns. A forestry survey will depart for Notre Dame Bay, while fire patrols urge forest protection. Four bait depots are being built, with oil engines and freezing plants to handle 5000 pounds daily, storage of 100 000 pounds, costing 10 000 to 12 000 dollars in labor. Eight inspectors named with districts from Cape Norman to Pass Island.
The message notes that clocks advance one hour tomorrow night at eleven, and Daylight Saving Time starts on Monday, continuing for five months.
Mr John T Major a Cape Breton resident reports back pain lasting about a year eased after using Dodds Kidney Pills He says they are the best on the market and notes the pills have relieved kidney troubles in Canada for nearly fifty years Pura blood and increased energy are cited as benefits with the pills described as an excellent tonic ready for use.
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