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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 06, 1939
Page
4
Public notices and advertisements announce notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements published by The Twillingate Sun with rates and deadlines for submissions and a disclaimer about opinions and late communications. The item references the Twillingate Md office and a Wednesday noon cutoff for submissions.
A week dedicated to education urges extended effort to engage both youth and adults. The editorial calls for leveraging educational events to advance knowledge, strengthen communities, and inspire lifelong learning across generations. It highlights articles from educationalists and stresses unity in pursuing greater light in the channels of learning.
During the week ending May 3 a list of patients admitted includes Pearce Blackwood Carmanville Albert Mutford Crow Head Frank Mutford Crow Head Mrs Bennett Oxford Gilesport Mrs Joh Ham lyd Crow Head Elmer Young Gilesport Mrs Marlin Young Twillingate South Mrs Saul White Durrells Arm. A son was born to Mrs Oliver Hooper Campbellton on Sunday April 30. Frank Mutford and Albert Mutford of Crow Head injured in a gunpowder explosion last week are recovering well. In April there were 41 admissions and an average of 73 patients, with 82 high and 67 low. Free typhoid and diphtheria vaccinations are offered at the Hospital. Elevator and lift shaft concrete strictures on the Hospital wing roof are being demolished in preparation for new construction. tenders have been called.
The Captain and crew of the motor vessel Bessie Matie departed for St. John on Saturday morning.
The readable text is fragmented with references to wind and a hoped clearance on Thursday night. Several words are garbled, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or location.
Education Week celebrations planned with five public meetings to reach residents. Chairmen and teachers arranged talks at St. Peters Parish Hall on May 8, Marshall Hall May 10, Little Hr May 12, Crow Head May 15, Bluff Head Cove May 17, with singing and recitations to engage the public.
A letter from Alex Sansome JP of Hillgrade North Dakota dated March 1 1939 thanks the Twillingate Sun editor for continued donations on behalf of Mr John Sansome who lost his property by freon y February 11 1939. The note corrects omissions and lists donors Frank Linfield and W J Minty giving $1.00 each with cash receipts totaling 306 40.
Confederation Life notes that the Armada Brigade held a social on Wednesday night in their Armoury with fair patronage and about 3500 in proceeds. The Brownie Concert at Alexandra Hall on Thursday also drew good patronage and the Pack delivered a strong program with proceeds near 35.00.
Report notes the Munich agreement broken by Hitler as German forces enter Czechoslovakia without consent. It references the four signatories and the September date, highlighting the breakdown of the settlement and ensuing crisis between Czech and German factions.
The Newfoundland Teachers Association sponsors a voluntary Education Week for a second year to promote public education. Broadcasts from St John s include round table discussions on schools aiding industry and talks for Rotarians and teachers. Public meetings will be held in Twillingate and surrounding areas with details in another column.
J W Shaw recalls a London school era where gates kept out parents and kept in children, with mass instruction and fragmented facts. He contrasts then with now, praising open access and community life, and urging growth of the whole individual in education.
The article extols education as growing capacity for every child with flexible curricula and a nurturing environment. It highlights parent teacher cooperation, adult education, and Education Week as tools for wider access to learning and a fuller life.
Mrs. (Capt) T. Haunsell died at Pennywell Road St. John's on Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. Mrs. B Brynildsen wife of Chief Engineer Brynildsen of the Clyde last year died in St. John's recently. We extend sympathy to both families in their sad losses.
A historical quote notes four vices in assembly life: weak minds, strong will, hot temper, and gossiping tongues. The line attributes these faults to public discourse and character, reflecting a cautionary view of political deliberation.
Warmer days reduce harbour ice faster than expected. Boaters anticipate freer runs in days if cold winds do not return. On land snow retreats with April blizzard banks gone and remaining drifts shrinking. Longer days boost activity as gardens prepare. Daylight Saving Time begins May 14 at midnight.
A newspaper reader seeks the writer behind the signature Twillin gater not for publication but to confirm the author as a matter of goodwill.
Mr. D. J. Hurley started work on his North Side home with a crew removing and reshaping the roof. Dormer windows and the main roof are lowered about nine feet to reduce wind strain and ease repairs while improving the house’s appearance.
Reports from London, New York, and Canada cover governance, economic strains, and trade setbacks. Key items include the annual report showing record revenue, unrest over wheat policy, naval and colonial debates, and Hitler's May Day speech amid European diplomacy shifts. May 1 to 5 summaries highlight Danzig tensions, British non aggression offers, and Moscow broadcasts.
The oldest widespread colour associations link white with north yellow with east red with south and black with west. In many parts of the Orient this practice persists in painting city gates that face each cardinal direction.
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