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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 10, 1930
Page
4
Twillingate Sun reports on comments about the Lewisporte bye-election and criticizes city journalism for hindering regional development. It cites funding promises for roads and docks, argues for East Coast improvements, and notes scarlet fever cases prompting school quarantines in the Arm.
The case of the Crowners Mr. S Facey for breach of the Traffic Act was dismissed by the Magistrate at the Court House on Tuesday last.
S. S. Prospero with Capt. Jacob Kean arrived Wednesday night on the Northern service. Sdr. Ida M. Clark with Capt. George Gillett left Thursday for White Bay to load lumber for Bay Roberts.
The Memorial Hospital New Wing Campaign records multiple donations including Rev. W. K. Pitcher Easter collection, Mr S Jeans 1500, H H Hawkins Newton Mass 1640 via J Gillett Brighton, and more. Contributions from Laurenceton, Cot Fund, New World L O L through Wilson Horwood, Alex Sansome, Parker Monroe St John s, and Brooklyn donor Mrs Alice C Conwell totaling several thousand dollars. May 8 1930.
A historical list from Tizzard's Harbour records a collection of individuals led by Wilson, Herwood, and Robert Locke, with varied contributions such as Fred Locke at 200 and Sidney S. Boyd 50. Other names include Ambrose Wheeler 500, John Wheeler 200, and Arch Locke 50, plus a 1000 entry for New World Lodge, Tizzard's Hr. 1000 and names like John M. Morgan 300. The roster spans multiple family names including Boyd, Locke, Wheeler, Osmond, Forward, and Burt, reflecting a community ledger of payments or shares.
Isaac Mudford, a long respected Crow Head fisherman, died after paralysis last autumn and was laid to rest Tuesday with Rev. Edgar Mercer officiating. He leaves son Frank, son Bertram killed in France in 1916, daughter Mrs Lewis Young in the USA, and a long-time subscriber to the Sun.
A notice announces readiness to take carpentry painting paper hanging and related jobs from Cape Fogo to Cape John. The crew invites calls or letters and promises satisfactory work by contract or hourly rate with reasonable prices.
All members of the Loyalty Lodge No. 5 Lee C A are notified to meet in their hall on Tuesday May 13 at 8 p.m. Business important. Mark Rideout secretary.
Classified brief notes a vacancy for a first grade male teacher at Crow Harbor Schools. Details indicate salary range around 300 to 325 dollars, with board approval pending. Applicants encouraged to submit credentials.
From Gander Bay updates report open river and resumed boat traffic between Glenwood. Local lumber industry figures like J J Peckford and H E French keep mills busy and provide employment. Clergy visits, Holy Week services, health improve, residents hopeful for government use of local project.
The Arm Jeds Brigade attended the service at the North Side United Church on Sunday morning. Pastor Rev Mercer delivered a sympathetic message coupled with exhortation to the young men.
A marriage ceremony took place at St Peters Church on Thursday conducted by Rev F W Mitchell. The bride was Miss of Herting Neck.
Telegraph reports Jackman of Grote Hermitage found in his boat by fishermen. Farewell at Salvation Army HQ for Colonel and Mrs Dickerson. Gloucester ship Trudy IL sailing to Banks as United States challenger. Gandhi movement waning in India per cables. Buchan’s work prospects discouraged until June. Fire destroys unoccupied Musgrave house. 6500 tons ore moved via Nil railway in April, up y/y. Atlantic Fishery Co negotiations with Newfoundland officials. Sir Richard Squires announces £500,000 fresh fish investment for U S supply. Territorial waters claim and ten-mile coast rule discussed. Viking sails with 52 seals to be harvested. Bait scarce. Gaultois and Ramea fishing fair. Madrid clashes kill several. Mexico City grandstand collapse kills six. Rangoon quake and tidal wave kill over 1000. Rangoon earthquake toll and Pegue damage. Nild Motor Association to codify traffic laws. Seven candidates nominated including W H B Jackman. Assembly prorogued to May 22.
Alma New Brunswick May 9 Special Mrs Bernard McKinley a long time resident recalls a diphtheria attack about twenty years ago. After recovery her kidneys failed and made walking difficult. Dodd s Kidney Pills restored strength and eliminated kidney pain.
Mr N W Gillingham and Mr O Neil led a forest life film tour sponsored by the Wild Fire Patrol. Reels shown to a packed SULF Fall audience with free admission. Magistrate Roberts introduced Gillingham and forestry outline. Rutt and Colbourne voiced thanks as the crowd sang the National Anthem. The party then proceeded to Herring Neck by motorboat John Bull.
A list of residents and visitors including Mr Paul Moores and Mr Charles White J P returning from St John s. Mr Wm S Miller representing Ocean Products and Supply Corp from Gloucester. Miss Mabel Hellier to Montreal. Mr Fred White to visit his mother. Messrs Stuckless Lambert Rice Fifield to Hampden. Willis Bridger and son to Interior. Mr Frank Linfield in St Johns buying for G J Carter. Mr W Snow from Lewisporte relieving operator. Mr Baxter Young and Mr Osmond from Toronto arriving by local boats.
The U C Ladies Troupe presented a play at Alexandra Hall on Wednesday night, drawing a packed audience as the venue was nearly full for the performance.
A scarf left at SU. F. Hall on Thursday night may be reclaimed by its owner. Applicants should contact this office with identifying details.
Confederation Life notes receipt of a Postal and Telegraph Department report for the year ending June 1929, received in the last mail and acknowledged with thanks.
Afternoon tea event by Memorial Hospital Sewing Class to raise funds for a new wing. Held at the Masonic Temple under department auspices with cakes and pies on sale. Admission restricted to adults. ETHEL MOORIS listed as secretary.
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