Local residents travel for work and events across coastal districts
On Saturday Gordon Harris traveled to Change Island by motor boat Littl Grace. Kenneth Oakley joined from Gander Bay by Recgold's boat to meet the Northern Ranger for Purity Factories. Pearce Powell headed to Deer Lake via the Clyde. Harnett represented Bowsing Brothers and stayed with his brother William Harnett. Rev Gilt of Exploits moved to town. Norman Stuckless came from Horee Yelands by MV Bessie Marie and left by Northern Ranger. Bridger and Lunnen returned to Pacquet for wood cutting prep. Anstey brothers and Sharpe sailed to Botwood toward Buchans for contracting work. Delahunty toured western district in Little Grace and returned Friday. W Bannister of Ayre & Song visited from Fogo to solicit business. At Court House on Coronation Day H J Pardy’s Radio broadcast the King's Address. Malcolm Loveridge operated his radio at Alexandra Star. Publicity Committee thanked radio owners. others lent sets for the Westminster Abbey service. A May 13 Social at the Court House hosted invited guests with games and dances.
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Gordon Harris
Littl Grace
Kenneth Oakley
Recgold
Gander Bay
Northern Ranger
North
Purity Factories, Ltd
Pearce Powell
Clyde
Deer Lake
He Harnett
Bowsing Brothers, Ltd
Wm. Harnett
Gilt
Exploits
Norman Stuckless
Horee Yelands
Bessie Marie
Messrs
R. Bridger
Cyril Lunnen
Pacquet
Messis
George
Arthur Anstey
Arthur Sharpe
Botwood
Buchans
S. Wella
Abbott
Sergi
Delahunty
Little Graces
W. Bannister
Ayre & Song, Ltd
Frm
Fogo
Court Howes
H. J. Pardy
Atrae
Alexandra Star
Malcolm Loveridge Iso
Westminster Abbey
CARELESS SMOKER STARTS FOREST FIRE IN NEWFOUNDLAND
A burning CIGAR ETTE BUTT reportedly started a forest fire in Newfoundland, threatening the forest and costing hundreds of jobs over many years. Fire Patrol of Newfoundland urges vigilance to SAVE THE FOREST.
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Ang
Save the Forest
Fire Patrol
Newfoundland
In The Court A Charge Of Concealment Of Birth
A young woman faced a Magistrate at the Court House on Saturday for concealment of birth. After reviewing the evidence the fine was light, ten dollars, and was paid.
Northern Ranger Arrives on First St John’s Service Call
Northern Ranger Capt. Thomas Hounsell reached this port at 8 4m on Thursday on her first trip on the St John s Battle Harbour Humbermouth Service for the Nild Railway.
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Thomas Hounsell
St. John's Battle
Prevent Forest Fires Save the Forests Initiative
A public call urges forest protection highlighting the wasteful loss of natural resources through fires. Foundland advocates stricter prevention measures and awareness to preserve woodlands and biodiversity.
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New Foundland
Coronation Ban Committee Meeting Set for May 25
Notice states the Coronation ban Committee will meet at the Court House at 1 p.m. on Tuesday May 25.
Forests boost Newfoundland earnings and fire prevention
Newfoundland forests contribute millions yearly to local earnings. The campaign urges preventing forest fires to safeguard the forests and safeguard future prosperity.
Party for Miss Reta Harnett Before Teaching Work Abroad
A gathering of young friends on Wednesday night honored Miss Reta Harnett before she departs for Grand Falla to join the Amalgamated School teaching staff. She has served as Primary Teacher at the Parish Hall for term ends and previously at Exploits.
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Reta Harnett
Grand Falla
Miss Harnett
Exploits
Ice clears as Bey and Runs free of drift ice
The Bey and Runs are now clear of drift ice with predictions that 60 more will block the shore this season as the entire north coast remains ice free.
Brownies entertain at fund-raising Afternoon Tea event
Brownies under Brown Owl Dorothy Hodder and Tawny Owl Ida Moore performed a local charity entertainment after an Afternoon Tea hosted by the Girl Guide Association to raise funds for Brownies in Uniform. The program featured recitations songs a flag drill and the National Anthem ending at 6 30 p.m.
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Girl Guide Association
Dorothy Hodder
Ida Moore
E. Roberts
G. G. Ass'n
Abbott
All Brownies
Edna White
Dolly
Teddy
Dorothy Harnett
Pean Wellman
Grace Anstey
Elsie Antorey
Kitty
Patsy Baird
Phyllis Grimes
Marjorie Stuckless
Medge Austey
Pegey Wellman
Mies Fret
Miss Laugh
Leona Fifield
Marjorie Whitehorne
Cleqnipes
Louise Blackler
Residents listed for Primmer House gathering
At The Primmer House Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, W. Crane, and Tuff. W. Bannister, EK, Oakley, St. John's, William French, and Birchy Bay are named in attendance or mentioned in association with the event.
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Mrs. Parsons
W. Crane
Tuff
W. Bannister
Oakley
St. John's
William French
Birchy Bay
Forests as Fathers of Qua Waters and Sport Day Triumphs
Weather was ideal for Sport Day the 13th. Sergeant J Delahunty and colleagues staged events. Dr J M Olds won the Horse Race. Rev Burden’s horse was runner up. Harvey White won the bicycle race. Leonard Anstey took second. Leopard Anstey led the running event. Annest? Jean and Joan Harvett awarded prizes. Adults 35–50 won butter. older winners claimed tea and syrup. women received kettles and paint.
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Sergeant J. Delahunty
J. M. Olds
Rev. Burden
Harvey White
Leonard Anstey
Leopard Anstey
Oard Anstey
Jean
Joan Harvett
Golamon Mitchell
Stephen Hamlyn
Stewart Froude
Henry Stuckless
Fanny Jones
Mraf
Gar Geld Young
Forests of Newfoundland Now Scarred by Fires
Two centuries ago Newfoundland forests were seen as inexhaustible. Today twenty five percent of forests stand damaged as fires claim large swaths. Save the forest.
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Newfoundland
SAVE
Fire Patrol OF
Change Islands Ambulatory Memorial Mentioned
At Mrs. Cook's Bert Jones Burnt Arm Allan Hart Rev Wood ward Canada with local names listed in a brief historical notice.
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Bert Jones
Burnt Arm
Allan Hart
Change Islands
Rev. Woodward
Canada
Ai airplane makes half circle over harbour yesterday
An Ai aircraft passed SFE after a half circle over the harbour yesterday at 3:30 PM. It approached from the southwest and was followed by a U S four engine plane en route to England saying it was expected to reach Botwood on the way.
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Sfe
U.S. 4
Botwood
England
Major Dorothy Arrives with Mr Joseph White from Lewistport
Major Dorothy arrived from Lewistport yesterday accompanied by Mr Joseph White who has visited St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Lewisporte
Joseph White
St John’s
Misa Irene Follett Visiting Father at Local Hospital
Misa Irene Follett from Grand Falls is in town visiting her father Mr. Hen Follett at the Hospital. She is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Moore during her stay.
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Misa Irene Follett
Grand Falls
Hen Follett
Misa Follett
W. J. Moore
Forests Offer Rivers for Fishing and Outdoor Life
Newfoundland’s woodlands provide rivers and streams for fishing and outdoor activities. Protect the forests to prevent fires and support the fire patrol of New...
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Newfoundland
New
Death of Hiram Warry Lloyd at 9 months
The editor records the death of Hiram Warry Lloyd who died April 16 1937 at nine months old after a three week pneumonia. He was laid to rest April 18 at Little Harbour with Rev J A Burden officiating and a Bible verse quoted. He leaves his father and mother and many relatives and friends. Inserted by his mother Mrs Leonard Granville.
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Twillingate Sun
Hiram Warry Lloyd
Little Harbour
J. A. Burden
Little Lloyd
Jesus
Leonard Granville
Death of Marie Farr Leaves Community in Grief
The death of Marie Farr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Farr, occurred May 2 at Carter's Cove. She died at age seven hundred thirty seven years in local faith. Her funeral was led by Rev Hopkine with Mark ten verses 13 and 14 as text. The Sunday School and family mourn. many relatives offer sympathy and hope for reunions beyond.
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Twillingate
Matie
Hopkine
Mark
Jesus Christ
SAVE THE FOREST FIRE PATROL OF NEWFOUNDLAND
A historical notice emphasizes forest protection in Newfoundland and Labrador. It urges vigilance against fires and promotes the Fire Patrol program to safeguard woodlands and communities.
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Save the Forest Fire Patrol
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Job.Ay Printing
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St. John’e
George Reid
J. McIntyre
Newfoundland Railway
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