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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 26, 1928
Page
4
Local notice from Twillingate Newfoundland detailing subscription prices for Newfoundland Canada England U S A and other countries. advertising rates for display and short term ads. policy on notes of thanks and submission deadlines.
After a three year pause the Lobster Fishery reopens with plentiful lobsters on the South and West coasts. Catchers have shipped to the market and packers are starting operations. No lobsters yet reported in the Bay but the season is early. The Department of Fisheries tightens handling under new regulations, with expected benefits.
Scholars of St Peter’s High School held an Empire Day program at the Parish Hall in memory of Queen Victoria The Good. The event began at 7 30 PM with Principal Mr Harnett conducting the program and Rev Gilbert delivering a suitable address on Empire matters.
The New Church at Munsgrave Harbor will be opened on Sunday by Rev J W Winsor with Rev Fenwick Curtis and Rev N Guy in attendance. The gothic building valued at 18 to 20 thousand dollars began under Rev Winsor and is led by Pastor Rev W B Perry of Jae Batt's Arm, a youth worker. Winsor recently returned from the City where his mother had a successful operation at Grace Maternity Hospital last Friday and plans to return to Munsgrave Hr Thursday.
The young son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Rideout of Bluff Head Cove was laid to rest in S. A. Cemetery after passing away on Monday.
Winter activity in Bonavista and nearby suburbs targets illicit moonshine operations and other irregularities. Local Court at Bonavista reports fines totaling a substantial amount in the past week.
Lone Flyer under Capt William Pippy awaits a fair chance to St John s with produce from Ashbournes Ltd and Hodge Bros. Ida M Clarke under Capt George Gillett arrived from Suommerford after winter repairs supervised by Capt James Skdey. Janet under Capt Elias Young came from the Bay with wood. Acute arrived from St John s with freight to Ashbournes Ltd.
The fragment lists individuals associated with churches and towns including W E MacDonald R J Morgan L J Little St Johns A San Some Friday s Bay Rev N Guy Sackville Christine Fellows Yarmouth England Rev N Coll Canada and more.
Finder please return the pair of glasses to the above named or to this office. A reward is offered for successful return.
A hospital treasurer thanks contributors for gifts totaling 1713.23 and notes additional amounts to be acknowledged. Names include William House and Gladys Boone with various small donations. The message requests further contact with collectors to properly record all contributions.
Bonavista and Catalina hosted The Family Album last week to support the Church Building Fund. The show raised over 20000. Mrs S Tulk, wife of Constable Tulk, portrayed Almira Pease with portraits of her family amid applause. Choruses duets and recitations drew high praise.
Mr W E MacDonald visited from St Johns on an inspection tour of Bank of Nova Scotia branches and left for Fogo by motor boat. George Gard arrived by the Clyde after winter in Boston. R J Morgan of G Knowlhog Ltd on a spring business trip. Mrs Benjamin Oake and Mrs Wu Best traveled from Fogo by the Clyde. Mrs Terraville visited guests of Mr and Mrs Wm House. Rev R F Mercer and daughter Maud came from Fogo for the hospital and stay with Mrs T Grimes. Mrs Frederick Roberts and child from Change Islands staying with Mrs R S Roberts. J A S Peyton surveyed the new schooner at Simmerford. W H Rideout returned by motor from Lewisporte after a trip south. Magistrate Warner and Constable Manderson left by Clyde for Herring Neck. Alex Sansome in town from Saltons. Rev Norman Guy in town from Sackville. Messrs Herbert and Stewart Rideout also in town.
Rowena Hicks daughter of Samuel and Mrs Hicks married Leonard Strong son of Noah Strong at Mount Billingham Methodist Parsonage Chelsea on April 24. Rev C C Garland officiated. They will reside at 68 Chelsea Avenue Chelsea Mass and begin a motor tour after the ceremony.
Mrs. Stanley Parker of Hillsboro New Brunswick praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for relieving back pain and shortness of breath after two boxes. She says her kidneys were the cause and has kept a supply for over a year. Pills sold by all druggists from The Dodds Medicine Co. Toronto Ontario.
The Troupe thanks Mor ton residents for supporting the repeat of The Donation Party to aid the Hospital. The event raised 4470 dollars and Captain Saul White provided his water boat free of charge to transport the party.
Mrs Roberts and George Roberts of Wild Cove extend thanks to friends who donated bedclothes and clothing after their disaster. They also thank Mr and Mrs Win Guy for rooms and beds and Mr and Mrs John Guy for letting them use their house temporarily.
Peter and Mrs Young thank Dastor and hospital staff for unstinted care of their son Norman at the hospital. They also express gratitude to Jose for visiting him. Special thanks to Elisha Wheeler and Sons for arranging the corpse from Twillingate and to others who helped during his stay and passing.
Advertises two schooners needed for trade, one between 40 and 55 tons and another between 30 and 35 tons. Requires vessels in good condition and well equipped. Request full particulars be sent to the office.
Norman Young aged nineteen, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Peter Young of Chanceporte, died May 16 after returning home sick from Badger. He contracted consumption at the end of winter and, after hospital care at Memorial Hospital Tugate, passed peacefully. He was the idol of seven sisters and greatly missed by his family.
Walter Gard asks space to thank all helpers in the death of his wife Rhoda Gard who died after a long illness just before her 68th birthday. She leaves two daughters Prudence and Clara, and a son James. He thanks friends for wreaths and support and notes she rests in faith.
The Children reports that The D and L Emulsion is palatable like cream and helps ward off colds while maintaining full weight and strength. Available in 40c and 1.00 dollar bottles from Davis and Lawrence Co. Montreal.
A fire gutted the attic of Mr. George Hamlyn's Crow Head residence on Sunday morning. A large crowd of men and boys brought water, saving the house and nearby buildings. The blaze’ origin is unknown, suspected to be a spark from the flue that ignited concealed wood.
The Memorial Hospital board and Charles Parsons express gratitude through the Twillingate Sun for the Mae Donation Party play staged in Twillingate and Mortons Harbor under Mrs Hedley Hawkins. The cast’s performance and proceeds greatly aided hospital work.
Field secretary for Sunday School and Young People’s Societies of the United Church tours the island presenting Montfest and Nild Conferences. Readings list Rev N Coll and Rev N Guy at South and North Side services with times including 1 am 11 am and 6 30 pm.
Telegraph News reports three fishermen saw a freight steamer plunge to the bottom near Sydney Thursday morning. Coastline search found no wreckage or bodies and officials are puzzled by the disappearance.
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