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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 30, 1931
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes Francis Oxford was deemed sane and committed to Waterford Bridge Asylum after a murder verdict. It reports on fish market outlook and Newfoundland price levels for flour pork beef and bushels, plus commentary on a St Johns public meeting and public finance coverage.
Monday departures include Lone Flyer sailing to St. Johns with Ashbournes Ltd fish. Coronation reports house supplies and oil landed on Thursday. S.S. Dante Captain T Marks docked Wednesday night and sailed for Battle Harbour after freight. Prospero arrived on second North trip. passengers listed from St. John’s to Twillingate include Mrs. George Pardy and daughter, Nurse Stella Manuel, S Loveridge, Mrs. Fred Shorall and child, plus Capt. Richard Carroll froze King's Cove.
In a magistrate court, Vera LeDrew was fined 10 dollars and costs for driving without a current season license. Joseph Rideout received 2000 dollars and costs or 30 days imprisonment for assault on Arthur Watkins, with alternative jail time if fines remained unpaid. The case against Dr. French of Memorial Hospital was withdrawn.
Dr. C. E. Parsons and Dr. Mac Pherson departed the City in a Curtiss Robin at 10 16 a m. fog forced a retreat to Newstead where Parsons hired a boat to Summerford and arrived later via Mr. Manuel’s boat from Virgina Arm Frazer returned to the City that evening from Newstead.
Dr. Paul S. Putzki and Dr. F. Y. W. Miner received fellowships in the Washington Medical and Surgical Society at the 34th national banquet held May 5. Attendees included hundreds of doctors from American cities, with guests of honor Capt. Joel T. Boone, physician to the President, and Surgeon General Charles E. Riggs.
Confederation Life and Twillingate Presbytery closed its sessions on Thursday and dedicated the motor Missiondaunch at Ashbournes wharf in the morning. A full account of Presbytery proceedings will appear in the next issue.
Clergymen of the United Church in the Twillingate Wesleyville Presbytery held sessions in Twillingate with Rev Dr Mark Fenwick Superintendent of Missions retiring in October due to advanced age. Presbytery presented him with an address before he leaves on Thursday. Visiting clergy occupied pulpits last Sunday.
A fragment notes names E Hiscock Furrey James J obe Morgan and Arthur connected to the Primmer House project or event, with unclear context or roles. Further readable details are unavailable in the snippet.
Odilon Champagne of St Frederic Quebec praises Dodd's Kidney Pills after three boxes relieved her long standing kidney troubles. The letter says thousands nationwide testify to relief and urges continued use for adults and children. The product is sold by druggists and by The Dodds Medicine Company Limited Toronto Ontario.
Personal Cecil Facey returned from New York by Clyde on Friday week. Stephen Loveridge left for Battle Harbour by the Dante to begin operations. St Artie Butcher departed by Clyde for St John’s. Dr F A Jones and assistant J sess arrived from Change for boat. John Roberts came on business and returned Thursday. A H Hodge left for St John’s via Lewisporte. Martin L Taylor from Change Islands on Tuesday. Adolphus Rice, wintering at Buchans, to fishery at St Anthony. Lizzie Harbin from Herring Neck by Clyde on Saturday via St John’s Prospero. Edward Woolfrey town from Morton's Harbour. his son Harry operated on for appendicitis. S C Maley left for Herring Neck on business. Capt Richard Jones with motor boat Olympic here last week with Piercey. Eli Young left as witness to late Miss Gillard’s burial condition near Lewisporte.
Pardy's Taxi pledges round the clock efficient service with a distinctive phone signal of two short, two long, two short tones.
A brief listing shows contributions from Millertown and individuals including Job Gale and Mrs. S. Roberts toward a memorial watch. Totals include a $1000.00 goal with multiple donors and instalments, plus labor from W. H. Peyton and Wallace Young.
A list of names linked to Harbour View Hotel and surrounding communities is recorded including J. Jones G Osmond Mortons Hr Kenneth Coates Gander Bay Lambert Sandys Cape Cove A Shelley Strait Shore William Lane Tilton Hr George Thompson James Rowsell Mrs James Row Sell Point Leamington A Whalen Bishop's Falls William Wheaton Fredericton Fred Fudge Tryton Thomas Ludlow Fogo Fred Port ler William Waterman Mrs J Waterman J Waterman Change Islands.
A wireless report from the Geraldine Mary bound for England notes ice off the Funks and a jammed Prospero. Ice has been observed near Belle Isle with a large ice field reaching the Straights mouth. Icebergs appeared to the east last week as ships passed south.
At Mrs Cooks Rev E J Cornell Campbellton Rev R N Rowsell Corner Brook Pearce Burton Horse Islands John Byrne Fred Byrne John Lever Fortune Harbour
A delay in Clyde freight handling due to deck hands unloading mail prompted a new arrangement. Mr Dunley Anstey will manage mails for the Railway Department to improve delivery times.
Douglas Frazer and mechanic Sullivan plan to start commercial aviation after purchasing a three seater Curtiss-Robin plane with floats and wheels rated over 190 mph. They were chartered by Dry Frisell of New York to locate a dog sighting reported last week at Change Islands connected to the late Varrick Frissell case.
Telegraph from St John’s reports the Prince of Wales College name change at LeMarchant Road and a mid June start for paving Duckworth and New Gower Streets by Standard Paving Co of Toromo. Other items include Burma revolt casualties, Newfoundland loan talks, and ship notices.
Sunday schedule lists Rev James Cross leading parade and Sunday School sessions at 2 30 and 7 pm. Rev R Rowsell oversees North area including Crow Head and North Sunday School. Additional items mention Rev James Cross at Little Hr 2 pm Sunday School 3 pm and Rev Barry Lindley and Rev W Edgar Mercer in related appointments.
An ad urges readers to call at Pardy's at the foot of Hospital Lane for Quality Ice Cream Real Sgdas and Malted Milk in a distinctive flavor.
Mr. Joseph Peters, who died recently in St. John’s, was known in Twillingate District as a Mogroe Party candidate in 1923 and 1924. Since 1925 he served as a member of the Board of Liquor Central.
The undermentioned vessels have cleared for cod fishery to date. Vessels Masters Stanley Smith Stenhen Lambert mantie Heckma i Oake.
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