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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1929
Page
4
In Twillingate 1929 discussions spur talk on Sir Robert Bond and Liberalism as Scriptum questions party strategy. Readers debate dog tax to fund damage claims, animal damage rules, and older fisherman's pension, with calls for temperance stance and government action.
Thelma Fox and L Rogers were married at Holy Cross Episcopal Church with Rev Lawrence Brown officiating. The ceremony featured Helen McClain singing At Dawning, bridesmaids in pastels, and a flower petal procession. The couple plans a West Texas trip and home at 220 Forest Hill Blvd after October 1.
The community lists visiting clergy and residents past and present including Rev. William Scott of Canada and several locals such as Mr. Arthur Manuel Mr. Robert Boyd and Mr. H B Pardy. It notes Rev H Gosse serving at Change Islands and traveling on the Prospero and mentions Miss Marion Newhook and Mr. Harry Newhook among arrivals.
Young Harp visited Port Union on Friday and Saturday. Hauk and Captain Hansen arrived Saturday and took casked cod from Ashbournes United and A Colbourne DP L Qsmord for market. James Strong docked Monday from White Bay with lumber. Acme left port on Tuesday.
Miss Ledia Oxford of Burnt Cove and Mr Norman Powell of Jerritt's Harbour wed at Herring Neck on October 25 at 7 pm in a ceremony attended by Mrs Thomas Oxford and Edward Kearly. A reception followed at Mr George Farthing's with gifts including a fist watch. The couple depart at midnight for Merritt's Harbour wishing happiness.
Letter to the editor from J. Rice criticizing Mr LeDrew based on a proposed tax on codfish and timber royalties. He questions why government laws apply to lumber but not to fish and implies inconsistencies in past policy. He references Mr Rice and asks for space to share views.
A letter praises K M Brown for funding Back Harbor Bridge and urges elected support to raise the Old Pension Fund. The writer argues fishermen receive meager yearly payments and face starvation between due dates, urging Brown to press for a higher pension, 59 dollars annually.
Advertisement notes Swoden Joints and Muscles ailments including chilblains piles and skin eruptions relieved by applying Davis Menthol Salve. 25¢ tins prepared by Pavis & Lawrence, Ca Montreal.
Blanche Manuel wife of George Manuel of Lewisporte died October 10 at Memorial Hospital Twillingate after living in Campbellton. Daughter of Elisha and [Mrs.] Fiyans she leaves a husband two parents five brothers two sisters and many friends. She was loved by all and is gone but not forgotten with hope of meeting again in a land of joy. Also a birth notice Recorded: a daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs H W Baird.
Dorothy Stroud wed Clifford Young in a Wednesday ceremony at Commandant Gillingham Dovercourt Salvation Army Hall. The couple plans to reside on Suaw Street after a Buffalo honeymoon following a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
A granddaughter laments the passing of her grandmother Mrs John Pelley who died peacefully at Sandy Cove a year ago. She recalls a life of love and sorrow, pledges never to forget, and asks angels to grant eternal rest. The piece closes with a personal sign off from Lillian Lambert.
Died on Sunday John Smith aged 12 funeral Tuesday at L A service by Rev Mercer. On Vuesiay Elizabeth wife of Frederik Hillier aged 4 years 7 months. George Murray of Beck Hr 81 years. Yesterday Susan Hodder Path Med aged 8534 years.
A listing names J Reader W B Lever F Noseworthy W Bamminster St. John s Percy Howell Grand Falls R Boyd Tizaard s Harbor, referencing locations in Newfoundland and Labrador archives. The fragment suggests a roster of persons and places linked to a Primmer House setting.
Telegraph reports a historic stock market panic on the New York Stock Exchange with nearly thirteen million shares traded. Mayor Cook presided at a public welcome for Sergeant Ricketts VC, escorted by forty decorated motor cars. Fisheries notes from Newfoundland show widespread failures and high Labrador prices. A plane crash near Lake Michigan is reported with Diteman linked to a London flight. A missing man in Sally's Cove is found. Lethbridge ex-post master is sentenced to 12 months for mail theft.
The Newfoundland blueberry picking is described as nearly finished after a frost. Berries remaining on the bushes are too soft for export handling. Receipts are reported around 100,000 boxes.
The industry has collected about 500 000 gallons for export with Pickers earning roughly $100 000. Over 70 000 boxes have been shipped so far. steamer consignments will prevent large stocks. Railway Express Co. moved 47 455 boxes by October 11. Next year larger interests are expected to boost output in Vid and Is vid as demand and organization grow.
A fragment lists several place names and individuals including Mrs Cook s A McGavin from Scotland and towns such as Glad ney Comer Brook W Hut New Bay Charles Coll George Sintws John Lelaney Stephen Goodwin Frank Sergent Fogo David Roberts Little Bay Islands.
The Labrador fishery is estimated to have generated over 250000 dollars with prices around 5.50 in St John’s and 5.00 elsewhere. With lower expenses, Outport exporters may outperform St John’s firms when selling directly to the market.
A vintage advertisement touts Pap e or Tape s Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and excess stomach acid. It claims many adults over seventy years old stay young by this secret and promises relief for troublesome digestion at 60 cents per package.
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