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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1930
Page
4
Twillingate Sun announces subscription prices per year for Newfoundland Canada England and other countries with advance payment. Advertising rates include 25 cents per inch for short term ads and contract prices for long term ads with fortnightly composition changes. Notes of Thanks incur 25 cent fee. News items from late submissions may be excluded.
On Armistice Day residents wore scarlet flowers and the Boy Scouts laid a wreath at Memorial Hospital. Scouts held a large demonstration in Alexandra Hall with speeches by Rev W Edgar Mercer, B H Butt and others. A fund over 4000 was raised for the Scouts. A government education report on 1929 activities was noted, with plans to outline impacts on local colleges. Premier MacDonald questioned imperial tariffs and discussed reciprocal imperial preference at a conference.
Titus Jenkins aged 85 died Friday week at Durrells Arm. Known for years as a diligent fisherman, he married Sabina White and leaves daughters Mrs Alfred Bridger Mrs Wiley of St Johns and Mrs Fred Clarke of Gilesporte. Adopted son Edward also resides in Durrells Arm. Funeral held Sunday at South Side United Church with Rev W E Mercer officiating.
Aged resident James May died Saturday at 87 after a long seafaring life. He worked for Tobias and Jackman at Tilt Cave, sailed with J. W. Hodge, crossed the Atlantic, and lived with his brother in law Fred Elliott at Crow Head for nine years. Survived by four sons in the United States and Canada and two daughters in Texas and Bell Island. His wife predeceased him. Funeral at St Peter's with burial at Snellin's Cove cemetery conducted by Mr. Wm Harnett.
William Young of Robin's Cove died peacefully Monday in his 85th year. He was an active fisherman and salmon catcher, later a farmer. Survived by five daughters including Mrs Budgell and Mrs Reid, four sons Martin Eleazer Edgar Stewart, twenty grandchildren, great grandchildren, one brother George Young. Funeral Wednesday at SS United Church Rev H Lindley officiating, burial at Platter's Head Cemetery. Sun extends sympathy to mourners.
Proceeds from the Armistice Day poppy sale amount to 25.46 for North Island and 21.92 for South Island, totaling 47.38. Collectors consistently receive a ready response to aid ex service men who are disabled and dependents of deceased soldiers.
In a letter from Twillingate, a patient thanks Doctor Parsons and staff for surgery on a hand, Dr. Wood for care, and many friends for visits and hospitality. The note lists numerous residents and expresses gratitude for rides, a hot supper, and ongoing support from doctors and nurses at Twillingate Hospital.
A list from Primmer House includes W. Crane, W. Bannister, Dr M A McGuigan, W. F. Lush, Robert Morgan, R. W. Fanning, St. John's Robert Boyde Almond Boyde Sidney Boyde Ernest Boyde Wm Boyde Tizzard's Hr Cecil Stryde Exploits Frank Miller Corner Brook.
The 57 anniversary of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Society for United Fishermen was to be opened at Heart's Delight in Trinity Bay on November 10. The sessions were to occupy about three days.
Adjt. Marsh S. A. traveled from Grand Falls to town for a few days this week to visit his son who is in the hospital.
Mr. George Phillips, who left with his family for Toronto, writes from Truro requesting public thanks for those who aided his Twillingate holiday. He also expresses appreciation to Dr Parsons and hospital staff for their time and care.
Help wanted for general store sales. Experience in shop work preferred. Apply to Arthur Manuel at the store or by mail for consideration.
A list of names listed alongside places including Grand Falls New York St Anthony Gla dys Parsons St. Anthony and many others appears in a fragmentary note referencing individuals such as Lester Mercer Minnie Warr and Miss Marjorie Parsons. The text reads as a roster or notice connected to Confederation Life and Harbour View Hotel with scattered surnames and towns.
The 1st T gate Troop of Boy Scouts held an Armistice eve program with a wreath at Memorial Hospital and a long parade. Scout Wood delivered a spellbound performance as clowns and pyramid formations entertained, while A G Ashbourne and Dr Parsons spoke on The Empire and Boy Scouts. A total collection of 43.53 was raised.
A fragment lists Mr K i Battentor Hospital James Wells and others collecting vegetables in 1930. Items include potatoes barrels and beets connected with individuals such as C Maley Arthur Colbourne Arthur Mannel Silas Facey and Alfred Mannel.
Telegraph bulletin from St Johns recounts W G Gosling death in Bermuda and William Tibbo drowning near S Cove. Shipboard voyage from Halifax to Hamburg with Leppich party. aviation milestones by Boyd and Connor. Wright sets new speed record in Cork. Political stalemate in U S Congress. Nova Scotia arrest of George Beckett for murder. fire destroys Vincent Kelly home. deaths of John Anderson and others. several maritime accidents, inquiries and legal actions follow.
In Loving Memory of my dear Father Adam Chaulk who passed away November 10 1923 Seven long years have passed and gone Since our great sorrow fell Still in our hearts we mourn the father we loved so well The memory shall be ever fair in the hearts of friends Vanessa Jennings Botwood Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mrs Roberts and Miss LeDrew sail to Botwood by motor boat Lorene for the winter. Mr Roberts works in carpentry for A N D Co. Rev F W Hollands returns from Exploits Missionary tour. Dre Mig As McGrau and Clyde are mentioned in ambiguous context.
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