Twillingate Sun Ad Rates and Publication Note
The Twillingate Sun announces subscription rates of 1.00 per year in Newfoundland 1.20 for Canada 1.50 for England and other countries. Advertising rates include display long term contract price and short term 25 cents per inch. Notes of Thanks incur 25 cents. News items received after Thursday may be delayed. Twillingate Nov 16 1929.
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Twillingate
Nad
North Side
S. Roberts, Propr
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Weathered Progress Report Promises New Economic Awakening
The Liberal Press summarizes a post abroad return by the Prime Minister with promises of renewal. It highlights fishery development, Bell Island ore shipments to the Ruhr, and talks with capitalists to raise national development. The Finance Minister reports October revenue gains for St John’s and outports, plus a expected year end rise, alongside railway and shipyard profit figures for 1929 30 and continued fiscal gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Squires
British Empire Marketing Board
Rhur Valley
Berlin
New York
Gander Valley
Besco
Revenue and trade praised after fiscal year report
The article notes a net loss of 27 075 36 for 1928 29 and a railway deficit of 337 617 16 for 1928 29, with 446 544 43 for 1927 28. It credits government improvements, refutes Tory criticism, cites rising revenue, and says local factories run overtime while clothing firms expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crosbie
Monroe
Squires
Monroe- Crosbie
Governor appoints Rev F W Mitchell to Board of Education
His Excellency the Governor in Council appoints Rev F W Mitchell as a member of the Church of England Board of Education for the District of Twillingate in place of Rev H Gilbert who vacated the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Mitchell
Church of England Board of Education
Twillingate
Rev. H. Gilbert
Bay Route Means Relief For Clyde’s Crews
The piece notes a new 8.8. Home service to Green Bay, easing Clyde line traffic on this bay side. With shorter days and poor weather, Clyde’s officers and crew including Capt. Butcher face insufficient rest and the report hopes a further steamer supply is correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Clyde
Bay
Butcher
Turf Supper at Crow Head Netted Over 120 Dollars
Proceeds from the Turf Supper held at Crow Head on Wednesday night surpassed 120 dollars, marking a successful community fundraising event. Local volunteers organized the dinner and supported by attendees, the event raised funds for the upcoming project.
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Crow Head
Man From City Arrives By Motor Boat from Lewisporte
Mr Arthur Manuel traveled from the City via Lewisporte on Monday by his motor boat. The craft carried a large mail bag and, along the way, landed several bags and went as far as Ering Neck.
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Arthur Manuel
City
Lewisporte
Erring Neck
Saucy Arethusa wrecked off Halifax during sealing voyage
News says the Saucy Arethusa, an auxiliary schooner over 100 tons, grounded on Sam bro Ledges off Halifax after departing Harbor Grace with 2700 yards of fish. Capt. Oxford and crew from here, with a navigator from Harbor Grace, planned salvage. The vessel, owned by Ashbournes Ltd, was insured for £30,000 at Lloyds.
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Sambro Ledges
Halifax
Harbor Grace
Oxford
Grace
Ashbournes Ltd
Schr
Lloyds
Bridgeporte man reports whale capture and cargo
Mr P P Small visited town from Bridgeporte on Thursday and said Brank Young and Brothers captured a 45 foot whale the previous Wednesday after a fight lasting bullets to kill the big fish. They landed it at Little B Porte and towed it by motor boat on Tuesday. The same men reportedly secured 40 barrels of bearing?ing.
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P.P. Small
Bridgeporte
Brank Young and Brothers
Little B. Porte
Obituary for Mrs Susan Hodder of Path End
In the passing of Mrs. Susan Hodder of Path End, widow of James Hodder, Twillingate loses a Linfield family member and the last resident in their native town. A well known figure, she bore peaceful humor and fought her suffering with grace. Survived by her oldest son Edgar of Path End and four sons in America Obadiah Lewis Titus and Alexander plus daughter Mrs Frederick Newman Janet, and many grandchildren widens circle of relatives and friends at home and abroad mourning her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Hodder
Path End
James Hodder
Twillingate
Linfield
Edgar
William Titus
Obadiah
Lewis
Alexander
America
Frederick Newman
Janet
Loss of George Murray Lingers in Twillingate community
Twillingate mourns the death of George Murray, an elder statesman of the old stock. He left a wife and three daughters in Bay de Verde, and is remembered as a long-time Orangeman and faithful Anglican. His passing marks another break in the line of the hardy English pioneer fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate
George Murray
Esau
James Spencer
Caroline
Henry Simms
Annie
Albert Emberley
Minnie
Bay-de-Verde
L.O.A
Murray
Death of 16 year old Alma Brett after burst appendix
Alma Brett died at Memorial Hospital at age 16 from general peritonitis after an appendix burst. She had five days of intense pain before admission and operation proved futile. Funeral conducted at North Side United Church with burial in B.H. Cemetery. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Robert Brett, brothers Raymond and Edward, sister Mary. Community mourns her sudden loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Brett
Memorial Hospital
Wood
Rey Mercer
North Side United Church
B.H
Robert Brett
Raymond
Edward
Mary
Tragedy Strikes Local Family as Mrs Stuckless Dies
A 32 year old wife and mother, Mrs. Arthur Stuckless, was found dead by hanging at her home on a Wednesday morning. Her husband, shocked, summoned Const Manderson who, with the Magistrate and Dr Wood, had the body removed. She was daughter of the late James and Mrs. Phillips and leaves two brothers Sidney and Joby, Minnie in the U.S.A., and one child. The Sun offers deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stuckless
Sidney
Joby
Minnie
U.S.A
Mrs. Stuckless
Marriages Recorded in Brighton and Norris Arm
In Brighton Massachusetts on November eighteenth George Youve of Twillingate wed Elsie Mabel Lidstone at Oak Square Methodist Church. In Norris Arm on November fifth Randolph Crowell an operator and sub collector married Annie Rice at the United Church with family present. The couple departed for a honeymoon at Buchans via Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Mass
George Youve
Twillingate
Elsie Mabel Lidstone
Oak Square Methodist Episcopal Church
Young
Caroline Young
Archibald Young
Norris’ Arm
Randolph Crowell
Annie Rice
Wim. Cox
United Church
Chas, How
Abandoned Schooner Grace Sailed From Cabot Island
Sr Schooter Abe and Capt Laurie Roberts faced rough seas Saturday as the schooner Grace ran aground near Kings Cove and was abandoned. The American built vessel, owned by Capt Frank Roberts, carried about 15 000 in cargo including lumber and other goods from St Jobata and vicinity. Extensive repairs at Path End were conducted years ago under Thomas Roberts.
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Schooter
Abe
Laurie Roberts
Kings Cove
Bonavisi
Cabot “Island
Greenspond
Silvés Fox Island
M.I. Club
Grace
Frank Roberts
St. Jobata
Thomar Roberta
Capt Edward Roberts Improves After Relapse
Capt Edward Roberts who suffered a relapse about two weeks ago has improved a great deal but must go carefully to avoid further blood loss. His many friends regret his suffering as he fights for a secure recovery after a long setback.
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Edward Roberts
Island Poppy Sale Totals Reported by Central Unit
The Proceelé of the Poppy Sale totaled $54.21 for Twillirgate Islands in the beat showing the strongest figure since the system began. North Island contributed $35.36 and Sopith Island $18.35.
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Twillirgate Islands
North Island
Sopith Island
Shipping News Update from Coastal Fisheries Trade
Clarke captain is here for Friday morning to take five. The schooner Nof fish claims another trade. H A Heckman and Wm Roberts arrived from St John’s with freight for local firms and departed north on Tuesday. SS Imacus, capt Enderson, arrived from Little Bay Islands on Thursday with fish for Ashbourne Ltd and Arthur Colbourne for market, then left for Port Union. Lehr Josie and Pheebe arrived Wednesday from St John’s, landed freight there before heading north.
Listening in on calls marks hidden identity in town
In this town residents who constantly listen to telephone conversations when a call comes seem to think they conceal who they are. Observers can often detect the vantage point of those employing this tactic by timing the clock or listening for poultry's location.
Loyalty Lodge 5 Meeting Notice
All members of Loyalty Lodge No 5 are requested to meet in their hall on Tuesday November 19 at 7 p.m. for a lodge gathering and business meeting.
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Loyalty
Lodge
No 5
Form Committee On Adult Education In Newfoundland
A Newfoundland meeting in the Board of Trade committee room considered forming an Adult Education Association. Dr. W. P. Burke chaired a well attended session that approved the concept. A steering group of Burke Blackall Curtis Kennedy and Paton will recruit eight members and draft a constitution with materials from Britain and the United States. Miss Elizabeth Howley elected secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Newfoundland
W. P. Burke
Burke
Blackall
Curtis
R. K. Kennedy
S. L. Paton
Great Britain
United States
Elizabeth Howley
D. News
Ontario Legislature Ends in Conservative Renewal
Ontario voters returned Premier Ferguson to power with a stronger Conservative majority and gains at Liberals expense. Initial results show Conservatives 90 seats, Liberals 10, Progressives 3, Independent Conservatives 2, Liberal Progressives 2, United Farmers 1, with four seats pending. Temperance forces face a decisive setback as liquor policy potential gains backing in Eastern Ontario.
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Ontario
Conservatives
Liberals
Progressives
United Farmers
Independent Conservatives
Liberal Progressives
Ferguson
Social Hours Aboard Prosperous Ship Feature Concert
Passengers aboard Prospero enjoyed concerts and a movie show during recent trips from Cook's Harbour to Nippler's Harbour and other ports. James Hearn chaired the events with recitals, songs, and Newfoundland folk tunes. proceeds supported the Marine Disasters Fund. A second show en route to King's Cove raised additional funds, with praise for performers and sponsors from local merchants and ship crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kean
Prospero
Cook's Harbour
Nipper's Harbour
James Hearn
Brigns
Jas Tucker
Thos
Jas
W.bannister
Piina
George Day
Russell
Newfoundland
Ralph Brown
Jim Reader
J. M. Carey
Imperial, Tobacco Co
Imperial Tobacco Co
L. G. Noble
Robert Boyd
Tizzerd's
Pacqnet
Hampden
Jacksons Arm
St. Anthony
King's Cove
Cearge Day
W. Bannister
Sivre & Son
Garneau, Ltd
Trusts Mr Arthur Mantel Endorses Twillingate Merchant
Mr Arthur Mantel a respected merchant of Twillingate endorses a local business or candidate, signaling strong support in the community. His backing highlights confidence in local commerce and leadership.
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Arthur Mantel
Twillingate—Com
D. News
Labrador shell industry seen to grow with Labrador resources
According to F L Merryless of Montreal there is a big future for Labrador shell industry and shell development may spur further natural resource undertakings in Labrador. Fire destroyed large Campbell butcher bars at Rostellan Farm. cattle and tools saved. A local wireless office opened at Deer Island. Rickets V C cables from London. Major Jimmy Walker reelected mayor of New York with Tammany support. Santa Maria volcano victims reach four hundred. Canadian shipyard activity impacts about 75 000 workers. Canada’s income tax up ten million dollars vs 1928. Britain will recognize Soviet Russia but U S policy unchanged. Dr McFarlane Grenfell doctor died aboard 5 5 Kyle near Smokey. Francis Pippy died suddenly at Baine Johnston Co. Twenty five injured in Mexico City riots. By-elections list questioned. Ontario final returns show Liberals 11, Progressives 3, Liberal Progressives 2, United Farmers 1, Labor 1. Fergusons majority 72. Voter turnout lower than last election.
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F. L. Merryless
Montreal
Ehell
Labrador
Campbell
Rostellan Farm
Deer Island
V.C
Cables
London
Jimmy Walker
New York
Walker
Tammany
Santa Maria
Guatemala
Canada
Russia
United States
McFarlane
Grenfell
Kyle
Smokey
Francis Pippy
Coop‘er
St. John’s
Baine Johnston & Co
Mexico City
Placentia West
Bonavista North
Lewisporte
Ontario
Renter Liberals
Progressives
Libe Progressives
United Farmers
Labor
Fergusons
Ailis
Drowning and shipping losses mark grim week in Newfoundland area
The report details drownings at Porteaux-Basques and off English Harbour, with two bodies recovered. A crew member from the Nicolina perished near Fortune Head, and another man died in a jogging camp near Bishop's Falls. Rail relaying covers 110 miles from Dishops Falls to Howley and Humber mouth to South Brook. New York market closed low amid liquidation. The British and Scotch fishing fleets faced heavy losses from gales off the Anglican Coast with many nets and boats lost.
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St. Barbe
White ‘Bay
Isaac Carter
Commercial Cable Co
Port-aux-Barques
Edgar Levailiant
Porteaux-Basques
Andrew Hynes
South West Grook
Stewart Thornhill
Scr
Nicolina
Fortune Head
Dishops Falls
Howley
Humber Mouth
South Brook
New York
Anglican
Joseph Locke
Tizzard's
Great Rattling Brook
Bishop's Falls
Winter Visitors and Local Moves Mix at Fortune Harbour
Mrs Adolphus Fifield and two children spent the winter with her parents in town after traveling from English Harbour Trinidad Bay. Denis Roberts, Fortune Harbour General Dealer, was in town on Wednesday. The Stuortesses arrived from St John's by motor boat I C R from Lewisporte. Stuckless bought a new Chrysler and will join Prospero. The Brett siblings visited their ill father and attended Alma Bratt's funeral. Several others traveled by H C R Clyde and IT CG R, with notable movements to Lewisporte and St John’s for hospital, funeral, and business matters.
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Adolphus Fifield
Prospero
English Harbour
Trinity Bay
Wm. Guy
Denis Roberts
Fortune Hr
E.G. Stuortess
St. John’s
Imotor
Lewisporte
Stuckless Haw
Chrysler
Raymond
Edward Brett
Mary
H.C. R
Detroit
Mich
Robert Bratt
Alma
Alfred Newman
John Phillips
S. S. Caribou
Thomason, Anderson and Cowles
Messers
Thomas Nell
James Spencer
CG. R
Arthur Stuckless
Stephen Loveridge
Baine Johnston & Co
Batule Har
Malcolm
John
yoys-Malcolm
Cecil Facey
Loveridege
C. Facey
Clyde
St. John's
Seasons
Local Names Tie To Change Islands And Twillingate
At Mes Cooks Lata Holle Change Islands and Twillingate figure among named individuals including Jane Moore and Mr F Rideout as part of the regional record. Other listed figures include J Rideout and Western Head presence in the community listing.
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Lata . Holle
Change Islands
Jane Moore
Twillingate
Mr. F. Rideout
J. Rideout
Western Head
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Etm Tintin Cp
Gougha
Attecks
J. W. McGrath
St. Johno's
Shipping News
Confederation Life
W. Master
Coastal Wharf
S. S. U. Church
Stanley Taylor
Wm. Taylor & Co
Morton
John Cook
SUN Office
S.S. Prospero
Cook
Telegraph
Weebout
Simonds
Mes
Twrepassey
Cape Pine
St. Mary's Bay
C. Lake
Marine & Fisheries
Lighthouse Department
the Marine & Fisheries Dept
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