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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1935
Page
4
Local newspaper notes subscribers rates and advertising terms while urging support for the Blanket Contract hospital plan. A report highlights the hospital budget impact and patient savings, praising the directorate and committee. Hon. Thomas Lodge refutes claims and confirms tender awards for government installations and coal supplies.
A reader suggests better rail and water link between the Home and the Clyde via a weekly sailing from St Anns to connect with the Clyde at Notre Dame Bay. The plan aims to improve passenger and freight flow, especially in storms, aid fishermen with bait supply, and simplify schedules for Ports of Call to ease captain and crew workloads during peak seasons.
The Hospital Blanket Contract system covers Towns and Districts in Notre Dame Bay showing satisfactory results. A worthwhile proposition, continued, could be as good or better than last year and benefits the Hospital financially. The scheme offers self-help security, potential savings for patients who use the Hospital, and access to skilled physicians and up to date facilities, promising prolonged life and better care.
About 100 guests gathered Wednesday night at Mr and Mrs Arthur Manuels home for a surprise party for Constable Manderson and his wife. A later social at the Court House featured games and a presentation with thanks and replies. Manderson may leave for St John and the Clyde tonight to join His Majesty's Police Force in the Nid.
A whale lifted the boat off Fore Fortune Harbour’s coast sending Mr. avid Glavine and two companions into the sea. The craft was badly damaged but a nearby boatman rescued the trio and towed the wreck ashore. One man narrowly escaped drowning thanks to a quick swimmer’s intervention.
Two Ranger Force members, Sergeant J Delahunty and Constable C Summera, are to arrive tonight for service in Twillingate. They will handle relief work in the district along with other duties and are to receive cooperation to ensure smooth operations.
The Mollisons intend to operate an air route from Ireland to North America next year and have purchased three planes in England. Johnston, wife of James Mollison the noted fish dyer, is the aviatrix slated to make the trip.
Developments from Italy and Ethiopia dominate reports with Milan and Rome parades and sanctions. A bombing of the African front and the Ark of the Covenant move are noted as Emperor Selassie prepares to lead troops. In Newfoundland, local trials, weather, and civic plans mix with road-building authorizations and a fatal shooting accident.
The present standings show Conservatives 166, National Liberals 14, National Labour 13, Labour 78, Liberal 8, Independents 1 with acclamation votes included. Ministers named Sassoon Hoare Wood Percy Neville Chamberlain and Thomas. Samuel of Liberal defeated. King George Greece returns home. Pope seeks to stave off sanctions on Italy. boycott expected Monday.
Rev J A Meaden arrives to conduct Anglican services this Sunday. W W Baird visits from Angle Brook, reports 350 men in Terra Nova woods, pulpwood cutting to finish by mid December. A H Hadge heads to St John s. Allan Rideout transferred to New Brunswick. Loveridge and Facey depart for Battle Harbour. Colbourne and Anstey head to Gander Bay. Netta Hodder leaves for Boston. A surprise party and presentation honor Miss Hodder. Rev Hopkins from Moreton's Hr in town yesterday.
Copy of the Annual Report of the Registrar General of Births Marriages and Deaths for the year ended December 31 1934 has been received from the Commissioner of Public Health and Welfare with thanks.
At the Arm Lads' Brigade Hall on Armistice night many people found themselves welcome to all that was coming to them for 82 dollars.
A S A hot supper Wednesday night drew a goodly crowd and a fair share of patronage for the event.
Citizens ask where money for local services comes from and whether more revenue ideas will follow. The inquiry hints at budgeting questions and potential new funding sources for the season.
Townspeople report snow on the ground with a wintry mantle promising cleaner streets as weather cools. Traffic for winter trade is expected to be early again this season compared with years when snow stayed away until January. Winters seem to settle earlier on land and sea as in the region.
Mrs. Ellen Carroll, Newfoundland's oldest lady, turned 108 on October 20 at her daughter’s home in North River. About 30 to 40 guests attended, with gifts from the United States and a birthday tea. She walked to morning church service and sang two songs, ending a joyful evening with games and duets.
Captain Saul White arrives from Moreton's Harbour with his crew after discharging 1450 barrels of salt for I. N. Osmond from S. Arnan, now Nild Trader.
In court on Wednesday two cases were heard after prisoners and witnesses were brought from Friday's bay by the constable. Peter Murle faced an offense against the Persons Act and Artur Keefe was charged with obtaining goods by false pretenses. Murle received three months in the penitentiary and Keefe was sentenced to fifteen days in the gaol.
The Lone Flyer arrived from St John's on Wednesday with freight for Ashbournes Ltd and Hodge Brothers. The 3.8 Kyle is on her final trip with nine to go to Rigolet, and A V Beasie Marie Jeft went to St John's yesterday morning after taking fish from Ashbournes Ltd and Hodge Bros.
At Mrs. Cook's. Stewart Taylor, Moreton's Hr. Mrs. John Culle, Barr'd Isles.
Bessie Marie grounded on Grand Point in the Straits for Belle Isle near Greenly Island during thick fog. Five hours of attempts to back her astern failed until reversing the engine and throwing about 20 tons of coal overboard freed the vessel.
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