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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1938
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of Twillingate Maryland publishes department notices from Home Affairs dated November 19, 1938. The paper notes policy on inclusion of letters and communications received by Wednesday noon and charges for Notes of Thanks Memoriam notices.
A proclamation by the Governor declares Thanksgiving Day for tomorrow across the country. The essay emphasizes generosity, appeals to observed harvests, and notes the duty to give, with reflection on religious observance and England’s example of worship and tradition.
The 1936 nationwide races for 35 Senate seats 435 House seats and 33 governorships produced notable Republican gains. President Roosevelt’s party saw a significant loss of House seats and several governors, with Republicans filling many open posts.
Peter Young died after a two year cancer battle at St John’s aged 77. He worked as Robb Boss at William Ashbourne’s premises and later Hickman’s in St John’s until illness. He leaves a wife, adopted son Cecil, brother Simon, sister Mrs Robert Stockley, and many relatives. Funeral Sunday at St Andrew’s with Rev Goodland officiating. Loyalty and St Peter’s Lodges to attend.
Mrs Olivia Loveridge widow of George Loveridge died peacefully October 21 1938 at her daughter Mrs Joseph Jenkins home 148 Vernal St Everett Mass Born June 24 1857 in Twill ingate Md lived in Newfoundland until 1922 then moved to Massachusetts Funeral at Glad Tidings Tabernacle Everett with Rev Wm Mitchell singing The Old Rugged Cross and Face to Face Burial at Glenwood Cemetery She leaves three daughters Mrs B Small Malden Mass Mrs EB Hann three sons Arthur Grand Falls Frank Malden Allan New York fifteen grandchildren several great grandchildren three sisters Mrs W T Hodder Toronto one brother Howard Yates Summerford Sympathy from Boston Mass to families mourned Sun extends condolences
Miss Jessie Moors departed by Clyde Tuesday for Vancouver to resume nursing duties. Several locals, including Frank Harnett from St John’s and Gilbert Inkpen, left by Clyde for St John’s. The Anstey family returned to Buchans tasks. others traveled to Lewisporte, Morton's Harbour, Corner Brook, and Montreal. Armistice Day observances included a wreath laid by Mary E V Young and a two minute silence at Memorial Hospital.
The court acquitted John Shang due to lack of evidence. The Crown’s sole prop was Tom Soon’s statement that he saw the accused at Eng Wing Kit’s home on the murder night.
A October 20 wedding in Fourab Gharel united Chesley Harvey and Catherine Baird with Rev Heber Gosse officiating. The couple received many wedding gifts and will reside in Seal Cove while Harvey’s parents plan a golden anniversary celebration in February.
The wedding took place at 6 p m on November 2 in United Church Botwood. Sarah Rebecca Payton elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Payton Botwood wed Ernest Wm second son of Mr and Mrs Edward Young Twillingate in a ceremony by Rev Wm Perry. Wedding party included sister Mrs Ambrose Ball matron of honor and Miss Mary E V Young bridesmaid. After a wedding breakfast the couple plans to reside in Botwood.
The Sunday School Worker's Convention met at Marshall Hall at 3 30 p m on Armistice Day with South and North Side teachers and officers present. Crow Head teachers could not attend due to bad weather. Rev Pitt opened by singing Hymn No 21 and Mr Wallace Young played the organ. Mrs G Maley read Ephesians 4 13 11 verse and superintendents John Elliott and Edgar Roberts led prayers.
The convention featured talks on character over rote teaching and The preparation and presentation of lessons. Rev Pitt, Mr Jenkins and Mrs Maley led papers and discussions on involving parents, using visuals, and planning ahead. Hymns and prayers punctuated sessions as attendees praised cooperation and inspiration for Sunday School work.
North East West South St. John's reports a rock collapse at a gravel pit burying two workers, William Dove and Daniel Haire, causing Dove to be hospitalized with a fractured skull. In another item, Governor awards honors at Government House and wartime tensions rise as antisemitic actions and policy shifts unfold across Europe and Canada.
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