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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1927

Page

4

Twillingate Sun Advertising Rates Notice

The Twillingate Sun lists subscription and international rates and outlines advertising pricing. It notes $1.00 yearly in Newfoundland and higher rates for Canada England U.S.A. and other countries, with advance payment required. Display ads vary by term and content, notes a 25 cent note fee, and warns news items or letters received after Thursday evening may not be inserted.

Newfoundland Canada England U.S. A

Priny Minister retirement dispute and public concern noted

The article discusses contradictory reports on a prime minister's retirement status and questions raised by Fair Play's Questionnaire. It criticizes motorists for neglecting road rules and highlights calls for careful driving to prevent near misses and taxi rush concerns.

Local residents depart and visit notes from the harbor area

Mrs Ambrose Buckingham and children left for Corner Brook by motor boat H C R to Lewisporte while Mr John Gilbert heads to Little Hr East Placentia to take C E School charge. Mrs R S Roberts visits by Clyde. George Clarke visits from Springdale. Simms couple travel by Clyde. Mrs Simms enters hospital for a month. Batten family returns from Mortons Hr by Clyde. Rev Gosse hospitalized for treatment. Mrs Thomas May discharged after typhoid fever. Freeman couple go to Herring Neck to care for bereaved children. Peter Parsons of Lushes Bight in town, Ephraim Jacobs noted.

Ambrose Buckingham Corner Brook H.C.R Lewisporte John Gilbert Little Hr Clyde Simms Freeman Herring Neck Frank Lockyer J. A. S. Peyton Peter Parsons Lushes Bight Ephraim Jacobs

Loon Bay Visit and Local Departures Reported

A brief note records recent movements including Constable Tulk taking Mr. Aaron Watkins to the Asylum from Loon Bay and Mrs. Colthourne sailing to Fogo on the Prospero. It also notes Mr. Stuckless repairing a Ford car bought from Dr. Wood and Mrs. Maria Fifield celebrating her 80th birthday while living alone at Tickle Point.

Loon Bay Constable Tulk Aaron Watkins Lummerford FG. Stuckless A. J. Wood Stuckless Arthur Colthourne Fogo Maria Fifield

Twgate reader asks editor over lighthouse staffing changes

A letter from FAIR PLAY criticizes the removal of longtime lighthouse keeper William Freeman after 12 to 14 years service. The writer urges hiring of active workers or veterans from local під areas, claims taxation burden, and calls for a public exploration of the decision, urging reform in Twgate before daylight.

Tw'ate Sun Wm. Freeman Long Point T’gate Fair Play

C H Le Pass List UC Superior Intermediate Grace

The list shows student distinctions across divisions at UC Academy and Junior Matric in subjects such as English Grammar, Geometry, Arithmetic, and Drawing. Honors and high marks are noted for several pupils including Ada Hodder Vera Winsor Eleanor Hayward Isabel Minty Grace Minty Gladys Wheeler Louise Young and Hilda Cooper.

U.c. Superior Grace Arthur Butcher Victor Minty Ada Hodder Vera Winsor Eleanor Hayward Isabel Minty Grace Minty Gladys Wheeler Louise Young Hilda Cooper U.C. Academy Durrell, JR Jessie Troke Lillian White Jessié Burton Sarah Reid Arthur Gillett Gertié Gidge Philip Gillett Edna Roberts

Speech by Lt-Col Paterson at Sergeants Gathering

Lt Col Paterson extols Newfoundland unity forged in war and urges ex service men to weld the island together in peace. He emphasizes shared duty, patriotism, and cooperation to build a prosperous future, echoing wartime comradeship and urging collective effort to realize their dead comrades’ vision.

Col. Paterson G.W.V.A Newfoundland Macaulay Istand

Heasts and the World Remembered Best Gift

A reflective verse fragment about giving one’s best to the world and receiving the best in return. The lines imply reciprocity between effort and reward, with emphasis on sincerity and lasting value. The source tone mirrors a pensive, old-fashioned motto.

Obituary Notice for Miss Mary Hamilton of Black Island

Miss Mary Ejlen Slamilton Hamilton aged 19 died Sept 11 at Black Island after consumptive throat illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Hamilton, survived by two brothers William and John, uncles aunts and many friends. Her burial was at Fortune, Catholic Cemetery, with Rev W H Casey officiating. A friend extends sympathy to the family.

Mary Ejlen Slamilton Black Island Peter Hamilton William John Fortune Sr W. H. Casey

Death of Joshua Froud at 36 in Hart's Cove

Joshua Froud elder son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Froud of Hart's Cove died at 36 after years of asthma and a winter illness. Funeral and graveside services were held with Salvation Army officers leading. a memorial service followed September 25. Survived by a widow, four children, parents, five sisters, and two brothers.

Joshua Froud John W. Froud Hart's Cove Cay Comdt. Abbott Salvation Army S.A Coudil Nother

Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

Clocks go back one hour this Sunday night at 1 a.m. as daylight saving time ends, returning to standard time.

Mrs Sharp Dies After Paralysis at Crow Head

Mrs John Sharp who suffered paralysis last month died on Wednesday at Crow Head just before her 70th birthday. Mr Thomas Gidge of Tilt Caves Fridays Bay died on Monday prior.

John Sharp Midnict Crow Head Thomas Gidge Tilt Cave S Bay

A Primmer House and Notables Listed

A fragment lists names and places including Peter Parsons at Lushes Bight Geo W Clarke Springdale Mr and Mrs C Simms Port Union Oita Stride Bridgeport Miss Mary Gillett Exploits. The context suggests a social or property note with local residents and locales.

Peter Parsons Lushes Bight Geo. W. Clarke Springdale Mrs. C. Simms Port Union Oita Stride Bridgeport Mary Gillett Exploits

Fore Sale Of Croc Fishing Plant And Equipment

An old notice advertises the sale of a Croc fishing plant at Lashes Bight. It lists fishing stages, cook house, bunk houses, five cod traps, motor boats, nets, trawls, salmon factory, capping factory, oil factory and all equipment including oil casks and outfits. Prospective buyers contact Peter Parsons at Lashes Bighty for details.

Croc Céwat Groe Alto Schr Lady Parsons Lashes Bight Peter Parsons

Montreal Robberies Shake City Amid High Profile Fight News

Telegraph reports two armed robberies in Montreal including a diamond merchant on St Catherine Street looted of £50,000 in stones, a Bank of Montreal branch robbed of $2,500, and a high profile boxing bout where Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey in Chicago drawing 150,000 fans.

Montreal St. Catherine St Ihe Bank of Montreal Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Chicago Dempsey Tunney

U C Services to Be Held at United Churches Oct 2 1927

U C services announced for Sunday October 2 1927 at United Churches. Visiting preacher Dr W J Sheridan Returnee Missionary from Chitra will speak at Nort Side Church 11am and Little Hr 2pm South Side 3 157 United Sunday Schools Young People's Societies 7pm Gr Sheridan missionary representative of the Sunday Schools Mild Conference. Renewal of support by boys and girls noted with plans for visitors and welcome.

United Churches W. J. Sheridan Chitra Nort Side South Side United Sunday Schools China

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