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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes policy for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements published from Twillingate Newfoundland on October 14 1939. It states a 25 cent charge per item and that long letters received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted while opinions of correspondents are not the paper's responsibility.
A letter to readers discusses Magistrates as administrative officers, public funds, and responsible government. It argues citizens should seek information properly, notes that some false reports circulate about Coastal Wharf employment and magistrate pay, and emphasizes that Newfoundland’s costs lie in utilities and industrial undertakings rather than official salaries.
The text contrasts democratic nations with totalitarian powers in a period of conflict. It warns of Red China and Communism spreading west and north, while praising freedom loving peoples for defending religious liberty. Poland is cited as fallen to greed, yet its national spirit endures.
Magistrate Abbott and Sergi report improved conditions in Carmanville and nearby areas where farmers and fishers have achieved sufficient returns to weather the winter. Many fishers caught substantial hauls this month and thousands of barrels of herring were seen in the Bight. Demand for late fish rises and buyers abroad may push prices higher if European conditions stay stable.
Mr John Rideout Jr reported a cat owl captured in his Back Harbour field last week. The sighting involved a small nocturnal bird of prey and was recorded for local wildlife notes.
Mrs J Douglas King and Mrs Colin Campbell of Toronto visit Mr and Mrs O Forward of Tizzard's Harbour. Toronto and Montreal guests join Mrs King and Miss Ruby Forward plus Miss Dorothy Boyd in town. Others travel from Lewisporte, Trinity, Grand Falls, Buchans, Howley, and Labrador for visits or business.
Shipping briefs note Schr S E H Abbott recently from the fishery fairly well fished. Schr Madeline Hebb arrived from the south on Friday week. Schr Robert Gordon returned to Tizzard's Harbor with about 300 qds. Schr Norman W Batstone came from the south on Tuesday and left yesterday. Sdr Edna Louise went to Morton's Harbor on Saturday with freight from the Lone Flier. Motor boat Gutta Percha was here with Mr Bindon aboard.
Mr R B Endbank former Commissioner for Natural Resources appointed Snow head of Nild Affairs at the Dominions Office in England.
Preliminary notice asks readers to reserve Halloween Tuesday October 31 for a fancy dress social in The Parish Hall with details to follow.
The notice lists pickling spices packed turmeric vinegar salad mustard and lunches near Court House. A. W. Preston operates the shop and invites customers to follow the crowd to Royal Care and Ice Cream PARLouR for any hour service.
For the week ending October 11 the hospital admitted Loyd Burt Carter's Cove Edmond Small Richard Boyd Summerford Miss Julia Loder Fogo Elijah Wheeler Virgin Arm Baby Raymond May Twillingate North Mrs Fred Chaffey Mrs Sidney Peckford Baby Harold Squires Change Islands Phyllis Anatey Back Hr Mrs Max Sheppard Caleb Coish Star Harbour Mrs Frank Saundler Jenkins Cove Mrs Edward Humphries Northern Arm Rupert Oxford Little Bay Islands Miss Mabel Pelley Harry's Harbour Mrs Abram Pardy Seal Cove Pearce Parsons Lashes Bight Lloyd Starkes Nip per's Harbour Fred Brinson Victoria Cove. Discharges include Mrs Wm Jewer Botwood Mrs Andrew Rideout Mrs Henry Rideout Moreton's Harbour Floretta Waterman Mrs Sidney Terraville Change Islands Mrs Ronald Record Mrs John Farsey Victoria Cove Mrs Jobn Perry Indian Islands Miss Edna Pelley Eric Jenkins Jenkins Cove Miss Nellia Togs Hillgrade Mrs Fred Hurley Herring Neck Mrs W J Maidment Grand Falls Miss Julia Loder Fogo Miss Carrie Water oan Darrell's Arm Lindsay Bem ister Ragged Hr Lloyd Burt Carter's Cove Lester Burt Fairbank Mrs Chas Menchenton infant son Norma Arm. A son was born to Mrs Sidney Peckford Change Islands on October 9. During September there were 86 admissions and 92 discharges. 2854 days of care, average 95.1 patients per day. There were 6 births and 2 deaths. Richard Boyd of Summerford was shot in the neck and face while duck hunting. companion's gun discharged. A surprise kitchen shower honored Mrs Olds at the hospital with gifts and refreshments for about fifty attendees.
Dorothy Sarah Forward daughter of Mr and Mrs O Forward of Tizzards Hr Newfound land wed Frederick John son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas P Naughton. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s sister Mrs Douglas King 152 Bastedo Ave Toronto on Friday evening Sept 8 1939 officiated by Rev Dr George L Mercer Attendants Miss Pearl Forward and Mr Alfred W James The couple will reside in Toronto.
General Gamelin head of the French army is quoted saying that if Italy were against them two divisions would defeat Italy if neutral four divisions would watch her and if on the allies side eight divisions would be needed to support her.
Government inspectors report canker in some cod fish lots aboard a vessel. About 200 quarter deliveries were diverted from sale and the premises were condemned and discarded overboard.
From St John's Oct 7 a British and French response to Hitler's Reichstag speech shows anger and amusement in Europe. Deladier pledges continued struggle to defeat Hitler, while Britain and France reject terms. Berlin hints at possible armistice if proposed by Roosevelt or another neutral. Romania reports plot to assassinate King Carol, Iron Guard arrests follow. Russia expands in the Baltic as France and Britain prep joint replies.
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to the Hospital Sewing Society Aides and Maide for a Surprise Kitchen Shower held Monday night. The writer appreciates the lovely gifts and kind thoughts from all who attended.
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