29 Oct 1938
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1938
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun outlines submission rules for notes and letters including deadlines and pricing. It states the paper is the North Coast publication based in Twillingate and notes responsibility disclaimer for correspondents opinions.
Spotlights note satisfaction over the restoration of the Schooner Building Bounty Scheme and predict new schooner launches next April. The piece critiques map makers and Central Europe planning, laments shifting Europe maps, and urges funding for responsible government tied to industry revenue to achieve self support and ease public debt.
The article discusses over-organized unionism causing unemployment and closures at the Island Timber Company and local bakeries while the Avalon Telephone Co. rehires nonstrikers. It mentions the new Shop Act regulating store hours and post 6 p.m. sales, and argues for mutual understanding over force as inflation and market shifts affect flour prices and fishing markets.
The week sees Hungary pressing for Czechoslovak minority claims while Germany stays out of the dispute. France distrusts Munich but hopes Daladier can steady policy. France plans war aid to China as Japan nears Indo China. Britain bolsters Hong Kong defenses after Canton seizure. Russia urged not to sever ties with France over Munich accord. Britain arms up with plans to register men and expand home defense. Germany and Italy push air power toward Soviet Russia.
Fannie Sylvia Pond and Moody Maxwell Hayward wed at South Side United Church in Gilesport on Thursday October 20 at 4 30 pm. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home with a lighthearted shower the next day. They will reside in Lewisport.
Mr M G Martin secretary of the Evening Telegram Ltd died at St John s aged 68. International Schooner Race postponed due to no wind. Canton was captured by Japanese with little resistance. Chinese fronts report retreats as Hungarian forces face Czecholovakia. Avalon Tel Co workers strike. 53 000 calls handled. Bluenose won the Schooner Race. British gunboat Sandpiper bombed near Changsha with no casualties. Hungarian and Czech plans raise tensions over Slovakia and Ruthenia. Canton business districts damaged amid ongoing conflict.
The report notes ashore naval landing parties aiding civilians to protect settlements as fighting nears Hapkow claimed 37 miles away. It covers a snowbound Labrador fishing voyage tragedy, a Portugal Cove church fire, the International Schooner Race standings with Thebaud and Bluenose, plus Lord Halifax urging European peace and Anglo German understanding.
Reports from Shanghai and Hankow indicate Japanese forces have advanced on Hankow while Chinese troops withdraw to interior areas. Evacuations are underway and martial law is in effect in the provisional capital.
Chinese leftists yesterday voiced full support for the government as it continues the war against Japan urging cooperation with Soviet Russia. The government announced it will carry on to the end.
Jacob Moora 89 passed away Saturday night after a brief illness. Known as Skipper Jacob, he fished and owned schooners Exe Jacinth and later scents, active in L OA and SUF, Methodist faithful, and a strong community figure who helped establish the Memorial Hospital. He leaves four sons Alexander Willis Stewart Charles a daughter Nurse Jessie and sister Mrs. Lavinia Harbin. Funeral conducted by Rev. Pitt at North Side United Church with bearberry Head Cemetery interment. SUN extends sympathy.
Windsor Patent takes first prize for home made White Brand flour at the All-Nfl Government Exhibition in St John s. Mrs. Harry P Cornick of LeMarchant Road and Mrs. Osmond repeat success from last year as Windsor Patent claims top honours across multiple brands and regions this fall.
Warning issued as five and two cent pieces often appear holed or battered, with many coins rendered illegible. Authorities remind the public that mutilating money violates law and may lead to penalties.
The South Side A. C. Harvest Gale raised $285.00 on Monday night and Little Harbor event brought in $100 on Wednesday night.
An analysis shows total armaments spending surpassing 14 billion dollars in 1938 led by Soviet Russia at 5.4 billion. Britain and the United States are major contributors with Germany and Italy also cited. Per capita costs range from 7 to 40 dollars, highlighting global wartime waste and the call to redirect funds to housing and social amenities.
A fragmented OCR list names Harbour View Hotel signatories and residents across Newfoundland towns including Botwood Carmanville Summerford Hillgrade Exploita Leading Tickles Buchans Pike's Arm Gander Bay area figures such as William Diamond R C Crawley K W Pennell Mle Pennell Mary Spurrell Charlie Ginn Claude Holwell Eli Dalley Albert Dalley Mrs Carrie Dalley Mrs Susan Gillette Guibert Dalley Terrance Snell grove Norman Srong and others.
Lone Flyer arrived from St Johns with freight for Ashbournes Ltd and others. A schr left yesterday for the City with fishery products from Ashbournes and G J Carter. Mollie took fish from Hodge Bros on Thursday. Gladys Mosher harboured here en route south. Ethel E brought lumber from Middle Arm to Ashbournes Ltd. Ronald B docked yesterday while Palfrey carried fish for Skipper Berry and crew to be made up for summer.
Mr Gilbert Inkpen relieved Mr Don Templeman at the Bank on Monday. Mr G Harris of Hatley & Co was in town this week. Sergt Martin left on Thursday by Little Grace for Lewisporte en route to St John s for holidays. Mr Bannister also visited town this week.
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