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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1934
Page
4
In a Twillingate column dated Sept 1, 1934, discussion centers on fair wages for woodsmen and a critique of armaments profits. The piece argues for transparency in weapon manufacture and urges international diplomats to curb war profits, advocating unity over conflict.
Widespread controversy over how woodcutting workers are paid in Labrador and on the Labrador coast. Three worker groups exist the winter cutters the summer cutters and older men unable to become skilled woodsmen. The piece argues payments should reflect work and fair shares to those who supply forest products rather than profits to contractors. It notes fly nuisance complicating labour and criticizes subcontracting for export timber. It suggests a future reform but cites risks from contractor export demands and high profits for manufacturers.
The Commissioner of Natural Resources notes a bleak outlook for Labrador fish amid French competition and freight costs. A petition from the Board of Trade to the Governor-in-Commission seeks France to curb French and St Pierre bonuses totaling 4.35 per cwt for medium fish. The proposal suggests Labrador bonuses on landed quintals to support fishermen and boost revenue.
The A A football team and excursionists left yesterday morning by Mr Manuel's boat for Botwood and Bishops Falls. They were scheduled to play at Bishop's yesterday.
On Monday next schools resume for a new term as teachers return from holiday to begin an easier term. Educationalists prepare an improved curriculum based on the Commission’s report submitted to the Government previously.
A flower service is planned for Sunday September 2 at North Side United Church. The minister will lead a short 3 pm service and attendees are asked to visit Bear-Bi Head Cemetery afterward to decorate graves. The note invites friends of the beloved dead to attend both church service and cemetery deco rations.
Dorothy Stockley daughter of the late William Stockley of Trwillingate married Roy Feaver a Newfoundland Constabulary member in Grand Falls. The ceremony was in Lewisporte with Rev Patten of the United Church officiating. The bride wore white and sailed to Twillingate with the groom’s sister.
Local notes list residents and visitors including John Gillett, Robt Horwood, Edith Manuel, Harry Peyton, Mr and Mrs Ashbourne, Philip Rideout, Mrs Burt and child, Edgar Small, Dr F A Jones, Sir Richard Squires, Silas Facey, Julia Parsons, S C Maley, Snelgrove, Wm Thompson family, Const A Brazil, Rev W H W Gill, Grahame Manuel, G C M Pardy. Movements span St Johns, Lewisporte, Summerford, Botwood, Battle Harbour, Burnt Point, Salmon Cove, Crow Head, Cartwright.
Honours U C i Moreton's Hr Alice Taylor AG Twillingate Mary Knell Ysabell Minty Marjorie Wood pass AG.
A roster of individuals from multiple Newfoundland and Labrador communities is named with church and local committee affiliations. Names include D Decker, Lorna Rendell, Norma Strong, Edna Trench, I Woolsey, H Evans, Marguerite Lind, Olive Miles, Irvy Penney, Grace Holmes, H Ginn, F Hayward, M Moores, C White, Eleanor Hayward, Mildred Head, L LeDrew among others.
Mrs. Thomas Jacobs dies in Toronto after long service as a saleswoman and housewife. She leaves husband, four children, her mother, two sisters Mrs. J. W. Minty and Mrs. Arthur Manuel, and two brothers Stanley and Herbert. The family receives widespread sympathy.
The old law on fish grades and sizes will be applied until new regulations take effect. A notice mentioned 20 inch fish rather than 18, but rules are not yet in force and were issued to allow amendments. Three weeks were allowed for changes.
Confederation Life reports St. Peter's School will resume on Monday September 3 at the usual hour. This Monday is the date to return with normal hours. The notice emphasizes starting with the beginning of the new term.
Aux Bessie Marie sailed to Ex ploits Monday to land coal and returns Wednesday to ballast for Sydney. It is expected to bring a cargo to Fogo, then another cargo here. Aux Lone Flyer arrived from St Johns Monday with freight for Ashbournes Ltd and others. The Ornate, Rogers master, sailed Wednesday for Moreton’s Harbour for fish. Carna nae delivered shingles for Ashbournes Ltd.
Norra Fast West reports progress on pier and shed construction at Port aux Basques with about 100 workers, private contractors adding timber and piles. Work to finish by end of January. HLM S Challenger completes Labrador charting. Cartwright approaches to be charted this fall. ship to England in November. Admiralty ends work after this year.
An Aug 31 1934 letter from Notre Dame Bay urges local residents to cooperate with Dr Olds and meet hospital debt obligations. The writer praises the hospital’s equipment and asks Bay residents to respond promptly to the appeal for repayment.
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