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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam and notices from the North Coast community. Submissions due by Wednesday noon. opinions of correspondents not guaranteed to reflect the paper. Published in Twillingate on September 2, 1939.
The article notes Hitler's calls to Britain for mediation between Germany and Poland and suggests England and Poland may seek peaceful settlement over Danzig. It reports France the United States and Italy in talks with Hitler, while Germany presses with military moves and Soviet troops border Poland as democracies weigh action before press time.
A fragmentary list names numerous residents and visitors tied to Harbour View Hotel and surrounding areas including Newstead Botwood Springdale Grand Falls Point Leamington and Morton's Brook. The document names S Eveleigh Edison Rowsell Scott and many others in a long ledger-like enumeration.
Terraville records list Arthur Hynes Mia James Robins Fred Roberts and Change Islanda linked to a local matter. The note outlines involvement from Mr and Mrs Hynes and other residents in a community adjustment.
Local residents depart by Northern Ranger Clyde and Kyle for Pacquet Lewisporte St. Anthony Boston Toronto Montreal and other destinations. Passengers include Miss Marjorie Wood to Montreal nursing study and Miss Edith Manuel returning from New York with Bachelor of Science in Education.
M. V. Lone Flyer arrived from St. John's on Sunday with freight and sailed Thursday to St. John's via Cobb's Arm with limestone. M. V. Thomas Gorton came from Carbonear with material for Path End Bait Depot. Three hién workers came by the Kyle from Baglee to erect the building. Schr. Ping Pong delivered lumber to G J Carter’s premises. Schr. Gloria Jean under Master James Greenham arrived from Labrador. On Monday well fished.
A safety guidance piece explains how rising heat and smoke move through stairs and rooms during fires. It warns to test door panels with a palm, stay low near the floor in smoke, and move to a safe area or window with firemen aid if heat is detected. It also suggests using a wet cloth over mouth and nose and staying close to walls on stairs.
Rodger Grimard, a cook aboard the Lake Minaflores, was arrested on arrival in port and charged with stealing an overcoat from Rev. A. W. Fudge of Battle Hill Mission. He pleaded guilty, cited intoxication, and was fined 25 dollars or 30 days. the fine not paid, he remains in jail.
George Gard received a telegram from Fogo noting the death of his brother Walter Gard aged 78. The telegram stated he died at 6.30 am on Sunday. The funeral is set for Tuesday at Fogo with a vigil at Hedge Brass. Walter Gard was an Anglican and long time cooper with Waterman & Co later J. W. Hodge and the Mld. Labrador Export Co in Fogo.
The report lists exam outcomes for Junior and Grade XI with honours for C. H. E. Durrell state names David Pitt and Eleanor Gillett. Pass marks achieved by Louise Ashbourne Amelia Young Eleanor Hawkins Bernice Hodder Alison Loveridge and a long list of Grade VIII C. of E. pass recipients including Raymond Baird Laurie Loveridge John Anstey Marjorie Anstey Ruby Roberts Vera Hodder Louie Murray Annie Werr Hettie Guy Meda Wellman U Durrell-Pags Shirley Bulgin Jack E Dalley Lloyd Dalley Cyril Waterman.
Miss Mildred Loder of Fogo is to teach at St Peter's Primary Department this term and is expected today to open her school Monday. Miss Nellie Eveleigh from Newstead re opened Central Primary yesterday morning.
Mr Herbert Young and his son Harold have been painting the Harbour View Hotel exterior, completing the job with steady work and careful attention to the building’s features.
Pedlars of old days faced license demands for peddling goods. A bustling trader, often on wheels, recently traveled through Toillingate and is now arrested on a charge of being a spy at an exchange dealing in floor coverings.
Rev R Taylor McKim delivered a Lantern Service for the British and Foreign Bible Society at Alexandra Hall Monday night. Rev J Goodland opened, scenes were shown and explained, and Rev T J Pitt offered a Vote of Thanks. Collection for expenses totaled $11.00.
A sweeping European crisis unfolds with Hitler pressing plans and Britain replying through Sir Neville Henderson. Berlin and Rome mobilize while Poland braces for possible invasion as nations vie for diplomatic leverage and air defense intensifies.
Admissions list includes Mrs Joseph Brett Joe Batt s Arm Arch Wheaton Fredericton Mrs Gordon Jenkins Twillingate Harold Burton Durrell s Arm Elam Saunders Change Islets Mrs Otto Stryde Bridgeport Hlsie Francis Clarke s Hd G B Mrs George Hickman Horwood Mrs Hayward Clarke Springdale Claude Wage Pere Albert James Robinson Boyd s Cove Leona Unil Bluff Hd Cov Edward Burry Batwood Bere Jenkins Wairbinks Mrs Mary Arnold Mrs Ernest Hull Mrs George Collins Grand Falls Discharges include Lillian Miles Herring Neck Mrs Arthur Fudge Newstead Mrs Ronald Peet Springdale Shirley Bursey Change Islands Mrs Seymour Grimes Herring Neck Louise Cooper Twillingate South Mrs Stewart Morgan Northern Arm Mrs Allen Hayes St Patrick s Daisy Purchase Fogo Willis Simms Twillingate Mrs Herbert Oake Change Ida A daughter born to Mrs Gordon Jenkins Aug 24 Mrs George Hickman Aug 27 Mrs Hayward Clarke Aug 28 A son born to Mrs Stryde Aug 30
The family expresses gratitude to all who assisted during the illness and death of their father and to those who sent wreaths and sprays for the casket.
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