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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1938
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publishes notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements from the Worth Side office. Submissions are charged 25 cents each and late letters received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The piece discusses growing Czech resistance to Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia and the risk of a wider conflict. It notes disarmament failures, French and British roles, and fears of Germany moving to aid, with Viscount Runciman as mediator and rumors of labor battalions being mobilized for potential war.
The Wild Trade Review reports drilling at old Tilt Cove mines yields unsatisfactory results. It notes low grade copper seems unlikely to become a paying proposition and warns investors about premature hype. Licensing, surveys, and government fees shape early development and finance.
A fragmentary OCR listing multiple individuals and locations including Joseph T Phillips Philadelphia James H Gilbert Ardmore Peona Hathorn Brown Brookline Frederick K Sargent New Haven Frank Martin Providence John Heller Baltimore H War oer Griggs Duluth H W Brett Lewisporte J H E Quim ley Grand Rapids Bramwell Card Merritts Harbour Walter Head Comfort Cove variously noting individuals from the U S A Canada and Newfoundland in a stray directory-like sequence
John Mannel Mesara and Lewis Clarke traveled by Mr Manuel's boat to Lenleparte to collect the remains of the late Mrs White and Mrs F White. They arrived at 11 am yesterday.
The Co Adjutor Bishop visited Twillingate with an extensive welcome from townsfolk. He inspected bunting and flag displays at St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s, met with church leaders, and presided at confirmations for groups at St. Peter’s and later at Moreton’s Harbour. A busy programme continued with Holy Communion at the hospital and Evensong at St. Andrew’s, followed by supper and a warm, informal reception.
His Lordship led a prayer and intercession before leaving Toillingate at 530 p.m. Wednesday for Herring Neck. Mr A H Hodge piloted the Bishop’s boat through Burnt Island while the Ticklepod homeward run was made by Hodge and his party in Sea Gull. He praised welcoming signs at St Peter’s St Andrew’s and Morton's Harbour school chapel.
Personal notices list arrivals and departures in town including Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hollett and son Junior from Corner Brook, Adjt A J Rideout, Mrs Walter Anstey from Grand Falls, Miss Daines from Bonne Bay, Capt Heber Harnett of Bowring Brothers, Mr Vincent resuming teaching, Pastor Herbert Rideout, Phillip Churchill from St John's, and others traveling by Clyde for Harbour Grace Boston Arm School Rownd Harbor and related engagements.
Shipping notes report vessels sailing and arriving at St John s and nearby harbours. M V Bessie Marie heads to St John s then Sydney for coal while Neva Belle and Carl John Miller tied up with fish and salt cargoes. S S Convallaria loaded pulp wood at Woodstock for Bowater Lloyd and returned for England. Argyle expected with court officials. Whiff delivered Capt Collins injured. Little Grace, U S A party, and others moved between Carmanville Lewisporte Botwood Grand Falls and St John s.
Reports from St. John's detail European diplomacy amid Czech Sudeten German tensions Hungary joining Rome Berlin axis and Britain seeking a peace plan. Sir John Simon to speak on Czech policy while Neville Chamberlain, Halifax, and others discuss measures. Albatross crash prompts Trans Atlantic service updates as central powers move toward possible showdown.
Mesars Jones and the Laurencatou and Botwood carried the vocal Passengers to the shore on Saturday evening, delivering a small party to their hosts. The scene suggested a social outing amid light winds and calm waters.
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