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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices 1.80 yearly for Newfoundland, 1.20 to Canada, 1.50 to the United States and other countries. Advertising rates include 25 cents per inch for short terms with potential reductions for longer runs and onward publication cutoffs after Thursday evening.
The Newfoundland edition by Mr. R. Hibbs and M. AW Ay offers a 210 page booklet with illustrations and data on history, interior and coastline. It aims to boost Newfoundland with useful information on steamship lines hotels and boarding houses and valuable guidance for visitors.
The court notes neglect by some parents in safeguarding children and urges community action to restore moral guidance. It cites late hours, public meetings, and lax supervision as factors, insisting homes begin the first barrier to ensure youth respect for themselves and society.
A heavy electrical storm on July 30 damaged pavement and basements, ruined stored goods, and caused Conners Creek to overflow, forcing residents to flee in boats. Estimated damage reached $2,000,000.
The report lists numerous arrivals and departures around the Clyde and nearby towns. Names include Dr. H C Menzies from Montreal, Mr. Win Qstand from Buffalo, Mr. Barrett the Boiler Inspector, Mrs. Edgar Peyton and daughter Alice, Nurse Sheppard from St John’s General Hospital, and many others visiting or returning to Botwood, Lewisporte, Port au Port, and St. John’s.
At Corney Brook during the Mills opening the Prime Minister Munroe announced that Road Commissioners Hon. W. J. Bliis Hon. 8. Niley and D. Baird Teq are donating their services to the Highroads project.
Mr Silas Pacey received a telegram from Mr Albert Facey New York stating that Harvey his third son died in Pittsburgh no details were given a letter to follow. He left the country about three years ago and before that taught at Salton’s and Botwood. He was seven years old.
Miss Janet Moors daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Mone of Back Harbor graduates from Commonwealth Avenue Hospital Boston on July 26 now engaged in private nursing in Cat City.
It states the decision to use the FPU and to store goods here while remaining stock is packed for transport to Port Ion stores and other PU centres.
The SSWA finished taking 265 casks of Shore cadfish from Marion's Harbour 425 casks from Ashbournes Ltd 200 casks and 60 barrels of Uried caplin from Hodge Bros here. The steamer Went to Bonavista and arrived at St Johns Saturday. Valetta Capt Geo Rogers arrived from Tab radar with fish for G J Carter Herring Neck. Kristine I Capt O M Kenney arrived from St Johns via Bonavista to take fish from Ashbournes and Tledge Bros before Little Bay Islands then Stephan to St Johns and market.
Excellency the Governor in Council appoints Mr Samuel Talk to the Church of England Board of Education for the Twillingate district in place of Mr Fred House who has retired.
The Sydney Post reports a new aluminum project negotiating for a plant near Corner Brook mills. Power would come at low rates from the Newfoundland Power and Paper Co surplus. The plant, if built, would employ about 530 men.
The former RAS S Kildriss, later renamed Glynorthern, was built before the war and never saw service. It was laid up during hostilities, later lengthened by 50 feet and converted for cargo by J W Thornycroft & Co. In peaceful times it bore the name Glynorthern until a Norwegian firm bought and renamed it ENG two to three months ago.
Local squad notes abundant fish on grounds and hints at a goal as Fajla’s catch appears evident in the play. The report emphasizes steady availability and potential scoring chances for the team.
Telegraph report notes sea strikes unlikely to spread in British Isles as ship owners plan crews. Australia ratifies trade pact with Canada. New Brunswick faces ministerial resignations. Italian submarine Sebastiani Veniere lost with 50 crew. dirigible Shenandoah crash kills 13. Ongoing European unrest and Canadian elections anticipated in October. Striking seamen claim the war of labor has only begun.
Labor leader Tom Mann criticizes wage reductions without rank and file input amid post strike disruption. A Labrador fisherman reports a gull with a stamped 34171 tag and a suspected cross Atlantic tale. London protestors rally in Rotter dam square while Spanish troops push rebels on the Moraces coast. Market notes show Oporto stocks at 28,995 and other figures.
The jury verdicts in the Wheeter case found guilty on fraud charges. Judge Kent sentenced two defendants to twelve months with hard labor at the Penitentiary in St Johns. The court proceeding adjourned after addressing the Crown and defense counsel and a grand jury foreman reported to the lordship.
Readable fragments indicate Canada faces a bumper crop with estimated harvest values around 1.358,644,000 and other large sums cited. The message stresses an increased national distribution of about 100 million and a fall that should look notably more prosperous, though the text is garbled and inconsistent.
Grace Eleanor Johnston youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs War C Johnston married Arthur Francis Bratt at Victoria Colere chapel by Rev Robert J Irwin. The couple plans to reside in Southern Alberta after the ceremony.
Thursday ceremony at North Side Meth Church united Deatrice Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs Preston, with Dr Ernest Cabill Menzies of Montreal. Rev J W Winsor officiated. The procession featured cream satin crepe gowns and pink accents, a motor ride return to a reception with buffet lunch, and generous gifts from Montreal relatives.
Mer White landed a Ford four seater from the Prospero on Tuesday and delivered it to the purchaser at their home. The run brings Twillingate totals to seven cars and one bicycle to date.
A pocket knife was picked up by Rey Gilbert on Thursday and the owner can retrieve it by calling at the Partonige location. The notice requests the rightful owner to identify and claim the item promptly.
J Peterson of the Prowines of Oriente spoke at the Hotel Pennsylvania claiming Cuba will produce a record Surat crop of 5 090 000 tons annually. He praised President Machado for restoring security and prosperity and predicted quick improvements as the crucial Havana to Santiago road development is promised.
The C. H. I. Examinations results show St. Peter's High School with 16 passes in 21, Ann Acalsing with 9 passes in 11, and Meth. High School with no passes credited.
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