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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1927
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription costs and overseas rates for Newfoundland Canada England U S A and other countries. It states advertising rates for display and short term ads and notes a 25 cent fee for notes of thanks. The paper does not guarantee late news items and disclaims editorial opinions.
The Newfoundland House of Assembly closes after a four month session marked by a strong Opposition but a lack of united front. Premier Monroe earns loyalty for steady leadership and costly personal sacrifice, steering education without salary and pushing the government’s program through mainly unopposed.
A reflection on a man’s singleness of purpose and honorable effort as the first commoner in the land, noting that the country will come to appreciate his duty and devotion in time.
Magistrate Wornell receives a lengthy report from Mr. E. J. Dominy on schooners from Ryan's Bay to Heydale. Readable fragment lists vessels at Nacvack and Long Tickle Valley with crews and cargoes including Edna Louise Wim Bulgin 800 and Violet Carrie Willis Hull 350.
The amendment prohibits selling or offering for sale of partridges until October 1 and restricts any trade by any person.
A copy of the Finance Minister’s budget speech was received with thanks by the House last mail. The note records gratitude for the document and its distribution to members who may study the proposal and fiscal plans.
A historical donations ledger lists gifts to N D B Memorial Hospital Inc including multiple individuals and small amounts. Totals show 114.25 with additional contributions from Solomon Skinner of Boston 26.00 and numerous donors such as Manuel, Winsor, Osmond, Lilly, Manuel family, and Salvation Army collection participants.
A fragmentary roster lists individuals including Artha Coulihard, Elmo Brinson, Lloyd Brinson, Ralph Ginn, C. W. Hoffe, J Kearley, F Kearley, Herring Neck, B Butt and a school teacher from French St John's Artha Coulihard.
Lieut Colonel Moore and Captain Chesley Brown arrive by Clyde and stay three days. The Colonel on his first Bay tour recently led the Nad Division of Sub-Territory after Colonel Cloud's transfer to Bermuda. A cordial welcome is extended for an enjoyable visit.
Joshua Froud died Sunday of consumption in South Ride aged 30. Funeral rites were planned for Wednesday.
Telegraph dispatches report Sir John Carling and the Royal Vissor reaching Harbor Grace with updates on trans Atlantic hops. London and New York sources discuss aviation tragedies, fleet cruises, race records, and efforts to regulate early air travel amid broader world events.
The report notes the Pride of Detroit circled the world flight route after typhoon damage near Kushin Island where 400 dead 230 injured and 700 houses destroyed. Britain paid three million pounds sterling in accord with February provisional agreement with a prior instalment in March.
Names of residents traveling to Boyd's Cove U S A Boston and Bartle Hr are listed along with arrivals and departures by Clyde Meigle Prospero and other vessels. Health updates note Mrs. Wheelers illness and paralytic stroke affecting Miss Sharp and Mrs Conover prepares for Boston trip. Clergy movements include Rev Gosse Rev Fenwick Rev J T Clarke and Rev W B Perry with church services detailed.
The Annual Northern Provincial of the Women's Missionary Society met in Grand Falls from August 29 to 31 with delegates from Twillingate Morton’s Hr and Lewisporte. Rev and Mrs Bugden hosted warmly. Miss Winnie Harris returned from China to address life and work there. The meetings were profitable and the weather ideal.
Davis Menthol Salve from Davis & Lawrence Co Montreal provides prompt relief for Swellen Joints and Muscles chilblains piles and skin eruptions. The ad promotes 25e tins manufactured in Montreal.
24 ton fishing boat advertised for sale in good condition. 16 years old. Gear in good order. For particulars apply to this office. Four weeks.
A telegram from Greenspond teacher Mr S J Crumimey notes his son Douglas advanced to Junior Associate and Ted to Intermediate while Abel reached Honors Division. Twillingate candidate results are in and will be published in the next issue.
Schr. Grave arrived on Wednesday from St. John's with freight. Schr. Lindbergh came from Joe Batt's Arm on Monday carrying 100 bris fish. Schr. Yeda McKown, Capt. Wardy, from N Sydney on Thursday with 18 tons of coil to Osmond. After partial discharge EC Roberts will move to Morton's harbor. Sdr. Hattie A. Heckman arrived yesterday with freight from St. Olin's.
Justice Warren presides as the Supreme Court on Northern Circuit begins session in Twillingate. This marks Judge Warrens's first visit to the town since his appointment to the Bench.
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