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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1942
Page
4
The Lillingate Sun notes policy for notices of thanks memoriam and announcements. It states 25 cents per item and that long letters may be refused after Wednesday noon. The column disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions and invites submissions from North Side office.
A pastoral Easter message condemns war mongers and urges defense of religious freedom and democratic principles. It warns of a return to dark days in Europe and the Middle East and calls for united action to thwart domination and cruelty, hoping for a new Eastertide worldwide.
In wartime Britain and Canada publish details of anti submarine measures. Canadian and American warships guard northwestern Atlantic routes with corvettes destroyers and patrol vessels. Canada plans a 1942 shipbuilding program to produce merchant ships and naval units to sustain port towns seaboards and aid convoy defense.
His Majesty the King broadcast a message to the Empire on Saturday last in connection with the Day of National Prayer. He urged subjects to renew dedication to God and persevere for final victory. He praised servicemen on land sea and air and paid tribute to those who had sacrificed their lives.
The Evening Telegram of St John s reports a fundraising drive named the Telegram Fund to assist with equipment costs for the new cruiser Newfoundland. Subscriptions have begun with His Excellency the Governor leading the list as the campaign garners attention in this period.
Steamers at the icefields tracked about 5000 seals in the latest tally with poor prospects. Seals were reported at Cottle's Island Summerford LaScie 300 Little Bay Islands 60 and Open Air in Bonavista Bay where men and women worked young seals. About 100 seals were taken from ice and neta since the last issue. Winds failed to favor good hauls with easterlies instead of a north to northwest direction. White Bay crews did little while Horse Islands yielded 1000 seals with 600 being young hoods and harps.
The week ending April 1 saw 73 admissions and 66 discharges in the hospital. A total of 2809 days of care were recorded with an average of 9.06 patients per day. New birth reported: a son to Mrs Ralph Wheeler of Summerford on March 27. Mother and baby well.
The President asked Congress to approve a $50,000 appropriation for a hospital dispensary or similar memorial at St. Lawrence to honor the saving of American lives in the recent diameter.
A pageant titled My Hours of Memory in Song will be held in Marshall Hall on Thursday April 5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is 20 cents. Proceeds aid the WPA and WPA. Let us help the boys who are fighting our battles.
A lengthy list records donations from many Newfoundland towns and individuals including Bridgeport, Tilting, Twillingate, Gambo, Greenspond, and Bay Roberts. Donors feature numerous surnames such as Parsons, Gillingham, Rideout, Snow, and Pennell with amounts noted in dollars and cents, including several entries of five dollars and two hundred and fifty. The Medical Director signs as M.D. and Medical Director.
After months of illness the town’s oldest Anglican member, Oulsa Lunnen, died Friday week in her 95th year. Lifelong resident and active in church and community work, she joined the Dorcas Society and later the C E W A. She nurse aided the sick, widow of John Lunnen, cared for by her son Broderick for months. Survived by son Andrew of SUN staff, three daughters Mrs Edward Pelley, Mrs Stephen Loveridge, Mrs Martin, and several grandchildren. Funeral at St Peter’s led by Rev J Goodland with CEW A in attendance. interment in local cemetery. Sympathy extended to bereaved families.
Confederation Life members and Sidney Boyd along with Allan Young Oswald Elliott arrived from the Airport last week. Edwin Facey traveled to the City this week. George Gard, bed bound since September, celebrated his 86th birthday on Sunday. Leonard Anstey bought a North Side store from George Fudge and had goods hauled to his business premises under Daryl Anstey’s direction Thursday.
Seaman Sidney Macdonald Wheeler RN 800 of Mrs Sidney R Wheeler Summerford is reported killed on war service on March 22 1942.
Airman Elmo Baird, on leave from his ship, mailed a postcard from Bombay India dated January 19. The message notes his location and status while away from duty.
James G. Strong, once a resident of the town, died recently in Botwood. His passing closes a chapter for neighbors who recall his years in the community. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The broadcast outlines three options for India self government, state rights, or complete severance, with a British constitutional framework postwar. Diplomacy continues as Moslem Hindus face political friction while Japan presses Burma and fronts shift across Russia and the Pacific. Reports note evolving Indian talks, potential settlement, and no immediate changes until after the war.
William and Mus PipPy and family express deep gratitude for support shown during their bereavement. They thank those who visited offered words of comfort sent telegrams cards letters sympathy wreaths and sprays for the caskets and extend thanks to all who helped in any way during the dark hours.
Mrs George Jenkins and family of Toronto express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends of Twil Lingate for kind messages of sympathy that proved comforting during the loss of a beloved husband and father.
The UCWA will hold its Annual Tea and Sale at Frazer Hall on Tuesday April 7. Tea features cold meats salads and ice cream with gravy for sale. Tickets cost 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under twelve. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Your patronage is solicited.
The children of S. S. Sunday School will present an Haster Programme in Marshall Hall on Wednesday night April 8. The programme includes recitations exercises and singing. Doors open seven, programme starts eight. Admission ten cents, ice cream for sale. Proceeds go to Sunday School work.
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