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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1941
Page
4
Public notice from The Twillingate Sun office in Maryland outlines classified notices such as notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent per item charge. It states deadlines Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The piece links Easter with renewal and global relief from war. It notes brighter days after winter’s gloom, cites the Crucifixion and Resurrection, and expresses hope Europe will cast off dictatorship and evil forces, bringing peace at home.
Despatches describe the war widening to the Balkans with Hitler pressuring through Yugoslavia while Yugoslavs resist Alliance alignment. Britain’s Churchill praises Yugoslavia as Turkey hints help for the Allies and Italy faces domestic unrest as Mussolini’s regime struggles.
The report outlines military aims in Greece and Libya with withdrawals to avoid large occupation. It notes British, Allied, and German positions, balks at Balkan fighting potential, and credits Allied stand in the Far East with Japan avoiding major action. The piece suggests Greek actions and pending British strikes when ready.
Our Boys Able Seamen Allan Boyde and Andrew Roberts serve on warships while gunners Wilson Manuel and John T. White advance in training. James Anstey James Rideout and others measure up to their tasks. Kime Anstey, son of Capt and Mrs Alex Anstey, Little Ray Talands works as wireless operator on a ship. Ernest Rideout trains air pilots for the Fleet Air Arm and holds Acting Leading Airman duties.
Captain Wm. Gillett and crew departed Sunday for St. John's to take charge of a steamer for the company. Captain George Gillett and crew left last week to assume duties aboard the Grace Boehner.
The A. I. B. Social at the Academy was well patronized and enjoyed by all. Proceeds totaled about $380.00, indicating a successful fundraiser for the event.
Mr B H Butt, field secretary for the hospital, departed last week to tour the Bay area. The brief note places him on a regional outreach visit as part of hospital duties.
The week ending April 9 lists admitted patients including Raymond Froude Hart's Cove Charlie Colbourne Harold Roweell Twillingate North Miss Wioni Wall Herring Neck Sidagy Burt Mrs Eilieen Wheeler Fairbanks Mrs Paul Rogers Hillgrade Theodore Jenkins Jenking Cove Mra Stanley Wood Dobbs Arm Henry Blake Boyds Cove Layd Maidment Durrells Arm Miss Gertrude Hicks Baby Esau Toys Virgin Arm Mra Arthur Hicks Kettle Cove H V Richards Glenwood. Discharges include Mrs Clayton Jones Bridgeporte Mra Fred Beauchamp Mrs Martha Fifield Mra Willis Bridger Twillingate North Mrs Joseph Roberts Wild Cove Mra BH March Lewisporte Mrs Wesley Hynes Gillards Cove Albert Locke Little Bay Islands Garfield Bagga Frederick Phillips Twillingate South.
A fragment notes a cold April day with thermometers near zero and a NW wind. The text is partial and lacks explicit location or event details.
Landsmen report fair week with seals near shore and disputes over rights as sealing steamers operate wider. Neptune crew reportedly lost seals and an enquiry begins Monday. Despite few catches, ice and wind keep hunting variable with many tows still hoped for as north ice moves.
Scouts of the Empire unanimously appoint Lord Somers as successor to the late Baden Powell in the role of Chief Scout.
A Tea and Sale is held at Frazer Hall on Tuesday April 15 under LC W.A. auspices. The tea features cold meats and salads with grab bags for sale. Tickets cost 40 cents and doors open at 5 30 p.m. Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
The Summerford Troupe presented the Poor Father in Comfort Cove to support the WPA and Diamond Jubilee Lodge in Newstead. About 12 members traveled, met generous hospitality, theater was well prepared, attendance packed, proceeds near 4000, with extra events by Junior Red Cross and tea. Special thanks to Edward Boydel and Comfort Cove and Newstead residents.
Mr. Alfred Guy entered the hospital recently and died on Thursday after a long illness. Funeral services led by Adjutant Wight are planned at the Salvation Army church today or tomorrow.
Advertising copy touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye for sanitary closets and household use. It claims odor control, odor removal, and easy cleaning of drains and cookware with weekly sprinkling without removing contents.
British forces plan new concentration points in the hills behind Benghazi to exploit superior mobility against German mechanized divisions in Libya. Italiana collapse in Eritrea and Ethiopia is expected within six weeks, aiding British redeployment. Turkey Greece and Yugoslavia mobilize 350000 men and discuss a mutual defense pact. Allied production and seafaring shipments to England rise as raids and air activity intensify across Europe and North Africa.
Britain reports large air raids and naval actions as German forces push toward Salonika and Tobruk. Yugoslavia and Greek fronts struggle with shifting lines while Churchill warns Turkey and Ukraine of Balkan moves. Escalating maritime and air operations involve Neptune Terra Nova Eagle Ranger and Massawa positions amid a broad war outlook.
Morley Richards of the Daily Express shifts from branding Newfoundland as Empire’s sore spot to praising its work for the empire. He cites a recent interview with Hon. L. E. Emerson on Overseas forces and with Mr. Penson on the financial situation.
News from LaScie reports Henry George Hamlyn drowned the previous day. He was the son of the late Samuel Hamlyn of this town.
The family of Mrs. Nathaniel Jenkins expresses gratitude through this paper for the support during their loss. They acknowledge wreaths sprays cards letters and messages of sympathy sent to adorn the casket and comfort them.
Members of Loyalty Lodge No. 5 LC A are summoned to meet at their Hall at 12 o'clock on Tuesday for the anniversary Divine Service at Lane Church and a tea at Frezer Hall.
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