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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge per item. The paper states letters or communications arriving after Wednesday noon may not be inserted and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Opinion argues straw votes in Newfoundland papers oppose government in crisis. Warns against using media to oust the government, cites 5000 replies, notes need for national funds for fishery, defense, and public utilities. Calls for responsible government and voluntary enlistment without pressure during wartime.
Government radio informs that Police and Ranger personnel are told not to seek overseas enlistment as they cannot be released. Police may have been allowed earlier. Rangers face five year contracts. Requests for release exist, but departments must train successors, and resigning civil servants would require replacement staffing.
Two Change Islands recruits Weston Ledrew and Frederick Peckford arrived by motor boat for final medical, after Ledrew previously rescued Rev Davidean and his wife from a dangerous sea incident. The article praises Newfoundlanders’ loyalty to the King and calls for service in the Empire.
Mr Elijah Dalley was awarded the contract to paint the interior of the hospital.
Premier Chamberlain stated Pitwood in Newfoundland and Canada must supply 130000 fathoms of wood. He raised questions about measurement units and implied the total could be around 1400 cords, replacing the usual 6 foot length. The proposal includes a quotation for 1300000 cords.
The column surveys Charles Wesley as the son of Samuel Wesley of Epworth and notes Susannah Wesley as a remarkable mother. It recalls his Cambridge years, conversion, and the creation of Jesus Lover of My Soul in 1740, despite early opposition. It also mentions hymn tunes Hotham and Hollingide, and the hymn's enduring spiritual impact across ages.
A discussion notes that the first edition included a hymn set to an appealing tune. It highlights the Welsh tune Aberystywyth and contrasts it with Hollingside as less ideal for congregational singing. Aberystwyth has enjoyed use in Wales and abroad but is said to be overdone and sung to death, warning against overfamiliarity.
The Little Whitecoat reached Wesleyville on April 3 after a 12 day drift and 130 pelts mainly old hoods, aboard Captain Isaac Young and a seven man crew. They left March 11 bound north, faced gales and sea ice, and landed additional seals during the voyage. The catch was landed at Ashbournes Ltd with 64 old hoods 9 old harps 42 bedlamers 9 young seals total 124 seals weighing 155 cwt.
The Earle of Athlone has been named Canada's Governor General and, with Princess Alice Countess of Athlone, is expected to assume duties in a couple of weeks.
A letter from Mr John Andrewa of La Scie to Mr Job Hawlyn notes the Little Whitecoat near Cape John Gall Island spotted a few days before Good Friday and near a patch of zeals. The communication references prior mail and local observations.
Mr K M Brown in a radio speech last week cited rising cod oil prices from 75 to 200 per tun and cod liver oil from 0.50 per gallon less 150, plus a 25 cent hike for young senle at 4.50 per quintal for steamer fag.
The Royal Air Force struck five German warships at Wilhelmshaven, with all planes returning to England safely. British commander Ironside warned of a German miscalculation, while French troops reportedly captured an officer of the German raiding party.
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