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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces policy on notices and announcements published from its North Side office. It specifies a 25 cent charge for Notes of Thanks Memorial Notes and similar items and notes no responsibility for late communications or correspondent opinions.
The article reviews global war conditions amid Allied and Axis actions. It notes British strikes on German capital ships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, U-boat supply lines, and merchant shipping impacts. It cites French Vichy politics, Japan’s limited aid, and Suez access tensions while outlining African and Mediterranean moves and overall Allied resilience.
The report states German losses 71 with 2 over Germany and occupied territories totaling 16 for Germans and 45 for Britain. At sea enemy losses 3 with Britain none. Mediterranean front including Africa Albania and Malta shows enemy losses 178 with 146 air and 32 ground, British losses 19. 96 enemy losses occurred in Albania.
Services listed for St Peter's St Andrew's Lime Harbour Crow Head and Salvation Army events. Includes Holy Communion Matins Evensong Sunday School Bible Class Layman and Rev T J Pitt. Steamer service north begins May 1st ice conditions permitting. The Esmond afloat. crew injured in bombing.
British and Imperial forces reinforce in Libya while delaying Axis advances in Africa. German troops push through Greece and Yugoslavia as Allied leaders pledge Red Sea supply routes and Greenland fortifications. Neptune and Terra Nova listings note pelts and cargoes. a Halifax convoy and air raids on London are mentioned.
In a grim morning report two crew members William Fleet of Trinity and Jesee Bishop of St John’s, Food Controller, died. Also note William R Howiey G.M.G. K.C., Registrar of the Supreme Court and former government and justice commissioner, passed away.
The brethren of Loyalty Lodge No 5 LA marked their anniversary with a Divine Service at United Church led by Rev T J Pitt. His sermon centered on the fruit of trees from Luke 6 44 praising Patriotism Tolerance and Brotherhood. A repast followed at Frazer Hall. Brothers George Gard and Thomas Rice were visited.
Alfred Guy aged 60, a Labrador cod fishery prosecutor turned freighter, died after illness linked to a storm that sank his schooner Charles Lindbergh off Bay de Verde. He left a wife and five children, plus a sister in New York, with funeral at the Citadel and burial at the graveside. Mrs. Jane Young, a relative, died after cancer treatment in Roosevelt. Mrs. Saul White, four years old, died after hospital care, with services at South Side United Church and interment at Arm Cemetery. The note adds condolences to the bereaved families. Also, a reported sum of sympathy from the community. The Frazer Hall Women’s Association Tea and Sale of Work on Tuesday evening drew many guests and strong support for the event.
Mr. John Gillett traveled to St. John’s last week for business. Mr. Ernest Guy established an 8 Store at Wild Cove, North Island, expanding local commerce.
Radio reports say Nild Naval men on leave from ships off the South coast were killed or wounded in air raids on England. Among the dead or injured was a cousin of Sergt Beauchamp who volunteered from Rencoutre and knew all the men.
Bowaters company announces expansion with plans to build more roads across western regions. The project aims to improve transport links and bolster access to timber operations. Officials expect jobs and longer term economic activity in affected communities.
Under St Peters C E VW A a Tea and Sale of Work will be held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday April 23. Doors open 5 30 pm with plain and fancy work on sale and a grab bag attraction. Teas soups salads ice cream continua from 6 pm. Proceeds partly aid W P A. Your patrons are invited.
During the week ending April 16 the hospital admitted patients including Baby Jackson Boyde Summer ford Ralph Ginn Horwood Norman Cutler Pike's Arm Mrs Austin Wall Philip Young Bridge porte Miss Clara Bath Burnt Isle Tickle Mrs Aaron Roberts Wild Cove Mrs Andrew Barry Boyd's Cove and others. Discharges include Miss Gladys Payne Fogo Raymond Froude Hart's Cove Henry Blake Boyd's Cove Mia Sidney Mitchell Durrell's Arm Miss Hazel Banld Gander Bay Lewis Hoddinott Salt Pond H V Richards Glenwood Miss Pheebe Warr Back Hr Mrs Herbert Bartlett and infant son Fleur da Lys. Alfred Guy of Twillingate South died at the hospital on Thursday April 10.
The Story and Song render ed by the U C W A on Good Friday drew a large crowd at North Side United Church. Rev Pitt expressed hope for a repeat performance. Proceeds go to the WPLA. Music directed by Mrs Eleanor Roberts.
The Play My Irish Rose staged at Alexandra Hall on Thursday night drew good public support for the WPA. Bad street conditions and melting snow caused minor difficulties but did not dampen attendance. Hardy Troake’s scenery was praised as wonderful and Abbott noted the performances by each actor. Proceeds totaled $130.00, benefiting the WPA and its programs.
In the court before Magistrate Abbott a few days ago a female defendant was found guilty of forging a cheque and sentenced to imprisonment. On Thursday a separate case of disorderly conduct heard, with prosecution by the Sergeant, resulted in a sentence.
Report from Herring Neck notes a catch of several hundred ceals with several young women among those ashore. SW winds dominated this week and boatsmen took only a few seals. Offshore winds since Friday shortened the snow thaw and Bay ice drifted out. April showers are expected to bring May flowers, though flowers often appear in June.
Counsel for the defendant argued the Merchant Shipping Act cited in the charge is inapplicable in this country and could apply only in a British Dominion. He contended Westminster statute rights were not availed, noting boats often ferried passengers without lifebelts and no action was taken. Prosecution sought time to prepare, April 11.
For sale a 26 foot motor boat with decked house and a 4 hp Acadia engine. It was described as going at a Batgalo. For particulars apply to H. W. Earle at South Side, Twillingate.
A brief notice from Lewis Clarke of North Sida states one fishing punt and two Salou nets with moorings and grapnels are in good condition and available, applying to ink.
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