Twillingate Sun 1940 War News and Inference
The Twillingate Sun notes speculation on a Sweden invasion and potential Allied reactions. It cites German losses since Norway including battleships Geinesau Leipzig Bluecher Karlsruhe Sharnhorst Luetzow and the ships Sharnhorst Graf Spee and Von Scheer as out of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sweden
Russia
Italy
Balkans
Norway
Geinesau
Leipzig
Bluecher
Karlsruhe Sharnhorst
Luetzow
Deutschland
Sharnhorst
Narvik
Swetson
Graf Spee
von Scheer
Day of Prayer Proclaimed by Governor for Sunday
The governor proclaims Sunday April 28 as a Day of Prayer asking divine providence to bless the people through the season. The proclamation honors Allied forces defending freedom including worship, social life, commerce and liberty. A Gilesport resident, Mary Jane Poole, 85, fired a welcome volley after seeing the Whitecoat steam into harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine Providence
Gilesporte
Mary Jane Poole
Leap Year Musing on Hitler and Norway Campaign
The article notes Hitler’s invasion of Norway seeming abrupt and ill prepared against strong Allied defense. It mentions naval projections, predicting two battleships to be completed by September, and implies the campaign may falter without sufficient force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Norway
Hospital Notes Week Ending April 24
Admissions include Mrs. Oliver Hooper Campbellton Mrs Walter Terre ville Change Islands Mis Alberta Burt Indian Cove Mrs Reginald Reid Mrs Pearce Young Mrs Harvey White Twillingate South Samuel Butler Sangom s Island Edward Jenking Jenkins Gove Percy Moores New Bay Mise Evelyn Oxford Gileaporte. Discharges include Patrick Hurley Mia Raymond Stuckless Misa Violet Fudge Mrs Seymour Grimes Herring Neck Mrs Thos Simms Mrs Donald Price and infant son Back Harbour Mrs Edwin Roberts Wild Cove Arthur Small More ton s Hr Isaac Randell Miss Lucy Lambert Twillingsto South Samuel Budgell Exploits Mrs Arthur Watkins Indian Cove. On Monday April 22 the couple twins were born to Mrs Reginald Reid Twillingate South. Mother and both infants are doing well. Dr Wm Chalian returned from the seal fishery April 24 after a successful and enjoyable trip on the S S Beothic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Hooper
Campbellton
Walter Terraville
Change Islands
Alberta Burt
Indian Cove
Reginald Reid
Pearce Young
Harvey White
Twillingate South
Samuel Butler
Sangom’'s Island
Edward Jenking
Jenkins’ Gove
Percy Moores
New Bay
Mise Evelyn Oxford
Gileaporte
Patrick Hurley
Mia
Raymond Stuckless
Misa Violet Fudge
Seymour Grimes
Herring Neck
Thos. Simms
Donald Price
Back Harbour
Edwin Roberts
Wild Cove
Arthur Small
Moreton’s
Isaac Randell
Lucy Lambert
Twillingsto South
Samuel Budgell
Exploits
Arthur Watkins
Gous
Infanta
In Memoriam for Catherine Baird April 1938
In loving memory of Catherine Baird who passed away April 28 1938 in Hife loved and honored Elsie Baird Newman Torosito Canada remembered and mourned by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Baird
Hifé
Elsie (Baird
Newman
Torosito
Canada
Notre Dame Memorial Hospital Local Produce List
Produce needed by N D M Hospital lists fonda the hospital's yearly requirements and notes tenders will be called to supply items. The message from Comfort Cove Newfoundland discusses patriotism, the Royal Navy service of John Herd, and a tea event at U C School with thanks from C J Head for community help, dated April 22 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonda
Notre Dame Memorial Hospital
Anp
Twillingate San
Newfoundland
Kmpire
U. C
Comfort Cove
John Herd
Mra
Moses Head
Royal Navy
Ladies’ Aid
P.U.C
Orange Society
John
Lewis Head
Moves
C.J Head
St. John’s
Whittier Hymns and His Faith Shine Through History
Hymn lovers receive a look at John G. Whittier born 1807 Massachusetts Quaker roots and his life as a poet and abolitionist. The piece notes his surprise at being called a hymn writer, lists verses used in hymns such as Immortal Love Forever Full and Dear Lord and Father of Man, and recalls his humanitarian sympathies. It also mentions Dr Charles R Parsons’s appointment as Acting Superintendent of Washingtonian Hospital in Boston and best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John G. Whittier
Whittier
Massachusetts
New England
Jesus Christ
Europe
Whitlier
Longfellow
Charles R Parsons
Washingtonian Hospital
Waltham St
Boston
Mays
Parsons
Mra
The Regal Headed Stepchild Hustlers Thanks Parade
The Notre Dame Hustlers extend thanks to supporters who helped the play and event at the cen ter. Grateful notes acknowledge community help for the production and its success.
Mrs Hulett Dies Peacefully in Granville NY
Susan Beadon known as Beadie wife of Howard Hulett of Granville New York died of congestion of the heart after a long illness. She was the elder daughter of the late George and Mary Forneanaz of Exploits and Springdale. Survived by her husband two brothers and a sister in Toronto Canada. She was a niece of Mr. Arthur Colbourne of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Beadon
Beadie
Howard Hulett
Granville
New York
Hulett
George
Mary
Forneanaz
Exploits
Springdale
Slater
Toronto
Canada
Halett
Arthur Colbourne
Brownies deliver strong show at Alexandra Hall
Brownie Entertainment at Alexandra Hall Thursday night drew good crowds. Chairlady Misa Roby Facey gave remarks as the Brownies performed admirably. Proceeds reached 95 dollars. The concert will be repeated Monday night. An ad notes the event. Also, motor boat Ellen B. arrived from Fogo with a patient and the Roberts boat, with Mr. Collins, arrived to enter hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandra Hall
Misa Roby Facey
Brownies
Ellen B
Fogo
Roberts
Mr. Collins
Hospital
Alao
Brownie Concert Aids Air Ambulance Appeal
In response to a special appeal from H.R.H. the Princess Royal the Brownie Concert will be repeated at Alexandra Hall on Monday April 29 at 8 pm. Admission Reserve 70 cents General 10 cents Patronage requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R.H
Princess Royal
Alexandra Hall
Gillett’s Pure Flake Lye Promises Easy Cleaning
Advertisement for Gillett's Pure Flake Lye claiming it clears clogged drains and cleans sinks without harming enamel or plumbing. It asserts odor banishment, time savings, and recommends keeping a tin on hand for many hard cleaning tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillett
Naval Battle Rumors and War Updates From Skagerrak
Report from St Johns cites loud explosions at sea and debris washing ashore as a large naval clash may have occurred near Skagerrak. Eyewitnesses claim 20 warships and three troop transports observed. ships’ identities unclear.
Allied and German forces clash for gateway to Oslo
Reports describe heavy Western Front artillery action. German raids on Scapa Flow repelled by RAF while raids on Denmark bases inflicted damage. Norwegian Steinkjer bombarded, Narvik fiercer fighting continues. Allied reinforcements rushing in as German forces retreat from Roros. Sweden reassures neutrality while Allies pledge help if invasion occurs. Nild Artillery Contingent arrives in England greeted by Anthony Eden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Skaggerak
London
Hardy
Narvik
Winston Churchill
Norway
Trondheim
Balkans
Hungary
Eagle
St. John’s
Havar
Royal Air Force
Denmark
Germany
Sweden
S.S. Boothic
Steinkjer
Oslo
Western Front
Duke of Devongshire
Scotland
Turner
Scapa Flow
Baltic
Howin
Trans Atlantic Air Service
J. A. Winter
J. H. Penson
Roros
British War Office
Oslo Fjord
Lulea
Kiruns
England
Anthony Eden
Dominions
Old Colony
Plain Weather and People Travel Between Ports
On Monday M B Little Grace traveled to Lew isporte with Mesara Claude Colbourne and D J Hurley. Capt Saul White went to Lewis porte by motor, returned Tuesday with Icefields men, then to Lew isporte next day to deliver freight to Ashbourne's Ltd. and others. White returned and brought back Queen Mary with John Gillett, and James Primmer's boat carried a Sansome's Island patient from Black Island on Monday. Little Whitecoat came back Saturday with 15 seals, mostly young barps, as the ice lay offshore. Margaret Rose carried Navy Recruits for medical exams from Campbellton on Thursday. Adjr C Rideout visited briefly. Mr S Loveridge left yesterday by boat for Campbellton and Lewisporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Little Grace
Lewisporte
Mesara
Claude Colbourne
D.J Hurley
Saul White
Ashbourne's Ltd
M. B. Little Queen
Little Whitecoat
Margaret Rose
Campbellton
Navy
Adjr
C. Rideout
S A
S Loveridge
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Department Home Affaire
Twillingate
Hospital Notes
Wm. Chalian
S.S
Beothic
Memoriam
N. D. M. Hospital
N. D. Bay
D. M
Hosrrat
Per E. J
Colbourne
Hymn Lovers’ Column
T. J. Pitt
Studg
John Greenleaf Whittier
Brother Man
Confederation Life
Giner
Standard Brands Ltd
Fraser Ave
Liberty Street
MISSA
Gerald S. Doyle
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