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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces weekly notices from Home Affairs notes and announcements. It charges 25 cents for notes of thanks memorials and other announcements and reserves the right to omit late submissions after Wednesday noon.
The June Allied shipping losses reached 79 ships totaling 329,296 tons, with British losses at 52 ships and 228,284 tons. The article notes German and Russian fronts, forecasts invasion risks on England, and outlines Allied and Axis manpower estimates, American support, and ongoing campaigns in Syria, Iraq, and the Mediterranean. It discusses Japan’s position, Vichy France, and the looming global struggle between fascism and communism, emphasizing supply lines and anticipated long war dynamics.
The Gilesporte event raises funds through a W. P. A. proceeds concert sponsored by Miss Maris Bulgin. The concert proceeds contribute to local projects and community services.
The annual Sunday School and Bible Class Picnic was held on Thursday with fine weather and large attendance. Children and teachers marched to the hospital for a music program then returned to the grounds for tea. Helpers supplied many needs and bags of candy were given to each child with thanks to all who helped.
The hospital admitted a long list of patients including Mrs Elmo Hicks Port Anson Lloyd Goudie Botwood Miss Verna Woolfrey Carmanville and others. Discharges included Mrs Austin Mercer Reward Bulgin Miss Margaret Penney and Mrs Thos Watkins plus several more. A daughter was born to Mrs Lionel Hoffe and a son to Mrs James Strong. Dorothy Bug of Botwood died July 30.
Residents from Grand Falls Fogo Botwood Gander Bay and other places arrived in town this week. Mr Burton Labour foreman at the Airport returned to work. Rev Butler and Rev Goodland visited parishioners and conducted services. Mrs Evans from Windsor enjoyed a holiday with Mrs White Twillingate South.
Britain and France conclude Syria operations, ending a tense period and curbing German influence from the Mediterranean to the Euphrates. The Turks gain direct land contact, but Turkish policy remains driven by armament. Supplies to Turkey still go via Basra, a route hampered by recent Iraqi unrest.
Local prices rose with buttering manufacturers allowed by Food Controller to lift prices by 2c per pound. Flour prices held steady after duty removal, while all barrelled meat grades rose 1 to 2 dollars. Snacks up 10c per sack and Imperial brand butter prices unchanged. Fruits and vegetables show gains with prices up 2c per pound.
The Grand Falls Advertiser argues the country owns the railway as a public utility and must ensure fair service. It laments overcrowded trains and insufficient cars while noting freight moves as slowly as a carrier pigeon, urging better use of public funds.
A Moscow report said Marshall Goering of the German government was out of office and in a concentration camp. A later Berlin dispatch said he inspected a unit of the German force last week, suggesting a conflicting account of his status.
The American Consul General H B Quarton is transferred from St John s and is succeeded by Mr G D Hopper. Hopper takes over the post as Quarton departs to new duties. The change details reflect routine diplomatic reassignment and leadership transition.
Suggestions to leave Clyde on the old route on alternate weekly trips drew approval. Critics argue it is unfair not to call at Moreton's Harbour Herring Neck and other ports while Twillingate handles many boats. If headquarters delays shrink, the southbound voyage would shorten though running time remains about three days each way in clear weather.
Readers report Arthur Mannel staying at the hospital on Wednesday. He was cheerful and comfortable with a stable recovery, as friends note the thermometer reading 94 to 85 in the shade. Wishing him a speedy recovery, Arthur’s well wishers keep him in their thoughts.
North East West South St Johns July 26 1941 reports fifth week of Russo German war with stalemated fronts 250 miles from Moscow. Roosevelt freezes Japanese assets in US and ships in port. Britain Canada and the Netherlands follow. Vichy Japan pact cited for Indo China defense. Smolensk front shifts with counterattacks. German forces claimed near Moscow while Russians harass supply lines. Japan Indo China landings noted and oil in Dutch East Indies cut off. Churchill Eden and Tobruk actions highlighted as war expansion grips Europe and Asia.
Reports state Russia and Poland exiled government inked a treaty freeing about 300000 prisoners in Russia and pledging mutual aid against Germany. Former prisoners will be equipped to join the fight. Japan warned to halt aggression as bombing incidents occur. Russia braces a major counteroffensive with three million troops and heavy armor. US envoy Hopkins met Stalin predicting German defeat. RAF resumes wide attacks on Germany after weather lull.
The S. S. Argyle built in 1900 served mainly in Placentia Bay during the Reid era and after the Railway Commission. It recently was sold to a firm at St Pierre and has been involved with the Fishery Inquiry Commission and the Supreme Court on the Northern Circuit.
A forest fire burns within Bishop Falls area for about two weeks. Officials say the blaze remains distant from town and there is no threat to residents. Emergency crews monitor the scene as containment efforts continue.
Mr. Mark Warr from Little Harbour visited town yesterday and tended a small garden. Mr. Israel Dove of Purcell's Hr. runs a code trap, while Mr. Stephen Hawkins captains two traps. All men are past eighty years and remain active in maritime work.
Public notice announces the King’s Badge for those invalided from naval military air forces and Merchant Navy due to war service since 3 September 1939. Designed by Mr Percy Metcalfe, the one inch white metal badge carries a crown and Royal cypher with Loyal Service inscription. Distribution by the Ministry of Pensions requires no application, automatic issue to eligible recipients, supplies expected in a few weeks.
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