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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1940
Page
4
Twillingate Md August 10 1940 publishes notes of thanks and memoriam notices with a 25 cent rate for each item. Claims space constraints and submission cutoff are noted.
The discussion on 1940 41 estimates centers on spending cuts versus raising revenue through industrial development. Authors argue for smarter industry efficiency to lift Newfoundland from deficit, warning against reliance on further borrowing or wage cuts. They advocate local processing of raw materials and a push toward domestic growth with new monetary systems.
The article explains that under the Defence Act certain notices will require public cooperation for gun and rifle registration. It clarifies rights to own firearms with a police permit for revolvers and notes ammunition shortages due to Dunkirk. The aim is public familiarity with regulations for potential future actions.
A lengthy welcome address dated Aug. 2 1940 from the Congregation of St John The Evangelist Church at Barr'd Islands and Joe Batt's Arm to Rev. Joseph and Mrs Goodland. The letter, signed by numerous church members led by Rector Ralph S. Sheppard, praises the couple's visit, recalls six years since previous duties, and requests support for building a new church. It hopes for future visits and blessings.
During the two weeks ending August 7 the hospital admitted numerous patients from many towns including Change Islands Twillingate and Glovertown. Eighty eight admissions and eight discharges occurred in July with ten births and four deaths. Dr. and Mrs Swanker arrived recently from the United States for a Fogo practice.
The St Andrew’s Garden Party occurred on Friday week after a postponement the day before. All food provided was consumed and a good time was enjoyed. The C of 8 Garden Party at Herring Neck was held Thursday with several locals attending and returning yesterday morning.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sunday event or person named Plewtie with unclear context. The text mentions Crow Head and Thuté day possibly tied to a local naming or sequence. Details are unreadable, but reference to a specific person and a day remains visible.
Personal notes list Bishop O'Neil of Harbour Grace on the Clyde Friday week en route to Fogo. John Manuel and Miss Gillett from St John’s. Mrs. W. W. Baird from Grand Falls visiting niece Mrs. Eleanor Roberts and family. Ernest Hamlyn from Grand Falls on a recent trip. Fraser, Preach, Pound in town this week. Ida Moore went to Grand Falls.
A pretty wedding was solemnized at Kerrisdale Baptist Church on Friday at 8 pm. Rev. Dr. Willard Litch united Mige Annie Beryl LeDrew of Salisbury New Brunswick and Emmett McIntyre Castelman of Vancouver in marriage. The bride wore white marquisette with roses and carnat ions. Reception followed at the groom’s home. The couple plan to reside in the city after a motor honeymoon in the interior.
Britain reports heavy RAF bombing of Hamburg Essen Kiel Wilhelms haven and Bremen as three thousand raids target German military sites while Italy pushes in Somaliland and Romanians cede land under Hitler orders. Churchill expands war cabinet and security rules tighten as Anglo Japanese tensions grow.
A Newfoundland Patriotic Association list shows allocations for individuals including Peter White collector and multiple named walkers. Totals omit several entries from prior lists and amount to 10 dollars 45 cents with various small payments from 10 to 75 cents. Names include Robert Barnes Fred Barnes Mrs Arthur Anstey Mrs Abraham White Abel Anstey Percey White James White and others.
A bush fire on South Island near 9. A. Cemetery began Monday morning and was fought with hospital pumping apparatus. Fire Ranger Mr. Forward from Lewisport brought a pumper on Tuesday. the blaze is under control though rain is needed to halt turf spread. A large area burned from Bluff Head Cove Road to Ragged Point with occasional flare ups on French Head Island.
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