This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other notices with a 25 cent charge per insertion. Submissions are accepted until Wednesday noon and the paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Workers at Buchans telegraph a 10 cent per hour wage rise demand with union recognition and a closed shop. Police traveled from St John’s on the 7th as Commission of Government uses emergency regulations to avert a strike. Production resumes as talks continue and a tribunal is sought for August 8.
Rain eased forest blazes but last month saw four or five fires with timber loss. Sparks from trains and cigarette butts blamed alongside campers. Observers call for stronger government fire safety before summer, and debate whether surplus funds should help domestic needs or aid Britain after the war.
Reports from reliable sources say that a daily train service is unlikely to mature due to excessive weight constraints and delays. The old Newfoundland narrow gauge line may need renovation or replacement by heavier rails, as section crews struggle with patchwork repairs.
The writer laments absence of telegraph dispatches since the 12th due to interference from an unknown origin. The Dept of Posts and Telegraph must find a way to keep Outports informed of world and local events, or residents will feel slighted by distant authorities.
The report notes plentiful salmon through advanced seasons and good catches for fishermen north and south, but a lack of market demand. It urges observers to aid the trade rather than critique government inaction and calls for addressing root economic issues affecting local interests.
Reported meeting between Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt occurred at sea. The talks addressed the Japanese situation and broader war aims including American aid and tools to defeat Nazism, signaling a strategic discussion of Allied plans.
Last week's Labrador report noted 30 echoonera north of Hopedale delayed by ice. Since ice cleared operations have resumed and fishing improves along the shores toward Dom ino and St Anthony. Trap fishing limited to LaScie area with schooners returning. squid not yet reported. fishing gains tied to better weather and early June catches.
During the week ending August 13 the hospital admitted many patients from Norris Arm Botwood Summerford and other communities including Miss Shirley Hollett Miss Stella Dean Miss Bertha Thompson Mrs Sidney Buckley Mra George Hemen Miss Roze Locke Roy Pond Gilespite William Strong Arthur Randell Mrs Roland Hoddinott Mra Bennett Jenkins Mra Jierbert White Mise Anita Yates Mra John Lilly and Mra William York. Discharges include Mra Stewart Sheppard Stanley Sheppard Mrs James Strong and infant son Hedley Mugford Miss Ulah Cannings Mra Erastus King Miss Marie White Jack Strong Arthur Downer Mra Butler and infant son Mies Stella Dean and others. Twin cows were born to Martin Jenkins of Spring Wednesday August 6 and seven infants are doing well. The death of Joseph Cres Norris Arm occurred Friday August 8.
A surprise party was held Tuesday evening Aug Sth at his parents’ home by friends from Bluff Head Cove Gillard's Cove and Black Duck Cove and his sister Mrs Gordon Whitt of Kettle Cove. About fifty attended and Bert received a fine gift. He thanked guests and called it a real surprise before departing for the Royal Artillery. God Speed and safe return.
Two fishing crews led by Copts, Flander and Clarence Williams arrived Monday and Tuesday. They were outfitted by Grand Bank firms and secured several hundred pounds of herring bait from the Bait Depot for use north.
The United Kingdom Government notifies that clothing parcels sent as gifts fall under the same regulations as food parcels. There is no per item weight limit on clothing, provided the overall parcel weight does not exceed 5 pounds.
The notice states that Mrs. Titus Hodder's birth name is Pheebe Yates, formerly residing on the South Side.
Haymaking has resumed after bad weather. Old Sol appears as mornings show the best visibility, with the last moon phases offering clearer views early each day.
Personal notices list numerous individuals visiting or traveling between towns such as St Anthony Grand Falls Toronto and New York. Names include Joseph White Frederick Hodder Bernice Scott Laura Sharpe Laura Grant Allan Rideout Maymie Roberto and Barbara Brett among others with mentions of holidays business trips and engagements.
Commended for good services in the line of duty John McGregor Arthur William Gillett and Captain McCafferty receive honors. Alexander Duff awarded the MBE for meritorious service while Esmond engages the enemy in action as part of the commendations.
The St Peters Sunday School picnic occurred on Thursday at the Parsonage grounds. Local children and families gathered for a daytime event with games and fellowship.
The Lone Jack owned by Mr James Fitzgerald carried passenger Igrarom Fogo on Tuesday as noted in local transport records.
Reports from Moscow Kiev and Estonia detail steadfast defence and German regiment destruction as major battles rage. RAF daylight raids intensify over the Channel and French coast while the Russian air force joins attacks on Berlin. Queen Elizabeth voices support to American women as war mobilization expands. Thailand pledges scorched earth defence as Japan mobilizes and threatening actions loom. Catch of shore and bank fish in the Nile exceeds last year with no squid found yet.
German forces drive into southern Ukraine advancing near Odessa with aims to outflank the Red Army, seize oil districts, and prevent harvest of wheat.
Joseph Gidge of the Arm died after a weeklong illness. He was buried Tuesday with Loyalty Lodge representation at the funeral. A lifelong resident and fisherman on Labrador and at home, he leaves his wife two daughters Mrs Allan T. Young and Mrs Ralph Colbourne, a son Harry, and an adopted daughter Douglas Pottle.
Raymond Layman won the Navalman home to Fogo last week, not Reginald, as previously reported. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Layman.
Warning from TWILLINGATE TELEPHONE and ELECTRIC Co. Ltd. about increasing damage to giisy ingulators on poles especially the Lighthouse line. Interfering with company property will be prosecuted and informants will be rewarded. Two weeks.
Total fatalities among Newfound land members of the forces serving overseas number 106 to this date, according to figures appplied Trade Review by the Director of Recruiting. Navy, Enlisted at St. John's in R. N. 62. Enlisted on HM.S Berwick 10, Transferred from Forentry 20, Enlisted in R. Can. V. R. 2, Royal Artillery 7, Enlisted here killed in Can. 1, Enlisted in R. Can. A. F. 1, Enlisted in R. A. F. in U. K. 2, Total 106.
Graduation Day at Bermuda Commercial School honored five pupils with diplomas and awards. Marie White of St George's led with 96 percent average and high honours, followed by Helen Platten Marguerite Benevidea Lillian Bell and Cathrine Henderson who received jewelry or crystal necklaces for various achievements. Rev. R C White spoke gratitude to teachers and students as the choir performed and the event closed with the National Anthem. A social hour with cake and ice cream followed.
Information confirms ordinary and registered mails sent from the United Kingdom to Newfoundland between June 10 and June 12 were lost at sea due to enemy action. The notice warns recipients and records the event for official action.
Tenders invited for gear from the wrecked Lone Flyer at Mun Brave Harbour including chain, winch, booms, masts, blocks, sails, lights, anchors, and fittings. Inspect anytime. highest tender not guaranteed. Tenders due by Tuesday September 15 1941 to Terra Nova Mutual Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. in St John’s.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.