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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingste Sun announces policy on notices and notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge per item. Publication date Twillingate August 17 1940.
A City Daily opinion writer argues against using old cannons on Signal Hill for wartime production. The piece says thousands of tons of ore dumped at Tilt Cove and other sites could be mined and processed instead, creating employment and boosting factory material. It suggests reopening mines could be more valuable than repurposing scrap cannons.
The report says yesterday 179 German planes were shot down during raids involving around 1000 fighters and bombers. Thirty four British planes were lost and 17 pilots saved while strikes reached as far as Croydon air base. Hitler vowed peace by August 5 as famine looms and anger grows.
The Fourth Annual General Convention of the NAq. Lumber Men's Associations met at Howley on July 15. President J. J. Thompson opened the session and addressed the gathering. The Annual Financial Report was presented.
In issue 25 of The Newfoundland Lumberman the audit covers Jan 1 1939 to Jun 30 1940, showing expenditures of 12035.63 and a credit balance of 510.79. The report notes 11 347 members admitted since inception and thirty charters issued to Local Councils, with strong cooperation between the Union and inland companies.
The outlook for salted codfish sales is uncertain as Labrador care shifts with Italy’s entry into war. Mediterranean imports linger but Spanish and Grecian markers wane, forcing Nild to sell mainly to Puerto Rico and Brazil. Tabreder reports better conditions. Belle Isle fishery improves with crews yielding up to 1400 qtls.
A sheep owned by Mr. Martin Stuckless has given birth to lambs in February and August. The repeated births are notable for the farm and local observers.
Capt. David White and Capt. George Gillett led a Labrador expedition that captured one Canadian and two Americans as well as another adversary, securing a reported victory and advancing their squadron’s aims.
Confederation Life reports the Court House roof repair completed with George Anstey Frederick White and Augustus Price leading. Tenders were invited by the Magistrate last week for exterior painting. Frederick White and H Baird have repaired the Parish Hall platform.
The St Peter's Sunday School Picnic was held on Thursday with cool easterly air and a pleasant day overall.
The One Percent fund of the N. P. A. receives steady donations from multiple employee groups and promises of support from unreported coupons. Avalon Health Unit sent a telegram requesting contributions from doctors and nurses, while employers cooperate, boosting wage-carper response and overall momentum. An unnamed donor pledges five percent of salary and three donors two percent, underscoring strong local backing.
Two percent offers are being made by workers including Miss Claire Lewin and Miss Betty Ford of the American Consulate General. Miss Winnifred Anthony of Bowring Bros. led early contributors with more than one percent. Nild Railway staff from Steppenville, Standard Manufacturing Co. workers numbering 36 plus seven from J. B. Mitchell & Son have started contributing one percent for over a month. Premier Garment circulated coupons for all employees and Outports are expected to respond soon.
Reports from St John s Aug 10 describe RAF action over the Channel with 60 German planes down and 26 RAF losses. British forces bomb Hamburg and Cologne area docks while German raids on England cause no serious casualties. Also notes Chiang Kai shek vows defense of French Indochina, and torpedoing of SS Geraldine Mary with missing passengers and crew.
Reports describe Fascist advances near Berbera halted 60 miles away as Italy threatens Balkans and pressures Greece. Albania sees clashes with conscripts. German air raids intensify over England with 1000 Nazi planes engaging RAF. Britain responds with mass counterattacks and targeted strikes on Northern Italy and French oil refineries.
Parachutes found in England and Scotland Wednesday were empty, labeled a hoax to undermine morale by jokers among the Nazis. Italy presses Greece over British ties as incidents escalate. Italian troops near Greece, a Greek liner seized, a Greek destroyer sunk by a submarine, and all Greek ships ordered to stay in port.
Walter Wawkins died Saturday morning after an apparent heart attack while mowing grass. He was laid to rest Sunday at SS United Church with Rev. T. J. Pitt officiating. Survived by his wife, daughter Eleanor, five brothers Stephen Josiah Edgar William Hedley and other relatives in the U.S. and Twillingate. He was 75 and had worked as a carpenter in the U.S. and as a fisher man farmer locally.
Personal notices list Mrs. John T. Roberts visiting in the city, Mr. Frederick Simms en route to St John NB to stay with son Sandy, and several others returning from trips or preparing weekends away. Clergy visits and summer school plans are noted for Rev. J Goodland and Rev. T J Pitt.
A further donation has been gratefully received for the Baby Clinic. Donor identified as Mr. Frank Wheeler of New Jersey 929 76 contributes to the fund.
Mr Allan Freeman offered to serve in His Majesty's Overseas Forces as a Navyman was unsuccessful in his medical at St John and returned to his home here a few days ago.
In the week ending Aug 14 the Hospital admitted Miss Margaret Green Tilting Miss Ruth Knight Moreton's Hr Miss Helen LeDrew Mrs Arch Lidatone Laurenceton Frank Randell Twillingate South Pearce Brett Joe Batt's Arm Mrs Arch Rideout Roberts Arm Capt John G Phillips St John's Misa Annette Moore Mrs Edward Green Grand Falls Edwin L Stratton Valleyfield Donald Wise Man Little Bay Islands Mise Alverda Parsons Lusbs Bight Mise Edith Edwards Bruce Peck ford Change Islands Mrs Wm Soow Mrs Wm Elliott Botwood Solomon Hurley Gander Bay Mrs Arthur Oake Fogo Miss Mary Brett Barr'd Islands. During the same period Mrs Leslie Rice Pt Leamington Peter Hoddis smott Miss Florence Brown Hor wood Walter Moores Audrey Lidstone Lawrence Peterson Bot wood Mrs Isiah Hann Grand Falls Leonard Mouland Musgrave Hr Ronald Roberta Triton Arthur Holwell Herring Neck Mis Jean Sweetapple Glovertown Mrs Thos White and infant son Gilesporte Mrs Arch Gillingham Mrs Chesley Squires Clarke's Head Mise Peer Hoddinott Indian Islands Miss Aenie Kinden Stager Mrs Bert White King's Point. On Thursday July 8 1800 was born to Mrs Wm Young of Herring Neck. Both mother and infant are doing well.
The Miss Twillingate boat ferried Commercial Traveller Tuff to Change Islands Herring Neck and Fogo on Tuesday. He represents the Nild Clothing Co.
The United Church Garden Party at Moreton's Harbour took place on Thursday with several locals attending and traveling by the Miss Horwood both to and from the event.
The Supplies Division of the Dept. of Public Works in St. John's offers copies of a Bulletin titled Flat Fishes at no cost. Applications should be directed to the Dept. for procurement.
Capt J G Phillips landed Saturday evening in a coma from paralysia due to high blood pressure. He was taken to Hospital where his condition slightly improved. He has commanded the Fogo Service for the Railway at Placentia Bay for two years and was picked up from his steamer at Valleyfield. Chief Officer Sidney Phillips of S 8 Clyde visited his brother on Sunday. Authorities hope Captain Jack can rejoin his ship in a few days. This was his second attack, but he has not abandoned seafaring life.
Several hundred workmen are sought to construct homes at the Airport and Botwood. The notice suggests an opportunity for new townsmen as some men have already gone to these places to engage in the work.
Mr. Gerald S. Doyle arrived Monday evening aboard the yacht Miss Newfoundland captained by W. Laie after a cruise around the Island. The boat departed Wednesday with W. J. Carew secretary of the Com Government on board, having joined on the west coast.
Notices urge all gun owners to register any firearms by the September date. Registration forms are available at local stores and must be returned to the magistrate or ranger.
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