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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes that notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements cost 25 cents each and that submissions received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted. The publisher disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions and provides contact details from Twillingate August 31, 1940.
The Daily News urges subscriptions to the Spitfire Fund to finance a second aircraft for the Air Force as Newfoundland airmen serve nobly. The piece frames the war as fought from air bases, praises Britain, and urges continued support against Nazi propaganda while highlighting broader wartime efforts and economic constraints. It also touches on fish markets, salt prices, and quality considerations for Labrador and Shore fish amid global supply pressures.
The squid belt shows higher catches than last week with several boats prospering on local grounds. Baya squid runs are plentiful and Depot could receive supplies. Some fishers have quit, drawn away by labour offers elsewhere and by a strict cull that makes activity difficult.
A South East coast town reports a tale from a downed German bomber crew claiming Gestapo agents were aboard rescue planes. Three crew members supposedly pushed a fourth man overboard to drown him for fear of Gestapo affiliation.
During the week ending Aug 28 the hospital admitted John Rose Gordon Watking Botwood Misa Ruby Fatey Twillingate North Misa Gertrude Goodyear Mrs Eli Green Carmanville Mra Pearce King Harrys Hr Mrs David Simmons Lewisporte Billy Thistle Gander Bay John Balleny Chas Goulding Grand Falls Mise Winnie Keefe Burnt Cove Mise Muriel Miles Herring Neck Willis Spencer New Bay. During the same period discharged Miss Alverda Parsons Lushs Bight Donald Wiseman Little Bay Islands Mise Rita Locke Twillingate South Freddie Foote Exploite Misa Mary Bret Joe Batt Arm George Potrell Change Islands Robert Andrews Buchaos Mark Hollett Norris Arm Mrs Jethro Haoe Chas Goulding Grand Falla Mra Ralph Winsor Stafford Tucker Triton Miss Margaret Green Tilting Mra Pearce King Harrys Hr Claude Hussey Herring Neck
The British Admiralty is negotiating to buy two of four motor schooners built by Newfoundland’s Department of Natural Resources at Marystown. It is unclear if the vessels will serve as trawlers or mine sweepers, but the size fits mine warfare. Work paused awaiting engines to fit parts before launching and engine installation.
Schr, White & Sons and Ida M. Clarke, captains John and Saul White, return to Moreton’s Harbor. The Schr party arrived from Belle Isle with 1750 quarts, Saul White reports Ednn Louise with 900, Heckman 500, Ethel F. 700, Speed een, Gloria Jean, Kate and Ruth well fished.
The timetable lists services across St Andrew's and nearby districts including matins, Holy Communion, evensong, Sunday School, Bible Class, and various layman and holiness meetings. Notable entries mention Rev J Pitt, North and South Side locations, and evening salvation services with addresses and conductors.
The Barrelman mentions Mesara items and Abram and George Maid rowing there. Thistle seeks woodsmen for Sumomerford. Bowaters boats load men for Lewis porte camps. busy season ahead. Teachers resume posts for term. King and Thistie take Army Academy and Jenkin's Cove School. LeGrow leads Superior School. Alfred Woodford suffers a lantern fire at Herriby Neck, losing his stage and gear. he is rescued by jumping into the water and manning his dock.
Miss May Patten of Grand Bank visited A Butchers Store. Officers to be stationed at the Quarters include Adjt Mrs Samuel Wight and three children. Cadet Phillip Williams and SA Teacher arrived. Miss Laure Sharpe left for St John’s. Mr Augustus Roberts and son to Badger. Monday arrivals include H W Moores from Blackhead replacing Don Templeman, and Mr Loveridge from the City with Miss Janet Earle from Lewisporte. Several ministers and locals visited. a Garden Party at the U Church was a success. Sergt Beachamp will take over district duties, Ranger Ernest G Clarke is on leave, Ranger Sparkes transported a patient to Lewisporte, Don Templeman relieved for holidays. Families and others traveled from Brigus, Moreton’s Harbour, and Fogo. multiple inspections and trips noted.
The Spitfire Fund received numerous donations and acknowledgments from individuals and families. Names include Arthur Manuel and Family, Mrs. Louisa Mitchard, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Pardy, Cecil Facey, T. Duno, John T. Roberts, Relph B. Smith, Capt. Frank Roberts, Arthur Butcher, Dr. Wood, Herold and Alder, and John C. Loveridge among others. Contributions span amounts from 50 cents to 5,000 and relate to trips to Botwood and Lewisporte for fishing and holiday keeps.
Text details RAF counterattacks and raids across the channel, losses of German aircraft, and Allied efforts including Spitfire fund updates and Newfoundland air base leases. Mentions Romanian Hungarian tensions, Bermuda base talks, and continuing civil defense measures amid escalating wartime activity.
Light raids hit a town on the southwest coast and a northeastern England train was machine gunned while a church burned in another area. No casualties. German losses were 47 planes on Monday and 3 on Tuesday. British losses 17 including two bombers. Joint Defence Board to resume in Washington on September 9. Spitfire fund totals rise with daily receipts. prices for Newfoundland codfish set under 1940 act.
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