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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes classifieds and notices from Twillingate Newfoundland with details on notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements. It states publication from North Side office and a 25 cent fee for notes and guarantees about insertions by Wednesday noon.
Regular mail service delays hinder freight and passenger movements to and from Lewisporte. Calls for a dedicated mail and passenger boat link for motor vessels to ease weekly mail connections, amid worsening frost and winter delays. Containing transport in Twillingate and southern industrial centers noted as critical. War news covers Axis advances, Tokyo unrest, and North Africa fighting with a lull near Benghazi.
The article notes German efforts to capture Moscow face strong Russian resistance. German advances rely on maneuver and tank support. frontal assaults prove costly, with Russians taking prisoners and inflicting heavy losses. If Hitler is contained, some advisors say the war could end this winter, as eastern defenses hold and western lines resist invasion.
A foreign cartoon suggests Spanish traders and a German receiving food shipments via a back doorway. The piece questions if codfish entering Spain before the war now leaks to Germany through blockade loopholes. It notes Spain and Portugal were buyers and contemplates prices, while asking who ultimately consumes the fish.
The text claims Russian forces are the only European power resisting the German wart machine, with Russia sustaining territorial losses but preserving a strong core. It asserts Germany gained initial advantage, but now Soviet resilience and reorganized frontlines threaten a reduced German strike capacity and a weaker invasion threat to England as the blitzkrieg slows.
Ice is reported along the Botwood to Sandy Point stretch while the Bay steamer cuts a channel for ship entrance and clearance. Aghbournes Ltgs send their coal vessel to Botwood with the Spead Queen in tow to load coal for this port.
The thermometer dropped to six above zero on Monday with a cold snap continuing Friday week, rising to sixteen by Friday, then eleven Saturday and eleven Sunday. Residents faced a harsh spell for the season.
The king approves a recommendation allowing recipients of the British Empire Medal to place the letters BEM after their names on all occasions when such letters are customary. It covers both pre December 29 1922 recipients and those awarded the Order of the British Empire for meritorious service after that date.
Miss Tda Loder from St Johns visits her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Loder. Delegates to District Grand Lodge bound for Joe Batts Arm faced storm. Edmund Hyde to work at Demonstration Farm Mount Peat. Ronald Terraville transferred to ranch at Hr Grace. Salvation Army and other ladies held annual sales and teas. W P A and N P A sent Christmas packages to Change Islands laborers overseas. Local births note stork visits. M S Mescol loaded fish for Fogo. Buller arrived home after limestone freight. A wedding at St Margarets Church united Miss Marjorie Terraville and Thomas Moore with reception at S U F Hall.
A heartfelt memorial note recalling Lydia who died December 3 1940. The speaker laments her loss and marks one year since her passing with sorrow and longing. The verses express a hope of reunion in Heaven and honor her memory. Craupr J HNEINS.
During the two weeks ending December 3 admissions included Mrs Frank Rideout Moretons Hr Mrs Randolph Hoffe Winnie Cave Mrs Charlie Watton Change Islands Lily Greenham Manuel s Cove Harry Gill Boyd s Cove Mrs Martin Smith Lobster Hr Capt John Butcher Mrs Harold Young Twillingate South Mrs Frank Sharpe Crow Head Ernest Randell Henry Ball Bon wood Mrs Fred Brown Grand Falls Miss Hettie Guy Wild Cove Arthur LeDrew Boyd s Cove Arthur Burt Fairbank Discharges included Mrs Arthur Hicks and infant son Kettle Cove John Peters Merrick Oxford William Dalley Springdale Mrs Walter Head Mrs Ralph White Newstead Mrs Ashley Roberts and infant son Wild Cove Miss Alice Chiprit Leading Tickles James Birchy Bay Jacob Edison wood Mrs Walter Wi Little Bay Islands Mrs Budgell Kings Point Frances Burt Fairbank Brown Joe Batt s Ar Whiffin Windsor Hell Tilting Mrs Sidney Mrs Chesley Peckford d Job Change Islands BR ney Seldom Mrs Day Exploits On November 27th born Randolph Hoffe Char Mra Roy Taylor Little Mrs Frank Rideout Hr and on Tuesday 2nd a son born Charlie Watton Change During November 3034 days of care were 9 the hospital average of patients per day beings 10 0 admissions discharges during the month were 18 births and deaf
Confederation Life reports a well patronized Turf Supper held at the L A school on Wednesday night. A full moon and clear sky with no wind contributed to higher attendance and a lively gathering.
The Ungava is reported refloated and will be repaired and fitted for sea in the near future, signaling progress toward return to service.
Verna, daughter of Mr and Mrs yd, wed Harry Edison, with Rev R C Hopkins officiating. The bride wore white satin and carried pink carnations, attended by Js R M Farnell and Gladys Boyd. The bridal party included Audrey Farnell and Elma Boyd. guests praised the luncheon at the bride’s home before departure to Botwood. Com. The second wedding lists Anna Lilian Hill and Philip Lloyd at South Side United Church with Rev T J Pit officiating. The couple received many gifts and a reception followed at their future home. Com. We extend best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
Captain Butcher remains under hospital care with slight improvement noted in the latest report. Chief Officer Ben Freeman is taking command of the Bay steamer.
Fishermen report a plentiful cod population around Gillard's Cove with an unusual rune of fish offshore. One man reportedly landed over 60 fish on Thursday in minutes, a stark contrast to the typical dozen considered lucky.
Mr Frank Kinsman representing Parker and Monroe Ltd is in town on business for his firm. He attended an enquiry at Herring Neck Wednesday by boat Edwina into the death of Isaac Miles. He also visited Boyd's Cove on official duties. A telegram to the Magistrate reports his brother Carl has earned his Wings and is now a Sergeant Air Observer with the Royal Air Force.
The motor boat Miss Twillingate carried Mr. A J Beauchamp to Lewispotte on Thursday. Several men headed for the Airport also traveled by the same boat at the same time.
Mr. A. L. Barrett resigns as Editor of the Western Star and is replaced by James G Blake from Richmond Virginia, filling the vacant position.
School Supervisor Gough arrived Wednesday and is visiting multiple island schools as part of his rounds, meeting staff and reviewing facilities.
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