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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
4
Published at Twillingate Md on Saturday from the North Side office notices of thanks memoriam and announcements are accepted for 25 cents each with Wednesday noon final posting and no responsibility assumed for correspondent opinions.
The piece reports Finland resisting Soviet demands over the Aland Islands and portrays Russia as losing prestige in European capitals. It links Bolshevik setbacks to global reaction, cites Italy's criticism of Stalin, and calls for retaliation against bombing civilians, urging prayers for Finland and Allies.
An editor notes that military experts think hostilities may end within a year and a half to two years. Germany faces naval blockade pressure, economic strain, and potential internal unrest, with Russia providing limited western support and Allied efforts sustaining the blockade. The piece suggests Hitler’s regime could be in a long defensive struggle despite early optimism.
Mr Walsh urges rapid exploration of local mineral deposits in Notre Dame and Green Bay. He calls for state and public backing to diamond drill copper prospects and other metals, citing demand, wages, and prior Green Bay mine talk. He asks Governor and New Industries Committee to support development and asks community to back investment.
The passage discusses the potential formation of a new government ready to negotiate terms with the Allies, amid fears of a Balkan war involving England, and the evolving German Italian struggle against Communists. It notes Russia’s diminished prestige and shifts in eastern and southern Europe, with attention to the Balkan Bloc backed by Italy.
Mr Kenneth Ganlston a longtime wood contractor visited last week to recruit foresters. He departed by the Margaret Rose bound for Lewisporte with Mr Edgar Baird. Mr Otto Hicke remains in charge until enough men enlist as men from Fogo Change Islands Herring Neck and other places register. Three boats carried about 40 men to Lewisporte yesterday.
Captain James Snow commanded the S S Kyle on its return to port after a fatal voyage. A crew member suffered a serious left hand injury at Herring Neck as the Kyle docked and was hospitalized. Captain Snow and his crew earn sympathy for the losses and injuries in their first Kyle trip. Captain Jack Phillips now leads the A sgona on the Pogo Service and First Mate Hickey is named Captain of the Home in Placentia Bay.
The Finnish defense holds against a sustained Russian assault as 16 Russian tanks are destroyed and a warship sunk. Finnish troops resist with courage aided by winter blasts, while 1500 Russians are reported captured. Britain and allies strike back at German targets as King George plans a Christmas broadcast and Finland seeks League of Nations support.
The coast of Fiomsh is under a complete blockade to begin at noon today with all foreign ships warned by the Russians to depart within 24 hours. Anthony Eden praised Newfoundland's war effort in the Commons, highlighting navy recruitment gains and efforts to cut England grants next year. Nine lives were lost Monday when the freighter Manchester Regiment sank after colliding with the liner Kropeea off the Nova Scotia coast.
Lists of patients admitted including Joyce Decker Florence Burt Lennie Decker Renie Bartlett and others from Bridgeporte Botwood Exploite and Head's Harbour. Discharges include Harold Squires Mira Oake Harry Brinson and Mrs Davies and infant daughter with other names from Botwood Gander Bay and Campbelltown. In November there were 7 admits and 76 discharges with 2686 total care days and 6 births 3 deaths. Death of Mrs W J Pittman at the hospital December 5th.
Henry Albert Stockleas, longtime seafarer and former foreman for Labrador Development Company, died suddenly at sea near Bridgeport while helping tow a boat. He was 68. Born in Port Hope Simpson area, he served as pilot and skipper with coastwise trade and Labrador fisheries. He leaves wife, mother, two sons Aubrey and Herbert, sister Phoebe Verge, brothers Joseph and Arthur, and many friends. Funeral held today at South Side Church with Rev T J Pitt and Loyal Orange Lodge members present.
Shipping reports note the Bessie Marie arrived from St Anthony with salt bulk fish for St John s eight weeks ago. Lone Flyer brought freight from St John s for Ashbourneen Ltd and others. Grace Boehner arrived from St John s with freight for John Gillett Son and more. Subsequent sailings and loads are listed along with forestry recruit movements and crew transfers at Lewisporte and Exploits.
Mr Edgar Milla of Moreton's Hr. killed a large pig weighing about 35 pounds last month, reported in local notes.
Mr Ernest Rideout son of Vir and Mrs Edward Rideout Jack Harbour becomes a sailor on His Majesty's ship. Mr Arthur Spencer son of Ur and Mrs James Spencer accepted for the Navy. Mr Ernest Simms son of Mr Henry Simms also accepted. Airman James Peyton active on the Western Front reports good luck with the R1B. Mr Lloyd Linfield accepted for the KR A F.
A fragmentary local item lists movements of residents and workers. Stephen Loveridge left by Clyde for inked towns on insurance business. Otto Osmond traveled to Canada last week. Thomas Johns arrived to install machinery at the Bait Denot with carpenters at work. Capt Sam Waterman and others enlisted for the Navy. Several residents moved toward Lewiaporte Sydney and Port Albert while Forestry and hospital service recruitment continued.
At a fortnightly meeting Tuesday night last the South Side UC Men's organization hosted a quiz led by B H Butt and J Paddy. The program, radio friendly and educational, included Bible-based questions and was well received with plans for similar events in the New Year.
Mr Otto Hicks leads recruitment efforts for the Forestry department. Supervisor Gough visited on Wednesday and travels through Twillingate schools. Edgar Bairclett is scheduled to arrive Monday via Margaret Rope to discuss points and inland prospects.
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