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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists notices and notes of thanks and memorials with a 1941 date and announces policy for notices. War updates from Yugoslavia and the Russian front are included, noting Churchill’s Commons remarks and Roosevelt’s wartime push. A Japanese battleship loss is reported as American air forces attack.
Japan joins Axis in war after dawn Pacific strikes on Hawaii and other U S bases. Britain and allies report heavy fighting in Siam Malaya and Singapore. HMS Prince of Wales and Repulse sunk. U S declares war on Japan, Germany and Italy. Germans retreat on several fronts as Russia holds Moscow. Libya and Ethiopia see Allied progress. Hong Kong and Burma become contested fronts. Unidentified planes over Vancouver. China aids Burma. Sydney battles Pacific threats.
The government has lifted a 74 percent tax on many food commodities and coal. Seen as a Christmas gift, the remittance eases a burden on staple foods. The main impact lies in pen prices, with winter stock duties paid potentially delaying benefits until spring amid wartime uncertainty.
During two weeks ending December 10 hospital admissions include Maggie Cooper James Lambert baby Frances Lambert Vivian Taylor Adele Jenkins Mael Pike and many others from Twillingate area. Discharges list Edward Jones and infant son Emma Menchenton and others. A baby boy was born to Mrs Harold Young of Twillingate South on December 6 and both mother and infant are well. Capt John Butcher of Twillingate South died at the hospital on December 9 after a short illness.
The paper hopes to publish Saturday next but depends on late newsprint arrival. Advertisements should apply by this week in the 20th issue, and not until Saturday January 3rd.
Schr. Heckman and Capt. J. Gillard arrived from the Bay on Thursday bringing a consignment of birch wood to Aghbournes Ltd.
Reports from White Sea ports Murmansk and Archangel describe ships carrying war supplies loading timber for return trips, creating heavy timber cargoes that hinder shipping. The Trade Review notes future timber movements from Russia to the U.K. are likely to be very large, dashing Newfoundland hopes for renewed pulpwood exports.
Fishermen at Bay Bulls report huge cod in the area with J T Maloney describing a sixty pound fish caught last week. He and his partner earned over £50 weekly selling green fish to J Williams plant while only six fishermen remain active. Remaining gear uses caplin bait as herring and equipment shortages hinder.
In loving memory of Harry who drowned on November 24 1940. Time heals but grief remains and memories keep his love alive. Family notes how memories sustain them as ivy on a withered oak, their love never fades. dedicado by Wom and Amy.
Notice announces organizing fish collectors led by Elijah Gillard Jr and Ashbourne Ltd to receive and store fish at St John s free of expense. Mec B M O Leary Ltd of St Jo supports efforts with cooperation from Hodge Brothers and NP Association seeks a generous response.
Lord Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States and veteran campaigner, was pelted with eggs and tomatoes by women in Detroit. Guards hurried him away as he quipped about fan and food. Some urged a harsher retort while Trade Review offered sharp commentary.
Memorial Hospital mourns Captain John Butcher known as Captain Butcher in marine circles. He died after paralysis this past Friday in Campbellton, to be 64 on Dec 26. Survived by sons and relatives, funeral at SS Church AJ Pitt, burial at ceme jim Road, with many in mourning.
Personal notes record Mr T Dunne arriving Friday week via Miss Twillin gate to relieve Mr Niel Bishop who has returned to St Johns. Mr Cecil Facey arrived from St Johns. Dr Ecke departed on the 4th visit en route to the USA. Mr Stephen Loveridge came here Tuesday from unspecified points. Miss Blanche Blandford recently left for the U S. Mr Stanley Butcher arrived here from Toronto on Saturday after an 18 year absence.
Reported Allied and enemy losses by theater show enemy air losses for Great Britain and adjacent waters of 18, British 0. Over Germany and occupied territories including Russia enemy losses 28, British 136. Mediterranean fronts: enemy 195 losses, British 96, six enemy bombers lost at sea.
The Prince of Wales served as the flagship of the new Far Eastern Fleet with 5014 ton displacement, 1014 inch and 16 4.25 inch guns, plus smaller calibres. It also carried aircraft and a crew of about 1500.
Poem reflects on past wars and missteps, praising England for its courage and warning against judging nations harshly. It notes Belgium France Greece Crete Norway and Germany, arguing small nations deserve aid and England bears an enduring debt for its support and sacrifices.
Two couples sealed vows on Tuesday night. Captain Saul White wed Mrs Zela Cooper at the L A Citadel with Adjutant Wight officiating. Leonard Anstey of Back Harbour married Minnie Mudford of Crow Head with Rev T J Pitt presiding.
Joseph Sharpe 61 died at Crow Head from stomach cancer. Survived by son Garfield and brothers Eli and Adolphus. Funeral held at St Peter's on Tuesday with interment at Snellin's Cove Cemetery.
Second Officer Alfred Elliott of 8. S. Glencoe and longtime deck hand on the S. S. Clyde is now in command of the Clyde.
At the Five Hundred and Eighty second Meeting of the Commission of Government held on Thursday December 4 a bill to fix minimum prices for cod fish was read a first and second time and referred to a committee of Justice and Defence Finance and Natural Resources. A bill to raise a loan for railway purposes and finalize terms of an agreement with Defence Supplies Corporation was read a third time and recommended to the Governor for enactment. A bill to amend the Education Act 1927 was read a third time.
Obituary fragment for Rennie Cavell who died November 29, 1941 at six months. Poignant verse expresses loss and hope of reunion in a heavenly shore. Names mention Mrs Jamis DArzuy and Fayrey as part of the bereaved family.
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