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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces standard notices policy including pricing for Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and Announcements. It states cutoff Wednesday noon for late letters and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions as of December 16 1939 in Twillingate Newfoundland and Labrador.
A 1939 overview notes fisheries holding price gains for salt cured cod, potential price guarantees, and improved woodcutting employment. War effects limited pulpwood shipping, with hope for better returns in 1940 from Bea products and overseas orders. Public relief declines as able workers return to work, while industrial efforts and national unity could spur prosperity for the Ancient Colony.
The article lauds Finland's fight to preserve independence against Russia's Bolshevik advance. It praises Finnish defense, notes diminished Russian respect, and cites growing world opinion and U S support for Finland's right to self governance amid a hostile dictatorship.
A heavy snow storm began Monday night and lasted to Wednesday, with easterly winds. Snow depth ranged from six inches to two feet in places, hindering summer traffic that had to yield to snow covered streets and drifted routes.
The report lists several clergy movements and arrivals including Rev EB and Rev Noel with ten years at Battle Harbour. Ministers Reverend Spurrell transferred to King's Cove and Reverend D C absent at Anglican Church. Travel mentions Clyde and Little Grace ferries carrying priests and laypeople between Grand Falls Herring Neck Carbonear St John s and Lentaporte with announcements of Induct and arrivals.
Readers express frustration over strict censorship hindering local paper mail to abroad. They argue postal officials at outports monitor breaches of defense regulations yet admit some regular customers, suggesting the chief censor could adjust the policy to aid the postal system and the public.
A search continues for Hedley Goodyear who vanished during a rabbit hunting trip. His partner managed to escape the woods and seek help, while rescuers extend efforts to locate Goodyear in rugged terrain.
The piece thanks Mr. R. H. Tait for a copy of his book summarizing Newfoundland history from 1497 to 1939. It notes readers may find the pages of interest when convenient. Tait represents the Mild Teformation Bureau in New York, part of the United States Nild Tourist Development Board under Hon. W. W. Wooda.
Chesley Woodford of Change Islands died November 28 1939 at 31. He is laid to rest in Salvation Army Cemetery Change Islands. He left a wife three children a sister two brothers an adopted mother and father Mrs Jobo Boon of Grand Falls an aunt and three uncles in Herring Neck and many relatives. His cousin EGLAH WOODFORD inserts a hopeful tribute.
The report details Royal Air Force subs sinking two German U boats, the destroyer Jersey damaged but sailing to port, and five merchant ships lost by enemy action. It notes Finnish resistance against Russia, League of Nations discussions on Russia’s expulsion, and ongoing battles on the Western Front with fresh casualties. Also covered are prisoner pleadings in St John’s, weather impacts on air operations, and Allied strategic moves including a British French financial pact and Finland’s potential offensive.
A Christmas shopping push backs by a week with local shopkeepers urging residents to buy local. The message emphasizes home spending keeps the economy active and merchants sustaining trade in the community.
The line reads a terse line about a fight to Nive in Pesce, ae, echoing a cryptic historical phrase. No clear people or events identified within readable text.
Three British light cruisers fought the German pocket battleship Graf Spee in the South Atlantic near Montevideo. Graf Spee docked after heavy damage. 30 crew killed and 60 wounded. Exeter, Achilles, and Ajax withdrew as Spee left within 24 hours. Rumors of further action off Iceland and a broader wartime backdrop accompany the report.
Air Ministry reports an aerial clash over Heligoland with four German and three British planes lost. Royal Air Force and other forces operated over the North Sea in recent days as Dominions Secretary Anthony Eden praised Newfoundland’s response with 200 young men arriving in England to join the Navy. He called the Empire rally a great event in world history.
The Life Insurance Research Bureau reports October sales in Newfoundland were 17 percent below October 1937. Confederation Life Agency shows a strong share of country totals and notes an increase over 1937 with 49.8 percent of total insurance written. The company praises Newfoundland Field Force and Newfoundland leaders for production and growth amid tough conditions.
In the week ending December 13 the hospital welcomed many new patients from Comfort Cove Victoria Cove and surrounding areas including Raymond Miles Peter Clarke Lindberg Clarke Mary Hamilton and Phoebe Farbin among others. Discharges included Alfred Waitt Norris Arm Mrs Thos Ging ham and Miss May Trickett among others. Births occurred December 7 to Mrs Frederick Brinson Victoria Cove and December 14 to Mrs Edward Eliott Summerford plus births to Mrs Gilbert Pryor Comfort Cove Mrs Garfield Wheaton Carmanville and Mrs Ewart Baird Twillingate North on subsequent days.
The article notes a figure of two and a half billion dollars as Japan’s war cost, expressed as two thousand five hundred million in English. It contrasts this with France and the United States.
The piece notes limited mine carrying by aeroplanes, higher detectability than submarines, and fuel costs. Submarines face risks near mined zones, while large minefields resist long-term maintenance. German propaganda warns neutrals and aims to disrupt British trade, but prior campaigns show high cost and limited lasting impact.
A concert will be held at Uy C Central School on Friday night December 22 starting at 8 o clock. Admission reserves adults 1 59 children unspecified.
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