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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1939
Page
4
The piece reflects on Christmas 1939 cast against World War II and calls for steadfast faith. It contrasts war’s destruction with spiritual hope, praising Christmastide as a sign of God’s presence and urging a Christian World through renewed faith and action. It quotes biblical echoes and a message of lasting goodwill.
A Christmas message recalls the birth of Christ, urging peace and goodwill. It reflects on war, faith, and the need to embrace the Christmas message as a universal guide for hope, love, and a world in harmony under God.
Names of residents and visitors move through towns and harbors. Journal mentions David White Bert Snelgrove Adolphus Canning and others traveling by ships Northern Ranger Little Grace Clyde Margaret Rose exploring Lewisporte St John s Exploits and Norrie Arm.
James Strong reached Saturday on the way to Little Bay Islands. Isabel H captained by Norman of Catalina arrived Saturday night en route south. Shirley Reid carrying 100 tons of coal to Ashbournes Ltd sailed from St. John’s Saturday night. Grace Boehner came from fourth laden with fish bound for St. John’s.
Admissions include Rita Butler Black Island Gladys Payne Fogo Tessie Lilly Hector Manuel Bennett Butt Exploits Nathaniel Chipper Leading Ticklea Lindsay Mugford Port Albert Olive Hale Comfort Cove George Stoodley Triton Lewis Richards Herring Neck Mrs Martin Luscombe Leon Bay Discharges include Lucy Watkine Raymond Miles Lewis Richards Herring Neck Roland Thistle and infant son Gander Bay Stewart Goodyear Carmacville Andrew Keough Plate Cove B B Esau Reccord Victoria Cove Peter Clarke Lind berg Clarke Gilesporte Mrs Bertha Taylor Moreton's Hr Mra Clayton Jones Bridgeporte Mrs Rev Allen Simmons Nipper's Hr Mra Bennett Guy Wild Cove Mrs B J Abbott Twillingate Thomas Stockley Botwood. On Dec 18 a daughter was born to Mrs Martin Luscombe Loon Bay. Mother and child are well. Forty four applications for hospital night watchman. Roland Stuckey accepted and to commence duties soon.
A patriotic poem recounting British triumphs from Trafalgar to Balaclava and Waterloo. It praises the Union Jack as emblem of freedom and national pride, citing battles across land and sea and urging reverence for the flag despite wear. It ends with a call to honor its imperial protection.
The name Brunette was changed to Burgeo to avoid duplication with the British Register of shipping as the same Brunette already exists there. No new Railway steamers will bear the SS Burgeo. Miss Jessie Calver of St. John's proposed the new name.
The SMN will not be issued next week. Officials express hope to resume publication on January 6 1940.
Mr. Roland Stuckey is named Night Watchman at the Hospital and Mr. Wm. Earle takes charge of the N. S. Convalescent Home. The changes assign two local men to new service positions.
Frazer Hall hosts the Annual Christmas Tree and entertainment by North Side U C Sunday School children Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. A silver collection will be taken to support the program. Secretary invites generous support.
Adolphna Jenkins aged 57 died at Dorrell's Arm on Tuesday. She leaves a wife and five children. Her funeral is set for Thursday at the S. 5 United Church.
A small parcel and an overcoat were found in a car belonging to Facey. The owner may recover by applying to the undersigned with proof of ownership.
Reports from St John s on December 16 describe Royal Air Force attacks on three German air bases and the Graf Spee s destruction near Montevideo. British Navy claims success against German ships and increased air activity over the North Sea and English Channel.
The first draft of the Newfoundland Forestry Unit reaches its woodsland in Northumberland with a long list of volunteers from Twillingate and Exploits districts. The note expresses hope all men including sailors will return home safely.
A concise tribute notes Confederation Life publishing its 1940 calendar. The brief highlights the company’s ongoing calendar tradition and its role in planning and scheduling for the upcoming year.
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