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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists notices of thanks memoriam and other announcements with a 25 cent charge for small ads. It notes late submissions may miss publication and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. It calls for public service and mentions difficulty clearing snow on streets and sidewalks.
A humorous reflection on chickens, chores, and neighborly roosts during holidays and cold weather. It mentions scarce eggs, clothes drying, early risers, and a perceived invasion of private spaces by quiet nocturnal raiders, framed as a slight social vignette.
A community discussion highlights a 3 cent letter rate and new post office box prices. Residents fear increased snow and bone injuries on rough streets, urging winter road maintenance funding and potential postal box reductions due to aging infrastructure.
The battle of Malaya ends with Japan 89 miles from Singapore at a six mile daily pace. Allied reinforcements surge, Australian aid increases, and sea and land routes are targeted to sever Japanese communications. US sea and air forces join Dutch forces in strikes, while Singapore residents clear streets and fight fires from bombing as General MacArthur’s forces endure encirclement.
The W P A held a tea and sale at the courthouse on Thursday to raise funds for comforts for our Lada Overseas. The gathering was large with Indies serving at tables until 8 o clock. Proceeds exceeded 160 dollars from tea, sale of items and cakes. the event will enable continued W P A relief efforts.
Heavy rain collapsed power and flooded Bel Island mine forcing closure since last week. Islanders stocked lamps and kerosene as Petty Harbour station flooded and St. John’s cut electricity. Downed wires and lines followed freezing glitter. A dory was seen on New Gower Street floods.
Last week radio reports stated Capt Patrick Miller and Norman Coish were marooned on Dog Island and rescued by men from Indian Islands. A plane dropped word that help was coming. The Lightkeeper gave the report of the mean predicament.
Cendlemas Day offered mild conditions but observers doubt the groundhog’s forecasting. Indications for the rest of winter seem moderate to brisk with windy cold spells and heavy snow, and notable temperature swings observed so far.
Mr. W N Gray of Gray and Goodland St Johns died suddenly Monday from a heart attack. He was prominent in Masonic circles and a member of the Cathedral church C of E congregation.
Airman Jack Ashbourne earned his wings and becomes an Air Pilot stationed in England. He is the son of the late Wm Ashbourne.
Men from Carmanville crossed to these Islands last week with horse teams. A boat from Exploite care for patient and are unable to get. Uhgh boat back.
A compilation of wartime notes reports Russian advances and German setbacks on multiple fronts. British and Allied commands describe intensified operations in Europe Asia and Africa including air and naval actions near Singapore Java Borneo and the Sea of Azov as well as retreats and strategic destructions to slow enemy advances. Pacific and Indian Ocean actions feature Japanese air raids and Allied counterattacks amid ongoing campaigns with Constantinople cited indirectly through allied efforts.
Reports describe selective Allied gains and Axis pressure across multiple fronts. British forces in Libya and Salwen River battles persist while Singapore and Java face intensified Japanese air raids. Russian advance westward pushes toward Smolensk as German resistance stiffens, with heavy fighting near Mozhaisk and Kiev.
The article notes ongoing Soviet offensives near Moscow and Smolensk with two pincer movements above Crimea. It reports shelling of the island and further progress by German advances. It mentions U.S. approval of one billion dollars for China and Japanese forces massing in upper Malaya for an assault on Singapore.
A heartfelt tribute from SarRAu J. Macxean at Coley's Point to Dora Young. The writer recalls a close friendship and Dora's devout life, church service, organ playing at North Side United Church, and her influence on girls' classes. The note ends with a blessing and date January 13th, 1942.
Theodore Roosevelt argues that true peace derives from justice and that leaders who oppose oppression must be willing to wage war when necessary. He contends that history honors those who resist tyranny but act decisively against wrong, even if it requires force.
Miss Mildred Manuel traveled back to New York last week with Captain W Roberts driving her to Lewisporte on Thursday week.
Twillingate and other East Coast towns endured a blizzard with strong winds on Friday night. Snow blocked streets, hampering Sunday travel despite a clearing sky. March normally brings more snow, while warmer weather later eased some conditions before a new ice drift formed and the 808 bridge became impassable for some crossings.
The Barn Dance held Thursday night in the SU.F. Hall raised $22.50 to provide linens for wards and private rooms at the ND.B.M. Hospital. The event supported the Hospital's Hustler's Club effort and benefited patient care with donated bedding supplies.
The SUF held an anniversary event Thursday with Divine Service at St Andrew's attended by members, tea at the Court House, and initiations in Victoria Hall. Rev J Goodland spoke on hope, urging progress toward a rising sun as the world faces crisis. Members overseas and in defence work were noted. After parade, they visited Past Master Arthur Manuel J at the hospital before tea.
During the week ending February 4th the hospital admitted Mra George Whitt Change Islands Mra Elise Pelley Sandy Cove Mrs Mark Andrews Crow Head Margaret Stockley Summer ford and discharged Mrs James Gillett Giiesporte Mrs George Budgell Exploite Michael Henifent Black Island Amy Gidge Crow Head George Simms Back Hr Joseph Barnes Black Island In January the hospital recorded 2615 days of care with 843 average daily patients 53 admissions 51 discharges and four births with one death
The January 26 meeting of St Peter's Lodge No 12 S U F elected officers and committees. Worthy Master Bro Max Guy. Chief Officer Bro James White. Second Officer Bro Ang Price. Quarter Master P M Edwin Rideout. Lookout Bro Harry Cooper. Parser P M Win Harnett. Secretary Bro John C Loveridge. Relief, Finance, Investigating, Hearse, Trustees, and Hospital Visiting committees formed with listed members including Bro Alfred Field, Bro Alfred Young, P M Malcolm Loveridge, and others.
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