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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its policy for notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements with a 25 cent charge per item and a Wednesday noon cutoff for submissions. The notice notes no responsibility for correspondent opinions and lists Twillingate date February 17 1940.
The report argues Germany cannot fight on alone and Finland holds crucial sway. It discusses possible Balkan and Baltic moves, Australian and New Zealand forces in Egypt and Palestine, and shifting Western pressures. It remembers John Buchan and laments Lord Tweedmouth and Canada’s loss.
Canada mourns as Lord Tweedmuir also known as John Buchan dies after a fall and prolonged illness. The Governor General faced grave doubts about recovery after a long illness and a burdensome tenure.
Captain Isaac Young and his two sons arrived in their motor vessel Little White Coat after two days in the Run awaiting winds. Oxen and horses hauled freight from Lewisporte to Salt Pond for Bait Depot firms and others while Ranger and Mrs Peet of Springdale joined at Salt Pond. Roberta from Change Islands carried Mrs Harry LaDrew home from the Hospital as Slobica resumed its winter run with a smoother sea and moderate wind.
Merchants from the South West Coast visited St Johns to discuss the Bank Fishery and the cost impact of wartime. The Fishermen's Assistance Act guarantees exporter losses and minimum prices, but many fishermen remain in hardship despite these supports, as the Newfoundland economy heavily relies on the fisheries and calls for reorganization and reform.
The memorial hostel at St John’s was dedicated by Bishop White on the 7th. Lady Superintendent is Miss M White. Assistant Superintendent is Miss Edith Manuel. Matron is Mrs B Smith.
Mr. Robert Horwood wed Miss Madge Adams of Milton Trinity Bay in a Clarenville ceremony on New Year’s Eve. This brief report notes the couple’s marriage in the local church with families in attendance.
Mr C J Wiveor representing Royal Stores was carried from Norris Arm to Grace Hospital at St John s last week after a paralysis stroke. He is not seriously ill and is now improving.
Acknowledgment note thanks S. Roberts for providing a calendar from Change Tolands. The brief confirms receipt and appreciation for the calendar item.
Beloved wife of Peter Jenkins died Friday morning February 9 at Arm. She leaves five sons Willis George Frank Theodore and Ernest in Arm and Toronto and Boston. Three daughters Lilly Moore Carrie Barnes and Fanny Dove in Toronto. Two brothers Samuel Hicks and Thomas Hicks. Funeral Sunday at 3 p m at the South Side Church with Rev T J Pitt officiating. burial at Arm Cemetery. Sunday School and Bible Class attended.
The article discusses multiple proposals to boost fisheries including bait depots, controlled shipments to foreign markets, and local carrying capacity for fish. It argues Newfoundland’s abundant and high quality fisheries justify a population over a million and condemns wasteful by products being discarded rather than processed.
A reader questions traffic rules and street safety in Twillingate, noting dust and mud from motor cars, dog teams and horse gallops in crowded streets. He asks whether dogs and teams have rights on the streets and urges a review of driving speeds and road rules.
Confederation Life lists men offering General Service in the Royal Navy including John E Peytor Twillingete Bennett W Gillarc Tilt Cove Hirata M Rideout Charla Gosse Indian Cove Also three men from Fogo passed doctor examinations Proclamations call for enlistment in the Artillery Regiment around the town.
Notre Dame Hustlers Club announces a production titled The Red Headed Stepchild to be staged in the first week of April. Full particulars will follow.
During the week ending February 14 the hospital admitted Miss Pansy Barrett Crow Head Mrs Gordon Cave Durrells Arm Bertram Young Twillingate South and discharged Mrs Stanton Hardy Miss Pansy Barrett William Young Twillingate South Stanley Primmer Durrells Arm Harold Pelley Jenkins Cove Mrs Harry LeDrew and infant daughter Change Islands Miss Jessie Bath Herring Neck Mra Joseph Bennett Loyd Bennett Port Albert.
Reports from St Johns say two German U boats were sunk by destroyers after attempting to attack a convoy. Fleet news also notes heavy fighting on the Karelian Isthmus and Mannerheim line as Finns and Russians clash with both sides suffering losses. Lord Tweedsmuir dies in Montreal after surgery, age 64, the first Canadian Governor General to die in office.
Menara Claude and Maxwell Hawkies went to Lewisporte on Wednesday to pick up Mr. Lot Austey and prepare for a return freight run to Buffal New York. The teams will bring freight back from Lewisporte on the return trip.
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