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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1941
Page
4
The notice outlines submission rules for Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes and Announcements at The Twillingate Sun. It states charges for insertion 25 cents and deadlines Wednesday noon. It also disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions and mentions the office location on the North Side Twillingate.
Argentia residents face swift displacement for a naval base and seek interim compensation. Mr. P. J. Lewin pursues settlement with St. John’s authorities on behalf of locals, demanding housing and payments if homes must be left. Sir Wilfred Woods proposed provisional payments while arbitration reviews options.
A 100 mile an hour hurricane swept across Spain and Portugal, destroying homes in Santander and causing mass casualties. In Madeira two British convoys faced Nazi raiders, with six ships sunk from one convoy and fourteen ships sunk in another as 100 men landed at Funchal.
Letters from England report concern that evacuee children in Corner Brook were spoiled by local hospitality after a rush of arrivals last fall. Parents express worry about supervision and care amid the upheaval.
A radio report describes British uniformed parachutists dropping into Italy, some captured, others destroying electric and water works in mountain valleys and returning to base. The account notes the operation was official secret and mentions balloon carriage.
The Sanctuary Guild Social held at the Parish Hall on Wednesday was a decided success. Proceeds totaled £3300. Samuel F. Elliott sang his own composition Caribou's Hubby with music by Mr. Munssen of New York. Mr. Frank Austey accompanied Elliott for the performance.
Ice has broken up above Young's Point and the harbour is clear to the beaches. The open Bay shows unusual conditions as Monday and Tuesday’s heavy seas broke up ice at the run mouth. Offshore winds reduce coastal ice.
A letter from a patient expresses sincere thanks through your paper to Dr Olds Dr Wood and hospital staff for kindness during the stay. The writer also thanks the Captain and Gitla of the Ranger Guides and all visitors, joined by their parents in gratitude and best wishes for Dr Olds and his workers.
Alfreda Simms agradeces a gran cantidad de amigos por su amabilidad y simpatía durante su duelo. Se mencionan numerosos nombres para cartas, tarjetas y mensajes, y se agradece especialmente la visita del Adjunto Wight y su familia. También se agradece a los que cavaron la ronda de nieve y a los sepultureros y portadores.
The Spencer family thanks friends for support during the death of husband and father, including sprays for the casket and letters of sympathy. Mrs. Henry Spencer & Family.
During the week ending February 19 the hospital admitted John Gillett Gilesporte Mrs Frank Stuckleas Twillingate North Abraham Peddle Moreton's Jr. Martin Young Twillingate South Miss Margaret Jenkins Summerford Morely Parsons Herring Neck Mrs Joseph Roberts Wild Cove Allen Burt Virgin Arm Mrs Samuel Dove Samuel Dove Crow Head Roy Reccord Victoria Cove. Discharged were Fred Sheppard Batwood Mrs Alfred Freake Boyd's Cove Miss Althea Anstey Trillingate North Mrs Reymond Sansome Hillgrade James Petry Laurenceton Guy Eveleigh Newstead Mrs Bert Mutford and Infant Crow Head Lloyd Wheeler Twillingate South Arch Wheaton Fredericton. A son was born to Mrs Frank Stuckless of Twillgate North on Friday February 1h. Both mother and infant are doing nicely.
The War Savings Stamp Fund gratefully records new contributions including B. J. Abbott S M 250 Dr. A. J. Wood 150 Hedkey King 250 Herbert Gillett 100 and is signed by J. M. Olds M.D. Secretary.
A birth notice from Back Harbour reports the arrival on February 19 of a child born to Mr and Mrs James White. The announcement lists no further details.
A Sun correspondent urges stronger national support as volunteers for the fighting forces are few. He lauds WPA efforts and wool knitting for Headquarters, notes NPA activity, and proposes higher contributions from non wage earners to fund postwar re establishment. The piece stresses parental courage and civic duty.
Solomon Eveleigh complains in the Twillingate Sun about frequent dog team drivers cursing and beating animals along the Comfort Cove to Newstead route. He notes many children hear the vile language and urges better treatment of horses and dogs to ensure reliable service and humane care.
Air Marshal Owen Tudor Boyd, forced to land in Sicily last November, is kept in an ancient Sulmona villa with oak and cypress gardens. He has a servant and cook, must observe meatless days, and buys food and clothing from a $200 monthly pay, per treaty equal to an Italian general but far below his British pay of $660. He is the only high ranking British officer taken prisoner so far in this war.
Mrs. Wom. John Pride reports the death of her father Mr. John Snow at Pilley’s Island on Friday week. He lived 99 years. Mesara, Wm. Adams, and Alex Stuckless hauled freight from Lewisporte to Hodge Bros. Mr. Wesley Price arrived from Buchan on Wednesday.
Reports from North East West South St. Indo's describe Greek offensives across the Albanian front after a heavy artillery barrage. Turkish acceptance of fighting in the Balkan crisis, British advances in Africa, and bold RAF strikes on German bases mark a widening war scene with Britain and allies facing possible global conflict.
The report notes troops and aircraft heading toward Greece for potential combat with Germany, with Royal Navy and RAF reinforcing Singapore and Athens. It highlights Newfoundlanders honored by the First Lord, British plans on Balkan front, and ongoing Far East and Pacific developments.
Thursday night at the Court House a social and send off honored Artillery Volunteer Harry Wineham. Sponsored by the Entertainment Committee of the local N P A branch with WPA aid. Clergy present letters of regret. Chair Magistrate Abbott led remarks followed by songs. T G W Ashbourne urged God Speed and safe return. Refreshments served. a presentation to the recruit. Rev Pitt spoke briefly. F Apstey led music. National Anthem ended the gathering around 1045.
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