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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes memoriam announcements and notices published each Saturday from the North Side office. Submissions up to Wednesday noon incur a 25 cent charge. Opinions of correspondents are not endorsed by the paper.
A historical note questions which side controls intelligence as German spy systems are said to be far ahead and troop movements openly known. It warns of treachery’s uncertain weight but stresses danger from air strikes and reprisals as the war drains resources and youth.
In a northern defense the Finnish army holds back Soviet forces with steady resistance. Reports describe heavy losses for Soviet troops and harsh cold terrain hampering the Red advance. One account claims Andrei Zhdanov offered Helsinki to Stalin as a birthday gift, who turns 60 on December 21 and may reach 70 before any celebration.
The First Lord of the Admiralty begins another trip to France as a fleet of bombers accompanies Mr. Churchill by air and is heavily guarded. The British government keeps details secret while rumors say Hitler ordered air attacks to target Churchill on Channel crossings.
Mr. Sandy Moors traveled along the Clyde on Monday as he made his way toward St. John's, citing a routine journey through the river city.
The piece suggests Japan aims to drive all foreigners from China and seal the Open Door. It notes Britain and the United States would be ousted only after Japan first conquers China. Last week a radio report claimed Chinese forces pushed the Japanese back along a 75 mile front amid heavy losses, while unrest grows within Japan against its militarist government.
The S. S. Clyde loaded 300 casks of fish at Fogo on Saturday and took more from Herring Neck on the way inwards. A few casks were shipped from here and at Moreton's Harbour. The Clyde ends its season with fishing at Little Bay Islands this week then at Herring Neck and St. John’s. The Northern Ranger is expected to wind up the St. John’s Humbermouth service on this trip.
Seal-netters report about 200 seals netted on Saturday the largest day this year, raising the year’s total to about 40 by that date. Through Wednesday this week catches were few, while motorists in Twillingate claim a new January record before the second.
Calendars are received with thanks from John Gillet and Son and Ashbournes Ltd acknowledging reception and appreciation.
William Dalley again serves as Mail Courier for winter with his team taking out the first Overland Mail on Tuesday. Mails will close each Monday at 5 pm.
Dr Allan Roy Dafoe resigns as guardian of the Dionne quintuplets he helped bring to birth. He allegedly signed a deal with Oliva Dionne for a common dwelling for the five girls and nine family members this summer, in exchange Dionne would drop his fibel action and demand for an accounting of the quintet income.
The obituary records the death of Adolphus Jenkins at age 57 after a two year illness. He died peacefully on December 9 and is buried in Arm cemetery with Rev. Pitt preaching from Revelation seven. He leaves a wife, four daughters, two sons, a brother and four sisters, and his family prays for reunion in Heaven.
A London News Chronicle feature documents Newfoundland Forestry Corps workers in a pine forest below the Scottish border. It details camp life, meals, jam cravings, and social scenes, with portraits of Peter Pretty and Captain Jack Turner, plus logs, peavies, and pianoforte solos shaping their wartime logging work.
A colonial evening features boxing warmups, native dances, and round dances by stout fellows. Musicians lead piano singalongs of The Trinity Cake and Star of Logy Bay, followed by squid jigging songs. The crowd erupts with Lancers and QuaDrilles as Captain Turner calls lights out and residents pledge allegiance with God Save the King. Mr. George Gillard is identified as son of John T. Gillard of the town.
Members of the South Side United Church Choir Sunday School teachers and Samways Bible Class held a farewell gathering in Marshall Hall for men leaving for overseas service in the Forestry Unit. Wives and guests attended. pastor T. J. Pitt urged support for the war effort as the men depart for the United Kingdom.
Over 1000 lbs of cocoa milk powder and sugar prepared by Cadbury's Ltd have been sent by the Department of Public Welfare at the Board's request to all schools under the Unit Church Schools Board. The aid follows a Department offer to the country boards and aims to provide a daily nourishing hot drink for schoolchildren during winter.
Motor boat Little Gracs carried Dr. Wood to Campbellton on Wednesday and returned that evening. The vessel then went to Herring Neck yesterday with Sergi and Martin.
England faces political upheaval as War Secretary Hore Belisha and Information Minister Lord MacMillan resign from the cabinet over policy disputes. Oliver Stanley and Sir John Reith take new posts. Andrew Rae Duncan returns to the Board of Trade, while Churchill visits France amid war developments and Finnish defense actions against Russia.
Conflicted excerpts praise patriotism in Newfoundland communities. Volunteers pay for boat trips to Twillingate and generous citizens of Fogo display strong support for those leaving their homes. The piece urges a universal, true spirit of patriotism as essential to democracy.
Erzincan Turkey a town of about 60000 population is nearly wiped out as Anatolia suffers heavy earthquake damage. Ankara region reports extensive destruction and loss of life and property in the same event.
Advertisement offers a five room bungalow with outbuildings and land for sale at a reasonable price in Laurenceton N D Bey. The listing is terse and reads like a local classified notice.
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