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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1942
Page
4
Page from The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks and announcements. Lists 25 cent charges for notes and states late submissions may not be inserted. Includes disclaimer on opinions of correspondents and notes from the Home Affairs department in Twillingate Newfoundland.
The text argues that the Presa should advise the Government due to lack of public debate forums. It notes newspapers reach citizens on vital issues, voices that send representations to departments are few, and presses are used by well meaning people. It stresses the need for cooperation and that using the press is a privilege not allowed in dictatorships.
The fall of Mozhaisk widens the gap between Moscow and Leningrad German defenses falter along a 1200 mile line from the Black Sea to Finland as Soviet counteroffensives gain pace Panzer units depart to the Eastern front Hungary sends troops aiding the German occupation but the loss of Mozhaisk robs the Nazis of war matériel and signals a cautious retreat to avoid encirclement.
Thirteen Newfoundlanders were in Hong Kong during the recent attack and surrender to the Japanese. Elmo Baird, a flight mechanic, is shown stationed in Singapore with the Royal Air Force as the broader war actions unfold in Asia.
Military authorities fear the fall of Singapore with Jap forces advancing along the Johore shore and toward the British base in Malaya. Evacuation plans are prepared as air raids inflict heavy casualties on defenders. Jap planes stay in attack, while Allied fighters try to drive them off. Plans exist for continued operations from Australia against the enemy in the Pacific.
The St Johns Daily News review notes the Special Numbers edition offers extensive current events for 1941 and broad data on commerce and industry. The Newfoundland Times Christmas Number from New York is late but well prepared, spanning twenty eight pages.
The region endured the season’s coldest day as thermometers read six below zero on Saturday, compared with around ten above in December. Shipping in this section halted for winter, though some coast harbours remain navigable. Observers note winters appear shorter than before.
A patient was brought from Black Island to the hospital on Wednesday.
Readers learn the Entertainment Committee of the NPA reports on collections for men overseas during the Christmas season. The note highlights fund totals and purpose of the drive for servicemen abroad.
A note of gratitude appears to thank the doctors and nurses of Memorial Hospital for their care of Roy during his stay. Special mention goes to Dra. Wood and Olds, with wishes for their continued good work and long lives from Mr and Mrs Dorman Slade.
Confederation Life reports that Mail Couriera left Birchy Bay Tuesday and returns Thursday afternoon with a heavy regular mail. The trial tests new ice and island connections using boat and dog teams in poor conditions.
The late Duke of Connaught visited Newfoundland in July 1914, opening Bowring Park and the Masonic Lodge at Botwood while visiting Grand Falls. As Grand Master after King Edward VII's death, he led a notable imperial military career in the East and South Africa, with Twillingate residents among excursion sightseers.
The report covers intensified German counterattacks on the Russian front with heavy losses, Allied air and sea actions in the Pacific and North Africa, and British bombings. It notes U S bombers downing Japanese planes, Rommel’s Libya operations hampered by weather, and Allied advances near Smolensk and El Aghebia amid ongoing global fighting.
The N P A entertainment committee thanks contributors listed from Gillard’s Cove to Crow Head for Christmas gifts totaling 46 75 after an October appeal. Names include Alfred Gillard Peter White Hodge Bros J White S G Moors P M Coady Colbourne R Primmer Theo Jenkins C Anstey Joseph Warr A Brown T Ashbourne J Pardy S Sharpe Jr J Gillett. Amounts range from 3 25 to 18 25 pounds.
A long list of donors to the hospital thanks contributors from Roberts Arm to Trepassey and beyond. Names appear with varied amounts from 1.00 to 5.00, including Mrs Hibbs, A J Hewlatt, Ronald Peet, Thomas Whiteway, and many others across Pearce Greene, Triton, Musgrave Harbour, Port Acton, and more.
During the week ending January Quet, admissions included Edward Dalley Ruby Blake Mrs George Stuckless Durrells Arm Mrs James Gillett Mra Kenneth Legge Baby Roy Pond Gilesporte Mra Peter Troake Jr Hart's Cove Michael Henifent Black Island Miss Bessie Anthony Saldom Marie Gillard Gillards Cove Mrs Leonard Clarke Twill legate North John Barney Black Island Discharges included Mrs James Hibbs Roberts Arm James Robinson Boyds Cove Mra Maxwell Day and infant son Port Albert Mrs Thoa Budgell and infant son Exploits Mra Edward Sharpe Long Point Edward Dalley Durrells Arm Mra James Adey Hart's Cove Marianne Gillard Gillards Cove Aubrey Tizzard Miss Nellie Ings Hillgrade.
A hospital school clinic operates again serving scholars from ten Twillingate Island schools. Examinations are provided free of charge as before, with medical attention available to students across the islands.
Lord Southwood has urged donations for a bombed London Children’s Hospital. An appeal circulated with a fragment of concrete from the blast, asking citizens to contribute and stating that any donation will be gladly received.
Donations to the hospital disaster fund continue as the appeal begun at year end gains support. The drive reflects higher supply costs and new equipment needs. Many supporters cannot donate in person due to wartime demands, but every contribution is gratefully received.
Churchill flies from Washington to London via Bermuda in a swift return after meeting in the United States capital where he did not address Congress. Argentina shifts toward alliance against Japan Germany and Italy as Pan-American nations unite. He piloted Airways machine briefly at 200 miles per hour and noted parliamentary criticism of Far East war with a promised two day debate and possible resignation if support wanes.
Honorable Captain I R Randell died at St Johns on Friday of last week. His funeral service was held at the C of E Cathedral on Monday afternoon before his remains were sent to Port Rexton for burial.
Three youths forced entry to Ayre & Sons store in St John’s Monday night and took several articles of value. Police are pursuing the culprits. Donald Dove had his house moved to Mudford's Cove from Sam Ellett’s recent purchase. Clyde sails south to load fish at Foro, ending 1941 service in the Bay. Marriage at Change Islands joined Fred Hoffe and Miss Diamond. Miss Mary Anstey arrived from Trinity East. Edith Manuel returned to the City.
A brief notice urging subscribers to settle SUN fees. The message emphasizes that despite reminders, many forget the amount is small and should be paid promptly to avoid lapses in service. It appeals to subscribers who request reminders and highlights the nonlarge nature of the fee.
Fire on the 11th destroyed big stores, bicycles, three cod traps and gear, five motor engines, a saw mill with 3000 feet of lumber, causing a severe loss to Skipper Peter Parsons as $3500 goes up in smoke with no insurance.
Seals were numerous on Saturday in the north with waters alive to a fish like seal bait. Barring suggests this period used for catch. no herring reported at present.
Four steamers will go to the seal hunt this Spring. The Neptune for Job Bros, in charge of Capt. W. C. Winsor, Eagle, Capt. Sid Hill, Ranger, Capt. L. Kean, Terra Nova, Capt. C Kean, three for Bowring Bros.
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