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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun informs readers of notes of thanks memoriam and announcements policy charging 25 cents each for notices and notes and stating late submissions received after Wednesday noon will not be guaranteed. It emphasizes no responsibility for correspondents opinions and is dated Twillingate July 5 1941.
Naval experts label the attack on the American steamer Robin Moor by a German submarine as piracy. The ship carrying no contraband sank after stern warnings and shells fired. passengers and crew reached land safely. The report also cites wartime misstatements about parachutists and naval strength, and notes U S action against strikers at an Aviation Corporation plant with injuries only.
Ashbourne’s coal schooner completed an eight day round trip this week under the command of Captain Jas Gillett. The voyage covered the scheduled route with steady progress reported aboard.
Navalmen Allan G Boyde ks and Andrew M Roberta leave this week to join ships after furloughs. Cyril Linneon, Wm Earle, and Wilson Stuckless enter active service on Sunday. Additional recruits from Fogo Harbour and Tizzard’s Hr join the Navy, with best wishes from the Sun.
The Railway Company contemplates integrating its system with airlines to expand travel connectivity and streamline passenger movements across transport networks. A formal study is underway to assess feasibility, timelines, and potential partnerships.
Finance Minister Penson delivers the most important Budget Speech in the country. Revenue is rising toward 16 million with outside loans reconsidered. The reform emphasizes self generated earnings and a broader definition of Revenue minus external finance.
Captain Newman carried birch wood from Boyd's Cove to the South Side and discharged the load at Ashbournes Ltd on Wednesday, following a Tuesday pickup.
Residents at Botwood had faced delays in building material as a lumber shipment arrived and was being landed on Tuesday, easing shortages for local construction.
Edwina carried a trout party to Hammer Cove near Grego in Exploits Bus on Tuesday and then proceeded to Botwood with Adolphus Bennett and Augustus Price. The party returned by the boat in the late evening.
Swiss ships Neva Belle Dauntless Madeline Hebb and Yone Flier arrived with freight for local firms, marking a busy week at the harbor and highlighting activity in transportation and commerce.
News brief reports Turkish government negotiating with Vichy to evacuate French forces from Syria allowing twenty thousand troops to pass through Turkey. RAF raids on the Continent continue for seventeenth straight day with heavy bombardment of Calais. Soviet High Command admits tank thrusts push back toward old frontier near Minsk as German drive targets the Russian town. Reuters confirms German ambassador sought alliance against the Soviet Union. British air power increases across Europe with losses reported.
Citizens request renewal of posters in shop windows as notices expire. The measure would improve visibility for new postings and reduce clutter from aging papers, which hamper public information and reflect poorly on business areas with faded notices.
Sunday observances at St Peter's saw Girl and Ranger Guides War Vets Naval men and Ranger Force attend Divine Service at 11 am. They later laid wreaths at Memorial Hospital steps to honor fallen Great War heroes.
The Edna Louise is tasked with preserving the Ashbournes Ltd fishery for the current season, ensuring continued operations and resource protection. The notice outlines duties to safeguard catches, manage fishing limits, and support the company’s maritime activity.
The text mentions The Robert Gordon along with Kate and Ruth and notes relevance to the fishery. It cites Hodge Brothers as the former and Ashbournes Ltd as the latter, outlining a business association within the fishing sector.
Miss Mabel Young is appointed Chief Cook at the hospital kitchen. Mr Walter Elliott has joined the kitchen staff this week and will work under Miss Young as part of the hospital culinary team.
The Governor in Commission issues regulations authorizing the Commissioner for Public Utilities to establish tribunals, prohibit strikes, set employment terms, and record labour departures during war. It defines trade disputes and workmen, outlines tribunal powers, and sets criminal penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment.
The text notes that a person convicted of offences under these provisions may be liable to fines if a body corporate is involved. It states the offence rules and fines, and ends by naming the citation of these Defence Regulations related to strikes and lockouts from 1941.
Individuals depart for St John's Montreal and Musgrave Harbour while others return or await work. Several people relocate to Bay Roberts Fogo and Lewisporte with hires at banks hotels and telegraph offices. New recruits and insolvences include teachers and medical staff attending events in St John's and Toronto.
Elihu Manuel a native of Exploits died in Chilliwack British Columbia on April 14. Born 1865 he studied at Wesleyan College St John s and married Mise Eily Allen of Lethbridge Trinity Bay in 1887. He served in public life as Chilliwack mayor for five years and retired from the ministry about twenty years ago due to ill health. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs F G Leary and three sons though three sons predeceased him a brother Mr G Manuel of Vancouver. He came to Canada in 1891 and was ordained in 1893.
Dressed herring from Norway disruption boosts U S sales rising from 2000 barrels in 1939 to 5000 in 1940 and 12000 in 1941. Two new plants operate this fall including Mr C F Crosbie moving a plant at Summerside and James Baird Ltd at Comfort Bight Labrador.
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