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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun dated July 13 1940 notes publication from Twillingate Maryland with notes on notices thanks memoriam notes and announcements costing 25 cents each. It states inability to guarantee late Wednesday noon submissions and declines responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Article outlines seven clauses claimed as the terms France accepted under armistice conditions, mirroring 1918 provisions. It covers cessation of hostilities, occupation of large portions of France, costs of occupation, demobilization of the French army and weapons, surrender of most of the French Navy, control of communications and bases, and the handing over of prisoners and assets.
The piece discusses General de Gaulle forming an army to aid the Allied offensive against Germany and its allies, noting the French fleet's role near Malta and the Empire's plan to counter remaining German power. It critiques Maginot defense and Petain's peace terms, hinting at a referendum and public resistance to the old general's agenda.
The piece notes a historic push for a third US presidential term for Franklin D Roosevelt amid war tensions. Wendell Willkie is identified as the Republican nominee opposing Roosevelt, with the latter weighing foreign policy views before deciding to run again. The election’s outcome hinges on war developments and campaign dynamics.
The Auxiliary Militia is formed under the Commissioner for Justice Hon. I. E. Emerson to administer military affairs including home defence fortifications ordinances munitions and habiliments of war.
The motor boat Miss Twillingate departed Botwood on Sunday carrying Recruiting Officers Joseph Goodyear and George Hicks for a month long cruise to the south to conduct recruiting work.
Sunday services marked Memorial Sunday with appropriate form. At the S. S. United, War Vets Recruits and Girl Guides attended Sunday morning activities.
Miss Kennedy, a beautician, runs a shop in town, operating at the Primmer House.
Motor Boat Edwina carried passengers including Ewart Baird George Fudgs Misa Grose and Mr and Mrs Olde plus a cousin to the g country and back by Monday Ranger Roy Manuel arrived from Fortune Bay and Whitebourne and was transferred to the Green Bay District centre at Springdals.
Magistrate Abbott and Constable Harvey from Fogo visited Mus grave in the district with motor transport, along with Harbour and others. They apparently travelled to the area by motor and returned yesterday.
During the week ending July 9 admissions include Hedley Roberts Card's Hr Mias Stella Boyde Summerford Edward Hodder Victoria Cove Mrs. Kenneth Ride out Cottle's Island and others. Discharges list Mrs. Stanley Parsons jrenkin's Cove Mrs. Kenneth G Rideout Ragged Hr infant cases and more. A July 3 birth to Mrs George Tizzard Fogo reported progress, with June totals of 73 admissions and 68 discharges and 10 births. New nursing staff Miss Gladys Dawe joins Port de Grave. visitors include A W Olda and Marion Lee from the United States.
The commissioner for natural resources acknowledges receipt of a booklet titled Agriculture and Land Settlement. Extracts will be provided in future issues.
The Salvation Army Sunday School Picnic was held on Wednesday. Adjt. A. J. Rideout is to be transferred to Bonavista and he and his family will be leaving in August.
The trap hook and line and trawl fishery reports a very good week with steady daily boats. Strong participation from multiple vessels indicates robust activity and healthy landings across the fleet.
Mr. Frederick Simms arrived for a week from Fogo by Clyde on Saturday. Mr. Ralph Smith left by motor C. M. Wheeler on Tuesday for Lewisporte en route to the City.
Mr. H. A. Butler arrived Sunday aboard the new motor launch Runnymede owned by Duke Manuel. He attended a meeting with the Agri & Community Club on Monday evening.
Sebra Mollie Dauntless Lone Flyer and Grace Boehner arrived with freight this week. A Roberta Arm boat also reached port. Mr. Thomas Grimes visited for the run and left Tuesday.
A reader in Twillingate asks the editor about the status of a local act to close hours of stores. He argues for uniform rules to benefit customers and clerks, condemns obstructive opponents, and urges progress since Lincoln era development. He signs as Tam.
The report details Royal Navy actions against French ships at Oran and Rubens in the Mediterranean, RAF strikes on German targets, and German air raids over England. It notes political shifts including Petain's potential dictatorship and Roosevelt's bid for a third term, with mentions of Romania Hungary and Russia involving territorial and alliance dynamics.
Three volunteers for the Artillery Messrs. Lloyd Linfield Wilson Manuel and Wilfred Troake passed their medical test. Mr. Andrew Roberts has enlisted for the Navy.
The Windsor election results list Hubert Keats E R King R C English Kenneth Burt Frederick Maidment Frederick Grimes Peter Young Archibald Peckford P F Btowne J A Spencer as candidates with votes 93 67 59 53. The first seven names form the new Board of Management to take office July 1 1940.
Mr. Herbert Young and son Harold with Mr Chesley Young work on cleaning and painting the Memorial Hospital exterior. An extension to the cave is planned so that water will drip clear of the walls.
Agriculture at Minty’s Farm shows growing land use and healthy crops. If current weather continues, harvest should yield well this season.
The discussion questions whether recruiting overseas is necessary as many men are already in England. Opinion favors the volunteer system, suggesting it is meeting current needs and could suffice without broader overseas conscription.
The family expresses gratitude to everyone who offered help after the sudden passing of a husband and father. Thanks for wreaths sprays letters telegrams and sympathy from the United Church Women's Association and Mrs Rosart Swarry and family.
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