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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1941
Page
4
Twillingate Sun announces notices from the local department home estates. Published in Twillingste Mfaid on Saturday from the North Side office. Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes Announcements cost 25 cents each. Entries received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Hon J H Penson retires as Newfoundland Finance Commissioner after a budget speech urging fiscal conservatism and potential self governance. He highlights debt liquidation, a sinking fund of nine hundred thousand dollars yearly, and warns prosperity must broaden beyond a remote corner to end receivership. The Sun lauds his work and notes a smoother path for his successor.
A note urges the Railway Office to have the north route steamer call at all ports to Fogo during weeks when the coastal to Lewis port ship is southbound. It argues this would improve rail and freight service without delaying northern freights, noting heightened spring demand and a Gulf area boat change.
Fragmentary OCR item notes observers and allies involved in wartime alliance discussions. Readable phrases reference Borgcast and joining the Allies, but specifics and context are missing.
The report notes Japan seeking talks with Chinese leaders on a peace agreement amid tensions with Germany and Russia. It suggests fear of a German victory influencing Japan to align, even as it weighs becoming a vassal state to Germany or aiding Russia.
The auxiliary Lone Flier from Ashbourne ran aground near shoal point on the port side under canvas with engine full ahead. Salvage was hampered by a heavy westerly gale and swell, with much cargo damaged by water and engine oil. Musgrave Hill boats aided, Capt Pat Newman and Capt Wm Pippy noted as experienced mariners, one of whom has his first loss in over thirty years at sea.
General Maurice Gustave Game lin, allied chief in 1939, has escaped a French prison. He faces charges tied to France's capitulation to Germany last June. His whereabouts are unknown but he may be in England.
His Excellency the Governor is asked by His Majesty to stay in office in Newfoundland for another year. Sir Humphrey and Lady Walwyn have won public affection for their service and dedication. The couple has undertaken many tasks, and the extension will demand considerable time and effort from them to continue their valued work.
The week ending July 15 records admissions at the capital hospital for Mise Rita Locke Norman Dove George England Harrys Hr Mrs H L Yarr Bishop s Falls Mrs Harry Barnes Ragged Point Mrs Lionel Hoffe Change Islands Edward Bulgin Durrells Arm Mrs Wilson Guy Wild Cove Mrs Austin Mercer Grand Falls Baby Warry Farrell Gander Bay Jebez Boone Northern Arm Mrs Arthur Licks Mrs Sidney Skinner Carmanville Baby Girl Guy Hospital Alma Simms Back Harbour Seymour Grimes Herring Neck Mia Wm Snow Fogo Mrs Adolphus Cannings Exploits Gilbert Roberta Botwood Jack Strong Jacksons Cove Kelvin Taylor Pilleys Salda. Discharges include Baby William Clarke Twillingate North Mrs Elijah LeDrow Change Islands Mrs Abner Young Campbellton Mrs Ted Draver Alder Harbour Baby Girl Draver Alder Harbour Isabelle Minty Lewisporte Olive Small Tizsard s Harbour Annie Twyne Sangoms Island Mrs Wilfred Jenkins Virgin Arm Bay Girl Jenkins Hospital Arch Hillier Guy Evane Campbellton Nathan Steele Ragged Harbour George Brett Joe Batts Arm Norman Dove Grand Falls Mrs Blanche Martin Springdale Mrs George Coles Carmanville Ken Butler Grand Falls Mrs R F Bartlett La Scie Con John Harvey Fogo.
Local notes list visits and travel among Change Islands, Fogo, Twillingate, and coast towns. Names include H A Butler Adjt Wright Pearce Blackmore Young and families, Mrs Wilson Wild Cove, Miss Marguerite Ball, Ronald Torraville Eddie Hyde, Capt T C Gee, and Lt. Charles Gee. Several recruits for the Air Force are noted, with others working at cod liver factories and ship duties. A July 11 birth is recorded, and trips by the Edwina and John Bull are mentioned amid a busy round of social and official movements.
The parents of Able Seaman Andrew Roberts express gratitude to Twillingate residents and organizations including the WPA and NPLA for their kindness during his leave. They send best wishes for victory and safe return of all sailors, noting the son will be away on duty again.
A surprise party for Miss Ana Ashbourne was hosted at St. Andrew's School on Tuesday evening with about 130 attendees. Speeches by Rev. Goodland Rev. Pitt and Magistrate Abbott praised the guest and gifts arranged to symbolize the six working days of the week.
Guidance on flag etiquette states not to fly another nation’s flag beneath the Union Jack or Ensign. Separate poles are advised except for house flags or belated code signals. The Jack and Ensign are chiefly naval signals for merchant or government ships from the stern.
The week saw intensified British attacks causing at least 37 enemy ships totaling over 105000 tons gravely damaged. About 40000 tons were sunk with more likely total losses. Italian cruiser Gorizia torpedoed and sunk. another merchant cruiser crippled. Beirut Benghazi bombed six times. Bomber Command hit ships at sea and in ports along North Sea approaches. Brest attacked again. 10000 ton ship hit at anchor.
A translated remark suggests Britain might establish so called tourist homes in certain countries. These facilities would offer basic lodging with spartan mattresses to deter the German tourist movement. The comment frames a strategy aimed at reducing German tourism influence.
The motor boats Misa, Twillingate, and Edwina traveled to Fogo and Change Islands on Thursday with round trippers.
Capt John Blackmore’s new schooner, built last winter at Port Union, ran aground on a rock near Cann Island, Seldon with a coal cargo. No details yet on the vessel’s condition or crew.
Captain Andrew Greenham is noted at Croc with his crew placing 509 bits of fish. An offshore ice report appeared on Monday, detailing icy conditions near the area.
Dr. J. M. Olds addressed the Mfld Medical Convention at St. John's on Vitamin C and its dietary role for public health. The paper was well received and deemed full of information by attending medical men.
The motor launch Bonnie Nell commanded by Capt Elijah Dalley arrived in St. John’s on Saturday after departing Thursday from Lewisporte. Among the passengers were Mrs. Hardy and others from the United States, including a doctor.
World war updates report the Syrian and Lebanese mandates placed under Allied control after armistice terms. French and British troops consolidate power while Turkish morale is bolstered. Western front battles rage, with heavy Russian losses claimed against German forces. Roosevelt seeks large shipbuilding grant as U S production aims for six and a half million tons in 1942. Germans deny Smolensk fall as Red Army resists in Smolensk and Pskov sectors.
Men fight on the eastern front as the R A F reports its largest shipping strike with 22 ships hit at Rotterdam. Germany loses 56 ships in ten days and five ships this month. General Marshall asks Congress to declare an unlimited emergency before August 1s and warns Spain Portugal or Africa may be next targets for Nazi aggression urging extension of draft and National Guard service.
Robert Linfield aged resident and native of this town died peacefully Saturday night after a short illness. Born in 1857 he lived a seafaring life and captained schooners Bonny Hearty and Dorothy. He later worked shore fishing and returned to cod fishery with Ashbournes gear. He was industrious and served his country, member of L O A and Loyalty Lodge No. 5. Funeral Monday at South Side United Church with Rev T J Pitt. burial at Arm Cemetery. He leaves wife one son Frank and daughter Mabel Mrs W H White Boston one brother Albert and several relatives. Suny extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Mise KR reports that the W. P. A. concert in Gilesporte raised eighty five dollars and fifty cents. The event organized by local youths shows community support and charity effort.
Navalman James Rideout came home on a short leave on Friday and flags were flying to welcome him to his native town.
Edwina carried a party including Dr Swanker Ranger and Mrs Rey Mantel on a Sunday trip to Bol wood and then Fogo. They are holidaying from Springdale and were aboard during the returns on Monday.
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