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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun lists notes of thanks memoriam announcements and community notices. It states publication details and deadlines for submissions and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The piece argues Newfoundland’s geography remains fixed whether it joins Canada, while Newfoundland’s political future is debated. Sir Alfred Morine urges union and empire consolidation, contrasting wartime needs with strategic protections of the Empire Navy. The text notes hospital updates and local obituaries as side details.
During the week ending July 17 the hospital admitted Meruisk Ox tord Springdale Misa Vera Brett Moreton's Hr Garfield Jewer Misag Audrey Jidstone Misa Paney Elliott Botwood Miss Betty Cuff Millertown Misa Ulah Canning Newstead Mrs Soper Rowe Sel dom Miss Phyllis White Badger Thomas Welsh Cobb's Arm Gar field Young Campbellton Peter Hoddinott Mr Drusilla Hart Miss Fiorente Brown Horwood Mrss Julia Conway Manuel's Cove Henry LeDrew Boyd's Cove Peter White Ragged Point. Discharges include John W. Green ham Gillard's Cove Mrs Adjt A J Rideout Twillingate South Adolphus Stuckless Bridgeporte r Mrs Marion Miles Herring Neck Mrs Jabez Boote Northern Arm Hedley Roberts Card's Hr Miss Netta Dean Botwood Miss Pheabe Small Lewisporte Miss Betty Cuff Millertown Mre Edward Fitzgerald and infant son Coach man's Cove Carl Hicks Carman ville Edward Hodder Baby Cyril Leyte Victoria Cove Mrs Lewis Head Newstead Mre Adolphus Potter and infant son Campbell ton Miss Elle Butt Moreton's Hr Mra George Pickard and infant son Fogo.
Following an entertainment at the Court House, five volunteers were registered for overseas service this week. Names include Messrs John Loveridge for the Artillery Allan Freeman Allan Boyde and James Rideout for the Navy and the Pard y for the RAF. Lloyd Harbin Wilson Manuel Wilfred Trogke left for St John’s. Good luck and a quick return.
A reader praises Dr Olds and Dr Qlds for raising forestation concerns and asks authorities to protect remaining trees along country roads. The letter urges tree planting by children and discourages bonfires, noting local waste and urging cleanup.
The bank manager informs customers that the bank will observe daylight saving time as standard time and will not adopt any extra hours. The notice clarifies operating hours align with DST and remain unchanged for patrons.
War era appeal from the Newfoundland Patriotic Association calls on communities to form local branches in towns with 100 or more people. It seeks funds and volunteers to support absent soldiers, provide compassionate allowances, aid civil reestablishment, and counter subversive activity while urging loyalty and public meetings led by local volunteers.
Patriotic Entertainment Committee hosts a Farewell Social honoring recruits Lloyd Harble Wilson A Manuel Wilfred Troake and Douglas Hall for Artillery and Air Force. The program includes addresses by local dignitaries musical numbers and wallets given as mementos. Attendees Heber Hart and Reg Peckford join as late arrivals before Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem close the event.
Amid World War II developments Britain halts the plan to evacuate children to Canada and the United States citing insufficient ships for safe convoy. Churchill warns of a long, hard war as German raids continue. Ethiopia is recognized as an ally, and evacuation efforts resume only as shipping allows.
The Brownie Pack rode in Avatey Bros. Truck on Thursday then enjoyed a town spin and a picnic. This brief outing showcased the scouts’ friendly community visit and simple outdoor fun.
Mr. H. C. Roberts has been awarded the contract to operate the Barn and Farmlands on Memorial Hospital premises.
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