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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces its rate for notes of thanks memoriam and announcements at 25 cents each. It states submission by Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. Published in Twillingate July 26 1941.
Capt Connors reports the Labrador coastal service did not go north beyond twenty miles north of Cape Harrison due to heavy ice. Fish remains plentiful at Fishing Ships Hr and St Francis Hr with good catches from Spotted Island to Battle Harbour. Belle Isle clears. south to Cape Freels boats from hook and line to traps report solid hauls and fish released by trap crews fueling activity.
The piece discusses dry weather creating heavy dust on roads and urges a sprinkler system or salt use cautiously. It notes drivers slow down after dust concerns and calls for voluntary adherence to safer speeds to protect pedestrians. It cites Section 37 1 of the Highway Traffic Act on penalties for reckless driving.
The weekly Hospital notes list numerous admissions and discharges across communities including Springdale Port Albert and Twillingate. New births include Asco to Mrs Adolpheus Canning Exploits on July 15 and a July 16 birth to Mrs Arthur Budgell Springdale with both mothers and infants reported well. Michael Hamilton of Black Island died at the hospital July 24 after a long illness.
The passage discusses that danger to the public defines offenses beyond fixed speeds and notes restrictions under the Highway Traffic Act 1941. It explains that more than two people on a bicycle is unlawful on a highway and warns motorists and cyclists to observe these rules during anticipated official checks.
A Saturday night event in the Court House welcomed James Rideout of the Royal Navy back after about a year’s service. Bert Gillard Hitvey Earle left for Grand Falls to take their Royal Artillery final exam. Leonard Grimes of Little Bay Islands attended, noting his family’s notable Empire contribution with several brothers serving or having sacrificed for King and Country.
The event featured addresses by Magis trate Abbott Rev J Goodland Rev T J Pitt and Wm Harnett Kay with song, followed by refreshments by the W P A. Rev J Goodland presented Seaman Rideout with money and Gillard Fale with a Fountain Pen Set. Mrs Rv Wood gave Sailor Boy a W P A money gift. Small turnout but a dignified tribute to Jim and the new recruits. God Save the King.
A long list records arrivals and departures from St. John’s area including Frederick Simms from St John’s NB to Fogo, Thomas Jacobs visiting his home town after 20 years, and various locals and visitors traveling by Little Queen Mary and Spirit of Newfoundland. The item also notes obituaries and movements of Miss Edith Manuel, Ranger Sparkes, and Traveller who died at St. John’s aged 61.
The article complains that ship names are routinely omitted in shipping notices from the N&d. press citing examples of captains arriving with cargoes and sailing routes where vessel names are withheld to avoid disclosure. It notes censorship has allowed public details to slip into press and radio.
Mrs. R J Niebler nee Dolly McC Scott is confined to her home in Far Rockaway with a growth. Her sister Mrs Muir from Canada assists in nursing. We hope for Mrs Niebler’s recovery.
On behalf of my mother and sister I thank friends for support during our father's passing. We appreciate those who sent flowers cards of sympathy and letters and helped us through this time.
Const John Harvey Fogo thanks Dr Olds and Dr Hardy and the Twillingate Memorial Hospital staff as well as Magistrate and Mrs Abbott and all friends for visits during illness. Since returning home he has improved greatly and expresses sincere appreciation for the kindness shown.
Soviet High Command reports heavy casualties in major battles at Pskov Porkjov Polotsk Nevel Smolensk. An entire Romanian convoy of two oil transports and five oil laden barges was sunk by Russian planes. Britain reports naval strikes against Axis supply lines in the Mediterranean and heavy RAF activity from the Channel to northern France. Singapore reinforced, Vichy agrees to Japanese demands in Indo China, and U.S. officials foresee continued Allied shipbuilding to sustain global war efforts.
Post items for Newfoundland posted in the United Kingdom between May 17 and May 21 were lost at sea due to enemy action. Printed papers and magazines posted in London on May 22 and in the provinces from May 19 to May 22 were affected. Parcels for Newfoundland posted May 22 to May 23 also lost at sea.
Arthur Manuel suffered an acute heart attack Tuesday morning at the hospital and faces a cautious recovery. He is now improving and hopes to be out soon. Skippers Saul and John White reported 600 and 500 bins of fish when Captain Connors sailed south. The motor boat Ellen B. delivered another batch of recruits from Fogo district yesterday.
Proceeds of a charity concert held June 27 by The Willing Workers eight girls of Jenkin's Cove raised $3.60 benefiting Confederation Life. The event featured local performers and community support.
A cargo of coal arrived at Ashbournes Ltd on Monday marking Captain Gillett's first voyage. Freight from St Johns was landed this week by Captains Jones and Batetone. Capt Chaulk landed freight at Hodge Bros on Thursday. Captain J Gillett left Thursday to undertake another Ashbournes voyage.
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