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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1939
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun notes policy states notices such as thanks memoriam announcements cost 25 cents each and that long letters received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted. The paper disclaims responsibility for readers' opinions.
President Roosevelt struggles in Congress to amend the Neutrality clause. Supporters fear changes could lure the United States toward a European war, while the President argues foreign policy should avoid provoking conflict and be decided by the Chief Executive. Democrats split, with many expected to back him though Republicans largely oppose.
A historical column argues that major powers have moved to suppress dictators through direct diplomacy. It surveys Hitler Stalin and Japan, suggesting a lull in war unless provoked, notes Russia’s balance, and credits Chamberlain with appeasement, while a cartoon hints at Hagland’s shift from peace dove to wartime policeman.
The piece argues that geological surveys and mining development are slow, stressing the need for practical experience in prospecting. It notes a scarcity of mining experts and geologists amid high unemployment, urging that local workers deserve a chance.
The text questions why locals cannot have a voice in Newfoundland mineral valleys and why not employ and finance their own mining projects. It implies consideration of local ownership and funding in regional natural resources.
John Anstey 71, of Back Harbour, died after a short illness in bed. A fisherman and former builder in New York, he leaves a widow, six children, one adopted son and siblings. Interment at St Peter s with Rev J Goodland officiating. Sun offers condolences.
Mr Harold Earle arrived from Fogo for Tuesdays hospital directorate meeting. On Sunday Wim H Earle William Yetman M Russell and Dr Rosenberg came from Change Islands. Earle attended again Tuesday and accompanied his wife at her death to the hospital, with her remains later taken to Change Islands by motor boat.
The published group photo caption omitted Mr F J Wornell from the list though the term Grand Secretary was placed where R W Mouland appears. Wornell stood third from the left in the photographed group.
Jane Prince reports on Edward Island hosting a convention commemorating its 75th year in Confederation with Canada Anniversary observances. The event highlighted provincial pride, historic ties to Canada, and local officials outlining future goals for PEI within the federation.
A fine and warmer Thursday drew crowds to the C. of &. Garden Party where a light southwest breeze let patrons enjoy tea and socialize late. Proceeds reached $165.00.
On Monday afternoon Magistrate Abbott heard two Twillingate residents from the North and South Side charged with breach of the Dog Act 1938. Both pleaded guilty and were fined two dollars each, in default five days.
Mrs Bennett Burton learns her father William Parsons died at Trout River on Saturday July 15 at age 84. In Burnt Cove, Charles Butt who had been ill for some time passed away on Monday. Adjt A J Rideout led the funeral service on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army Sunday School Officers, Teachers and Children held their annual picnic on Tuesday. A march went up and down South Side and the children were then taken to Moores Field for tea and amusement.
A large shark was removed from John Doves trap on Monday, indicating a successful catch by the fisher. The event highlights local marine activity and the fisher’s ongoing efforts in the area.
July updates from St John’s report on fisheries contracts and a planned diamond drilling campaign near Workington Bay de Verde. Western tensions rise as Japan, Russia and Britain clash over oil, coal and diplomacy. A fatal drowning at Long Pond, a loggers strike in Newfoundland, and Sir Wilfred Grenfell’s hospital visits frame a day of international and local developments with a government push for mineral surveys and new defense planning.
The report notes multiple injuries blamed on outlawed I R A activity linked to a bill aimed at curbing the organization. It outlines international tensions with Manchukuo and Soviet Russia, plus naval posturing and evolving wartime diplomacy.
During the week ending July 26 the Hospital admitted many patients from Port Albert Back Harbour Jenkin's Cove Corner Brook Seldim New Bay Lewisporte Comfort Cove Badger Main Point Long Island and others. Discharges included Sidney Hayward Bernice Dorey More ton's Harbour Campbellton Fairbank Brown's Arm Ragged Point Fogo Corner Brook Jenkins' Cove Indian Cove and several others.
Miss Ivy Mercer Port Albert Wm Cobb Joe Batt s Arm report deaths Willis Boyd Summerford July 21 Mrs William Earle Change Islands hospital July 25 tong illoesa a son born to Mrs Fred Peterson Northern Arm July 25 and to Mrs Mostly Hayward Lewisporte July 25 both infants well Mrs Dr Hardy sailed Tuesday to USA Lewisporte via MV Edwina Miss Jessie Smith RN arrived Wednesday to join hospital nursing staff
Personal notes show a sequence of travelers and locals visiting relatives and returning from trips across towns. Names include Harry Young from Brooklyn visiting Andrew Young and A J Gillett, Mrs Lester Ballard from Somerville, Samuel Keefe of Windsor, and others journeying to Fairbank, Lewisporte, Longeville, Fogo, St John’s, and St Peter’s Garden Party with several heading to New York, Toronto, or on local hops.
The S S Ivan Gorthon arrived from Tommy's Arm on Wednesday evening and sailed for Ridham Docks England loaded with pulp wood. It entered here on Saturday for Tommy's Arm. The S S Oscar Gorthon also entered on Wednesday to lead at Tommy's Arm. MV Lone Flyer arrived from St John s on Sunday morning with general cargo for this port. Schr Stanley Smith arrived from Botwood on Wednesday evening. Earle Sons and Co s motor vessel Aldrava with the three masted schr Netherton, a salmon refrigerator ship, arrived here on Thursday night and left in the early morning for the south.
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