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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces distribution details and policy for Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notes Announcements and similar items. It states rates 25 cents per item and deadlines Wednesday noon for submissions and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The department seeks 500000 from War Savings Certificates by June 30 to support the war effort. With about 20000 still needed, the plan encourages small investors and others unable to donate to contribute directly, aided by government advertising across coastal fishing communities.
The report urges volunteers for the Royal Artillery and Royal Navy as Newfoundland braces for potential wartime disruptions. It notes cautious recruitment, sea patrols, air scouting, and Allied commands coordinating air lanes from the Arctic. It stresses supporting Britain against Nazism and the urgency of enlistment.
Courts rule on trap berth dispute near Twillingate as cod traps with bead rap corks surface above water. Plaintiff challenged the defendant’s gear. ice closings prompted removal of the trap, and the decision orders reinstatement of the berth.
During the week ending June 4 admissions include Mrs Joshua Toms Rattling Brook Mrs Clayton Young Twillingate South Mrs John Keefe Mrs Garfield Hodder Horwood Raymond Rideout and others. Discharges list Miss Doris Hann Virgin Arm Miss Velma Parsons Mrs Gladys Parsons Miss Rae Parsons Lush's Bight and more. A birth is recorded for Mrs Clayton Young Twillingate South on May 29 and for Mrs George Chatiker Cobb's Arm on June 3 a third for Mrs Benedict Miller Fogo on June 4. All mothers and infants are satisfactory.
The decision states corks must show when trap gear is set and visible to prevent interference. It urges expert fishermen to settle disputes but acknowledges varied views and unclear regulations. The ruling aims to end future trap berth disputes at sea.
A Newfoundland journal notes the appointment of H. A. Winter as Commissioner of Home Affairs and Education. It predicts a harsh path ahead but expresses hope he will justify the post and use his powers to implement needed measures. The piece urges giving him the needed tools to succeed.
Jean Harnett eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Harnett died after a short illness from meningitis. She trained at Memorial Hospital as an aide and aspired to be a nurse after graduating from St Peter's. She leaves her parents three sisters Rita Joan Dorothy and two brothers Frank and Neil plus relatives. Funeral was at St Peter's with guides and nursing sisters in attendance.
Mic H Head of Terra Nova arrived via Lewisporte Monday night and is receiving treatment at Memorial Hospital. Miss Hesta A E Tizzard traveled from St John's on Wednesday to spend a few months in her native town. Capt Sam Waterman brought a recruit from Change Islands on Monday. Marion White Jr and W J Mol, along with George Tue, are mentioned in connection with the White Clothing Co business.
Confederate recruiting event delayed after last Saturday’s storm prevented deputation from Grand Falls. The public meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. at Alexandra Hall with Flag to be hoisted to indicate the rescheduled gathering.
Admiral Jean Darlan states after meeting Hitler that no demands were made for occupying French territory or landing forces, nor for waging war against Britain. He confirms the talks did not seek fleet seizure or any foreign military action.
A note sent to Arthur Gillett's wife on Monday claims he is in Gladgow. The device lacks further details and context about his location or status.
Rev A Laite of Bamfield BC has been named Chaplain to the Forces from Western Canada. His family will stay in Bamfield for now. A tea in the Community Hall honored Mr and Mrs Laite with gaily decorated hall, a children’s program, and a silver flatware gift. Laite thanked guests, recalling four years’ happy residence in Bamfield.
The Lower Head trap line shows several good catches this week while others lag as last week's heavy seas disrupted some operations. Several fishers note mixed results with some crews buoyed by timely hauls and others facing slower days.
Air and naval actions off Norway to the French coast crippled enemy shipping. Bismarck torpedoed from air on May 24 26 and sunk May 27. Two convoys hit totaling 6000 and 4000 tons. A large merchant vessel burned off the Dutch coast May 23 and a tanker damaged off France May 23. Submarines sunk a 9000 ton troop ship a 7000 ton tanker and a large ammunition schooner. Italian destroyer torpedoed possibly sunk. Crete landings repelled. two troop convoys broken up and two caiques with German troops sunk. Two enemy boats sunk and two damaged on May 27.
Rev. T. J. Pitt left on Tuesday to attend the U Co. Presbytery at Lewisporte and will then proceed to the City to meet in Conference.
Reports say Revolt in Iraq crushed and armistice granted by British authorities. Re vent, ousted leader, returns to Baghdad to resume government control. Some German supporters flee, others returned. Mosul oil fields intact serving Mediterranean fleet. British abandon Crete. 15,000 soldiers evacuated to Egypt. Bismarck sunk with heavy German losses. US plans RAF pilot training in the United States beginning June 7 with 350 instructors. Ex Kaiser Wilhelm gravely ill at Doorn. Canada launches Victory Loan of 600 million dollars. Maud Bragg killed by car near St John’s. Cyprus strengthens defenses as Britain anticipates Axis moves.
Reports describe Middle East imperial forces poised against Syria to block German footholds while Vichy cuts Syria Egypt links. RAF bombings hit Berlin and Boulogne as Britain and allies press for war strategy. News cites US Congress powers, Greek casualties, and Free French growth as events unfold.
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