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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces standard publication practices and rates for Notes of Thanks Memoriam Notices and Announcements. The 1941 notice states Wednesday noon as the deadline for submissions and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. It is dated Twillingate June 21 1941.
In this June 7 Financial Post excerpt the writer discusses Newfoundland’s postwar outlook and defense. It weighs possible ties with Canada or the United States, the value of responsible government versus provincial status, and looming naval and military questions amid World War II.
A pretty ceremony was held at the Salvation Army Citadel South Side at 7 30 p m Wednesday July with Miss Mildred Nina Verge and Harold Stockley tying the knot. Adjutant Wight officiated with Mrs Wight at the organ. The couple, both known in Bridgeport and Grand Falls, plan to start housekeeping in Grand Falls after a reception for relatives and friends.
On Thursday by the Miss Twill ingate from Lewisporte came Able Seamen Allan G Boyde and Andrew M. Roberts from their ship in a Canadian East Coast port. Also Navalman Roger Locke, who landed at Tizzard's Harbour, he is a son of Capt Titus Locke. Flags were flying here in honour of the boys, who are on 21 days Heave. By the boat also were Miss Ida Moore from Grand Falls and Mr S Loveridge from north. Ranger Sparkes also landed from Lewisporte, where he is now stationed.
At a Commission of Government meeting on Saturday June 14 the panel rejected extending daylight saving time for July and August. Many comments against the extra hour were received, while support existed for extending the act to midnight on November 2 1941. Legislation to implement the extension was approved.
Lavinia Harbin died Saturday at her daughter Mrs E J Linfield’s home at age 83. She was widow of Captain Stephen Harbin and leaves three daughters. The funeral was held at the United Church with services conducted by Pitt upon arrival.
The dispatch records several arrivals and departures from Monday to Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. B Churchill and two sons came from New York. Rev. T. J. Pitt moved from St John’s. Mr. Herbert Price to Buchana and Mr. Arthur Anstey to the Air Port traveled by boat. Ranger and Mrs. Roy Manuel visited from Springdale and Jett then returned to their post. Others include C. E. B Warr with T. McMurdo Ltd on town business, S. F. Elliott from St John’s, T. G. Ashbourne from St John’s, Merton from New York, Miss Franca White from St John’s with her cousin Hubert Brown, Magistrate Abbott aboard Ellen B from Gander Bay, and Mrs Cyril Brown back to Fogo by boat.
In a June 1941 letter to the Twillingate Sun, a reader denounces the long neglected shore road from the end of Tickle Bridge to Mr. He Hayward. The public uses it heavily and pedestrians warn that a section man should fix it immediately to prevent injuries.
Miss Eleanor Hawkins Miss Belle Rideout and Mr. David G. Pitt recently returned from Memorial College St. John's with certificates in the Teacher Training Centre. Congratulations marked their achievement in this educational milestone.
In the week ending June 18, numerous patients were admitted to the hospital, including Mrs Arch Tilley Windsor, Miss Jessie Edison, Baby Fred Sansome Botwood, Mrs Blanche Martin Springdale, Greta Bursey Salt Pond, and others from Manual's Cove to Change Islands. Discharges included Earl Anstey Backer, Miss Jean Carroll, Cyril Carroll, and several families from Twillingate South to Cobb's Arm, completing the weekly transfer of patients.
London reports the Royal Navy assembled a vast fleet to hunt and destroy the German battleship Bismarck. The force included battleships King George V and Prince of Wales, 35,000 ton sister ship Rodney, 33,000 ton Ramillies, aircraft carriers Ark Royal and Victorious, battlecruiser Renown, cruisers Suffolk Norfolk Dorsetshire and Sheffield, plus numerous destroyers including Cossack Zulu and Maori.
Mrs. Wallace Clarke of Gilesporte expresses gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Gate hospital for their kindness during her stay. She particularly mentions Dr Olds and thanks the staff for their care.
Maxwell Knight of Jacksons Cove and Florence M Batstone of Silverdale were married by Rev. Jabez Slade at the Bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Wallace Batstone in Silverdale on Saturday May 31. A reception followed at the home.
Salmon runs were plentiful yet buyers stop purchases as there is no market. Fishermen face reduced demand and uncertainty in pricing as shelves go unfilled.
Ice on the North Coast held back steamers and motor craft until Saturday week. Officials note indications of ice from the north as winds shift. Hope remains for a clearance to restore fishery and general sea traffic. Bores observed near the straits with Geldice in the area.
Reported at St Johns June 14 16 17 Allied forces encircle Damascus awaiting negotiations for peaceful occupation while Britain claims air and sea victories. Royal Air Force strikes on Rhodes and Italian targets, German Scheer torpedoed off Norway, and US freezes German Italian assets. Бритain advances in Libya and Syria with towns near Beirut and Kisans captured. German consulates ordered closed in the United States.
Amid stalled negotiations for Damascus surrender, British and Allied forces press offensives in North Africa and Europe. RAF air power halts German Stukas while Boulogne raids claim several planes. Russia and Germany edge toward open clash as troop movements intensify along borders.
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