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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1942
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issue from March 21 1942 lists notes of thanks memoriam announcements and other notices. It notes submission deadlines and policy on letters and communications and declares no responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Newfoundland Trade Commissioner praises Mercantile Marine crews for keeping sea lanes open and delivering food, medical supplies, and war materiel. He notes their courage, the risks they face, and the crucial role of Newfoundlanders as a maritime people defending the Empire and supplying the Mother Country.
A radiocast claims the SUN was born in 1884 and notes that registration under the Registration Act required periodicals to register. The piece mentions a birthday on June 24 and reflects on passing years and registry records, ending with a courteous aside to the news commentator.
The Afternoon Tea at Harbour View Hotel on Thursday supported the Milk for Britain Fund with fair attendance and satisfactory proceeds despite poor weather.
Complaints note winter mail losses south of Notre Dame Junction hinder city mail delivery. Reported that despite ongoing regular mails from the area, getting mail into the city remains difficult and irregular.
A Newfoundlander, John Blandford Jr., was named by President Roosevelt as chairman of the Central Housing Committee of the United States. Born in Greenspond and long resident in the U S, he has ties to Newfoundland royalty figures and hosted visits at Waterford Bridge Road.
On Sunday afternoon Loyalty Lodge members gathered for service led by Adjt. S White who spoke on Here am I, send me. The Citadel nearly filled as the talk urged members to meet the Order’s ideals and duty.
The text notes limited rubber usage to save materials for war production. US restrictions curb rubber imports, and England imposes gas rationing that bans private car use. English public sentiment favors wartime sacrifices and presses for more when Japan becomes an adversary.
An eighteen year old girl named Spratt was found dead in a St photos residence on Wednesday. Blood on a flat iron near the body suggests foul play. Upstairs residents heard no distress. A cousin was arrested and appeared before Judge Browne, needing support to sit during the emotional court appearance.
The Tea and Social at the Masonic Club Room on St Patrick’s night drew a good crowd and contributed proceeds to the WPA. The event showcased community spirit with socializing and tea.
The Neptune abandons its voyage due to insufficient ice with over forty men offering to join if the ship had proceeded. The prospects for the expedition appear bleak given the current conditions.
Authorities identify kittiwakes or ticklaces in Nild carrying silver leg bands. Inquiry traces birds to Murmansk in Northern Russia, linking the unusual find to the distant region.
Two fishermen from St. Carroll's, a settlement of eighty, William Johnston aged 60 and Hayward Pilgrim 24, were drowned February 26 while hauling their boat in a high sea. Bodies not recovered due to heavy seas. message received by Inspector Fraser from Corporal Digawell.
Eight bodies were recovered from the St. Lawrence disaster site with more expected as weather allows. A Placentia Bay search party seeks additional victims to forward to American authorities. Several more bodies were taken from waters near St Lawrence at Tacks Beach, with burial in the area for those not identified.
News notes heavy fighting across the Netherlands East Indies Sumatra and Java with guerilla actions in the south Pacific. Allied air forces pound Japanese shipping and advance columns in Burma and the Western Front. Berlin reports losses in the Crimea and Staraya Russa while Britain Australia and the Netherlands reinforce and plan counteroffensives.
Reports show Russian forces driving toward Smolensk and Kharkov with heavy fighting near Khartkov. London alarms, air raids, and strategic moves include MacArthur in Australia, Japanese advances in New Guinea and Bataan, and Allied naval actions off New Guinea with multiple ships sunk or damaged.
A list of patients admitted during the week ending March 18 includes Joan Gillett Isaac Young John Gillett Daisy Pond Gileaporte Fred Hynes Manuel's Cove Fred Osmond Moreton's Hr Eli Wells Victoria Cove Lionel Lovelace Herting Neck Mra Wilson Froude Browns Arm Mra Benjamin Tulk Ladle Cave David Thoms Boyd's Cave Mra Arthur Boyde Summerford Baby Wilson Lambert Twillingate South Eric Soow Lampbellton Magistrate B J Abbott Twillingate N Mra Herbert Price Back Hr Harold Wheeler Chaseport. Discharges include Thomas Pryor Newstead George Wells Exploits Miss Ruby Blake Darrell's Arm Mrs Gordon San some Hillgrade Mrs Kenneth Legge Gilesporte Mia Chas Gillard and infant daughter Tilt Cove Donald Farle Thomas Barnes Summerford Mrs Mar well Guy and infant daughter Wild Cove Lewis Biles St Anthony Miss Sadie Chappell Kettle Cove George Boyde Tizzard's Harbour. A son was born Friday March 13 to Mrs Simon Rideout of Cottles Island and a daughter to Mrs Mark Andrewa of Twillingate. both mothers and infants progressing well. Eli Wells of Victoria Sovasccurred at the hospital on Tuesday March 17.
A public appeal emphasizes patriotism in encouraging investments of a few dollars in War Savings Certificates, urging citizens to participate as a civic duty. The message frames the purchase as a small sacrifice for national effort and stability.
Retired Bishop William C White resigns as Bishop of Nfid to take effect end of May. The likely successor is Co Adjutor Bishop P S Abraham who was appointed with right of succession to the Newfoundland Diocese.
Reports indicate 300 hood seals landed at Horse Islands and 400 at Little Bay Islands with additional haulage in other coastal areas. A stormy sea and breaking ice limited catches while mild winter reduced ice overall.
Personal notes record visits and travel during the week. Mr. and Mrs. George Chaulker from Herring Neck, Miss Stella Manuel RN visiting St John on holiday, Nelson Hodder Cecil Simms from the Airport, and several residents from Botwood and surrounding areas visiting town or traveling to Grand Falls Lawisporte Lewieporte and Hodge Bros.
Rev T. J Pitt informed St John s on Thursday that Arthur Wm Gillett of Gilesporte is missing at sea his ship overdue and presumed lost families notified by Mr Pitt. We hope for better news and extend sympathy to the relatives in their anxiety.
A new map of Newfoundland from the Natural Resources Department showcases extensive coastal corrections and many new place names from recent surveys. It is printed in five colors for clarity, uses black for place names and blue for water features, and is the first in an official up-to-date series with revisions every five years. Price is fifty cents.
The Western Star reports completion of duties at a western military base with personnel returning to field operations and the surrounding woodlands as orders wind down.
The government confirms a new warship will be built in England bearing the name Newfoundland. The project signals a strengthening of naval defenses amid ongoing global tensions.
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