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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1941
Page
4
Twillingate Newfoundland notices from the Registered Department Home Affairs published in The Twillingate Sun. notes include thanks memorials and announcements at 25 cents each. Submissions after Wednesday noon not guaranteed. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Ray Roberts Guardian argues against broad immigration bans and urges freer movement for Newfoundlanders to seek work in North America. It notes wartime restrictions, calls for mutual freedom between friendly nations, and stresses opportunities in industrial plants and stronger ties during wartime partnership.
The report notes British troops in Greece aiding Greek defense against Italian attacks, while Germany seeks ends without full battle. It cites Russia shifting blame to Germany, observes Mussolini's regime strained in Albania, and mentions Wavell's push toward Tripoli with Italian and German air support nearby.
Dispatches say Churchill warns of U boats in the Western Atlantic as Yugoslavia's support is sought to use rail links through Romania to Salonika. German advances jeopardize Salonika as a Mediterranean base while U.S. aid flows to England and to unoccupied France. a large Atlantic battle is anticipated.
The four sealing steamers entered the Bay from the north on Saturday and a Norwegian was sighted. They sailed again Monday having hit no white-coat herd. Prices in St John’s: young seals 425, bedlamers 300, old 225. Locals hope for a bumper May harvest and shares for May landsmen before it's late.
Nathaniel Jenkins known as Skipper Nat, longtime Labrador fishery boatmaster out of Durrella Arm and Ashbournes Ltd, dies at 82 after two years illness. He left a wife and five sons Joseph Manuel Claude Gordon Bert, funeral held at S. S United Church with LOA members in attendance.
The North Side group presented the pageant Building the Light House at Marshall Hall on Friday night before a large congregation. It marked the third showing by the group with strong praise for its lessons about life anchored on Christ. An offering supported the Red Cross Fund and refreshments followed for visitors.
During the week ending M 19th the Hospital admitted Donald Roberta Hart's Cove Baby Edward Clarke Gilesporte Mrs Harry Bromley Durrell's Arm Uriah Chian Hillgrade Chas Fudge Lewisporte Gladys Elliott Beaverton Mr Abram Horwood Moreton's Hr Baby Sidney Mug ford Port Albert Mrs Herbert Bartlett Fleur da Lys Rev D C Noel Herring Neck John Walking Indian Cave Alman Barnes Sum merford. Discharged were Baby Edwerd Clarke Gilesporte Mrs Samuel Sharpe Crow Head Abs Anstey Bluff Head Cove Mra Martin Anstey Martin Young Twillingate South James Cooper Brighton Robert Taylor Botwood Alec Loder Manuel's Cove Robert Powell Herring Neck Mrs Saul White Durrell's Arm Stanley Warr Back Hr. Agon born to Mra Herbert Bartlett Fleur de Lys Mach 17th. Both mother and baby are doing well.
The War Savings Stamp Fund gratefully acknowledges a donation from Mr E. J. Linfield totaling 200 dollars. Signed by J M Olds M D as Secretary.
Westward traveler Mr Stephen Toveridge arrived Friday week while Mr S F Elliott visited St Johns last week. Messrs Wallace Young and Gordon Yates went to the Airport this week. Mr Robert Boyd came from Tizzard s Er on Tuesday. Mr Arthur Elliott left Sunday for St Johns to join the 8 S Clyde. Capt William Gillett went to St Johns for Master s Certificate. Captain Thus Roge arrived last week for navigation courses. Magistrate and Ranger Sparkes visited Summerford on judicial duties Friday week. Mr Obadiah Manuel from Loon Bay was in town Thursday.
Wind shift again breaks up harbour ice after seas formed on Thursday. The ice along this side of the bay has cleared as waves parted the floes.
At a Tuesday meeting of the South Side Men's Association, J. W. Minty presented a paper on Winston Churchill. He traced the British leader's thrilling career with graphic detail while highlighting Churchill's lineage as the son of Lord Randolph Churchill. President B. H. Butt presided and the group voiced thanks for the engaging talk.
A St Patrick Day social at Marshall Hall on Monday drew good attendance. The event featured community singing and competitions, with refreshments served by the ladies. Proceeds partly fund an ep patriotic fund and a church paint purchase.
Prime Minister praises Lease-Lend Act after US signature, calling it a monument of astute statemanship. He notes democratic resolve to defeat Nazism and protect freedom, comparing US aid to a new Magna Carta urging free nations to share burdens and duties. March 12 1941.
In loving memory of John W Freud who died March 16 1940. The verse reflects a year since his passing with tenderness and faith. It speaks of rest from pain and the hope of meeting again in a final dawn beyond farewell tears. Father is missed yet remembered with love and solace.
A manager asks if a young man possesses the firmness to do his duty despite ingratitude and ridicule. The applicant replies he would have, recalling he cooked for two weeks for a camping party in Atlanta.
A National Geographic note recalls a Pan American Clippers flight to Hawaii where a steward asked a lady passenger to store her coat. She declined, saying she would need it later on the promenade deck.
A notice asks to reserve April 3 for a 1At B Social with details to follow. No further names, places, or official actions are provided in the readable text.
British and German air forces traded heavy blows during the night and today, with German radio off the air after raids. British and Allied reports claim German U boats in the Atlantic and battles near London, while Greece and Albania see Italian pressure and Greek resistance. Roosevelt calls for total victory and US navy doubles patrols after Churchill warning.
Ornamental tie clasp owner may claim by calling at the office.
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