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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 10, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun from May 10 1941 notes notes of thanks memoriam and announcements with a 25 cent charge for such notices. The paper emphasizes cooperation and sacrifice as essential to easing burdens and strengthening community bonds.
The Grand Falls Advertiser responds to a Collier’s Weekly piece about alleged black spots in America. It notes copyright limits on reproducing the article and aims to present local facts and rebuttal rather than sensationalism.
A discussion of organized labour and its rising unity across branches, its impact on living costs, and tensions between leaders and rank and file. References to Cape Breton coal miners strike, wartime production, and the push to limit strikes in a democracy. Notes Newfoundland contrasts and past wage disputes.
A Newfoundland discussion weighs Mr. Walter Davenport in a US magazine and the response here. The piece argues his truths about poverty illiteracy wages and liquor are harsh but necessary, and calls for stronger publicity and a more effective tourist bureau to attract attention abroad.
Phillip Conway son of Mr and Mrs James Conway drowned Friday while sealing near Moore s Point. His body was recovered Saturday. He was about 33 years old and regarded as an industrious citizen and faithful dealer. The Sun extends sincere sympathy to the family and community.
Reports describe a counter attack near Tobruk as British artillery repels German tank thrusts. In Iraq, Premier Raghib Ali’s pro German government orders clashes with British troops. Basra port is seized by British forces as Iraqi positions reel. RAF and A F bombers score hits on Den Helder and Cologne, while many German planes are shot down over Britain. Allied ships deliver arms to Britain's Middle East forces.
The RAF reports fortifications strengthened opposite Tobruk and successful Iraqi operations halted. British forces press Iraqi retreat toward Baghdad while Germany bombers raid Liverpool and Northern Ireland. Churchill wins a confidence vote as Willkie urges speedy US aid. Haile Selassie returns to Addis Ababa amid Libyan fighting.
British forces report 24 hour period ending last midnight with 2 bombers and 1 fighter lost. RAF bombers raided Brest while German ships Schataborat and Gneisenau took direct hits. Other raids hit Belgian and French airfields and several German bombers were shot down on landing after raids on England.
Timekeepers advance clocks one hour at 10 o clock on Sunday night May 11. The second Sunday in May marks the change, a move decided after King George's Jubilee. Censorship on shipping intelligence will resume this season, so no ship names or locations will be published until further notice.
Mrs Lucy Roberts turned 79 on Tuesday and a small celebration was held in her honor with family and friends attending to mark the occasion.
Lloyd Lin, serving in Fogland, enjoys life while training with the Fleet Air Arm. He longs for a dive bomber flight and praises English officers and civilians. He adds that the Empire will provide duties to occupy any idle time for the boys.
A magisterial enquiry was held at the Court House before Magistrate Abbott into the cause of Philip Conway's death. A number of witnesses were examined, including De Rey and Andrews from Trinity and Mr. Bannister, who were present yesterday.
The obituary notes Philip Conway drowned Friday May 2 near his home while seal hunting with Philip Hynes. Hynes tried to save him. Conway’s body was found the next day. He leaves a widow, three children, parents, a brother Arthur, sisters, stepsisters and a stepbrother. Funeral by Roy Pitt at Rink Road Cemetery.
The Mail will close at six o'clock this evening. Twillingate reports a catch of seals this spring and a fall net yield totaling about 6000. The Ashbourne Ltd plant will process about 15,000 units, with 9,000 from outlying areas.
The Ashbournes Ltd sealing plant started on Thursday morning with workers engaged at sea pots and steam grinding machines reducing fat.
In the week ending May 7 admissions included Baby Wm Clarke Mrs Wilfred Ball Twillingate North Jonathan Sharps Crow Head Misa Bernice Hodder Mia Harvey White Twillingate South Discharges included Norman Cutler Pikes Arm Mia Clarence Vatcher Miss Bernice Hodder Twillingate South Miss Gladys Butt LaScie George Spurrell Hart's Cove A daughter was born to Mrs Nelson Hull Bluff Head Cove on April 29 and to Mrs Ball Twillingate North on May 9 Both mothers and infants well The death of Harry Sanger Grand Falls occurred May 3 In April the hospital logged 2626 care days average 875 patients per day with 52 admissions 45 discharges 4 births and 1 death
Note thanks readers for sympathy and memorials after a death. Readers who sent letters cards and wreaths are thanked. The clipping mentions a shooting incident in Corner Brook last month with injuries to Brake and his daughter and police investigations ongoing.
The motor boat Miss Twillingate departed yesterday for Lewleporte carrying Rongers Sparkes Clarke Ewart Baird Dr Wood meeting his son Walter from Canada Allan Anstey Leon Clarke and others aboard.
St Peter's holds Holy Communion at 8, Matins at 11, Sunday School 2 30 and Evensong at 7 p.m. St Andrew's offers 11 a.m. service and 7 p.m. Evensong. The Arm Lads Brigade will attend the 11 o'clock service at St Peter's.
South Side services at 11 a.m. 2 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. led by Rev T J Pitt. Little Harbour 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Layman. North Side 11 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Layman. Crow Head 2 30 p.m. Sunday School. Mother's Day observed as Festival of the Christian Home with readings from St John’s Gospel.
The Salvation Army lists an 11 a.m. Holiness Meeting 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible 3 p.m. Mother’s Day Programme 30 p.m. Marsh 7 p.m. Salvation Service and Senior Self Denial Altar Service All Welcome Thought for Sunday Love and sacrifice ever go together.
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