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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 17, 1941
Page
4
Published in Twillingate Newfoundland notes of thanks memoriam announcements and notices offered for 25 cents each. Late submissions may not be included and opinions of correspondents are not the paper's responsibility.
The piece surveys Allied and Axis positions amid shifting loyalties with Rudolf Hess's defection appearing likely to unsettle the Nazi regime. It notes Greek and Yugoslav resistance, neutral countries wavering, Italy eyeing Switzerland, and Turkey's measured stance. It forecasts possible German strikes toward southern Russia and hints at naval losses and shipbuilding acceleration through mid year.
Members of the T gate District of the Society of United Fishermen met at Victoria Hall on Tuesday night. Several members were in town from Herring Neck for the gathering.
During the week ending May 14 patients admitted include Madeline Pippy Mrs Charles Moores Twillingate North Robert Hane Virgin Arm Ernest Bulgin and others. Discharges listed include Bert Ashbourne Arthur Bluedon Jasper Chaulk Philip Young Misa Cora Foster Mrs Paul Rogers George Rice and more. A daughter was born to Mrs Arthur White of Ragged Point on May 8 and a son to Mrs Arthur Burry of Boyd's Cove on May 13 both mothers and infants doing well.
Men who cut fire wood and fished for room material last winter have started boating the items from the Bay. Until recently the fuel situation grew acute with some men forced to burn fencing and fakes to keep warm.
Confederation Life. George Gates aged 93 died in Summerford last Thursday week after a paralysing attack. He had been in good health and never had a sick day in his life. He was a native of this town.
Chesley Burt, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Burt of Fairbank, serves as an engineer on a merchant ship. He visits his parents with Frank G Harnett of the Artillery after five years since his promotion from Bombardier and he shared wartime experiences in town last Friday.
Mothers were honored with a service at United Churches attended by many. Special singing by N.G.1 T Groupe and a thoughtful sermon highlighted the day.
Mator boat Paragon from Little Bay Islands and vessels from various places transport patients. M B Edwina ferries Mr Heber Harnett to Change Islands, then to Lewisporte. Dr Herdy returns from the USA by boat. Mail runs by Miss Twillingate and Helen from Fogo. Several names and fragments indicate hospital treatment efforts and coastal movement.
A published item from two weeks ago misstated Mr. Ernest Pardy’s subscription price. It should read 50 cents instead of 5 cents.
The April shipping losses reached 488000 tons the highest since the war began with the Mediterranean bearing the heaviest damage at 264000 tons. British losses led the tally while Allied and neutral ships shared the remainder and Atlantic losses improved slightly from the prior month. The Admiralty released the figures on the 9th instead of the 15th as announced.
One of the era’s toughest conquests linked to Victoria Day is highlighted as a significant event in Queen Victoria’s reign. The fragment references a difficult achievement tied to Empire Day and historical memory.
Obituary note for Mrs Samuel Sharpe Sr who died at 63 on April 26 at home. It lists a husband, two sons William and Stanley, two daughters Lucy and Louie, three grandchildren, and siblings. A note of thanks extends gratitude to those who sent wreaths, letters, and sympathy to the family, with a closing reflection on faith and reunion.
The notice cites Section 4 of the Forest Fires Act 1933. It states that any person who sets a fire between April 15 and December 1 to clear land for agriculture or building must first obtain written permission from the Commissioner or an appointed burning permit issuer.
Public notice cites Ne Gazette April 22 regulations on salmon fisheries around Tilt Scrape Point to Gi inclusive. It lists included locations such as Scrape Rock East Point Lower East Point Black Point The Stake Beaver Cove Point Sucker Point Pinnacle and others. Net rules restrict outside nets to direct line alignment and 150 fathoms distance from Satire, with prohibitions on pounds at outside net ends.
The Proclamation of June 21 1940 set pay rates under review. Alterations now in force include Pilots Observers and W O Gunners receiving 126 shillings per day for qualified Sergeants, with Airmen getting war pay of 6d daily. April 19 1941.
A large crowd gathered around Capt. John Blackmore's premises on Saturday April 19 to witness the launching of a 160 ton schooner under construction since last May. The vessel, 124 feet long, 24 12 feet wide, and 12 feet deep, will be timbered with birch and juniper bottom planks and a 240 hp diesel engine. The project employed Blackmore and his four sons plus several shipbuilders, with much timber cut locally and a few imported components. Road work and early motor-car service were also noted in the area.
The Armade Brigade visited the Salvation Army the United Church and St Peter's in the spring. Capt. B Burton and assistants led a large group from Andrew's Sewing Class with seven thousand dollars at each march.
Daily war report from St. John's notes British and Allied forces in desert pursuit of Iraqi forces and heavy RAF bombing of Germany and ports. Hess parachuted into Scotland prompting mixed official readings as British plans include naval recruit efforts and further air strikes across Europe.
J. W. Verge former Blairmore principal and later leader at Riverside and Langevin in Calgary is among five Calgary teachers honored this week with life membership in the Alberta Teachers Association during the Edmonton convention. Verge hails from Twillingate Newfoundland.
Mr J Hurley traveled to Lewia porte on Tuesday while en route inland. Bert Smart and his wife from Herring Neck visited this week. Reverend D C Noel of Herring Neck and Reverend H G Gill of Exploits were in town. H J Peckford visited Port Albert on Monday. Captain Wim Pippy and crew of the Lone Flyer went to St John’s last week.
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