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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 31, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun posts guidelines for Notes of Thanks Memorials Announcements and other notices. Submissions are charged at 25 cents each and must be received by Wednesday noon. The paper excludes guaranteed insertion of late communications and does not assume newspaper responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Humber Herald and Ray Roberts Guardian condemn advancing time to daylight saving. They question the purpose and warn of impacts on fishing farming and daily routines. The Fisherman's Advocate joins in criticizing the clock change amid government notices.
The report suggests Hitler may meet Stalin to decide on a joint Eastward strategy. It notes Hitler fears a repeat war, cites American aid to Britain, and mentions Hess seeking England as exposure of Nazi-Russian plans. The piece outlines a possible Middle East grab, joint action with Japan, and a struggle over the Suez with Italy and Vichy France.
The report notes Franco has cleared pro Nazi officials in Spain under Serrano Suner as Europe faces a widening war. It warns Spain is not ready for war yet aims a move that could please Hitler and Mussolini while Wavell senses a deteriorating Africa front. Crete, Egypt, and Palestine loom large as Allied and Axis forces maneuver. Roosevelt expands powers aiding Britain ahead of summer, with China fighting Japan long term.
A recruiting drive starts Monday in the Outports as a meeting is planned at the Alexandra Hall tonight. The call goes out for men to join His Majesty's Forces with Prime Minister Churchill noting Nad has contributed greatly among dominions, and officials expect more enlistments. Magistrate Hollett of Grand Falls arrives with Mezars Ken and Joe Goodyear and others today.
Schr. Ethel E. landed wood from Luke's Arm this week. Schr. New Havelock purchased by Capt. James Adey for lumber cargo. Schr. Ida M. Clarke and White & Sons landed wood from Loon Bay. all vessels to be refitted for the fishery as usual.
Cold weather brings frost at dawn as Arctic ice appears offshore with minimal sighting near Long Point. A report notes considerable ice along the North Coast amid persistent chilly winds from the sea.
Acknowledges the Department of Education and its annual report ending June 30 1940. Indicates forthcoming details to be provided in the next issue.
The first Durrell Academy cross country meet started Monday afternoon May 26 at 3 06 pm near Mr. B H Butt store. Seniors Angus Dalley and Hardy Troake led early followed by Wilson Earle. Dalley won in 53 minutes setting a senior course record. Juniors Ron Burton Raymond Jenkins and Donnelly Jenkins led marsh crossing to take junior title in 6 34 minutes.
Local item lists W. P. Ay Mise Pansy Gillett in Gilesporte 5 c. Details unreadable, article fragment notes these names with a city reference.
The Newfoundland Commissioner for Natural Resources Hon J H Garvin visited Gerald S Doyle Ltd to inspect the Blue Bottle Cod Liver Oil plant the first of its kind in Newfoundland. The facility uses an electric chilling and thermostatic control system to ensure purity and vitamin preservation. The visit included praise for the modern refrigeration setup and the potential for expanding Newfoundland Cod oil exports and local markets.
His Excellency the Governor in Commission appoints Honourable James Winter to be Chief Clerk and Registrar of the Supreme Court and Official Receiver under the Judicature and Companies Acts in place of the deceased William Howley. The date of assumption will be announced later. May 22, 1941.
In the week ending May 19, units of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force attacked enemy shipping on the Sea. At least eight supply ships totaling about 40 500 tons were destroyed or badly damaged, four ships totaling 17 500 tons sunk. A Mediterranean convoy attack by Fleet Air Arm damaged and set alight a merchant ship of 8 000 tons and hit an enemy destroyer. Coastal Command damaged a seven-ship Dutch convoy off the Dutch coast May 14, sinking a 5 000 ton vessel. The Bomber Command attacked a Frisian Islands convoy May 15, burning three ships of 5 000, 4 000 and 2 000 tons.
The Marine Fisheries Board reports a sale of 100000 quarters of new season’s gibbed fish to Portugal for June July and August shipment. Prices range 11.25 per quarter for extra large 16.50 for large and medium and 10.10 for small in U S funds f o b. This marks a strong advance over last year’s rates. Shipping tonnage is being considered and Nildversely may act as carriers if available.
Magistrate Abbott spent several hours at Grand Falls on Saturday on official duties. Mesara Ted Drover from Cartmaville and E E French from Summerford attended Empire Day. Mr. T G W Ashbourne visited St John s last week. Mrs Zachariah Tiezard and daughter Jean came from Botwood on Sunday. Mr Harold Rowsell of the Bank is now on holiday and left Saturday.
The St. John’s-Lewis porte steamer hag completed its first local trip and carried substantial freight in both directions. Alfred Elliott serves as Second Mate. The North-of-the-Bay boat called here on Tuesday outward. Mr and Mrs H J Pardy Miss Daisy Young and Mrs Edward Young traveled by steamer. The St John’s Humbermouth boat arrived here Friday week.
Empire Day trips reported to Botwood while Hdwina also ferried passengers. The Spirit of Nid with three Travelling Salesmen arrived Thursday. Seals were delivered to Ashbournes Ltd by three boats from North and Change Islands. Coal freight and other cargoes reached firms here from St. John s. Helen B. brought recruits from Fogo for medical exams. Labrador steamer visited Wednesday night en route to Domino with fishermen.
Reports describe Rashid Ali seeking Turkish passage to German held territory as rebel factions clash and cabinets flee. Crete battles rage with British air and sea forces gaining moments, while Bismarck and other German ships are sunk or pursued. U.S. President Roosevelt proclaims national emergency while Mediterranean operations continue with heavy losses on both sides.
Between fifty and ninety British warships patrol the Atlantic seeking the German warship Prinz Eugen, once with Bismarck, reported missing in bad weather. Britain hails Roosevelt's speech as an ironclad Allied Pact. King appoints Harry Anderson Winter to the Commission Government in succession to J A Winter.
During the week ending May 28 at Hospital Doris Snow Botwood and other towns, multiple patients were admitted including Mrs Sidney Oake of Fogo and Mrs Lea brum Adey of Hart's Cove. Discharges included Miss Rhoda Hodder and Mrs Harvey White with infant. A daughter was born to Mrs Sidney Oake May 22 and a son to Mrs Lea brum Adey May 26. Both families well.
Inspector Gough arrived Thursday to oversee supervising duties in the day schools. He will assess classroom discipline, safety measures, and staff oversight as part of ongoing educational inspections.
Hodge Brothers report a shipment of fresh salmon has already gone out as they continue packing orders. Local buyers await deliveries from the coastal fishermen.
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