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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun of November 29, 1941 notes it is the North Coast paper with department Home Affairs, invites notes of thanks memoriam and announcements at 25 cents each, and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions while reserving Wednesday noon submission.
The hospital presents the Medical and Financial Report up to June end, noting a new dentist Dr Kalwaii in the Dental Department. It highlights increasing in patients, the value of up to date medical practice, and the financials showing income $12,285.36 for 1940 41 with $3,329.46 rise from the prior year while maintaining care within budget and a mortality rate similar to 1939 40.
Intendent Dr Olds notes war coverage is scarce beyond radio. Russians press the Germans in the Caucasus while the South pushes toward oil wells in South Russia Iran and Iraq. Allied forces strike from Libya toward Tobruk, with Navy shelling coastal areas and the Army of the Nile inflicting heavy losses. Japan's envoy informs Washington on policy, and trade with the U.S. and Britain may resume if Japan shifts from China. War production rises as coal strikers return, Atlantic submarine threats ease, and shipping improves. War boosts local demand, but a general economic slump looms if conflict ends. Trade, prices, and employment face swings, with thrift urged to avert deeper downturns.
The report notes brisk business this season with inshore markets drawing buyers from surrounding areas. Increased employment and higher fish prices, especially cod, herring, and salmon, boost money circulation and trade volume. The Duke of Kent urged thrift during prosperity to prepare for potential downturns amid wartime expenditures and shifting demand from abroad.
Confederation Life notes several trips: Harry Ashbourne visits St Johns for business. Joseph White returns from the City. James Beauchamp travels from the Airport. Alman Boyd and Mrs Boyd visit town from Tizzard's Harbour. Magistrate Abbott returns from Fogo by Capt Saul White’s motor boat. Edwina carries Dr Ecke to Leading Tickles. The Miss Twillingate ferries Mra Taverner Ranger Hannon and others to the Airport into Lewisporte.
The morning of the 24th inst. saw six inches of snow, the first blanket of winter. Mild spells may melt it, but driving by team or motor has been good on level, snow covered areas. Shipping and navigation have been hampered by changeable winds and gales. The barometer showed high shifting winds every other day for three weeks.
A Corwall report recalls Seaman Roland Pennell son of Mr and Mrs William Pennell Gilesport who died on August 18 aboard his ship after a wet deck fall into a hatch. The Falmouth circuit chaplain conducted a Church of England service at Falmouth Cemetery with full burial rites. The bereaved are asked to remember him as a man who served freely in distant lands.
December 15 is the date for St. John's municipal election where a Mayor and councillors seek to lead the City and environs for another four years. Mayor Carnell may again be elected by acclamation.
A radio segment from England highlights Forester Bennett Oxford and Airman Harry Pyno. The brief feature notes their roles and contributions, presenting a concise snapshot of these two individuals receiving recognition on the airwaves.
At the U C Parsonage on November 14 Samuel R Keefe of Little Harbour wed Drnncilla Legge of Darrells Arm. At U C South Side Church on November 24 Philip Lloyd Elliott of Robins Cove wed Anna Lilian Hill of Black Island.
Died at Manuel's Cove on November 18 the infant son of Mr and Mrs Levi Froude. Funeral at Rink Road Cemetery conducted by Rev T J Pitt.
Miss Warr, the teacher at Manuel's Cove, hosted a Turf Supper on Thursday night. Proceeds totaled about £60.40, supporting local activities and community funds.
Elizabeth Rideout died November 6 and is mourned by husband John Rideout Tepgittire and family. Pastor Herbert Ride and Rev. W. G. Ball lead the service at home with a lengthy obituary tribute. The family thanks those who offered support and wreaths, hoping for the coming of the Lord and the First Resurrection.
Mr Isaac Miles a storekeeper with G J Carter at Herring Neck died Friday week about 6 pm found in water near the wharf. It is unclear if drowning or paralysis caused the fall. an inquiry has been held. He leaves a son George and two daughters Mrs Levi Smart and Mrs Joseph Kearley and a sister Mrs Lizzie Harbin.
At the Court on Wednesday afternoon November 26 a Twillingate South Island resident appeared before Magistrate Abbott charged with exceeding liquor limits under the Alcoholic Liquor Act and with manufacturing light beer without a license. He was convicted and fined 1500 in default 20 days. A second charge under the Revenue Act 1939 was also pled guilty and resulted in a 1500 fine.
Sergt Beauchamp prosecuted in both cases and the fines were paid within twenty days. The report notes the completion of legal actions with the settlement of penalties.
In the two weeks ending November 26 admissions included Mrs Robert Hamiyon Crow Head, Miss Alice Chippett Leading Tickles, Miss Doris Manuel, Mrs George Badgell, George Wella Exploits, Mrs Bert Cooper Virgin Arm, Miss Audrey Eveleigh Comfort Cove, Joyce Young, Mrs Raymond Young Twillingate South, Miss Sylvia Dalley, Lloyd Maidment Darrells Arm, Kevin Jennings, George Cannings Bridgeport, Mrs Wilfred Knell Ragged Point, Mrs Roy Taylor Little Bay Islands, Baty Gladys Jones Western Head and others. Discharges included Mrs Maxwell Oxford Little Rays Jetslands, Mrs Percy Dicks LaScie, Mrs Reg Anthony and infant Pilley's Island, Grady's Gidge Hillerade, Raymond French Springdale, Absalom Barnes Ie land Jr, Mrs Leslie Hoffe Change Isles, Mrs Ernest Crewe and infant Campbellton, Mrs Simon Mills and infant Newstead, Alfred Lee Botwood, Mrs Albert Vincent Triton, Mrs Bennett Cornick and infant Alman Rideout Moreton's Hr, Mrs Bert Cooper Virgin Arm, Lloyd Ma'dmeot Darretl's Arm. A son was born to Mrs Herbert Price Back Hr on Monday November 24, and on the following day sons were born to Mrs Raymond Young Twilingate South and Mrs Wilfred Knell Ragged Point. All mothers and infants are doing well.
Herring packing factories closed after failed settlement between owners and Labour Union representatives for herring workers and catchers. Catchers sought fifty cents per barrel, laborers ten cents more per hour. The notice laments late negotiations and calls for foresight.
Local commanders and residents in W. PB AL discuss plans with Billy Arhbourne, Margaret Auberne, and Roland Charen as community groups prepare activities and messaging.
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