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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1940
Page
4
Published in Twillingate Newfoundland on October 5 1940 the town announces notes of thanks memoriam announcements and similar items accepted at 25 cents each letters received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted and the paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A discussion on fish foods demand and supplying fishermen to subsidiary industries. Cash payment systems are favored to reduce drag and promote independence, with co operation replacing competition. The piece notes wartime geopolitics, Newfoundland, and Empire defense amid uncertain European tensions.
The piece describes fierce serial raids on London, noting attempts to undermine morale by targeting the poor areas. It praises the RAF and Fleet Air Arm for defending the nation, destroying military objectives, and hindering invasion plans, asserting England cannot be invaded while Allied forces endure.
Mr. Allen launches the Monroe Ex port Company fresh fish plant at Path End with Foreman Brown handling processing and cash codfish payments. The community reports brisk activity at the Bait Depot with squid caplin and other products, a movable liver trade, and a growing need for a larger depot to meet demand.
A message to His Excellency Governor Walwyn reports His Majesty King George has accepted the role of Honorary Colonel of the 57th Nilh, Heavy Regiment of Royal Artillery.
Hon L E Emerson KC is named for a new three year term on the Newfoundland Government Commission starting October 1 1940. The appointment extends his role as a member of the Commission of Government.
It was decided to hold no Agricultural Exhibition this year due to crop backwardness and strained purse strings as Empire efforts seek funds to support the war.
A reader describes severe lumbago and sciatica before taking Kruschen Salts. After starting the remedy she reports lasting relief and crediting the product with cleansing the blood stream and improving elimination to restore regular function.
The article notes strong opposition from the Board of Trade to the Areas Bill. It criticizes pressure on Regional Development Councils and hints the bill may be withdrawn rather than tested. Some hope cooperation with the Commission of Government for the country’s welfare.
Minnie Beatrice Harnum daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harnum Brown's Arm wed Bertram Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Jenkins Twillingate in a ceremony at Brown's Arm United Church officiated by Rev D Brushett. Misa Hilda Porter cousin of the bride played music. The couple will reside in Twillingate.
The W P A met at the Court House on Tuesday evening October 1 and resumed regular work. Many ladies attended as the wool shipment was distributed for Grey Socks for sailors. Mrs Eleanor Roberts became Vice President after Mrs K L Martin vacated the post. Funds are needed to sustain activities in the coming months and donations are welcome.
A brief note expresses gratitude and suggests forwarding to Honorable President Mia A Wood or Treasurer Mias Hazel Loveridge. Dorothy Hopper signs as secretary.
The item notes a third instalment of donations from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Primmer. It provides no further details on purpose amount or recipient.
During the week ending Oct 2 admitted list includes Miss Pauline Simma and many names from Indian Islands to Norris Arm. Discharges include Pansy Wiseham and Julia Snow. A son was born to Mr Edgar Nosworthy. September 1940 set hospital records with 102 patients at once and 636 clinic visits, Bonnie Nell shipbed 75 parts 1222 patients seen, 1265 teeth extracted.
News from late September reports heavy Luftwaffe raids on England met by strong British defenses with high German losses and ongoing RAF strikes on Berlin and Channel ports. Axis powers sign a military pact while Russia fears its terms. U.S. pledges aid to Britain and Romania shifts toward the Axis. Crews of torpedoed ships reach St Johns as RAF raids intensify across Rhineland refineries and Berlin plants.
Mr Victor Minty visited Hali fax this week after a fortnight in town with Rev H Colling and Mr Josiah Deene from Fogo on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Alfred Pope travelled by Clyde from Fogo on Saturday and return today visiting Mr and Mrs Frederick Stockley. Mrs John Baker came from Fogo by Ellen B to see her sister Mrs Wesley Price at the hospital. Rev J Goodland conducted services at Moreton's Harbour on Sunday. Mr Templeton traveling salesman and Mr Learning of Bowring Bros Ltd are in town on business.
The United States Navy announced plans for a new Atlantic fleet of over 125 ships alongside a large Pacific force. Secretary Knox said Newfoundland Naval Base plans are active and supplies to Hogland are speeding up. In Britain, Hugh Dalton warned of imminent material shortages for Germany and Italy as defences discuss Newfoundland. London saw its quietest night recently amid continued raids and air power shifts. Neville Chamberlain resigned, Bevin and Wood join the War Cabinet, and Lord Caldecote is replaced as Dominions Secretary by Viscount Cranbourne.
The guide outlines compensation for Merchant Seamen under British and Newfoundland registers for war injuries or deaths. Benefits include weekly pensions, widows allowances, and child allowances paid via the Ministry of Pensions, with claims handled by shipowners or mariners themselves and possible temporary aid through Newfoundland Railway authorities.
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