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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam notices and announcements for 25 cents per item. The paper notes cutoff is Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions. The notice is dated Twillingate October 12 1940.
Letter argues to darken windows and limit blackout publicity to hinder enemy pilots. It questions which areas to protect including inland industry and shipping ports and notes past trials but no general order. The piece suggests wartime concerns linked to Axis actions and possible US involvement.
Discussion urges using a new development program to revive industry and resource growth despite Areas Bill doubts. Critics push timely funding and public fund drives like Tag Days and Poppy appeals, with calls for local G W V A leaders to manage patriotic campaigns and allow adequate notice.
A well attended supper at St Andrew's Hall on Wednesday night drew people from Herring Neck who arrived by a smooth sea trip. The hall was crowded and the proceeds netted a handsome sum for church purposes.
Notice to members from the secretary states a meeting of St Peter's Lodge is called for Monday night with all members urged to be present.
The Commissioner for Natural Resources announced an indefinite postponement of the Areag Bill and urged industry leaders to devise an economic plan for Newfoundland. Mr Garvin said if a plan is found the Government should provide assistance, a logical and impartial conclusion.
The United Church North Island plans a Harvest Thanks Festival on Oct 20 with services at 11 am and 7 pm in North Side Church. Collectors seek subscriptions of cash vegetables fruit or other gifts and a hot supper at Fraser Hall on Oct 21 followed by a vegetable sale. Admission 40 cents for adults. children under 12 at a separate table.
Names of residents and visitors travel between St John’s Lewisporte Twillingate and other places. Bowring Ltd and Royal Stores Ltd representatives arrived for the week. Several families and individuals traveled by boats Edwina Lone Jack and Miss Twillingate en route to Brooklyn and Windsor.
Confederation Life notes the death of Capt J C Phillips in St John s after a relapse from high blood pressure. Son of late Capt and Mrs James Phillips of this town he led steamship service in Gulf and South Coast, commanded S Home at Placentia Bay, later ran S Sagona on St John s Fogo service. He leaves a wife and two children, sister Minnie in Toronto. Funeral held in St John s. Chief Officer Sidney Phillips among mourners.
Letitia Guy widow of Stephen Guy died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mra Harvey Freeman’s South Side home aged 81. Survived by another daughter Mrs. George Harriett Newman of Malden, Massachusetts and several grandchildren. Funeral held Thursday at the United Church with Rev. T J Pitt officiating. In Gillard's Cove on Sunday Mrs Alfred Gillard died at 65. Funeral Tuesday from home and Blof Head school-room led by Rev Pite.
Radio reports announce the death of Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell founder and superintendent of the Labrador medical mission. Born Feb 28 1865 in Parkgate England he died Oct 9 in Charlotte Vermont. Dr Curtis at St Anthony Hospital is expected to succeed him in Labrador field.
During the week ending Oct 9 admissions include Misa Violat Cake Togo Mrs Leonard Budden Port Hope Simpson Mies Ena Lovelace Herring Neck Mia Wilfred Butt Exploits Baby girl Butt Hospital Kevin Jennings Bridgeporte Bruce Coles Wellmans Cove Melvin Mehaney Springdale William Taylor Botwood Mrs Jesse Foster LaScie Mrs Garfield Burt Kings Point Mrs J W Morgan LaScie Mrs Fred Parsona Change Islands Francis Wiseman Little Bay Islands Mrs Alfred Jenkins Summerford Miss Meg Batatone Nippars Hr Miss Yvonne Morgan LaScie Mrs William Coles Stanhope Miss Taura Barttt Rattling Brook Misa Dorothy Granter Grand Falls Miss Nellie Giles Pilleys Island Mia Chesley Hoffe Change Islands Miss Blanch Lacey Grand Falls Alvin Langdon New Bay Solomon Hurley Clarke s Head Frank Gardner Grand Falls. During the same period discharges include George Humber Botwood Mrs Baxter Head Gander Bay Levi Mehaney Herring Neck Cyril Ford Fogo Michael Ghavies Fortune Hr Willis Spencer New Bay Mrs Ralph Colbourne and baby Purcell s Hr Mrs Stanley Peckford Change relande Baby girl Peckford Wm Clarke St Johns Mrs Matthew Thorne Grand Falls Mrs Gordon Dove Crow Head Mrs Jobo Eveleigh Botwood Mrs Joseph Hillier Durrell a Arm Misa Muriel Miles Herring Neck Mrs George Harbie Carmanville Mre Edwin Starken Nippers Hr Lemuel Clouter Carmanville Miss Ruth Knight Moreton s Hr Mies Gwendolyn Pelley Bishop s Falls
A broadcast address delivered Tuesday September 3rd by Hon. Sir John C. Puddester outlines the start of World War II on September 3 1939 and the first year of conflict. As Vice-Chairman of the Commission of Government he offers reassurance toward a final victory citing Prime Minister Churchill words We must conquer and conquer we will.
The time change has been extended to November third, placing Daylight Saving Time later in the year. Government requests for the extension have been noted, with a focus on outport areas. The final decision remains uncertain as the clock will revert soon.
Reports from Halifax note defence talks on Newfoundland and enlistment figures for the Navy and Royal Air Force. RAF bombers raid Germany and occupied territories with over 300 targets hit in 36 hours, while London endures a quiet night. British surveys express growing confidence in victory.
Allied and German air forces fought over Western Europe with heavy bombardments on London and ports while Britain and the United States coordinate to hinder Japan. Churchill consolidates leadership, Romanian-British tensions rise, and Roosevelt freezes Romanian funds as Britain plans further strikes.
Miss Nina Sharpe wed Winston Aull at the L. A. Barracks at 7 pm Wednesday. Ashley Dorman Roberts and Kathleen Guy joined in marriage by Rev. T J Pitt at North Side United Church Thursday at 7 pm.
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