Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Twillingate Sun in Twillingate, Newfoundland

We have pages in Newfoundland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Oct 19, 1940

Page

4

Registry Notice From North Side Office

Published at Twillingate on Saturday by the Registered Department Home Affairs from the office on the North Side.

Education Week Observance Highlighted By Nild Teachers Association

The Nild Teachers Association sets the last week of October for Education Week to boost youth education. The piece stresses stronger schooling for military and civilian life, parental cooperation, and the role of teachers, with mentions of wartime literacy and global events of the era.

I Teach School Poem Reflection in Educational Review

A short verse on the teacher's duty and impact. The speaker emphasizes teaching over conquest or fame, seeing poets soldiers and leaders in learners who gain strength and purpose. The poem celebrates education as a guiding force for uplift and achievement.

Damage in England Reported With Many Casualties

Damage in England has been considerable with many casualties after air raids on Tuesday, according to B B C news on Wednesday. The piece notes German efforts to undermine British morale and the Romanian people feeling their country under pressure.

England B.B.C Romania

Confederation Life Public Education Week Meetings

During Education Week from October 21 to 26, a series of meetings will be held at Durrell Academy St Peters Parish Hall Manuel's Cove and Little Harbour with speakers including Rev T J Pitt Rev J Goodland Adjt Wight Magistrate Abbott Wm Harnett S LeGrow H King and H J B Gough The program will feature speeches interspersed with singing recitations and other performances and may include Miss Hilary Herbert organizer of Junior Red Cross in Newfoundland.

Durrell Academy Wed St. Peter's Parish Hall Thurn Manuel's Cove Little Harbour T. J. Pitt U. C. Board of Education Rev. J. Goodland C. E. Board of Education Adjt. Wight Abbott Wm. Harnett St. Peter's School S LeGrow Central School H. King H. J. B. Gough

Educational Week Postponed by Local Association

The St John's Association postpones the Educational Week program and public meetings to the following week. Plans were prepared for printing but a new local development requires the shift. The changes will appear in next week's paper.

St John's Wall Harner, Pres T'yate Braadh

Education Week Observance Shifts to Fall for 1940 41

The Newfoundland Teachers Association moves Education Week from spring to fall for the 1940 41 school year. Twillingate Branch discussed timing before official notice and expects cooperation from the Board of Education. A series of public meetings is planned, with teachers free to pursue in school activities and a message from the Commissioner of Education published in this issue.

Newfoundland Teachers’ Association Coners Boada of Education T'gate Boards H. J. B. Gough Commissioner of Education Wm. Harnett T'gate Branch N.T.A

Message From The Commissioner On Education Week

The Commissioner sends good wishes to teachers and Boards of Education for Education Week in Newfoundland. He notes the program boosts appreciation of education's role, despite wartime crisis. He stresses teachers must instill truth liberty and justice to defend democracy. He urges unwavering commitment to these ideals.

Newfoundland Boards N.T.A

Wartime Education Week urged to strengthen citizenship teaching

The speaker calls for courageous, positive citizenship training in schools during the crisis. She asks schools to become training grounds for trustworthy citizens and seeks broad public, including parents, support to uphold democratic principles.

Hospital Notes Admits Large Week of Patients

During the week ending Oct 16 admissions included Mrs Chesley Hoffe Change Is Blanch Lacey Frank Gardner Harry Sanger Mrs John Knight Grand Falls Alvin Langdon New Bay Solomon Hurley Clarke s Head G B Mrs S G Newman Triton West Lloyd Bursey Lecia porte Baby Girl Coates Baby Boy Budden Baby Boy Hoffe Baby Boy Burton Hospital Ela Han nan Arthur Rowsell Blanch Big nell Leading Tickles Max Burt Hubert Ipgs Virgin Arm Mrs Phineau Boone Botwood Mrs Hli Menchenton Norris Arm James Pinsent Ragged Hr Cyril Jones Little Bay Islands Mrs W B Pollett Mrs Arch May Buch ans Harvey Stuckless Miller town Mrs Mark Burton Hart s Cove Mrs Peter Clarke Gilesport Mrs Lucy Rideout Moreton s Harbour Daring discharge list includes Bruce Coles Wellman s Cove Henry Curtis Grand Falls ay Batstone Nipper s Harbour Francis Wiseman Little Bay Inn Edgar Manuel Northern Aru Mrs Aquilla Warrick Henry Layman Fogo Charles Boone Seldom Yvonse Morgan LaScie Mrs Sarah Wells Joe Ball s Arm Mrs Fred Watkins Pilley s Is John Watt s Pauline Simms Herring Neck Fannie Wheaton Carmanville Douglas Card Merritt s Hr Baby Evelyn Anstey Summer ford Mrs Fred Hoffe Mis Fred Parsons Change Islands Melvin Mehaney Springdale Lloyd Bur sey Lewisporte Wilfred Canning Birchy Bay

Chesley Hoffe Change Is Blanch Lacey Frank Gardner Harry Sanger John Knight Grand Falls Alvin Langdon New Bay Solomon Hurley Clarke's Head G.B S. G. Newman Triton West Lloyd Bursey Leciaporte Coates Budden Arthur Rowsell Blanch Bignell Max Burt Hubert Ipgs Virgin Arm Phineau Boone Botwood Hli Menchenton Norris’ Arm James Pinsent Ragged Hr Cyril Jones Little Bay Islands W. B. Pollett Arch May Buchans Harvey Stuckless Millertown Mark Burton Hart's Cove Peter Clarke Gilesport Lucy Rideout Moreton’s Harbour Bruce Coles Wellman’s Cove Henry Curtis Ay Batstone Nipper's Harbour Francis Wiseman Little Bay Edgar Manuel Northern Aru Aquilla Warrick Henry Layman Fogo Charles Boone Seldom Yvonse Morgan Sarah Wells Joe Ball Fred Watkins Pilley John Watt Pauline Simms Herring Neck Fannie Wheaton Carmanville Douglas Card Merritt Evelyn Anstey Summerford Fred Hoffe Mis Fred Parsons Change Islands Melvin Mehaney Springdale Lewisporte Wilfred Canning Birchy Bay

Social Roundup From St Johns and Nearby Towns

Personal, Magistrate and Mrs B J Abbott and children visited from St Johns on Sunday evening. Claude Colbourne arrived from the City. J Taylor of Harvay Co and Unilever Ltd is in town on business. T G W Ashbourne returned from Winnipeg and St Johns. Ethel Patten went to Grand Bank. Mrs Hodder visited Grand Falls. Ewart Baird arrived from Corner Brook.

B. J. Abbott St. John's Claude Colbourne J.taylor Harvay & Co. Ltd Unilever Ltd T. G. W. Ashbourne Winnipeg St. John’s Ethel Patten Grand Bank Frederick Hodder Grand Falls

Newfoundland Grants Thanks for Honorary Colonel Role

His Excellency the Governor conveys gratitude to His Majesty the King for consenting to be Honorary Colonel of the 57 Newfoundland Regiment Royal Artillery on October 5th 1940. The message is communicated through the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs to His Majesty.

Dominion Affairs Newfoundland Newfoundland Regiment, Royal Artillery

Baked Bean Supper For Spitfire Fund Set In 1940

The Jet Gate Ranger Guide Co plans a baked bean supper to raise funds for the Spitfire Fund. Tea at 6 30 p m on Armistice Day November 11 at the Court House. Menu includes baked beans bread and pies. Tickets 30c at guides or at the door. Limited tickets. early purchase advised. A social evening and dance follow with 10 cant admission.

T’gate Ranger Guide Co Spitfire Fund Court House Ranger Guides

British and German War News From Europe and Mediterranean

Reports describe increased Nazi activity near the Danube and mass troop movements into Romania. Berlin bombed amid snow as British raids hit the city and naval bases. Krupp works at Essen suffered heavy damage. London reports Mediterranean victories by the Ajax and British submarines sinking Italian and enemy ships near Naples Benghazi and Vada Roads. Scrap metal drive in St John’s nets 47,000 pounds for war effort.

Danube Rumania Portolaga Dodecanese Sidi Barrini Ajax Mediterranean Helf Graf Spee Monteene Saveoa Suc Vada Naples Benghazi Navy Royal Air Force Flushing Brest London Germany Ian Duck St. John’s

British War Actions Across Cherbourg and London

British warships shelled German concentrations at Cherbourg while Dover coast batteries pounded invasion ports. R A F bombers hit targets inside Germany as German raids on England waned. Turkey warns Nazis face force, two million under arms. Goering warned RAF cannot pierce Berlin defenses. Roosevelt pledges total defence, and fundraising passes 60 000 for Spitfire fund. Russia builds bases in Bessarabia as supplies rush in.

Rusela Balkans Bessarabia Germany Ruseia Romania Delag Russia Josef Stalin Italy Balkan Turkey Greece Yugo-Slavia Bulgaria England United States Japan Danube America Churchill Roosevelt Pacific Atlantic Mr. Willkie St. John’s Cherbourg Dover French Egypt Rumania London British Ministry of Information Royal Air Force Lorient France Royal Air Forces Berlin Americas Spitfire Fond Elizabeth Britain

War Savings Certificates and Stamps Promoted for Empire Fund

War Savings Certificates cost 250 dollars with compound interest and Stamps at 10 cents each bearing the same rate. Commissioner J H Penson urges sales to support King and Country against the Nazis. Investments secured by national revenue. callers are urged to invest to help the Empire.

Spercent J. H. Penson

Penson Speaks on War Savings Certificates at Alexandra Hall

Hon. J. H. Penson addressed the public at Alexandra Hall last night on War Savings Certificates. He arrived from Lewisporte by motor boat Miss Twillingate yesterday morning to attend the talk.

J. H. Penson Alexandra Hall Mr. Penson Lewisporte Twillingate

Weather Turns Blustery With Flurries and North Wind

Stormy weather projected for Wednesday brings a few evening flurries. The wind shifts from eight west to a north direction. For the second time in two months fishermen have a holiday due to the unsettled conditions.

Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nild Teachers’ Association N.T.A. Journal N. T. A. Journal Educational Review Confederation Life Hospital Notes Pytal
Search Courier

Search the Twillingate Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Twillingate Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication