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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun explains its policy for notes of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge per item and a Wednesday noon cutoff for late communications. The notice disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The article notes Russia surrendering Odessa to Germany with retreating forces and a move to Kazan. It describes slowed German advances toward Moscow, southward gains around the Sea of Azov, and German aims to destroy Russian armed forces while preserving morale. It mentions British and Allied supply needs and cautious views on invasion plans.
Reports say Soviet defenders hold Moscow against German advances with winter aiding the resistance. Lord Beaverbrook notes Britain has aided Russia and the U.S. is trying to do its part. Stalin calls this a tank war and stresses need for more tanks as Germany uses western front tactics. British workers urged to compensate stock shortages from wartime demands.
The article warns Britain that Germany will try to invade the British Isles as the time nears. It argues Germany cannot win until the Island Fortress is destroyed and notes Britain must prepare to use wartime tools manufactured in its own factories.
A wedding took place on Tuesday October 21 at 4 pm at North Side United Church marrying Koa Geneve Linfield daughter of KR and Mrs Linfield to John Cyril Loveridge son of Mr and Mrs Loveridge Rev Pitt officiated. The bride wore white satin with lace yoke a coronet of orange blossoms and carried gladiolas and fern. attendants included Hazel Loveridge and bridesmaids Lucy Roberts Alison Loveridge with bouquets. The couple left for Lewisporte then St. John’s for a brief honeymoon before returning to Ashbourne Ltd. and the bride’s job with her father.
Bait stocks on the M V Malakoff and in depots late last week show 216 630 pounds on government account and 254 961 pounds on fishermen accounts. Government holdings include 62 206 pounds of herring 1 006 pounds of squid 153 006 pounds of caplin and 312 pounds of mackerel. Fishermen holdings total 95 604 pounds of herring 27 950 pounds of squid 129 600 pounds of caplin and 2 167 pounds of mackerel. Compared with a year ago government and fishermen stock levels stood at 316 837 and 317 077 pounds respectively.
Ronald Terraville of Change Islands has joined the local bank staff and began work on Monday. He previously enlisted in the air force this year but was rejected for health reasons.
During the week ending Oct 15 the hospital admitted Easteven F Carlos Gongalo Velno Mrs Wim Decker Mrs Kbs Sibley Mrs Garfield Young Campbellton Jacob Edison Bot wood Mrs Norman Lewis Mrs Oliver Downton Grand Falla Thomas Budgell Exploits Merrick Bort Hillgrade Reuben Penney Seldom Melvin Roberts Card's Harbour Miss Bernice Gillard Gillard's Cove. Discharges included Mrs Arthur Loveridge Windsor Miss Jean Parsons LaScie Mrs Alman Boyde Tizzard's Harbour Stanley Young Campbellton Mrs Walter Telford Laurenceton Mrs James Coates Botwood Miss Blanche Blandford Twillingete South Mrs Jane Farle Burt Cove Donald Parsons Lush's Bight Miss Julia Parmiter Pt Leamington Miss Mary Hamilton Black Island Philip Hamilton Grand Falls. The death of Miss SteHa Pinsent of French Beach occurred at the hospital on Monday October 29. A son was born to Mrs Frank Roberts of Wild Cove Thursday October 16 and a daughter to Mrs Elmo White of Ragged Point on Wednesday October 22. Both mothers and their infants are doing well.
The Department of Posts and Telegraphs plans a 5 cent commemorative stamp for Sir Wilfrid Grenfell’s Newfoundland work over 50 years. The brown violet stamp shows Grenfell aboard his ship with an iceberg and schooner. sale expected around December 1.
Brief notes say the A.N.D. Co will erect saw mills at Springdale. Aurorisa Tarty was held last night for Miss Joyce Roberts. Ranger Sparkes to marry on Monday. Capt. T. Connora made a Labrador trip and returned. Revs Butler Davies Sheppard and Goodland landed here and left by motor boat Edwina toward Botwood for Deanery meatlog.
The piece argues Nazi imperialism aims to turn conquered Europe into colonial holdings under the Reich, contrasting it with traditional imperialism. It notes Walter Funk’s German audience framing at Koenigsberg and warns that peace talks are futile as the Nazi "octopus" will swallow Russia and expand control.
Advertisement touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye for cleaning grease from pots and pans and clearing clogged drains. It claims to cut through heavy dirt and wash it away.
In persistent attacks in Fiords and off Norway two supply ships in the West Fiord area were badly damaged and abandoned. An enemy convoy off Hodø received hits while attacking Alesund a large cargo liner and several ships were struck. Off the Norwegian coast two enemy supply ships were hit and a German war vessel knocked out in a Fiord. Near Holland a tanker and a large supply vessel were hit as part of an enemy convoy. another supply vessel attacked off the Frisian Islands. At Ostend two supply ships and a flak ship damaged. two merchant ships hit at Tripoli with direct hits. central Mediterranean convoy attacked with serious damage and a vessel set ablaze in the Gulf of Sirte. A large German U-boat surrendered to His Majesty. trawler Lady Shirley arrived at Gibraltar with 44 German prisoners. crew total about 30.
A nickel topped thumb bolt for an automobile was found and the finder is asked to contact Heansat W at CO. Girtery in Gilesperte for reunion.
At his home in Little Bay Islands on September 12 1941 Lionel Locke aged 73 died suddenly after working until 6 pm the day he fell ill He was a United Church member and Clauss churchgoer who taught his children to follow Jesus Surviving wife two sons Joseph and Herbert four daughters Dorothy Harvey Sharpe Gladys Annie Harris Winsor Hazel and many grandchildren The family memorializes him with a note of sorrow and faith Inserted by Mrs Harvey Sharpe on behalf of mother and family.
In loving memory of our father John Guy who died October 26 1939 two years have passed since you were called away. You are not forgotten father nor ever will you be as long as life and memory last. Ever remembered by Myrtle Lackie Barrie Pearl Bousted in Toronto Ontario Canada.
Reports state multiple Allied attacks damaged or sunk German and Italian vessels. Notable hits include ships off Cherbourg and Norway, Dutch coast convoy losses, Ostend and Gravelines actions, and Mediterranean strikes at Benghazi Tripoli and Tobruk, with submarines claiming several torpedoed ships and damaged transports.
Mr J C Andrews returned to St Johns this week. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Won from Port Hope Simpson, Mr Arthur Loveridge from Windsor, and several Botwood guests via Ned Clarke's motor boat. Others travelled from Battle Harbour Change Islands Lewisporte and Botwood for weddings, business, or inland trips.
Mrs. Helen Carroll of North River North River Bay celebrated her 114th birthday on October 11. Meanwhile Sir John R. Bennett died at St Johns on Thursday.
A postponed Evillingate meeting will be held in the office at a local schooner site. The event concerns the company’s freighting plan with Captain Coal Mroskley leading the session scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m.
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