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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issue from September 6, 1941 lists notices of thanks memoriam notes and announcements with a 25 cent charge for each item and midweek submission cutoff. It explains no guarantee on late letters and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A newspaper summary notes varied forecasts on how long World War II would last. Lord Halifax is quoted saying the war is two years nearer to ending than two years ago, with Sept 3 1939 cited as the war’s start. Other prophecies praise Britain’s resolve, stress supply strains, and warn expansion burdens may erode Nazi control.
The SUN offers 2 inch bust photographs of boys in Navy Army Air Force Forestry or Merchant Marine for 1.50 per column wide plus postage. Send photos to St John s and include return shipping. Last war a 3 inch cut cost over 200, but this time the price is set at 1.50 each with affordable materials.
Mr. Edgar Baird a Forestry Unit overseas superintendent becomes a pilot in the RAAF. Brendan Davis of Harbour Grace takes his forest post. Pennell from Mra Wa receives word that Roland Pennell AB was accidentally killed at sea while on duty after one year eight months in His Majesty's Service. Gillian Gordon Captain Horwood note transfers among Mr. George Crosbie of Nild Butter Co and others as they departed Sunday for the south.
The Right Reverend Philip Selwyn Abraham, Co Adjutor Bishop, visited Twillingate aboard the Church Ship Argo Naut, ending a nine week mission tour of White Bay Exploits and the Northern Peninsula. Services included confirmations for multiple candidates and a farewell gathering in Twillingate.
The piece notes an unusual drop in warmth despite expectations of a long summer. It mentions few swallows, a lack of heat, and that visitors have begun to depart while others return to home life.
The note lists Rev. Mercer’s books at 506 with postage prepaid to any address. It mentions Mr. James N. Percy of Montreal turning 82 on the 9th, saying he feels well for age while his wife’s health is poorer. He previously taught school at Little Harbour before marriage.
A Sunday appeal invites offerings at United Churches on North and South Islands to support a Canada relief fund aiding British churches. Nearly 50,000 has been subscribed by Canadian and Newfoundland United Churches to help bombed city ministries. The fund aids congregations, not rebuilds, as Newfoundlanders observe a National Day of Prayer under King George VI.
Personal notices report Halifax visitors Victor Minty and Norman Gray from Angle Brook while others travel from Corner Brook Grand Falls Loon Bay and Laurenceton. Navy service updates include Thomas Loder leaving Fogo and Harry Wells en route to his ship.
The Carmanville Summer School opened on August 12 and ran ten days with over forty attendees from Lewisporte Twillingate the Changers Fogo and nearby communities. Rev T J Pitt Miss H Campbell led staff with instructors Rev I Elliott Rev F Guy and others.
The bait steamer departed from Path End Depot on Saturday after taking bait at the dock, signaling routine commercial activity in the harbor area.
Captain Wallace Batstone landed freight at Ashbournes Ltd and Hodge Bros on Wednesday, with other firms handling similar cargo duties.
Pierre Laval is described as out of danger after the shooting. If he had died it might have reduced future attempts on his life according to observers.
Day Schools opened on Monday and planned summer closure at end of June. The ideal opening day was followed by a week long storm starting Tuesday that disrupted plans and extended the wait for summer.
The brochure touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye as a time saver for dozens of tasks. It clears clogged drains lifts grease and hard baked food from pots and pans and reduces rubbing and scrubbing by cutting through dirt quickly. Keep a tin handy.
Russian war communique reports stubborn fighting along the east coast with no major position changes. German air losses exceed Russian, while Mussolini and Hitler conclude a five day conference. Naval casualty and medical conditions worsen for Pierre Naval and Marcel Dent. Prisoner radios and codfish markets noted amid rising tensions and reprisals in occupied France.
The notice lists Newfoundland residents offering to serve in the Empire as manpower for defense. It states 11 100 signed up and 9 455 accepted, with applications to the Secretary Dept Post and Telegraphs due by September 12 for posts at Argentia Englee and other locations with specified salaries for postmaster and operator positions.
Mildred Tetford daughter of Wintie and the late William Tetford wed Lestie LeDrew son of Mr and Mrs George LeDrew at Laure enceton on a Wednesday ceremony conducted by Rev D Brushett. Grandfather John Tetford gave the bride. The couple planned to travel to Twillingate and Englee where Ranger LeDrew is stationed. The Sun sends best wishes.
A heavy thunderstorm on Sunday evening Aug 24 with strong WN winds swept over Gilesporte. Edward Clarke's house caught fire but was extinguished. Mrs Clarke and a child were stunned but unharmed. Clarke was recalled from Botwood as the storm peaked at about 6 pm with eastward reflections later.
Editor Twillingate Sun thanks all who visited, offered comfort, and sent messages after the death of Roland Pennell, died in an accident aboard his ship on August 18. Gratitude extends to Governor Walwyn, WiPA St John s, U C Women’s Association, SS Sunday School, and others for kind expressions. May the Lord bless you all. Mr and Mrs Whitram Pennell and family.
Miss Mary Ann Blackler contributes five hundred dollars to the W P A as a grateful donation. The gift supports work relief programs during the period of funding.
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