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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1940
Page
4
The Wilmingate Sun of Twillingate Newfoundland advertises notes of thanks memoriam notices announcements and other correspondence accepted for 25 cents each. The paper notes it cannot guarantee insertions for letters received after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Outlook warns of dread over a Balkan embroilment as Germany fights in Western Europe and a Central European conflict could hasten Nazi defeat. Italy and Germany tangled, Russia's axis odds unlikely, and Romania under threat. A stormy Balkan winter looms. Canada and the U.S. pledge protection for the Western Hemisphere. Tomorrow is National Day of Prayer.
A string of showers last month aided crops but barely helped households. Wednesday brought heavy rain and a gale, raising hopes for groundwater and soil moisture. The Dredge Priestman has been digging a channel at Gilesporte sand bar since Tuesday and plans dredging near Ashbournes wharf at South Side. Shoal Tickle Canal remains blocked by shallow water, and blasting rock at the upper end is deemed necessary for real progress.
Fish stocks remain plentiful though bait is scarce. Men who did not stock bait at the Depot this spring are now using what they can. Recent squid catches are being used to augment fishing, helping crews continue operations.
Confederation Life. M. V. Edward & Sons and Motor boat Dorothy returned from Labra dor last week. Schr. Bessie Mario: in landing coal at Ashbournes Ltd. Schr. Daunt rees took a quantity of dry fish from A Manuel this week.
The Newfoundland based Summer School movement under the late Oliver Jackson grows, with Carmanville hosting a ten day session starting August 20. Participants from Lumsden to Lewisporte studied leadership, Bible life of Jesus, and missionary work, with certificates awarded and a strong sense of fellowship.
T J Pitt argues that Home Guard centres of resistance would restrict enemy movements and free regular troops for offense. He contends air-borne troops face prohibitive dangers from fighters and anti aircraft fire, and that well organized rural and urban defence minimizes parachute threats in England.
Hon C G Power Air Minister and senior officers arrived in three RCAF planes to visit Botwood seaplane base and Newfoundland Airport then met in St John s with Governor and Commission of Government. They discussed future defence of Newfoundland and planned Canada’s broader protection of the island near Europe. They returned to Canada Thursday.
The Spitfire Fund records recipients of donations and lists supporters who contributed to the fund. The notice thanks donors and notes the ongoing fundraising effort without detailing individual names or amounts.
Mr R B Smith reports the total collected at the Arm from French Beach to Durrell should be 25 dollars 80 cents and act 2530 as printed in last week’s issue.
Obituary from the Twillingate Sun records Elmo Rideout passing August 10 after four years of illness due to tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and three children, siblings, parents, grandparents, and many relatives. Burial occurred at L.A. Cemetery with thanks to hospital doctors and nurses. he was described as a kind, hardworking fisherman and laborer. Inserted by grandfather R. Riproor.
Former Naval Reservist Elias White died at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday after a long illness. One of ten sons of the late James and Mrs White of Ragged Point, he leaves a wife, children, and a large extended family. Funeral held at United Church on Wednesday with Rev. T J Pitt officiating.
Miss Margaret Marshall arrived from Grand Falls after a short visit to friends. Mrs. Obadish Manuel stayed from Loon Bay to visit her parents, Ephraim and Mrs. Jacobs. J Inkpen of Steera Ltd and Wm Lever of Bowring Bros Ltd are in town on business. Ranger Sparkes returned from St. John’s. Locals George Fudge, Leon Clarke, and Stanley Curtis went Interior. Mrs. John Roberts and Miss Kate Churchill RN visited, with Arch Blunden from Carmanville staying with Mrs. Powell. Several others arrive from St. John’s, Lewisporte, Badger, and New York for various tasks.
August air battles yield hundreds of German planes shot down while Britain sustains losses and rescues refugees. Spitfire Fund receipts rise to $35,593.51 as Atlantic towns announce oil and fish prices, timber camps, and labor availabilities. Allied plans extend to Balkan and African fronts as tensions flare in Transylvania and Romania.
War updates from London Washington and St John s report immediate transfer of 50 destroyers to Britain and bases in Nild and Bermuda gifted. De Gaulle says Tahiti will fight with Britain as German raids falter over London with 54 planes shot down and 11 British losses. Submarine torpedoes sink Norwegian-bound transport. only 100 saved from 4000. Daily News Spitfire Fund nears two milestones with subscriptions around 39 thousand dollars.
Miss Minnie Harnum wed Mr Bert Jenking of Jenkins Arm on Wednesday at Brown's Arm in a small ceremony. The couple will reside in Jenkins Arm and begin their life together with family and friends in attendance.
The Girl Guides announce a reopening meeting on Monday September 9 at 7 30 p m. Volunteers and members are invited to resume activities and planning for the coming term.
Men are returning from Botwood due to a shortage of building materials. Some men came on Thursday and others arrived today, reflecting ongoing supply delays affecting housing construction plans.
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