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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1940
Page
4
The Twillingste Sun from Twillingate Newfoundland notes foreign papers discuss Canadian and United States bases in the region and the growing awareness of planes and military operations as defense concerns rise along the Gulf of St. Laurence.
Ninety eight German planes were shot down over England yesterday amid widespread raids. News editorials criticize the Dak naval affair and General Delle’s shore attack plan. Japan Germany and Italy confer on a three power pact opposing any nation entering the war against them, signaling a warning to America Russia and Balkan states.
A German aviator who parachuted to ground in England was taken to hospital and asked a nurse how near German troops were in England. He was surprised that none were in the British Isles, contradicting Dr. Goebbels propaganda about an invasion.
Official circles forecast limited relief this winter, especially in the north, as interior employment rises and families benefit from war expenditures and forestry income. West England shows financial health as prices stay in line with earnings. Many men find employment after years of struggle. new industries could bring lasting prosperity.
Secretary R B Smith of Twillingate Agric Society announces limestone for sale to non members as well. Special rates apply: four dollars a ton for 1 to 20 tons, two dollars for 20 to 40 tons, and one dollar fifty per ton for over 40 tons. Crushed limestone suitable as fertilizer.
A notice announces a Pork and Cabbage Supper at St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday October 10 at 6 pm Doors open 5 30 pm Admission including supper 40 cents There will also be a sale of plain and fancy work and a grab bag All details read as readable but with OCR quirks.
Acknowledgment lists donations to the Spitfire Fund with donor names and amounts. The note thanks contributors and records contributions supporting the campaign.
Miss Marion Moora and Miss Doria Nichola traveled to Grand Falls last week. Mr John Preston arrived from Bay of Islands on Thursday via Lewisporte. Mr Edwin Facey visited the City last week. Mr J Delgado is in town in the interests of Imperial Tobacco Co.
Capt Percy Knee missing for ten days at St Johns located in a South Side shack. He was discovered Thursday in a semi conscious state and transported to a hospital for care.
Royal Air Force planes intensified attacks on German invasion bases along the Channel coast and on Italian targets in Africa. Italian troops at Sidi Barrani in Egypt were bombed for hours by planes and warships. British warship officers say the assaults demoralize Italians. Passengers arriving from France report thousands of German troops lost in Channel invasion drills. Barges carry troops then retreat during landing practice, with British planes striking during exercises. British air ministry notes German losses of 775 planes versus 217 Allied from Sept 1 to 18. A British evacuation loss at sea near Canada leaves 83 children and seven escorts missing. Nazie dive bombers raid London. a church is struck during service, seven killed. A.F. planes hammer 400 miles of German coast. Calais, Boulogne, and Berlin targeted. Japs and French clash on the Indo China border. Japanese withdrawal expected at dawn. Imogene reports to Canso with all hands saved. Weather improves with clear seas as Berlin raids continue.
About 250 workers are employed on the new Sulphur C. B. mill plant with rapid erection of buildings. A four-drum wood handling plant is ready, two pulverised fuel boilers are being installed, and an acid tower hot acid accumulators and two digestors in the sulphite mill are complete. The screening system and pulp machine building advance, with storage and shipping facilities extended to handle higher output. Western Star.
The A N D Co Ltd plans to raise pulpwood output this season from under 200000 cords last year to about 277000 cords this year. The Advertiser notes the proposed increase in logging activity and wood supply.
Seymour Grimes and Fauully of Herring Neck thank the doctors nurses and staff of Memorial Hospital for kindness during his wife’s illness and death. He also credits Twillingite and Herring Neck friends who visited helped and sent wreaths for the casket.
Berlin reported coastal lights like an amusement park as German planes attacked London with fierce anti aircraft fire. British ships shelled Dakar in French West Africa amid French political split with De Gaulle opposing Vichy. Six French warships joined De Gaulle’s effort, while later French Free Forces withdrew after realizing only a major battle could shift Dakar.
Last night bombs fell but did not ignite large fires. Forty six rescued children from an evacuee ship torpedoed Tuesday week drifted eight days in lifeboats before pickup. A U S embargo blocks scrap metal exports except to Western Hemisphere and Britain. A Canadian armed merchant cruiser captured a German fuel oil ship in Mexican waters. Posts Dept invites applications for P M and Operator Curling with salary of 840 pounds per year and standard requirements.
Jessie Elizabeth Burton daughter of Arthur Bourton Hart's Cove wed Francis Burton son of James and Mrs Burton Windsor Grand Falls District. The ceremony by Rev. T. J. Pitt drew a large crowd. Bridal party wore navy blue and robin egg silk. After a reception at the bride's home, about 40 guests surprised the couple later. The couple depart by St. Clyde for Grand Falls.
Tillie Crimea died August 13 after a three year illness from cancer. She spent most of her time in hospital undergoing eight operations and remained hopeful for recovery. A beloved worker at home, she leaves a grieving husband two sons one daughter her father four sisters one brother and many relatives and friends.
The funeral of a beloved person was conducted by Rev. D. C. Noel at the Salt Hill cemetery in the City of England. A large number of mourners attended. The message from a loving sister Lilly Stuckless expresses deep sympathy and remembrance for the departed.
Week ending September 25 admissions include Pansy Wineham Durrells Arm Robert Coombes Lulu Morgan Miss Fannie Wheaton Roderick Tulk Carmanville Mrs James Coates George Humber Botwood Wm Katie Leading Tickles Mrs Sarah Welle Joe Batt s Arm Miss Gladys King Windsor Mrs Ralph Colbourne Purcell s Hr Mrs John Telford Laurenceton Levi Mahan ey Herring Neck Discharges include Pleman Stockley Summerford Melvin Jewer Both wood Miss Elizabeth Bath Herring Neck Mrs Chesley Evans Camp bellton Miss Leah Woods Cobb s Arm Mrs Pearce Abbott Ragged Hr Miss Margaret Hodder Twillingate South Miss Lulu Morgan Carmanville Miss Ella Noble Nipper s Hr Mrs W G Simms Little Bay Betty Borden Corner Brook Bert Moores Miss Violet Eastman Wind her Clifton Small Moreton s Hr Mrs Thos Walking and infant son Newstead A daughter born to Mrs Ralph Colbourne Purcell s Hr on Monday Sept 23 both well Death of Robert Coombs Little Ward s Hr at hospital on Tuesday Sept 24
The item about Mrs. Wesley Price losing a leg was incorrect. She remains under observation and is doing as well as can be expected after a serious railway line accident.
Ronald Sharpe plans to replace the former Templeton residence at Crow Head with a new dwelling after purchasing the building. The project involves tearing down the existing structure to make way for construction on the site.
The supervising pastor Rev. T. J. Pitt expects to spend Sunday at the Herring Neck Mission with student pastor A. B. LeGrow supplying. The event depends on weather conditions.
A strange bird was spotted by a crow near the Lighthouse on Thursday morning. The two birds remained aloft while the crow outmaneuvered the newcomer, likened to a Spitfire outmaneuvering a heavy bomber.
On Saturday Schr Edna Louise returned from the fishery after a good catch. The Hattie A Heckman entered the Bight from Belle Isle next day. The Young Harp brought box material and freight for a freak fish plant installation. operator Mr Brown arrived to run the plant. Dauntless delivered freight to Mr A Manuel from St John’s midweek. Grace Lorraine carried building material for Botwood harbour and arrived Thursday.
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