The Random Guardian, December 1966

Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, December 2014

Page 28 – Engagements

• Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Spurrell of Hodge’s Cove are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Elsie, to Douglas Strong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Strong of Clarenville. Wedding to take place on December 16^th at Hodge’s Cove.
• Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Spurrell are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine to Mr. Daniel W. Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Allen of Clarenville.

Weddings

• Recently married are Bertha Yvonne Avery of Long Beach to Oliver Greening of Clarenville.

Page 39 – Hatchet Cove

• Roy Smith of Hatchet Cove was a patient at the Gander Hospital for two weeks after having an accident while working with Blundon Brothers.
• Mr. and Mrs. George Lambert have taken up residence at Hatchet Cove. Mrs. Lambert is the former Alma Short of Deep Bight.
• Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop and son John of Hatchet Cove spent a weekend with their daughter Muriel at Carbonear.
• Mrs. Eli John Robbins of Broad Cove is visiting her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eleazer Robbins of Hatchet Cove.
• Alex Lambert who was a patient at Buchans Hospital is now at home waiting to be admitted to the General Hospital for surgery.
• Mrs. Wesley Lambert visited her husband, who is a patient at the Sanatorium, on November 13^th. His many friends will be glad to know he will be spending a few days in Christmas at home in Hatchet Cove.

Mr. Charlie Spurrell of Butter Cove is in St. John’s for medical treatment.

Page 43 – Southport

• Mr. and Mrs. Walter Avery have taken up residence at Southport with their family.
• Mr. and Mrs. Eli Dean spent three weeks home before returning to Wabush.
• Carter and Hector Lambert returned home from Toronto.
• Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith became the parents of a baby boy recently.
• Warren and Sterling Lambert, Raymond Avery are attending the Vocational School at Clarenville this year.
• Leslie Dean is teaching at Creston North, Placentia Bay.
• A Halloween party was held at Southport United School for the pupils.
• Mr. Walter Avery is presently working with Curran & Briggs at Burin.
• Harold, Clyde, and Vera Avery spent a holiday here visiting friends and relatives.
• Miss Enid Dawe is teaching Grades four and five at the Anglican School this year.
• Rosie Dean is taking Grade XI at Shearstown this year.
• Mr. and Mrs. Leander Hiscock visited here recently and were guests at the home of Mrs. Simeon Dean.

Page 46 – North West Brook

• On Saturday November 5^th, a very pretty wedding took place at the United Church when Judy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Soper, became the bride of Cyril Follett. The reception was held at the Canadian Legion Hall at Clarenville.
• A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Branton at the Walwyn on October 13^th.
• Mr. and Mrs. Moses Martin visited relatives in St. John’s. While there they attended the wedding of Mr. Martin’s grandson. They are at present with Mrs. Wm. Norris.
• Mr[s]. Frank Norris recently visited St. John’s. She was accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Eric Benson. Her daughter Doris has gone to St. John’s where she is now employed.
• Another pass from the Pentecostal School that was omitted from the Guardian was – Fay Vivian.
• Karen Norris and Vicky Norris recently spent a weekend with their parents.
• Mr. and Mrs. Eric Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chaulk are receiving congratulations on the birth of boys.
• Mr. and Mrs. Valance Butt and family were here for a brief visit on their way to Harbour Breton where he is employed.
• Mr. Edgar Bursey and Donald Bursey have returned from Labrador for a visit.
• Mrs. Alex Brace and Mrs. Sandy Brace recently spent some time in the Walwyn Hospital.
• Mrs. L. Vivian recently visited her husband who is a patient at the Sanatorium.
• Mr. Bram Vivian also visited his wife who is a patient there [at the Sanatorium].
• Mrs. Wm. Norris visited relatives in St. John’s recently.
• Mr. and Mrs. Newman Branton who are now residing at North West Brook are celebrating their 46^th wedding anniversary this month. They were married on November 9^th, 1920 by Rev. Gilbert Ivany. Mr. Branton was born at Thornlea on February 18^th, 1897 where he grew up as a boy. He enlisted in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and spent time overseas in the first world war. After he returned home he married Mary Elizabeth Temple of Sunnyside and in 1924 he joined the Newfoundland Railway. He served as section foreman, extra gang foreman; and at the time of his retirement he was general foreman. Since then, February 1961, he and his wife have been living in North West Brook.
• Come home visitors – late summer visitors included Miss Leona Smith, accompanied by Dr. Claude Hale of Bristol, England. Leona is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith. She just finished a tour of England and visited Dr. Hale’s mother in Bristol. She has since left for Toronto where she is residing.

Page 47 – Hillview

• Congratulations to a grand old lady Mrs. Eliza Miller of Queen’s Cove, whose 91^st birthday came on November 11^th and for this happy occasion a get together party was held at the home of her daughter Bertha (Mrs. Arthur Churchill) of Hillview. Present to show their appreciation to a mother who did so much for them, were her six daughters and one son John, her son Chesley being away. It was her first reunion with all her daughters together since they were children at home. All down through the years until quite recently this dear old lady has been very active and had great pleasure in knitting and sewing. Through all the changing scenes of her 91 years of life this event was one of her happiest moment when at this age she could sit at the table with all her daughters and son. It is the wish of all her children, her relatives and many friends of Queen’s Cove and Hillview, that God will abundantly bless and strengthen her for her unforeseeable future however long her days may be.

Page 48 – Little Heart’s Ease

• Abram Smith arrived home from Labrador City where she was visiting her two daughters.
• Miss Audrey Smith arrived home for the winter months from Labrador City where she was employed.

Hodge’s Cove

• Mr. and Mrs. Fred Balsom and two daughters arrived home from Labrador City. Mr. Balsom was employed with the Iron Ore Company when he became ill and had to come to St. John’s for treatment.

Queen’s Cove

• The children of the United Church School spent an enjoyable evening on October 30^th at a Halloween party held in the school.
• A ‘Stork Shower’ was held for Mrs. Ern Avery at the home of Mrs. George Butt. Gifts were opened by Mrs. Eleazer Gosse – cards were read by Mrs. Edward Smith.
• Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Cooper of Queen’s Cove celebrated their 54^th wedding anniversary on October 30^th. They were married in 1912 at St. John’s by Rev. White-Marsh. Mr. Cooper will be 73 on March 8^th and Mrs. Cooper is 76. They recently visited Deer Lake where they have a son and daughter. Their grand-daughter is a graduate nurse at the Grace Hospital, St. John’s.
• Others celebrating anniversaries are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goobie – their 9^th on October 17^th; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Goobie, 6^th on November 4^th; Mr. and Mrs. Rex Goobie – 8^th on November 10^th.
• Richard Goobie, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Goobie and son Ricky recently visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goobie.
• Gerald Cooper, Winston House, Lloyd Butt, Effie Spurrell, and Richard Goobie who passed Grade VIII are now studying Grade IX. Winston and Lloyd at Musgravetown, Effie at Clarenville and Richard at Grand Falls.

Page 57 – In Memoriam

In fond and loving memory of a dear husband and father, Frederick Nathan Martin, killed in a car accident November 6^th, 1965, age 29 years.

This month comes with great regret
It brings back a day we shall never forget.
You fell asleep without good-bye.
But our memory shall never die.

We did not stand beside you
To see your life depart;
But when we heard that you were gone,
It nearly broke our hearts.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone;
For part of us went with you
The day you left our home.

Surrounded by friends I am lonesome,
In the midst of joy I am blue,
With a smile on my face, I’ve a heartache,
Longing dear husband and father for you.

We often think of bygone days
When we were all together,
The family chain is broken now
But memories will live forever.

Lovingly remembered by wife Lucy and family.

Page 58 – In Memoriam.

In loving memory of my dear sister and aunt Mrs. Claribel Dodge who was accidently killed December 4^th, 1965.

Deep in our hearts lies a picture,
Of a sister laid to rest –
In memory’s frame we shall keep it,
Because she was one of the best.

Days of sadness still come o’er us,
Tears in silence often flow
For memory keeps you ever near us,
Though you died one year ago.

Ever remembered by brother Baxter King and family, Little Heart’s Ease.

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In Memoriam
Martin – In fond and loving memory of a dear brother Nathan Martin who was accidently killed in a car accident on November 6^th, 1965.

We little knew when we woke that morn
The sorrow that day would bring;
For the call was sudden –
The shock severe –
To part with one we loved so dear.

Friends may think I have forgotten
When at times they see me smile,
But they little know the heartache
My smile hides all the while.

I think of him in silence
No one can see me weep;
But many a silent tear is shed,
When others are asleep.

Always remembered by sister Lena (Mrs. Arthur Goobie, Queen’s Cove).

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