The Random Guardian, December 1967

Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, December 2014

Page 11 – Engagements

Mr. and Mrs. George Soper of North West Brook are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie to Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Short of Deep Bight, Trinity Bay. Wedding date to be announced later.

Page 20 – Obituaries

David Jacobs – Passed away at Little Heart’s Ease on October 29^th 1967, David Jacobs age 72 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Alice, 3 sons Clarence at St. John’s, William at Little Heart’s Ease, and Raymond at Clarenville; 3 daughters Mrs. William Greene at Little Heart’s Ease, Mrs. Clayton Pilgrim at Hampden, W.B. and Mrs. Bronson Rideout at Beaumont South, NDB, 1 brother Levi Jacobs Sr. at Baie Verte and 2 sisters Mrs. Adam Greene at Little Heart’s Ease and Mrs. William Watton at Petley and 30 grandchildren.

Page 42 – Hillview

• Get well wishes – to Mr. Wm. Avery, business man of Grates Cove, who is a patient in the General Hospital; to Mr. George Miller of St. Jones, injured while helping to launch a house that was to be floated from Loreburn to St. Jones. He is a patient in the General Hospital; to Mr. Abram Avery, who has returned home after spending some time in the D.V.A. Ward, General Hospital, St. John’s; to Mr. Charles Spurrell of Butter Cove, who has been ill for a long time.
• Mr.and Mrs. Gideon Benson have left for Ohio, where they will spend the winter with their children. They spent the summer with Mrs. Benson’s sister, Miss L.M. Avery.
• Recent visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn Meadows of Grates Cove and Mrs. Lottie Meadows.
• Miss Sandra Frost has recently entered the Grace Hospital for Nurse’s training. Although only eighteen, Sandra passed Grade XI public exams two years ago. She was successful last year when she took a commercial course in Clarenville, before going into the nursing profession.

Page 44 – Butter Cove

• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spurrell visited their son Ross at Hearts Content, accompanied by their son Reg and his wife who were home from Toronto, where he has been employed for four years. They have returned to Toronto.
• Mr. and Mrs. David Spurrell spent two weeks visiting Mrs. Spurrell’s sister at Winterton. They also visited Mrs. Spurrell’s uncle, Mr. Llewelyn Balsom at Chapel Arm.
• Mrs. Edgar Spurrell spent six weeks in Toronto visiting her children. Mrs. Spurrell spent some time confined to her home suffering from an injured foot before going to Toronto.
• Mrs. Martha Strowbridge is a patient in a Toronto Hospital following surgery. A speedy recovery goes to her from her many friends.
• Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Isaacs, Burin on the birth of a daughter (Christened Leanne). Mrs. Isaacs is the former Susan Benson of Little Heart’s Ease.
• Rev. Morley and Mrs. Boutcher have taken up residence at the Anglican Parsonage, Hodge’s Cove. He has succeeded Rev. Ethridge, who left Random Mission and moved to Trinity, T.B. The Boutchers have one little girl, Faith.

Long Beach

• New arrivals – Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Avery on the birth of a baby girl at Walwyn Hospital; also to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Drodge on the birth of a son ( a brother for Derrick and David) at Walwyn Hospital.
• Stork Showers – a stork shower was held in the Anglican School for Mrs. Ralph Drodge, combined with a birthday party for Mrs. Drodge’s mother, Mrs. Henrietta Vey, who celebrated her 71^st. A delightful lunch was served and an enjoyable evening was spent by all.
• A stork shower was held for Mrs. George Avery at her home. A number of ladies attended and an enjoyable evening was spent. Gifts were opened by Mrs. Gwen Peddle and cards were read by Mrs. Myrna Vey.
• Congratulations to our oldest resident, Mr. John Robert Avery who celebrated his 95^th birthday on August 7^th. Although Mr. Avery is blind, he is still enjoying good health.
• Mr. Ernest Avery has returned home from the General Hospital where he spent two weeks receiving treatment.
• A going away party was held for Rev. and Mrs. Ethridge at the Anglican School. They will be leaving to take up residence at Trinity, T.B.
• Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vey and Kimberley motored to Corner Brook on their summer vacation. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clements of Grand Bank.
• Mrs. Ernest Avery, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Joseph Bursey, left on September 13^th to visit her sister in Texas.
• The school nurse, Mrs. Gregory, visited the schools recently and gave polio needles to the pupils.
• Rev. Boutcher, our new Anglican Minister, held his first service here on September 17. A very warm welcome is extended to him and his family.
• All the school children visited Clarenville to see the Confederation Caravan while it was there.

Page 47 – St. Jones Within

• Deep sorrow prevailed at the passing of Mr. George Miller, after suffering a serious injury. Left to mourn are his wife, Laura, three sisters and a large circle of friends. Uncle George, as he was known to all his friends, was very active, and a member of the R.B.P. and L.O.A. Lodge. His funeral was very largely attended.
• Miss Jean Robbins, who was visiting her parents, left by air for Toronto.
• John Robbins is also visiting here from Toronto.
• Mr. William Robbins has been confined to his home due to illness. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
• The pupils of the U.C. School, under the leadership of their teacher, Miss Annie Robbins, visited Clarenville recently to see the Confederation Caravan, and were happy with their experience.
• Eliah Robbins has secured work at Churchill Falls, and Chesley King has work at Twin Falls.
• Mr. Alphaeus King has arrived home from the Grace Hospital.
• Miss Sylvia Shepherd has taken up teaching at Queen’s Cove.
• Mrs. Alice King is visiting her family in St. John’s.
• Miss Sheila Flight, who suffered a leg injury recently, has arrived home from the Walwyn Hospital.
• Mrs. Albert Benson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wilson Price at Windsor.
• Mrs. Reuben Toope is visiting her daughter at Gander.

Page 55 – North West Brook

• On Friday, June 23^rd, Sandra King of Happy Adventure became the bride of Nelson Soper. The bride was attended by Blanche Drodge of Little Heart’s Ease, and Marie Soper, sister of the groom. The groom was assisted by David Soper, brother of the groom and Fred Bursey. The marriage was at the United Church, with Rev. Paddle officiating. The reception was held at the United Church School.
• The Pentecostal Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on June 30^th, when Beverley Norris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Norris, became the bride of Lorne Hollett of Norris Arm North. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She was attended by her sisters, Karen as maid of honor and Jeanetta as bridesmaid, Lynne as maiden of honor, with Marlene Hollett, niece of the groom, as junior bridesmaid. The groom was assisted by his brother, Roy, as best man and brother-in-law, Arthur Regular as usher. The reception was held at the Pentecostal School. Out-of-town guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hollett and family of Botwood, Mrs. Phoebe Hollett of Botwood and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Regular and family of Botwood, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norris of Glenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Hollett of Gander, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Chafe of Gander, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Benson of St. John’s, Mrs. Ellie Goodyear of Deer Lake; Mrs. A. Bowers of Windsor; Mrs. Ernest Crocker and family of Swift Current.
• Recent visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Churchill, Grand Falls; Mr. Rendell and Eliza Price, Bishop’s Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bursey, Corner Brook; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whelan, St. John’s; Mr. and Mrs. Stringer, Milton; Mr. and Mrs. Mercer and family and Mr. Mercer’s brother, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown, Winterton; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Granter, Deer Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Soper, St. John’s; Mr. and Mrs. E. Goodyear and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Goobie, Deer Lake; Mrs. Wilson Goodyear, Corner Brook; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rideout, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ross White, Deer Lake; Mrs. Eugene Smith’s parents, Swift Current, and her sister Beulah, St. John’s; Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Butt, brother of Mrs. Moses Martin, of Florida. This was Mrs. Butt’s first visit to Newfoundland.
• Away on holidays were: Rosalie Keats to St. John’s; Mr. and Mrs. John Vivian attended Camp Emmanuel at Long Pond; Mr. and Mrs. George Soper at Bishop’s Falls; Joyce Bursey to Windsor; Mrs. Balsam and Judy Snelgrove to Chapel Arm and St. John’s; Mrs. Joseph Warren and son Terry to the mainland; Jeanetta Norris and Gladys Baker to Camp Emmanuel; Mr. and Mrs. John Norris to Grand Falls; Mr. and Mrs. John Butt to St. John’s; Pastor and Mrs. R.A. Callahan at Camp Emmanuel; Diane Brown to Glovertown; Marjorie Brown to St. John’s; Mrs. Samuel Baker and family to Deer Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Warren to Windsor.
• Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris and Gerald recently spent a weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Benson at their cabin at Whitborne.
• Eugene Smith has returned home from Churchill Falls where he was employed. Donald Bursey is now home from Churchill Falls on vacation after spending six months there. Mr. Edgar Bursey has gone to Churchill Falls where he will be employed.
• Mrs. Hannah Snelgrove recently spent some time in hospital.
• A ‘stork shower’ was held recently for Mrs. Amos Snelgrove at her home. Nineteen ladies attended. The gifts were opened by Mrs. Cordell Warren and cards were read by Mrs. Vallance Butt. Lunch was served and a good time was had by all.
• Karen Norris who is employed in St. John’s recently spent 2 weeks at home with her parents. She also spent a few days at Deer Lake.
• Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Norris recently motored to Norris Arm to visit their daughter, Beverley. Mrs. Norris, with Lynne and Gail spent the week there and were accompanied home by Beverley and her husband.
• Miss Jeanetta Norris spent a week visiting her sister Beverley at Norris Arm.
• Vicky and Doris Norris recently visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris.
• Mr. Eldred Goobie has returned home from England after being away for 28 years. He is staying with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Norris, and has visited other members of his family at St. John’s, Glenwood, Deer Lake and Corner Brook. All members of his family met him at the airport in Gander when he arrived on July 5^th, and a supper was prepared in his honour at Glenwood by his sister, Mrs. Thomas Norris. While on the west coast, he and his mother, brothers and sisters met their sister, Beatrice and her husband from New Jersey.
• Mrs. Lon Pike is home from Labrador to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cooper.
• Mr. Sam Cooper recently spent a few days in St. John’s seeking medical attention.
• Mrs. Mary Brown is a patient at the hospital in St. John’s.
• Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Butt has returned home to live after spending a few years in various parts of the province, where Wal has been employed.
• A stork shower was held for Mrs. Eugene Smith at the home of Mrs. Wm. Smith. A large crowd attended, and she received many lovely gifts. A shower was also held for Mrs. Roy Pickett at the home of her mother, Mrs. Frank Norris. Mrs. Pickett was visiting her mother at the time. An enjoyable evening was spent by all.
• Visiting their parents for the weekend were Karen and Vicky Norris from St. John’s, Jeanetta Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hollett from Norris Arm North, and Pearl Soper from Botwood.
• Mr. Eldred Goobie has returned to his home in England after spending two months visiting with his mother and relatives. Latest news received from him is that he plans to return with his family to take up residence in Newfoundland.
• Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whalen and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Balwin and family visited their mother, Mrs. Wm. Smith on her birthday.
• Teachers for the new school year are: Mrs. Bruce Norris and Mr. Eleazer Avery at the U.C. School, and Mrs. Lloyd Hiscock and Mr. O. Ellsworth at the Pentecostal School.
• Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Choluton have returned to their home in New Jersey, USA, after visiting their mother, Mrs. Mose Martin and relatives across the island.
• Gordon Avery has returned home from Labrador where he was employed. He is suffering from an injured knee.
• Mr. and Mrs. Lon Pike have returned to Labrador City. They visited Mrs. Pike’s parents in Ontario as well as other places on the way.
• A stork shower was held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Norris for Mrs. R. Callahan. Twenty-one ladies attended. She was the recipient of many lovely gifts, and cards were read by Mrs. Lydia Baker. Gifts were opened by Mrs. Wm. Norris, and lunch was served. The evening was enjoyed by all.
• Mr. and Mrs. Val Butt and family spent the weekend with Mrs. Butt’s parents at Gambo.
• Mr. and Mrs. John Butt spent a week with her daughter at Pools Island.
• A shower was held for Mrs. Nelson Soper at the home of Mrs. George Soper.
• Mr. Arthur Baker has recently gone to Port aux Basques where he is employed with Western Construction. Vicky spent a weekend at Expo, and on the way home spent a week with her parents.
• Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris spent Labour Day weekend at Deer Lake with her son.

Page 59 – Hatchet Cove

• Birthdays – Mrs. Eliah Blundon, her 73^rd on August 29^th; Mrs. Eleazor Robbins, her 93^rd on September 7^th; Mrs. Moria Lambert, her 63^rd on September 15^th; Mr. John Bishop, his 66^th on September 28^th.
• A stork shower was held at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Lambert for Mrs. Nelson Lambert on September 13^th. Twelve women attended. Parcels were opened by Mrs. Elijah Hillyard, and cards were read by Mrs. W. Hillyard. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all.
• Mr. John Brown, who was working at Churchill Falls, is now a patient at the General Hospital in St. John’s.
• The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lambert is now a patient at the Children’s Hospital, Pleasantville, St. John’s.
• The sad news was received at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eliah Blundon on Saturday morning that their grandson Bernard, aged 19, was accidently killed Friday night by a train near Botwood. Bernard was the son of Isaac and Helda Smith of Windsor.

Page 61 – In Memoriam

In fond and loving memory of a dear brother Nathan Martin who was accidently killed November 6, 1965.

Two years have passed dear brother
Since you were called away
How well do we remember that sad and weary day.

We often sit and think of you.
The things you used to say
We wonder why you had to die
Without a chance to say goodbye.

Ever remembered by sister Lena, brother-in-law Arthur and family, Queen’s Cove.

Page 62 – In Memoriam

In memory of sister Mrs. Claribel Dodge who was accidently killed December 7^th, 1965.

Today our thoughts they all go back
To just two years ago
When all our smiles were turned to tears
By a sad and bitter blow.

It is hard for us to realize
That we meet on earth no more
But we trust to meet in heaven above
When our work on earth is o’er.

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

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In loving memory of our daughter Clarabelle Dodge who was accidently killed December 7, 1965, age 30.

Two sad and lonely years have passed
Since my great sorrow fell
The shock that I received that day
No one can ever tell.

God gave me strength to meet it
And courage to bear the blow,
But what it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.

Ever remembered by Mother and Father, Mr. and Mrs. Bert King, Little Heart’s Ease.

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In memory of a dear Aunt Clarabelle Dodge who was accidently killed December 7, 1965

This month comes back with sad regret,
It brings back a day we won’t ever forget.
You fell asleep without goodbye
But our memories of you will never die.
We miss you more than anyone knows,
As each day passes our emptiness grows;
The tears we shed we’ll wipe away
But this ache in our hearts will always stay.
You left so suddenly, your thoughts unknown
But you left us memories
We are proud to own.

Ever remembered by nieces Joyce and Gloria and nephew Harold.

Page 63 – Note of thanks

The family of the late Josiah Avery of Southport wish to thank all who helped during the sudden passing of their dear husband and father; and to express their thanks to those who sent mass wreaths, sympathy cards and messages and helped to alleviate the sorrow caused by his death.

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