Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, December 2014
Page 8 – Annual Conference – Canadian Postmasters Association
The Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Postmasters Association held its 16th annual conference at Holiday Inn, Corner Brook on May 17, 18, and 19. In attendance to represent the Postmaster General was Mr. D. Gaspe Tache, Ottawa. From St. John’s was Mr. D.R. Clarke, District Director of Postal Services for Newfoundland, Mr.B. Squires, Supt. of Postal Operations and Mr. G. Pike, Supervisor of Postal service requirements. Attending as a representative from National Board of Directors of CPA, was Mr. A. Trembley of La Malbaie, Que., who is also the President of the Quebec Branch.
Attending from the Random Zone were Miss E.M. Oldford, Clarenville; Mrs. Doreen Avery, Hillview; Mrs. L. Hansford, Deep Bight; Mrs. Alvina Stanley, Shoal Harbour; and Mr. B. Robbins, Hatchet Cove.
Apart from the regular business format of the conference sessions, question and answer periods as well as a panel discussion was held. Evening entertainments were taken care of by many generous sponsors, the highlight of which was a banquet on Thursday night, sponsored by T. Eatons of Canada and Simpsons Sears Ltd. The special speaker for this occasion was Mr. G. Ottenheimer. During the banquet, Mr. De Gaspe Tache, on behalf of the Postmaster General, presented Mr. M.C.L. Pickett of Bishop’s Falls and Miss. E.M. Oldford of Clarenville, with pins in honor of 25 years of faithful service with the Post Office Dept. At the 1966 conference, Miss Oldford was presented with a Past Presidents Pin from the CPA., in view of her holding the position as President of the Newfoundland Branch for three years, she became the first lady Postmaster across the Dominion of Canada to receive such a pin.
Mrs. Doreen Avery, Hillview and Mr. C.J. Hann, Corner Brook, were chosen as the Post Office King and Queen for 1967-68. At the closing session on Friday the executive for the ensuring year was installed. They are:
President – Mr. W. Manuel, Twillingate
Vice President – Mr. R.M. Bennett, Lewisporte
Sect’y-Treasurer – Mr. G. Hooper, Campbellton
Directors – Miss E.M. Oldford, Clarenville; Mrs. Doreen Avery, Hillview; Mr. H.P. Mercer, Windsor.
Page 18 – Boat Launched in Clarenville
Mr. Lewis Spurrell, formerly of Little Heart’s Ease, who has been living in Clarenville for the past 6 years, recently launched his boat in lower Clarenville. The long liner was built according to a blue print by Mr. Spurrell himself, and measures 38’ long, 11 ½’ wide and 4 ½’ deep and took a year to construct. Mr. Spurrell says he intends to go fishing in the boat which is named Eldon Lewis. We wish him every success in this very worthy enterprise.
Page 44 – Long Beach
- Mrs. Lawrence Vey and Kimberley spent a weekend with Mrs. Vey’s parents at Grand Bank.
- A ‘stork shower’ was held at the Anglican School for Mrs. Winston Smith. Everyone spent an enjoyable evening playing cards and bingo, after which a lunch was served.
- Mrs. Thomas Avery and son Barry left for Labrador City where her husband is employed.
- Everett Vey spent a weekend home with his family recently.
Loreburn
- On May 22nd a 38 foot long liner was launched at Loreburn. She is owned by Hubert Meadus and son Hector who wishes to thank all kind friends of Little Heart’s Ease, Loreburn and St. Jones Within and Hillview and Mr. James Critch and son, who gave him a helping hand. She was named by Hubert’s mother, Mrs. Caleb Meadus a grand old lady of 82 years (who is enjoying good health) and was called the Vera Cora & Clyde. His brother also launched a 38’ long liner last November named the Wilfred and Lindo.
- I suppose the little place called Loreburn will soon be only a place of memories as we all have to go. Five families are leaving soon to reside at St. Jones Within.
Page 46 – In Memoriam
In fond and loving memory of a dear husband and father Wm. Martin, Little Heart’s Ease, who died on June 30th, 1965.
Days of sadness still come o’er us
Tears in silence often flow,
For memory keeps you ever near us
Though you died two years ago.
Beyond the sunset you have gone
To a wonderful Heaven of rest;
Two years ago God made this plan
For you, He thought was best.
It’s lonely here without you
I miss you more each day
For life is not the same to me,
Since you were called away.
A cluster of beautiful memories
Sprayed with a million tears;
Wishing God had spared you
For many more happy years.
But some day we’ll meet again
Beyond the toil and strife
And clasp each other’s hand again
In Heaven, that happy life.
Always remembered by his wife Miriam and son Roy.
Page 50 – Hatchet Cove
- Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Robbins on the birth of a baby boy born at the Walwyn Hospital on May 16.
- Ronald Robbins of St. John’s, formerly of Hatchet Cove, will be attending university at Boston this coming summer to finish obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree.
- The marriage took place on June 2nd at Southport of Wesley King, Hatchet Cove and June Smith of Southport.
- Lydia Blundon is now a patient at the Grace Hospital. Her condition is fair.
- Mrs. Nathaniel Smith of Hatchet Cove spent a weekend at Gander with her daughters Mrs. George Blundon (Gloria), Eva and Myra.
Page 53 – Hillview
- A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the U.C. Church at Sunnyside on May 20th, when Dorothy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Penney became the bride of Wilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Stoyles of Hillview. The marriage was conducted by Mr.A. Paddle of Hillview Charge. She was given in marriage by her father. Her attendants were her sister-in-law Mrs. Violet Mills as matron of honor, and Mrs. Mildred Chipp, sister of the groom as bridesmaid. The groom was supported by his brother Wilson of Gander, and George Mills, brother-in-law of the bride. The reception was held in the LOA Hall at Hillview when over 200 guests were present.
- In town for the wedding were Mr. Willie Chipp of La Scie and Mrs. Audrey Stoyles and children Wilson and Kathy of Gander.
- We extend best wishes to the happy couple who left recently to motor to Labrador City where the groom has been employed for a number of years. On their return trip Mrs. Wm. H. Stoyles accompanied them as far as Gander.
- Congratulations are extended to Mr. G. Benson on his 84th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Benson made a brief visit to St. John’s recently.
- Visiting here recently as guests of Miss M.L. Avery were Mrs. Max Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Forward and family; Mr. and Mrs. Nath Cooper and daughter; and Kathy Cooper of the General Hospital Nursing Staff; and Mr. and Mrs. Graham Smith and family.
- Kenneth Loder spent some time in the Walwyn Hospital suffering from an injured foot. He is still in cast and is feeling fine.
- Miss L.M. Avery spent a few days at Catalina visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pleamon Avery. She also visited friends at Bonavista, Port Union, Elliston and Clarenville.
- The many friends of Mrs. W.W. Frost are glad to see her home again after undergoing surgery at the General Hospital.
- The congregation of the United Church are pleased to know that their minister Mr. A. Paddle will be staying on in Hillview charge for another year.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Stoyles spent a week at Glenwood visiting their son Ray and family. While there they attended the wedding of their grandson Lester Pittman of Gander.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Avery of Grates Cove who had been visiting relatives at Grand Falls visited his sister Miss Avery on their way home.
- Mrs. Maggie Marsh spent a week in Walwyn Hospital but is now at home feeling much better. Her children from St. John’s visited her.
- Get well wishes are extended to Mr. William Spurrell of Butter Cove and Mr. Abram Spurrell of Queen’s Cove who have been patients at the Walwyn Hospital.
- Five year old Kevin Critch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Critch is feeling well after receiving treatment at the Walwyn Hospital and also at the General.
- Mr. and Mrs. George Critch spent a few days at St. John’s visiting Mrs. Gladys Dodge and her daughter Marjorie and son Jehu.
- Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Mrs. Silas Gosse of Queen’s Cove, who passed away recently.
Page 56 – North West Brook
- Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. George Parsons who passed away recently. He had resided with his daughter Mrs. George Soper.
- Mrs. Arthur Butt and family have returned home after spending some time living at Black Duck and Glenwood.
- Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Churchill of Grand Falls recently visited Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Soper.
- Mr. and Mrs. Garland Miller from Corner Brook paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cooper. Mrs. Miller is Mrs. Cooper’s niece.
- Clarence Brown and his wife Thelma from Winterton visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown of North West Brook and his brother and sister-in-law in Glovertown.
Page 57 – In memoriam
In fond and loving memory of a dear father William Martin, Little Heart’s Ease.
Though your smile has gone forever
And your hand we cannot touch,
We have so many memories of you Dad
We loved so much.
A loving father true and kind
Missed by those he left behind
Forget him, no, we never will
As years roll by we love him still.
Always remembered by daughter Prissie, Phil and family.
Page 58 – Note of Thanks
The family of the late Elizabeth Anne Churchill of Hodge’s Cove wish to thank all those who sent cards, letters, telegrams and wreaths; and to the many kind friends who visited or helped in any way to lessen their sorrow in the recent loss of a loving mother. Special thanks to Rev. Bailey, Rev. G. Ethridge and Mr. Thomas Baker. To one and all a sincere thank you.
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