Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, December 2014
Page 31 – Hatchet Cove
- A stork shower was held for Mrs. Harrison Lambert at her home. Fourteen ladies were present. The gifts were open by Mrs. Alice Smith and the cards read by Mrs. Nellie Bishop. Games were played and a very enjoyable evening spent by all present.
- Eva Smith and Phyllis Blundon motored from Gander on February 8th to spend the weekend with their parents. They reported the roads in perfect condition all the way.
- Myra Smith, another lady from the nursing staff of the Gander Hospital, also was home to spend a weekend with her parents.
- Wesley Lambert who is taking the Welding Course at the District Vocational School, Clarenville received his mid-term examination results which he passed with very good marks.
- Congratulations to the following who celebrated their birthdays in February: William Smith, Della Smith, John Bishop Jr., John Brown, Nelson, Darlene and Carolyn Lambert.
- Wedding Anniversaries: John and Flo Blundon their 20th on February 22nd and Roy and Joan Smith their 9th on February 18.
Queen’s Cove
- Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goobie recently were Mr. Fred Martin and sons Harry, Alfred, and Ted from St. John’s, Mr. Maxwell Avery, Miss Pearl Bishop, Miss Audrey Martin, and Mr. Tom Stringer all of St. John’s, Mrs. Russell Martin and son Darrell of Wabush, Labrador.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ford Avery and son from Toronto have taken up residence in St. John’s.
- Mrs. Lucy Martin spent a week visiting friends and relatives in St. John’s.
- Get well wishes go to Mr. Moses Martin who is a patient at the Grace General Hospital. He is now over his operation and feeling find.
- We were pleased to see Bill Croke’s picture of scenery in the vicinity of Queen’s Cove which appeared in The Evening Telegram.
- We all realize that this community is bounded by hill on both sides and we agree that care must be exercised when motoring over the roads especially in winter. We have a worse problem as the main road runs quite close to the houses and the children must be constantly watched in order to prevent accidents. Despite numerous warnings, oil trucks making deliveries farther down Random Island, have been known to break the speed limit. Again we plead, please be careful or we’ll have to resort to the proper authorities for help.
- The United Church many be getting a tower, finally. Rev. Clarke, UCW members, and men of the community held a meeting on February 7. The project should get underway in the spring. Your correspondent agrees wholeheartedly with the construction of the church tower, not only because it will serve many good purposes but most of all it will provide a Christian attraction to all.
- Mr. George Goobie, the oldest resident, is happy with the winter weather. He can be seen around the community enjoying it but he says it is sad to see the horse and sleigh out of style and no longer in use. He’s not complaining as he goes into the woods on a ski-doo. The only thing wrong with it is that it tends to make people a little bit lazy and cold. He says if he wants an enjoyable ride, walk a little and do some work along the way in order to stay warm and enjoy the ride better. Uncle George, as he is usually called, is 80 years old.
- Mrs. Robert Smith is home after undergoing an operation at the General Hospital. We all wish her a speedy recovery.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Goobie spent a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gregory, St. John’s. Mr. Gregory is convalescing after undergoing surgery at the General Hospital. All his friends wish him a lasting recovery.
- Melvin Goobie and family spent a few days visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. William Goobie during February.
- Mrs. Pricillia Gregory who spent time in North Sydney and Lewisporte with relatives is now residing with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon Gregory in St. John’s.
- Congratulations to Marilyn Howse who will celebrate her birthday on March 1. Marilyn is attending school in Clarenville as a grade 8 student at the Elementary school.
Page 34 – North West Brook
- A stork shower was held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Butt for Gordon’s sister Mrs. E. Rideout. Twenty-three ladies attended and spent a most enjoyable evening. Gifts were opened by Mrs. Betty Butt and the cards read by Mrs. Ruby Baker.
- Home from Churchill Falls for Christmas were:- Claude Butt, John Norris and Sam Baker. They have since returned to their place of employment.
- Valence Butt has left for Churchill Falls where he is now employed.
- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris visited their daughters in St. John’s.
- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker also visited in St. Joh’s.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Norris spent most of the Christmas holidays in St. John’s visiting their daughter and Mrs. Norris’ sister Mrs. Hussey.
- Mrs. Moses Martin is at present visiting her daughter Mrs. Eliza Hussey at Mount Pearl.
- Mrs. Mary Spurrell, Little Heart’s Ease visited her aunt Mrs. Frank Norris.
- Jeannette Norris has left for St. John’s where she is employed and also going to night school. We wish her every success in the future.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hollett and Roddie of Norris Arm North visited Mrs. Hollett’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Norris.
- The son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Williams was dedicated on January 17th and given the names of Geoffory Gene. The ceremony took place at Elim Tabernacle.
- Mr. Roy Keats from Bloomfield is presently staying here. The people of Queen’s Cove, Long Beach, Hodge’s Cove and here appreciate the good job he is doing on the snow plow in keeping the road in good driving condition.
- Mr. and Mrs. Moses Martin are presently living with Mrs. Martin’s daughter, Mrs. Wilson Baker at Caplin Cove.
- We were sorry to hear of Mrs. Alfred Avery’s illness. She is presently at the Come by Chance Hospital. We wish her to know that she has our prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith were recently ill with the flu. We hope they are both better now.
- Mr. and Mrs. George Norris spent the weekend with Mr. Morris’ parents Mr. and Mrs. John Norris.
- Clyde and Wilson Soper, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Soper have spent some time in a St. John’s hospital while they had their tonsils removed.
- Dianne Butt had a tonsillectomy at the Grace Hospital, St. John’s.
- A youth rally was held at the Pentecostal Church. It was largely attended and a very good offering was received. The offering from that service is to go for a jeep for the missionaries in Africa, who are Pastor and Mrs. Callahan who ministered at the Pentecostal Church here for 5 years. They left last November for Africa. Every success is wished him in his new duties.
- A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rideout at the Grace Hospital in St. John’s.
- Mr. Samuel Brown is presently a patient at the Come by Chance Hospital.
- Mr. and Mrs. Stan Brown visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brown.
- Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brown visited his parents.
- Mrs. Brown, Abe, Harvey and Marjorie visited Mrs. Brown’s son at Winterton, Trinity Bay.
Page 38 – St. Jones Within
- A housewarming party was held for Mrs. Calvert Meadus at her home on February 19. An enjoyable evening was spent by 14 ladies present. Games were played with the winners receiving prizes. Lunch was served to end a most enjoyable eveing.
- Mr. and Mrs. Silas Tucker will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on March 8th. We join with their relatives and friends in sending our congratulations and best wishes for many more.
- Mr. David Tucker now has employment at Churchill Falls.
- March birthdays: Harold Tucker celebrates his on the 14th; on the 23rd we have Mrs. William Robbins and also Mrs. Albert Benson; John Robbins will celebrate his on the 25th; Mrs. Calvert Meadus will be celebrating hers on the 30th; and Kevin King and his brother Ross are to more March birthdays.
Page 43 – In Memoriam
In memory of a kind and loving father Willis Thomas who passed away February 24, 1965.
His dear bright eyes and merry face,
Are pleasant to recall;
He had a loving word for each,
And died beloved by all.
Sadly missed by son and daughter Cyril and Ella.
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In loving memory of a dear grandfather Willis Thomas who passed away on February 24, 1965
His memory is as dear today
As in the hour he passed away.
Ever remembered by Patsy.
Page 49 – Notes of Thanks
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Curtis of Hatchet Cove wish to thank all who sent gifts and cards to their son Terry while he was a patient at the Janeway Hospital, St. John’s. Also a thank you to all the doctors and nurses. A special thank you to Dr. Collingwood at the Walwyn Hospital for sending him there.
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Mrs. Wm T. Avery, Deep Bight wishes to thank all kind friends who helped in any way during the death of her husband on January 14th. A special thank you to the doctors and staff of Walwyn Hospital, the comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion, Clarenville who took part in the burial, and to all who sent cards and telegrams or helped in any way – a sincere “Thank you”.
Page 51 – Deaths
Passed away at the Walwyn Hospital, Come by Chance on January 14th, William Thomas Avery in his 73rd year. Mr. Avery was born in Southport and was the son of the late Sarah and Newman Avery. He leaves to mourn besides his wife Eliza, one son Newman of St. John’s, four daughters Mrs. Ralph Butt, Mrs. John Martin, both of Hickman’s Harbour, Mrs. Joseph Short, Deep Bight, and Mrs. Gordon Howse, Hillview, three brothers, Edgar of Hearts Content, Newman Joshua of St. John’s and John at Deep Bight, one sister Mrs. Olivia Nearing of Halifax, 30 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services took place at the U.C. Cemetery, Deep Bight and were conducted by Mr. Clarke. The graveside ritual was read by Ruben Vardy, Hickman’s Harbour. Internment was in the U.C. Cemetery.
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