Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, December 2014
Page 10 – Up North, from Labrador City by Marilyn (Vey) Hann
- During the weekend of March 2nd I visited Montreal – had a splendid weekend. My mother Mrs. Mildred Vey and Clyde joined me in Montreal and we came back on Monday. They are both staying for a while. At least Clyde is, but as far as Mildred is concerned, it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if she told me she was off to England. Seems this past 18 months or so she must have some sort of worm, can’t stay put for no longer than four months the most.
- Ralph and Delores (Vey) Turner were mighty surprised when the twin didn’t arrive, but let me tell you a gorgeous little 7 lb. 13 oz. girl made her appearance on the 21st of March – both baby Cheryl and Delores are out of the hospital and doing very well
- Lew Marsh will be leaving to go on holidays sometime this month – don’t have the foggiest notion where he will be heading.
- Herb Stanford visited his mother in Hillview just recently – a very good trip and is now back to work in Labrador City.
- In the not too distant future, Cynthia Tucker of St. Jones Within will be making her way to the altar to tie the knot. Good Luck Cindy!
- At this time, I would like to say a special “Hello” to the Vey family of Hillview – I am sorry I was late for your birthday, Chester. Hope Perry is feeling much better now.
Page 14 – Ladies explore Stoyles’ Country
The first time in the history of Hillview that women ever explored the interior of Stoyles’ Country was in March of this year. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Frost of Hillview and Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Gosse of Queen’s Cove spent a weekend in a log cabin, thirty-eight miles in Stoyles’ Country. They started on skidoos by way of Northern Bight. On reaching the cabin, which has been used occasionally for big game hunters, they found everything in good condition, with stove, bunks and seats. They spent a very enjoyable weekend, and, as a witness that these two women were there, they left a copy of The Random Guardian with their names written on it. Mrs. Frost says the country was very beautiful even with everything covered with snow, and they are hoping to visit there again some time in the future.
Page 24 – Canadian Postmasters Association hold meeting
The Spring meeting of Random Zone #3 of the Canadian Postmasters Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Branch was held at Clarenville Post Office on Wednesday night April 5th. A good representative of postmasters and assistants from the area was present. After the routine business Miss E.M. Oldford, P.M. of Clarenville gave a report of the mid-winter Executive meeting held at Grand Falls in February, after which she conducted the election of officers, which resulted as follows: Mrs. Doreen Avery (PM Hillview) – President, re-elected; Mrs. Alvina Stanley (PM Shoal Harbour) – Vice President, elected; Mrs. Lucy Hansford (PM Deep Bight) Sect’y – Treasurer, re-elected. Some plans were made regarding the Conference to be held at the Holiday Inn at Corner Brook on May 17th, 18th, and 19th. The meeting closed and lunch was served and enjoyed by all.
Page 32 – Hodge’s Cove Wins Championship
The Trinity Bay League finished on Saturday April 15, with Hodge’s Cove taking the Championship 4 games to one over Port Blandford and the Mercer Trophy for a year. Individual winners were as follows:
Best Defence – Bill Clarke, Princeton
Rookey of year – Wilbert Short, Hillview
Most Valuable – Levi Churchill, Hodge’s Cove
Most Points, Don Lane, Bloomfield
Most Improved – Gerald Davis, Port Blandford
Most Gentlemanly – Frank Trowbridge, Arnold’s Cove
Best Goalie – Willis Peddle, Hodge’s Cove
Most Valuable in Playoffs – Joe Stringer, Hodge’s Cove
Trophys were donated by Mr. Chesley Mercer of Sunnyside, Hickman Motors, John Duffitt, Tom Mills, Calvin Lethbridge, Alex Strong, Canadian Legion Club and Lawrence Strong.
Page 46 – Hatchet Cove
- A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Lambert at the Walwyn on February 28, Patricia Diane was the name given the baby.
- Mrs. Eliah Blundon was a patient at the Walwyn for a week. She has returned home and is feeling much better.
- A ‘stork shower’ was held at the home of Mrs. Benoni Robbins for Mrs. Sharon Robbins. Eleven women attended and gifts were opened by Mrs. Sharon Robbins, cards were read by Mrs. Ray Smith. A cup of tea was served and an enjoyable evening was spent by all.
- Sheldon David, was the name given the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Tucker by Rev. Paddle at the evening service on March 12.
- Visitors to the community at Easter were Mr. and Mrs. John Duffett and family, Miss Eva Smith, Mr. George Blundon, Mrs. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Glover.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith spent Easter at Long Beach with Mr. and Mrs. John Vey.
Page 47 – Hillview
- Mr. and Mrs. Claude Vokey of St. John’s visited Mrs. Vokey’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Stoyles. They were accompanied by Mrs. Vokey’s sister Mrs. James Harding also of St. John’s.
- Mr. Edmund Stoyles has secured work at Clarenville dockyards.
- Visiting here during Easter were Mr. and Mrs. Eli Marsh and family of St. John’s; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Stoyles, Gander; and Velma Smith accompanied by Mr. David Brown also of Gander; Ruby Stoyles who visited her parents spent a few days with her sister Mrs. Willie Chipp of La Scie, White Bay before returning to Toronto.
- A surprise ‘stork shower’ was held in the Anglican School at Blaketown for Mrs. Jean Smith, wife of Baxter Smith, Principal of the Anglican School at Blaketown. Forty-three members of the CEWA attended. She received many lovely gifts which were opened by Miss Nellie Smith, and cards were read by Mrs. Alma Day. A very enjoyable evening was spent playing games, after which lunch was served.
- The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Avalon Marsh was christened in the Anglican Church recently and was given the names Robert Absalom Charles. Godparents were Malcolm Churchill, Ben Smith and Mrs. Thomas Benson.
- Also the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Churchill was christened and given the names Malcolm Carl. Godparents were Edmund A. Lambert, Nelson Marsh and Mrs. Thomas Benson.
- The many friends of Mrs. Uriah Churchill are glad to know that she is improving, as she has been confined to her home for some time with illness.
- Mrs. David Benson of Little Heart’s Ease, who spent some time in Walwyn Hospital is home and feeling much better.
- Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Jacobs Little Heart’s Ease whose infant son passed away at St. John’s. The funeral was held at Little Heart’s Ease.
Page 48 – North West Brook
- Mr. and Mrs. Lenvoll Vivian are the proud parents of a boy, born recently at the Walwyn Hospital. On April 9th he was given the names Sheldon Terry, at the Pentecostal Church. Pastor Callahan officiated.
- Mr. Wm. Smith has been confined to his bed through illness for some time.
- Mrs. Eugene Smith spent a few days in the Walwyn Hospital.
- Home for Easter were: Vicky Norris, Karen Norris, St. John’s; Jeanetta Norris, Faye Vivian, Jack Vivian, Annie Soper – Musgravetown; Calvin Baker, St. John’s, Vera Whalen of St. John’s spent a few days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith.
- Mrs. Frank Whelan recently visited her parents.
- Mr. Claude Butt has returned home from Churchill Falls where he was employed.
- Mr. Wm. Norris, who is working on the west coast, spent the holidays with his family.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bursey recently visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Bursey. They reside in Corner Brook.
- A ‘stork shower’ was held for Mrs. James Barrett at the home of Mrs. John Vivian on April 6th. A large crowd attended and the gifts were opened by Mrs. Fred Chaulk and cards were read by Mrs. Eugene Smith.
- Gladys Baker spent the Easter holidays with her sister Mrs. Ray Reid in North Harbour.
- Mrs. Scott Clancey, accompanied by her daughter and nephew, visited her sister Mrs. R. Bursey over the weekend.
- Pastor and Mrs. Callahan and family spent the Easter Holidays with her parents at Lawrenceton.
- Mrs. Samuel Brown and Abram Brown visited her brother Ernest Lambert at Grates Cove, and Mr. Soloman Hiscock at Winterton recently.
Page 53 – Long Beach
- A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Avery; and a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith at the Walwyn.
- The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Avery received the name Edison Floyd at the U.C. Church on Sunday, April 2.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vey and Kimberley spent the Easter holiday with Mrs. Vey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Brooks of Grand Bank.
- Robert and Everett Vey spent the Easter weekend with their families. They are both employed with Curran and Briggs at Harbour Breton.
- Mr. Baxter Peddle injured his knee while working at Little Heart’s Ease. He received treatement at the Orthopedic Hospital, St. John’s.
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