Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, December 2014
Page 9 – Local Resident has 1st World War Mementos
Mr. Philip Marsh of Clarenville, formerly of Deer Harbour, has had in his possession for the past nineteen years a couple of mementos of the war given to him by his aunt, Mrs. Job Marsh, before she passed away.
One is a spray of poppies from France, and the other is a letter she had received from Government House informing her that her nephew, Wm. Luther Marsh, was missing in action. This letter was dated 1916 and signed by Wm. Davidson, the Governor of that day.
Her nephew was only one of that great company of Newfoundland boys who didn’t return, and it is a well known fact that many of them are buried in Flanders Field in France.
Sometime after the war the “Haig Fund” was started over there and relatives of these boys were asked to send donations in their memory.
Mrs. Marsh was one of the contributors and they sent her a large spray of poppies and fern in a glass box approximately two feet long, and Mrs. Marsh has kept them in his possession ever since, as requested by his aunt.
Page 42 – Hillview
- Mrs. Wilfred Loder and little son Ricky spent a few days visiting Mrs. Gladys Dodge at St. John’s.
- Bax and Jean Smith of Blaketown were home for a weekend. They attended the wedding of Jean’s brother Ralph Eddy at North Harbour. Jim and Elsie Smith of Happy Adcenture were also home to attend the wedding.
- A baby girl was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price at the Walwyn Hospital.
- Congratulations to Mrs. Naomi Price of Hillview who will be eighty years old on October 15th. This grand old lady is very active and likes to be kept busy. Knitting is a hobby which she enjoys very much.
- Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith of Hillview who celebrated their 42nd wedding [anniversary] on October 2nd. They were married in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s in 1924. They have seven children, one of whom is Mrs. Maisie Ploughman of Clarenville.
- Mr. Fred Parsons received the news of the death of his mother Mrs. Maggie Parsons who passed away in St. John’s. He attended the funeral at Garden Cove on September 28th. She was 73 years of age.
- The wedding of Winston Drodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Dodge of Little Heart’s Ease to Miss Cora Louise Porter of Long Pond, Manuel took place on September 7th. The reception was held at Birch Hills Hotel, Bay Roberts. Winston taught school for a number of years. He visited his brother Eric at Toronto before leaving for Germany where he is stationed with the RCAF.
Page 46 – North West Brook
- A ‘Stork Shower’ was held for Mrs. Gordon Butt at the home of Mrs. Claude Butt on Tuesday September 20th. Gifts were opened by Mrs. Frank Norris and the cards were read by Mrs. Lionel Norris.
- A ‘Stork Shower’ was held for Mrs. Alex Brace at her home on September 29th. A large number were in attendance.
- Celebrating anniversaries are – Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown, their 32nd on September 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Branton, their 1st on August 26th.
- Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brown recently visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown. Mrs. C. Brown recently spent sometime in hospital at St. John’s; they are residing in Winterton and were accompanied here by Mrs. Brown’s father, Mr. Hiscock.
- Mr. and Mrs. Claude Butt and family have returned home from Marystown where they spent the past couple of years.
- The following students of the Pentecostal School were successful in passing their examinations – Jeanetta Norris and Jack Vivian. They are at present attending school at Musgravetown. Matilda Norris of the Anglican School was successful in passing and is attending school at Windsor. Congratulations are also extended to Annie Soper who passed Grade X and is attending school at Musgravetown.
- Karen Norris recently visited her parents, and she was accompanied by Miss Cynthia Long of St. John’s.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Norris were recently paid a visit by their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. George Norris of Grand Falls.
- Calvin Baker has returned to St. John’s where he will study for the second year at the College of Trades and Technology.
- Mr. Bram Vivian has returned home from Bay d’Espoir where he was employed.
- Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bursey celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary on September 9th. Mr. Bursey is at present employed at Labrador City.
- A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Butt on October 3rd. (A sister for Nancy.)
Page 49 – St. Jones Within
- A very pretty wedding took place in the Pentecostal Church at Windsor, on August 20th when Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Toope of St. Jones Within, became the bride of Alvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Price, also of that place. The ceremony was performed by Pastor E.R. Pelley. The bride was given in marriage by her father, and was attended by Gladys Toope as matron of honor, and Shirley Newhook as bridesmaid. The groom was assisted by David Price , best man, and Randolph Price. The reception was held at the LOA Hall, Grand Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Price are now residing at Windsor where both of them are employed. Attending the wedding was her sister Anne (Mrs. Stanley Campbell), her twin brother Douglas Toope, also the grandparents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benson of St. John’s.
- A very beautiful service was held here recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Benson. Service was conducted by Pastor R.A. Callahan with sermon by Pastor White.
Page 56 – In loving memory of Susette Loder, Hillview
All tender-hearted parents
Who love their children dear
Please hear about a little girl
Who has caused many a tear.
It was on the 6th of August
A lovely summer’s day
That little Susette Loder died
In such a tragic way.
A precious flower so young and fair
Crushed by fatal doom –
Is planted in God’s garden now
To flourish and to bloom.
While walking along the roadside
With her heart so young and gay,
It was in the sight of her playmates
She was quickly snatched away.
And when they saw what happened,
There was nothing they could do
For they were very helpless
And very frightened too.
To us it seems a mystery
Why those happenings have to be,
But God does all things for the best
It’s beyond our power to see.
Doctors did their very best
That little life to save
But as it slowly ebbed away
Their efforts were in vain.
The day of Susette’s funeral
Was a heart-felt sight to see
As she was gently laid to rest
At the early age of three.
And to see her anguished parents
Made many a heart feel sad
For the loss of their little daughter
The only girl they had.
She’s happy now in heaven above
Around God’s throne on high
Playing with the angels
Where all is peace and joy.
God will keep his promise
He will let her rest
In His arms forever
Leaning on His breat.
(Composed by Mrs. Ben Smith of Hillview at the request of Mrs. Wilfred Loder).
Not of Thanks – Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Loder of Hillview wish to sincerely thank all those who sent messages, cards and flowers; and who helped share the burden and sorrow caused by the tragic death of their little daughter Susette.
Page 58 – In memoriam
In loving memory of Arthur Jacobs who died November 25, 1959.
In sorrow I remember
Seven years ago today,
When the dearest friend I had on earth
Passed peacefully away.
In grief I watched him suffer
There was little I could do
And as his strength grew weaker,
Caused me to suffer too.
I prayed for his recovery
But my prayers were all in vain,
For God was pleased to give him ease,
And freed him of his pain.
Fond memories of our happy years,
Often cross my mind,
He had to be the first to go
And I was left behind.
He bore his suffering patiently,
It was His Master’s will,
But as the years roll swiftly by,
I seem to miss him still.
Life on earth is very frail
And mortal trust is vain
Still it is my firm belief
That we shall meet again.
Inserted by his wife – Mrs. Angela Jacobs, Little Heart’s Ease.
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