Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, December 2014
Page 11 – Clarenville Social Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Marsh announce the engagement of their daughter Doris to Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spurrell of Little Heart’s Ease. The announcement was made by the happy couple when they were here on vacation from Toronto where they are both presently residing.
Page 33 – Hatchet Cove
- On July 20 at the Walwyn Hospital a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith.
- Wesley Lambert, while cutting hay one morning about half a mile from his home, heard a noise and on turning to see the cause of it, found he was surrounded by three foxes and a lynx. Two of the foxes and the lynx got away but Mr. Lambert killed the other fox.
- Visitors to Hatchet Cove were Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Green, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Lylon Glover, Hare Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Steven Garland, St. John’s visited Benjamin Robbins and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robbins.
- Leaving Hatchet Cove were Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Robbins for a week’s stay with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wicks of Glenwood; Mrs. Benj Robbins spent a week with her mother-in-law Mrs. Belinda Robbins.
Page 37 – Hillview
- Mr. and Mrs. Chester Vey are the proud parents of a baby girl born recently at Walwyn Hospital.
- Mr. and Mrs. Eli Marsh and eight children visited his mother Mrs. Maggie Marsh.
- Birthday greetings are extended to: – Eli Marsh, Nelson Marsh, Sheila Churchill, Velma Smith and to Mrs. Dinah Smith, Sunnyside who was 75 in August; Mr. Albert Drodge Sr, Little Heart’s Ease who was 74 on August 15; Mrs. Keziah Spurrell, Sunnyside who was 75 on August 20. May they all enjoy many more.
- Mr. and Mrs. Silvanus Marsh received the sad news of the tragic death of their daughter Clara, Mrs. Robert Carey, Baie Verte, who was killed in a traffic accident. Mr. and Mrs. Carey were returning from a Fire Convention at Gander when the accident occurred. She leaves to mourn her husband, seven children, her parents, three brothers, and two sisters at Hillview. Mrs. Carey was only 32 years of age. The funeral took place at Baie Verte.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Smith of New Brunswick visited Mr. and Mrs. Silvanus Marsh. Mr. Smith is formerly of Hodge’s Cove and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith.
- Congratulations to Rendell Marsh on being successful in passing his course at Clarenville Vocational School The greetings come from his family.
- Miss Marion Avery, Hillview attended the wedding of her niece Bengenia Avery of Grates Cove to Derrick March of St. John’s. The marriage took place in St. James Church, St. John’s. A reception of 150 guests was held at Park Lee. Our best wishes for much happiness are extended to the happy couple.
- George and Andrew Spurrell visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spurrell of Butter Cove. They have returned to Toronto where they have been employed for a number of years.
- Mrs. Maggie Churchill is still a patient in Walwyn Hospital.
- Mr. John Robert Avery passed away at his home in Long Beach on August 9. He was 96 years old.
- Mr. and Mrs. Elias Avery, Corner Brook visited relatives in Long Beach.
- Mr. Luke Pitcher, Toronto visited his wife’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Avery.
- Eugene Lodge, Hillview and Neil Burt, North West Brook have left for Churchill Falls where they have found employement.
- Tom Baker who was home on furlough from H.M. Navy has returned.
Page 39 – Queen’s Cove
- Birthday greetings from his daughter Allison of Queen’s Cove are sent to Mr. Adam March of Hickman’s Harbour who was 77 on August 28.
- Dianne Gosse of Toronto was home on a week’s vacation.
- Mr. and Mrs. William Goobie spent a week at Grand Falls.
- On July 31st, at the Walwyn Hospital at Come by Chance, Mrs. Edmund Spurrell gave birth to a baby girl.
- A going away party was held at the home of Mrs. Chesley Goobie in honour of Mrs. Sheila Goobie. Cards were opened by Mrs. Lloyd Martin and read by Mrs. Harry Vey.
- Mr. Alonzo Churchill and daughter Christine of Oshawa, Ontario are visiting with Mrs. William Goobie.
- Mrs. Elsie Vey from Corner Brook is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vey.
- Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Goobie are vacationing here for two weeks from Grand Falls.
- Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Curtis are also visiting here from Grand Falls.
- Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy and family and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Murphy and son are all visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ira Goobia.
- Harry Martin has returned from Toronto where he spent a two week holiday.
- Mr. Maxwell Avery, Little Heart’s Ease who works with E.P.A. in St. John’s and Mr. Ted Martin, St. John’s are spending a two week vacation in Toronto visiting friends and relative.
Page 42
May – Spurrell
The United Church of Caplin Cove was the scene of a very pretty wedding on July 26 when Sophie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip May of Pools Cove, became the bride of Lloyd Spurrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Spurrell of Hodge’s Cove. Rev. Bailey officiated at the ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by Nath. Whalen, wore a floor length white nylon gown and carried a bouquet of red roses. She was attended by her sister Mrs. Rose Whalen as matron of honour and Mrs. Elsie Strong and Mrs. Gertie Smith as bridesmaids. The bridal attendants wore knee length blue dresses and carried bouquets of red roses. The groom was supported by William Spurrell, brother of the groom, as best man and Mr. Doug Strong and Mr. Alex Spurrell. Ring bearer was Lester Spurrell and Bonnie Smith was flower girl.
A reception followed the wedding. It was held at St. Mary’s Hall, Hodge’s Cove.
Out of gown guest were: Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan, Pouch Cove; Phillip and Marie May, Pools Cove; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sullivan, Pouch Cove; Mr. Harold Peddle,N.B.; Mr. and Mrs. Tim Picco, Portugal Cove; Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Spurrell, White Bay.
Page 43
Walters – Spurrell
A very pretty wedding took place at Champney’s on August 10th when Ronald Spurrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Spurrell, was united in marriage with Lillian Walters of Champney’s. After the ceremony the wedding party motored to Clarenville where a reception was held in the Holiday Inn for over a hundred guests. Following the reception, a dance was held in the Banquet Room. The Silver Stars Orchestra was in attendance. Everyone, both young and old, enjoyed themselves. The guests attending were from Hearts Delight, Pouch Cove, Sunnyside, Hillview, Little Heart’s Ease, Butter Cove, Gooseberry Cove, Clarenville, and Toronto. Many friends from other places and relatives from Mount Pearl were also among the guests. Your correspondent wishes them many years of wedded happiness.
Page 50 – Notes of Thanks
Mr. and Mrs. Silvanus Marsh, Hillview wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to those who visited them and those who sent cards and made phone calls or helped in any way to share their sorrow in their sad bereavement.
Page 51 – In Memoriam
In fond remembrance of our little daughter Susette Loder, aged 6 years, who was killed by a passing car on August 6, 1966.
It was a sad and fatal day.
A day we can’t forget,
That our little girl was snatched away
By the icy hand of death.
It only takes a little space
To write these few short lines
But the sorrow we endured that day
Will never leave our minds.
Lillian and Wilfred Loder of Hillview. Composed by Mrs. Ben Smith of Hillview.
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