Remembering Grenfell Mission in Newfoundland and Labrador
A reader recalls buying Christmas cards and crafts from the Grenfell Mission in St. Anthony while recounting Sir Wilfred Grenfell’s lifelong work. The piece outlines his early vow in 1892 to aid isolated Labrador coast communities and the ongoing Grenfell Association funding education, hospitals, and medical care from donations and grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell Mission
St. Anthony
Newfoundland
Canada
Dr. Grenfell
Newfoundland and Labrador
Labrador
Sir Wilfred Grenfell
Province of
Wren
Isels
Charles S. Curtis
Grenfell Memorial
Gordon W. Thomas
Gov J
Grenfell Association
Province of Newfoundland
United Kingdom
United States
Grenfell
For Sale Items and Wanted Ads
Holiday 8mm Movie Camera Astronaut Automatic Movie Projector and a 4 light bar offered. Contact Mrs Gayle Morton Miniota Man at phone 3778. Will Buy Scrap Metal and Deer Hides Batteries at best prices. See G D Wilkins naps Pool Elevator Minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Morton
Miniota
G. D. Wilkins
Naps Pool Elévator
Minior
Homemaking Notes Stir Fry Noodles With Luncheon Meat
Busy homemaker instructions outline cooking 8 oz bread noodles in salted boiling water. While they cook, julienne a tin of luncheon meat, drain noodles, and mix with 1 pint sour cream and curry powder. Layer meat in a frying pan, sprinkle celery seeds, cover, and simmer on very low for about 20 minutes.
Cards of Thanks from Crandall and nearby districts
Expressions of gratitude from Hazel Bailey Vernon Lockhart and families for sympathy kindness and floral tributes after bereavement and hospitalization. Readers thanked include the Canadian Legion and neighbors who delivered gifts and visits in Crandall and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Hazel Bailey
Iden Hospital
Vernon Lockhart
Crandall
Virdeney
4Th Avenue
E. and
E. Carnegie
Grenfell Association efforts praised in Newfoundland villages
The article highlights medical, educational, and craft programs by the International Grenfell Association across Newfoundland villages and settlements. It notes hospitals and nursing stations, with emphasis on Dr. Wilfred Grenfell's gifts of love and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern
Newfoundland
International Grenfell Association
Wil Monnday
Fred Grenfell
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Mimiota Herald
Hairiota
Man
Doak, Buckingham
Notary Publics
Jackie Gleason
Steve McQueen
Nancy Kivan
John Fraser
Movie Guide
Ferslade
the Gift of
Manitoba Medical Service
E. J. Spalding
Portage LA Prairie
Mutual Insurance CO
Dominion OF Canada General Insurance CO
Russell Agencies
Anadian
Legion
A Barnes
Edwin J. Spalding
Automobile
Radio Electric & T V
Winnipeg
Brandon
Arrow River
Reeder
Two Crack
Wru
Auto and Life Insurance
Lee Crandall
Holy Trinity Anglican
United Church of Canada
John Sloan
Beulah
Isabella
Birtle Hotel
Perlmutter
Cohamiota
Hamiota Lions Club
Cash Lion-O
Hamiota Theatre
Miniata
Miniota Motor Hotel
Vn Smith
The
Hamiota Business Men
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