TRANSCRIPT HUNTINGTON DIARIES 1958 List of residents and former residents who died at Louisbourg or elsewhere during 1958. Mrs. George Marsdeu, Jan. 3, City Hospital, Sydney, N.S. Mrs. Edward MacInnis, Feb. 25, Sydney, N.S. Mrs. Alexander MacKinnon, March 11, Sydney, N. S. Mrs. (Rev) Neil MacLean (Ruth Gatheart) April 14, Sydney, N. S. James A. Turner, April 23, Glace Bay, N. S. Rev. Roland M. Jost, April 29 Bridgetown N. S. Arthur Martell, July 14, Louisbourg, N. S. Mrs. Gordon Stevens Sr. Aug 16 Louisbourg Mrs. Andrew Bruno, Sept 21, Sydney, N. S. Mrs. Freeman Mosher, Oct 18, Sydney, N. S. Mrs. Ann Harris Nov. 14, Louisbourg, N. S. Miss Margorie Rudderham Dec. 6, Sydney, N. S. JANUARY 1958 Wednesday 1 Louisbourg Cloudy, with sunny intervals. Light southerly winds increasing to moderate, and to strong in the evening, reaching gale force during the night. No trace of snow on the ground, rather unusual for this season of the year. Showers of rain beginning at about 9 P.M. Min temperature, 20, max. temperature, 36. Guests In addition to our own household, consisting of Evelyn Huntington, my sister-in-law, her daughter Jane, Emeline and myself. We had as our guest for New Years dinner, Mrs. Fletcher Townsend, also John Johnson who had supper with us as well as dinner. JANUARY 1958 Thursday 2 Louisbourg Rain which began at about 9 P.M., yesterday continued during last night and throughout today, at times little more than a drizzle. Total rainfall, about 1 inch. Heavy wind of last night, decreased to light before dawn, moderate southwest during the day shifting to west in the early part of the night. Light Frost during the night. Min. temperature, 30, max. temperature, 46 Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Hopkins and daughter Patricia of Sydney, visited us in the evening, leaving for home at about 10.30. JANUARY 1958 Friday 3 Louisbourg Sunny and cold with fresh west/and north-west winds decreasing to a light air in the evening. Min. temperature, 18, max temperature, 32 Official Board At 8 P.M., attended a regular meeting of the Official Board of the First United Church which was held in the Church Hall, (Calvin) with Rev. John L. Rose presiding. Those present, Mr. and Mrs. William Helchie, Ann Townsend, William Stewart, Edward Leroy, J. Oscar Harris, Charles Stacey, Charles Bagndee, Mrs. Rod J. Macleod, Mrs. D. J. MacIntyre, Rev. John L. Rose M. A. Death of Mrs. George Marsdeu The death of Mrs. George Marsdeu occurred today at the City Hospital, Sydney, N.S. After an illness of about 2 months. She was 76 years of age and a native of Newfoundland. She had been a resident of the Town of Louisbourg for a number of years. She is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter. JANUARY 1958 Saturday 4 Louisbourg Cold and hazy with a sunny interval during the forenoon. Light to moderate northwest wind. Min. temperature, 12, max temperature, 20. JANUARY 1958 Sunday 5 Louisbourg Cloudy and cold with sunny intervals. Light to moderate northwest wind. Light trace of snow on the ground, in the morning, which disappeared early in the day. Min. temperature, 17, max temperature, 24. Church Services At 11 A.M. and 7 P.M. in company with Emeline, attended services in the First United Church, where Rev. John L. Rose M. A. was the preacher. Present in the morning about 100, in the evening 45. Choir Attendance, A.M. 9, P.M. 8 Left for Sackville Jane Huntington, (my niece) who has been spending the Christmas holidays at home, left for Sackville, N. B. to resume her studies at Mount Allison University. She was accompanied by her mother as far as Sydney, where she boards a C.N.R. train for Sackville at 9:45 tonight. JANUARY 1958 Monday 6 Louisbourg Mostly hazy. A few sunny intervals, moderate westerly winds. Cold. Min. temperature, 16, max temperature, 32. Funeral At about 1.30 P.M. attended the funeral service of the late Mrs. George Marsdeu which was held in St. Bartholomew Anglican Church and conducted by Rev. H. A. Seegmiller, Rector of St. Bartholomew. Burial in the Anglican Cemetery. Funeral in charge of D. M. Johnstone, Funeral Director Louisbourg. Week of Prayer At 7 P.M. in company with Emeline, attended the first in the series for Week of Prayer Services which was held in the St. Bartholomew Anglican Church. Rev. Turney, Rector of the Anglican Church at North Sydney was the preacher. JANUARY 1958 Tuesday 7 Louisbourg Hazy with sunny intervals during the forenoon. Cloudy in the afternoon and evening with light showers beginning at about 8 P.M. Moderate west wind shifting to southwest and increasing to fresh. Min. temperature, 28, max temperature, 41. Week of Prayer Services The second in the “Week of Prayer” Services was held in the Presbyterian Church at 7 P.M. Ladies Aid Immediately after the close of the “Week of Prayer” Service, the Ladies of the “Ladies Aid” of the First United Church held their regular meeting at our home. JANUARY 1958 Wednesday 8 Louisbourg Rain which began last night ended at about noon. Easterly and southerly gale which began during last night continued until evening, decreasing to moderate in the early part of the night. Rainfall; about ¾ of an inch. Min. temperature, 38, max temperature, 45. Week of Prayer Services The third in the series of Week of Prayer Services was held in the First United Church at 7 P.M. The preacher was Rev. E. S. Hales, Pastor of the Presbyterian Churches at Louisbourg, Mira Ferry and Catalone. Others taking part were Rev. John L. Rose, Rector of St. Bartholomew Anglican Church. About 80 persons present. Choir attendance 8. JANUARY 1958 Thursday 9 Louisbourg Sunny, becoming cloudy at noon, light variable winds. Light showers beginning at about 8:30 P.M. Min. temperature, 30, max temperature, 38. Week of Prayer Services The fourth in the series of Week of Prayer Services was held in the Presbyterian Church at 7 P.M. The service was conducted by Rev. H. A. Seegmiller, Pastor of the St. Bartholomew Anglican Church assisted by Rev. John L. Rose, M. A. Pastor of the First United Church. Rev. H. A. Seegrmiller was the Preacher. JANUARY 1958 Friday 10 Louisbourg Cloudy with light showers, mist, fog, and drizzle throughout the day. Light to moderate easterly winds. Min. temperature, 34, max temperature, 36. Week of Prayer Services At 7 P.M., in company with Emeline, attended the fifth and last of the series of Week of Prayer Services, which was held in St. Bartholomew Anglican Church. The service was conducted by the Rector Rev. H. A. Seegrmiller, assisted by Rev. John L. Rose, pastor of the First United Church. The preacher for the service was Rev. Wainright Rector of St. George’s Anglican Church, Sydney. JANUARY 1958 Saturday 11 Louisbourg Cloudy, Cloudy with a brief sunny instance in the afternoon. Very light drizzle of snow in the evening. Very light variable winds, mostly northwest. Min. temperature, 30, max temperature, 36. Board of Stewards At 8 P.M. attended a special meeting of the Board of Stewards of the First United Church which was held in Calvin Hall, with the Chairman Edison Skinner presiding. The principal business before the Board at the meeting was the selection of a church Treasurer to replace William Stewart, the Bank Manager who held the office of treasurer for a number of years. Mr. Stewart is being transferred to the Royal Bank at New Germany, Lunenburg County N. S. At this meeting John E. MacDonald was offered the position of Treasurer, but did not accept, preferring to give the matter due consideration before deciding, which will probably be within a few days, when he will accept or reject the offer. JANUARY 1958 Sunday 12 Louisbourg Mostly sunny and moderately cold. Light to moderate northwest and north winds. Light trace of snow in the ground. Min. temperature, 22, max temperature, 31. Church Services At 11 A.M. and 7 P.M., in company with Emeline, attended services in the First United Church, where Rev. John L. Rose, M. A. was the preacher. Present in the morning upward of 100, in the evening, 43. Choir Attendance, A.M. 8, P.M. 9 The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was dispersed during the morning. JANUARY 1958 Monday 13 Louisbourg Sunny and moderately cold with light variable winds, mostly northwest. Light trace of snow in the morning disappeared during the day. A perfect winter day, followed by a very lovely night. Min. temperature, 17, max temperature, 31. JANUARY 1958 Tuesday 14 Louisbourg Sunny and moderately cold, with very light variable winds. Partly cloudy in the late afternoon. Another perfect winter day. Min. temperature, 16, max temperature, 33. W. M. S. Meeting The ladies of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First United Church, held their regular monthly meeting at our home in the evening, with Mrs. Arthur M. Townsend presiding. JANUARY 1958 Wednesday 15 Louisbourg Cloudy and chilly with moderate to fresh southwest wind, increasing to strong at night. Min. temperature, 29, max temperature, 34. Choir Practice At 8 P.M. in company with Emeline, attended and conducted choir practice in the First United Church. New Lieutenant Governor At Halifax today, Mayor General Edward Chester Plow, CBE, DSO, CO was sworn into office a Lieut-Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia. He succeeds the Hon. Alistair Fraser. The Oath of Office was administered by Hon. J. L. Isley, Chief Justice of the Province. JANUARY 1958 Thursday 16 Louisbourg Cloudy and chilly with fresh to strong south southeast winds.