June 27, 2011

Edith S.

June 27, 2011

Edith S.  Her husband was a fisherman/carpenter.  People had to be very resourceful when living in a place like Pouch Cove.  People built their own homes.  Her father-in-law said to her and her husband to make sure to build the entrance big enough to allow the coffin to be carried in and out.  Edith was the only person who graduated Grade 11 and she was very proud of that.  When she first went to school, the school house had only one room.  When the second room was added, they moved into the SUF hall.  She was able to do some teaching when she was raising her first child.  Her husband went sealing for four springs.  Sealers were allowed to sell flippers to earn extra money.

Edith S. invited me to attend the Silver Thread (55+ Club in Pouch Cove) social on Wednesday night to meet some people.  

Audio:  A3PCP3a and b (50 min)

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