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SALEM [Welland Tribune January 2, 1947]

Salem, Jan 2-Service at Salem United church this Sunday will be Sunday school at 2 p.m., church at 3 o’clock.

Christmas Concert
Salem United church Sunday school held their annual Christmas concert on December 21, with a splendid crowd. Rev. Mr. William Dempsey, as chairman, introduced a program of Christmas carols, recitations and short dialogues. Santa Claus was present to distribute candy and oranges.

Social Notes
Miss Ruth Neale, of Niagara Falls and Miss Audrey Neale, of  Dunnville, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. And Mrs. T.F. Neale.

Mr. and Mrs G.W. Thompson and family, Mr. And Mrs Edwin Swick and son, spent Christmas with Mr. David Broughton.

Christmas guests of Mr. And Mrs. C.E. Strawn were Mr. And Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland, Mr. And Mrs Bill Grimwood of Niagara Falls, Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth Hansler of Orillia and Mr. And Mrs Orville Stokes with son Gary.

Mr. and Mrs George Melton and family were guests of Mr. And Mrs Orville Sourwine and Mrs. Mary Milton on Christmas.

Mr. and Mrs Edward Hayward and family were guests of Mr. And Mrs Stirtzinger, of Fonthill on Christmas.

Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers spent Christmas with Mr. And Mrs A. Crow and Mr. And Mrs William Hipwell.

Miss Helen Thompson and Arnold Vittie, of Wainfleet, were supper guests of Mr. And Mrs. Edwin Swick on Wednesday evening.

Mr. Jim Henderson spent the Christmas holiday in Toronto with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Roden.

Recent guests of Mr. Robert Henderson and Miss Margaret Tuck were Mrs Dalrimpal, Mr.and Mrs O. Henderson and son, Gavin.

Little Shirley Thompson spent a few days with her cousin, Ronald Swick.

Venita Gent, Shirley Strawn, Arnold Brown and Leo Robbins left on Friday morning for Ontario Agricultural College, where they are taking a short course.

David McManus was a weekend guest of Ken Strawn.

Mrs. Jack Austin spent Sunday with Mr. And Mrs. C.E. Strawn and family.

Mr. ad Mrs. C.E. Strawn and daughter June and son Kenneth spent Friday evening with Mr. And Mrs. Earl Strawn, Welland.

C.G.I.T. Party
Miss Margaret Tuck was hostess to Salem United church C.G.I.T. on Thursday, December 26. The meeting was opened with Christmas carols, followed by a vesper service. Scripture was read by June Strawn, with Venita Gent as leader. Each girl took part in the candlelight service. The meeting closed with Christmas carols, and Miss Tuck served a delicious hot supper.

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