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New Arrivals on 29th Day of February Are All Boys
[Welland Tribune, 29 February 1940]
Welland and vicinity is the richer today by three Leap Year babies. They were all boys and all born yesterday within three hours of one another during the late afternoon and early evening.
Dr. Ignazio Scozzafave, supervised the birth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Tisi, 199 Burgar street, of a boy at about 7.30 p.m.
One of Dr. Malcolm Maclean’s last medical duties in Welland before he left yesterday for his new duties as lieutenant with the medical unit of the Royal Canadian Air Force was to supervise at the Welland General hospital the birth of an 8 ½ pound boy, born to Mrs. James Cooney of 68 Denistoun street, Welland.
Mrs. Herbert Arbour of Port Robinson at the Welland County General hospital late yesterday afternoon, gave birth to a boy recorded as weighing seven pound 10 ounces. Dr. Frank Smith was the doctor in attendance.
[Welland Tribune, 18 February 1947]
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the First Lutheran parsonage on Saturday, February 17, at 4 p.m., when Erma Alberta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dennis, became the bride of Howard Victor Bissell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bissell. Rev. T.A. Iseler performed the ceremony.
The bride given in marriage by her father looked lovely in a grey suit with matching blouse and hat and black accessories. She wore a corsage of roses.
Miss Marian Bissell, the maid of honor, looked charming in a gray suit, with a pink and black hat and black accessories. She wore a corsage of red roses. She wore gold earrings and matching bracelet, the gift of the bride.
The best man was Ronald Irwin.
A reception was held at the bride’s parents. The bride’s mother received, wearing a turquoise blue dress with black accessories. The groom’s mother assisted wearing a rose and black dress with black accessories. The bride’s table was beautifully decorated with bouquets of daffodils and tulips, and centred with a three-tier wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom.
For traveling on a motor trip, the bride donned a turquoise green wool dress with brown accessories and a muskrat coat.
Upon their return the bride and groom will reside on Forrest avenue.
Out-of-town guests attended from Merritton, Crystal Beach and Fonthill.
[Welland Tribune, 18 December 1943]
A lovely winter wedding had its setting in St. Patrick’s R.C. church, Port Colborne, this afternoon at 3 o’clock, when Mary Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Zimmer, Sr., 138 Neff street, Humberstone, became the bride of PO Eugene Gauzer, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gauzer of 308 Dufferin street, Fort Erie, north. Rev. E.J. Canning officiated and Miss Marie Gannam rendered an organ selection during the signing of the register, Schubert’s “Ave Marie.”
A lovely gown of brocaded satin made on semi-princess lines with long train was chosen by the bride who was given in marriage by her father. The dress featured a sweet-heart neckline and long sleeves which tapered to points over the hands. Her full-length veil was caught into a ruffled headdress and she carried a sheaf of Calla lilies.
The bride’s sister, Mrs. Albert M. Iacocca of Allentown, Pa., as matron of honor, wore a pale blue taffeta with three-quarter length sleeves. Her headdress was pink with a shoulder-length veil and she carried pink roses.
Donald Stewart of Niagara Falls was groomsman. Adam Zimmer Jr., brother of the bride and Matthew Zick, of Humberstone, cousin of the bride, were ushers.
Following the ceremony, a reception for 40 guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake and silver candelabra and decorated with roses.
Mrs. Zimmer, the bride’s mother, received in brown crepe, matching accessories and corsage of pink roses. The groom’s mother, Mrs. Gauzer, chose a black velvet dress accentuated with a string of pearls, black accessories and pink roses corsage.
For travelling to Toronto, the bride donned a bottle green coat with brown accessories and a white gardenia corsage.
PO Gauzer and his bride will make their home at Summerside, P.E.I.
Out-of-town guests attended from London, Ont., Goderich, Fort Erie, Hamilton, Buffalo, N.Y., and Allentown, Pa.
[Welland Tribune, 18 March 1940]
Emanuel Charles White, respected and well known resident of Welland for 35 years, passed suddenly at his home, 146 State street, on Saturday evening. His death followed a heart attack and although he had been in poor health for two months, came as a shock to his family and friends.
Born in Brookfield, Mr. White had lived practically all his life in this district. Deceased was a carpenter and pattern maker by trade and for the past few years had been employed at the Empire Cotton Mill. He included in his interests the hobby of gardening, and was also very fond of wood working. In religion he was a Baptist.
Surviving him are his widow, Louise Isabel White; a daughter Dorothy Evelyn and a son, Howard, all at home; three brothers, Theodore White, Humberstone; Benjamin, White Alis, Wis, and Leslie, Toronto; and three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Miller, Welland, Mrs. George Hitchcox, Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Wm. Dair, Toronto.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock at the late residence and interment in Fonthill cemetery. Rev. Sidney Cooper, pastor of St. Mathew’s Lutheran church will conduct the services, assisted by Rev. F.J. Helps, pastor of First Baptist church.
[Welland Tribune, 23 November 1943]
Saint Mary’s rectory was the scene of a quiet wedding Saturday when Irma C.E. Rigg, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Rigg, became the bride of Albert G. Ostertog, son of Mrs. Katherine osterog and the late Albert Ostertog. Rev. A. McMahon officiated.
The bride was lovely in an aqua-marine dressmaker suit with sequin trim. Old English blue accessories and a corsage of gardenias completed her outfit.
Her only attendant, Mrs. C.H. Holler, of Tonawanda, N.Y., was charming in a street-length frock of wine velvet with matching turban. Mrs. Holler wore a corsge of roses and baby mums.
C.H. Holler of Tonawanda, N.Y., was groomsman.
A reception followed at 624 Delaware avenue, Buffalo, N.Y.
The bride and groom will honeymoon in Washington, D.C., and on their return will reside in Tonawanda, N.Y.
[Welland Tribune, 24 February 1947]
Jacob Russell Bowman died at his home, 99 Bald Street, this morning in his 77th year following an illness of five months. Born in Gainsborough township he was the son of the late Solomon and Susan Bowman, and had resided in Welland for 35 years. He was a retired butcher and contractor, and was a member of the Church of God, Hellems Avenue. Deceased is survived by his widow Mrs. Laura D. Angle Bowman, two sons, Jacob Arza Bowman of Welland, and Gordon Russell Bowman, of Williamsville, N.Y.; three daughters, Bertha, Mrs. Charles Cooper of Waterford; Edna, Mrs. Judson Higgins of Hagersville, and Pearl, Mrs. Roy A. Strawn of Ridgeville. Two sons and a daughter pre-deceased Mr. Bowman, George H. and Audry and Dorothy, Mrs. George Buckmaster.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 26 from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Winslow Evangelical church, Gainsborough township, at 2.30 p.m., with interment in Winslow cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
Harry H, House passes after long illness
Allanburg, March 26- The death occurred on Monday of Harry Hamilton House husband of Grace Day at his home here following an illness of four months.
The deceased was born in Grimsby 46 years ago and came to Allanburg about a year ago, as proprietor of the “Green Feather.” Black Horse Corners from St Catharines where he had resided for 19 years. He was well known throughout the district as a salesman and during the Great War served for three years with the Canadian Corps of cyclists.
Surviving are his wife, Grace Day; one son and one daughter, John Hamilton and June Elizabeth, both at home; and two sisters, Mrs. W.A. Brown of Toronto and Mrs. Jas. Proctor of New York City.
The remains are resting at Grobb Bros., funeral home St Catharines where the funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be at Victoria Lawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
Elmer Misener, beloved husband of Elceba Misener and father of Mrs. Henry Ort (Laura, Buffalo, N.Y.) Oakley of Port Colborne and Samuel of Brookfield. Deceased was in his 73rd year. Resting at Sutherland’s Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, whence the funeral will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 2 o’clock. Interment at Fonthill cemetery.
DEATH CLAIMS ELMER MISENER
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
Well known Auctioneer Succumbs In Hospital
Elmer Misener, well known realtor and auctioneer, died this morning at the Welland County General hospital after a week’s illness. Although he had been going about his business a week ago, he had been inn ailing health since a serious illness three years ago. He was in his 73rd year.
Mr. Misener was well liked throughout the county and his passing will be truly regretted by many friends.
Born in Wainfleet township, near Wellandport, Mr. Misener was the youngest son of a family of nine children born to Lorenzo and Olive Misener. Of the nine, only the eldest Emery Misener of Gainsboro, survives. Surviving besides the brother are his widow, Mrs. Elceba(Lambert) Misener; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Ort of Buffalo; two sons Oakley of Port Colborne and Douglas of Brookfield and a grandson, Douglas Ort.
In his early years Mr. Misener followed the vocation of farming in Gainsboro township. He left the farm in 1910 to come to Welland to take a position with the Laughlin Realty co., the firm which sub-divided the city of Welland. From that time until his death he had been connected with real estate.
RITES FOR LATE ELMER MISENER
[Welland Tribune March 29, 1940]
Funeral Is Held Under Masonic Auspices
Attended by hundreds of friends and relatives and the general public the funeral service for the late Elmer Misener, well known Welland business man, was held at the Sutherland Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue yesterday afternoon. It was held under Masonic auspices, Cope-Stone Masonic Lodge of which deceased had long been a member, being largely represented. Worshipful Bro. Peter Carnochan officiated at the Masonic rites which were observed at the gravesite in Fonthill cemetery. There was a wealth of floral tributes, tokens of the love and affection in which deceased had long been held.
Rev. R.M. Geiger, pastor of Central United church, officiated at the service in the funeral home and gave the last prayers at the graveside. He which had endeared the late Mr. Misener to a wide circle of friends, and he stressed the fact that pain and death were things that everyone in every community had to face. He characterized suffering as the formulator of character, and death as the gateway to a life of greater joy and service.
Mrs. C.R. Pascoe, accompanied by Mrs. Eletta R. Coulson, sang Rodeheaver’s “Good Night, Good Morning.” and the Misses Betty and Virginia McIntyre, accompanied by their mother Mrs. H.B. McIntyre sang as a duet, “No Shadows.”
The pall bearers were Colonel J.E. Cohoe, Fred Hague, W. Harrison, Larry Davidson, Henry Ort and Lemuel Rachar.
[Welland Tribune March 19, 1940]
Every Jewish Family In Welland at Funeral
The Jewish community in Welland showed their grief and the deep sense of loss sustained by them in the death of Isadore Krivy, prominent Welland insurance agent, when they turned out en masse to attend his funeral, conducted accorded to the Jewish synagogue, and there were many at the funeral from surrounding towns.
The deceased met his death last Friday morning when he was struck and instantly killed by a T.H. and B. Passenger train on a crossing east of Welland.
The rites were conducted by Rabbi Sachs of Toronto, assisted by Cantor Borenstein, also of Toronto. Rabbi Sachs spoke in glowing terms of the deceased’s life referring to his readiness at all times to help his fellow man and declared the Jewish people had suffered a great loss in his death.
Harry Carrel also made a funeral oration, declaring his death was a loss not only to his own people but also to all with whom he had been associated.
Shortly before midnight the funeral cortege was escorted to Thorold road and the remains were taken to Toronto where a commital service was held. Various Jewish organizations were represented at the service there.
Amongst those attending the funeral were David Mennie, district manager of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and Mrs. Mennie of Niagara Falls and F.V. Evans, assistant district manager and Mrs. Evans of Welland.
[Welland Tribune January 4, 1945]
Funeral services for the late William Thomson, whose death occurred at Welland County hospital early Sunday morning in his 68th year, were held at the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, yesterday afternoon and were largely attended by friends and relatives. Beacon lodge was also largely represented at the Oddfellows service at the chapel.
Rev. R.T. Rutherdale conducted the service assisted by Rev. Theo. A. Iseler. During the service Mrs. Boyd Wehlan sang “Lead Kindly Light.”
The Oddfellows service was in charge of Wilfred Holiery as noble grand. Watson Morgan as vicegrand. W.E. Short as chaplain and Wilbert Lewis as marshal.
Among many beautiful floral tributes were those of the Yard department, Inco Mystie Link, past noble grand club I.O.O.F. Dunnville; Humberstone ten-pin bowling league; Grace Rebekah lodge, lakeside lodge R.A.O.B.’ Maple Leaf Milling Co.;Port Colborne five-pin bowling league; Red Caps bowling team; Humberstone Fire Department, employes of Pachuca “A” Inco; Inco bowling team and Wheat Cleaning department. Maple Leaf Milling Co.,
Friends and relatives attended from Shelburne, N.S,, Hamilton and Dunnville.
Interment will take place at Oakwood cemetery when road conditions permit. The pallbearers will be R.A. Kinnear, John Root, A.A. Smithson, George Knisley, Robert Duragh and A, McCubbin, all fellow employes of deceased and fellow members of Beacon lodge.
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