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[Welland Tribune March 12, 1947]
Recalled in Welland as a citizen who gave abundantly of his talents to the service of his community as mayor , freemason, hospital governor, businessman and Presbyterian. William H. Crowther died in his 79th year in the private patients’ pavilion, Toronto General hospital on Tuesday.
He had latterly resided at McNab in the vicinity of St Catharines but his earlier associations were those experienced in Welland 35 and 40 years ago. He is survived by his widow Mrs Margaret Byers Crowther, two sons Dr. Albert Crowther of Toronto, Wilfrid of McNab and a daughter Miss Dora Crowther of McNab, all well known in Welland. A son Flt Lt William Crowther,R.A.F. killed in battle in France shortly after the Battle of Vimy Ridge in the summer of 1917. Two sisters Mrs E. Stubbs and Mrs A. Touks of England survive, also five grandchildren.
William Henry Crowther was born in Britain and came to the Welland district near the turn of the century. He carried on a bakery business on Niagara street for more than a quarter century. Deceased was one of the first governors of the Welland County General Hospital, being a member of the board of governors while mayor of the town in 1909 and 1910 and he was later a life member of the hospital trust. He was one of the oldest living members of Cope-Stone Masonic Lodge and one one of the senior past masters. For more than twenty years he was a member of the board of managers of St Andrews Presbyterian church. He was a member in Welland of the Canadian Order of Foresters. The remains are resting at the Hulse and English funeral chapel, 75 Church street St Catharines for funeral service at 2p.m. Friday March 14 with interment in McNab cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 21, 1947]
A pretty wedding took place in Queen Street United church when Miss Shirley Elsie Lyon, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lyon of Emerick avenue, Fort Erie north, became the bride of James Patrick Shearing, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Shearing of Toronto. The Rev. H.S. Fiddes performed the ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Mr. Charles Lyon, and was gowned in a pale blue silk jersey dress, street length with navy accessories.Her corsage was of pink carnations, and she carried a white prayer book used by her mother at the latter’s wedding.
The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Ellen McPhee of Fort Erie West wore a grey gown, street length with rose accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The best man was Mr Charles F.Flake of Fort Erie North.
Selections played at the ceremony were “I love you truly,” and “I love thee.”
Following the wedding service, a reception was held at the bride’s home, 207 Emerick avenue. The bride’s mother received in sea-green silk crepe, and a corsage of pink carnations. Her accessories were brown.
For going away the bride changed to a brown gabardine suit with matching accessories.
Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs L. Davidson of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. J. Shearing of Toronto and Mrs. O. Randahl of Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Shearing will make their home in Toronto.
Riverside chapter O.E.S. sent a delegation to St Catharines last night in a chartered bus. Worthy matron Mrs Jean Hurst was in charge. It was district inspection night.
[Welland Tribune March 17, 1947]
Hamilton, March 17-Death of William Morrison, 68 year old Hamiltonian who was eight times mayor of the city was termed a loss to the entire province in tribute paid by by Premier Drew of Ontario.
Mr Morrison died suddenly in hospital Sunday. He had retired undefeated from mayoralty in 1943, on his appointment to the Ontario Workmen’s Compensation Board of which he was chairman.
From Toronto Premier Drew said:”His death is a great loss to me personally as it will be to his very wide circle of intimate friends. As chairman of the Workmen’s Compensation Board he has served his native province well.”
It was Mr. Morrison who nominated Col. Drew for leadership of the Ontario Conservative Party in 1938 and shortly afterwards he represented Liberal Premier Mitchell Hepburn at the conference on Dominion-Provincial relations at Ottawa.
In 1924 Mr Morrison ran for Board of Control, being elected annually until in 1928 he won annually until in 1928 he won a provincial by-election. He was re-elected to the legislation in 1929 He left provincial politics for his first mayoralty term in 1905 and held the office through 1943.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]
Pelham, March 26- Melborne Donald (Bernard) Emsley, a North Pelham resident for 12 years, died at his home, Stone Road, North Grimsby on Monday after an illness of over 2 years. Mr Emsley was born in St Catharines, January 15, 1920. He was the son of Mr and Mrs M Emsley, Grimsby.
Surviving are his wife, the former Goldie Wilcox; two daughters Corona and Kathleen; and five sisters, Mrs Roy Godden, Mrs Walter Bentley, Kathleen, Helen and Evelyn. An only brother was killed overseas.
Services were held at the Emsley residence in Grimsby Monday afternoon, thence to the Stone church , Fulton. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Rev A,J, Sutherland conducted the service.
[Welland Tribune March 10, 1947]
The death occurred at her residence, 61 Adelaide street, Port Colborne, Tuesday afternoon of Valerie Rambo, wife of William Rambo in her 71st year. Death followed a brief illness.
The late Mrs. Rambo was born at Ridgeway and had resided in Port Colborne for the past 61 years. She was a member of St Patrick’s church..
Surviving are her husband, William; a daughter, Mrs Victor Simpson, Port Colborne; two grandchildren; a brother, Watson Guinter, Port Colborne; a sister, Mrs. T. Edwards, Toronto.
The funeral will be held on Friday, March 21 from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street Port Colborne to St Patrick’s church, where mass will be sung by Rev. E Carey. Interment will be in Mount St Joseph cemetery.
[Welland Tribune February 4, 1947]
The death occurred at Buffalo, yesterday, of Harry R. Richardson Rounds avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., former resident of Port Colborne, in his 65th year.
The late Mr. Richardson was born at Ridgeway, but spent his early years in Port Colborne prior to going to Buffalo some 38 years ago. He has operated a radio shop in that city for some years.He was the son of the late Robert and Cynthia Richardson.
Surviving are his widow, Clara two daughters, Mrs George Rick and Mrs Frances Blinzler, both of Buffalo; and a brother, Frank Richardson, also of Buffalo. A son Arthur was killed in action at Okinawa in June 1945. He was predeceased by a brother Fred of Port Colborne and a sister, Mrs. William McNeil.
The funeral will be held from the Ulrich funeral parlor, Bailey avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. on Wednesday at 2 p.m. to Forest lawn cemetery.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 24 February 1947]
The death occurred this morning in the Niagara Falls General Hospital of Frederick Dell, a native of Crowland township, but a resident of Willoughby township for 45 years. He was engaged in farming, and despite his advanced years, was so engaged almost to the time of his death. He was in his 79th year. Deceased was an adherent of Lyons Creek United Church, His wife, the late Miss Etta May Burns Dell, predeceased him. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. H.J. Thomas, at home on their Willoughby homestead; a granddaughter, Miss Marjorie Thomas; three sisters, Mrs. William Beam Mrs. Laura Wade, Willoughby township; Mrs. William Beam, Stevensville and Mrs. Charles Swayze, Los Angeles; also three brothers, James of Willoughby township; also C. Cleve, Buffalo, N.Y., and George, Arizona, U.S.
The remains are resting at the Morse and Son funeral chapel, Niagara Falls until Tuesday, and the funeral will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 2 p.m., from the family homestead, Willoughby township to Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 17 March 1947]
The death occurred on Saturday, March 15, at the Devonia Convalescent Home, Fonthill, in his 72nd year of Robert Logan ,who was born in the United States but came to Canada 50 years ago and had engaged in farming in Willoughby township for 40 years. Deceased was a member of Trinity church, Chippawa. His wife predeceased him some years ago. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. D. Clary of Niagara Falls, Ont. The funeral will be held on Tuesday March 18 at 2 p.m. from the Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street,to the Church of England cemetery, Chippawa.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
The marriage of Pearl Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown, to Alvin Massey, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Massey, was solemnized by the Rev George H. Knighton in Central United church, Port Colborne. The church was arranged with baskets of daffodils and ferns and Reginald Steeves was at the organ.During the signing of the registry Miss Edith Bowman of Welland sang Sanderson’s “Until.”
Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a lovely gown of white satin, the skirt falling into a graceful train. The bodice was made with a nylon lace yoke and long sleeves tapering to points.Her veil, arranged with a coronet was of illusion and fell to the floor.She carried a bouquet of red roses and wore a necklace of pearls.Her only attendant Miss Julia Thomas, wore a gown of blue net, the skirt made in two tiers. Taffeta flowers were appliqued at the neckline. She wore a necklace, the gift of the bride and carried an arm bouquet of roses.
The groom was attended by Howard Niece and the ushers were Max Hill and Gordon Olm.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents for 60 guests. Receiving with the bridal party, the bride’s mother wore a gown of blue crepe, embroidered in seguins a matching hat and a corsage of gardenias.Mrs Massey, who also received, chose a black crepe gown with seguin trimming and matching hat and she too, wore a corsage of gardenias.
The bride’s table was arranged with the wedding cake flanked with tall pink tapers in crystal holders.
For travelling the bride donned a blue wool suit trimmed with white fox fur over which she wore a muskrat coat. Matching accessories and a corsage of roses completed her costume.
Mr and Mrs Massey will reside on McCain street in Humberstone.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 25 February 1947]
Andrew Mezo, of 18 Sixth street, Crowland, died suddenly at his home on Monday evening in his 65th year. Born in Hungary, he first went to Syracuse, U.S.A., then returned to Hungary, and on his return to this continent came to Canada and settled in Saskatchewan, coming later to the Welland district. He was employed with the Electro-Metallurgical Company of Canada Limited for six years. Surviving relatives include deceased’s wife, Mrs. Helen Barta Mezo, at home, and a brother, Frank Mezo, in Hungary. The funeral will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 2 p.m. from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery, and Rev. Charles Farkas will officiate.
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