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Boyle, Oct. 6- A large gathering of relatives and friends met at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob on Saturday evening for a variety shower, in honor of Gordon Reece, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Morgan Reece of Smithville, and his bride, Miss Reta Mary Deets, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Deets of Girvin, Sask. During the evening, Peter Boyuk favored with mouth organ and guitar selections, accompanied by Robert Schwoob, Peter Boyuk and Mack accompanied by Miss Irma Schwoob at the piano.
Refreshments were served by the groom’s mother, Mrs Morgan Reece, and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob, assisted by Mrs Robert Schwoob and daughter Miss Irma Schwoob, Mrs Henry Ulman and Mrs Wm J Anderson.
Harvest Service
Harvest Home services were held at Bethel United church on Sunday evening, Sept, 26 with a large attendance. The church was beautifully decorated with bouquets and baskets of autumn flowers. The guest speaker for the service was Rev. James Hampson of Fenwick United church, who told a story to the children prior to his address. He took as his theme, “Abounding in Harvest.” The Bethel choir assisted with the service and sang the anthem, “The Blessed Gospel,” with Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob taking the soprano solo, and duets by Mr and Mrs Joseph Schwoob and Mrs Tillie Robbins, “Seeking the Lost” was also sung by the choir with Judson Jamieson leading the bass solo. Peter Boyuk and Mack sang “Sometime, Somewhere.” Mrs William J, Anderson presided at the piano for the service.
Rev. H.S. Fiddes had charge of the anniversary service at Silverdale United church on Sunday morning, Sept 26, and chose as his theme “White with Harvest.” He was assisted in song by the Wellandport male quartet accompanied by Mrs Roy Collver.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Beamer and son Larry and Mr and Mrs William Graham attended the anniversary service at Silverdale United church on Sunday morning.
Charles Hill spent Sunday with his parents, Mr and Mrs Stuart Hill, at Welland.
Miss Lelia Hill of Welland was a recent guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs James Hill and family.
Misses Frances and Audrey Ulman of St Catharines spent the weekend with their parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Ulman and family.
Sgt. William Schwoob, R.A.F. training school at Mount Hope, Mrs Schwoob, son Gordon and daughter Joyce of Hamilton spent the weekend with the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Scwoob. They also attended the shower in honor of Mr and Mrs Gordon Reece of Smothville.
John Hill was a guest of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Cameron Reece and Mr and Mrs Charles Gee of Wellandport on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick spent the weekend with Mrs Cocks’ brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs William J Anderson and John Hill.
Mr and Mrs James Hill, son Clifford C. Hill. And the former’s brother, John Hill, attended the funeral of the late Mrs Robert Henderson from her late residence at Salem on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Erford Robins, son Edwin and daughter Elizabeth and the former’s father, Selkirk Robins, and Miss Shirley Robins, all of Tonawanda, N.Y. were Sunday guests of Mr Robins’son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs William E, Heaslip and family. They also attended the special harvest home service at Bethel United church on Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick attended the shower in honor of Mr and Mrs Gordon Reece of Smithville at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob, on Saturday evening.
Miss Helen Swick, public school teacher here, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Swick at O’Reilly’s Bridge. She was bridesmaid for her cousin, Miss Ila Pettigrew, whose marriage to LAC Lloyd M. Brown, R.C.A.F, took place on Saturday at two p.m., at Forks Road East United church.
John Hill called on Mr and Mrs Norman Gates at Welland on Sunday. He also called on friends at Fenwick.
Mrs Morgan Reece and daughter Loretta of Smithville spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob last week.
Mrs Henry Ulman of Cayuga spent the weekend at her home here,
Mr and Mrs William Cutler spent Thursday at Welland.
Choir practice was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob on Friday evening. Among those attending were Mrs William Heaslip and daughter, Miss Jean Heaslip, Mrs Tillie Robbins and Mrs Wm J. Anderson, Jack Sherwood, Eddie Lambert, Judson Jamieson. Peter Boyuk and Mack.
The Young People’s group of Bethel United church met at the home of Mr and Mrs William Heaslip recently in honor of their daughter, Miss Jean Heaslip, who was celebrating her birthday. The meeting was conducted by the president, Miss Marion Hill. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs Heaslip and her assistants.
Mr and Mrs George Henderson of Port Weller called on Ms L. Longbottom on Tuesday.
Paul A. Comfort and John Hill spent Tuesday at Welland.
Mrs William J. Anderson called on her sister, Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph at Fenwick on Tuesday.
[Welland Tribune December 1942]
The sewing circle of Bethel United Church, met at the home of Mrs Roy Overholt on Wednesday with fourteen ladies attending. The day was spent sewing and knitting for the Red Cross Society. Three boys shirts were finished and six pair of trousers. They also were sewing on ten hospital gowns for men. The ladies have been making sheets and pillow cases, and a number of them were brought in finished ready to return to the Red Cross rooms at Smithville. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed at noon to which each lady contributed, The collection was received by Mrs Amos Beamer. The Circle will meet again after the Christmas season.
Mrs William Butler is confined to her home under the doctor’s care.
Mr Roy Robbins and daughter Myrla of Elmira spent the weekend with the former’s mother, Mrs Tillia Robbins.
John R. Tait, Stoker 1, stationed at Halifax, N,S. Arrived home this week to spend the Christmas season with his wife and children, Patricia and Bobby,
Mr and Mrs Stuart Hill and son Charles and Mr and Mrs Arthur Dilts, all of Ridgeville, were recent guests of the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs James Hill and family.
William J, Anderson called on his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Nelson Chadwick at Wellandport.
BOYLE and VICINITY
[Welland Tribune October 1942]
Mr and Mrs Penrose Steward and family of Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Fred Schwoob and son Jimmy of Niagara Falls, N.Y. spent thanksgiving day with Mr and Mrs Joseph W, Schwoob.
Miss Marian Hill spent a few days with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Gordon Robbins and family Niagara Falls,
Mr and Mrs Alfred Chessel and daughter Doris of Fonthill were recent guests of the latter’s sister, Miss Nellie Gracey.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Collard and daughter Jeanette of Wellandport and Sgt William Schwoob and Mrs Schwoob and children Gordon and Joyce of Hamilton were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Schwoob
Mrs James Hill and Mrs Clifford Hill spent Tuesday at St Catharines.
Mr and Mrs Wm. E. Anderson and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks of Fenwick spent Thursday at Welland.
Mr and Mrs John Swayze and Miss Francis Ulman of St Catharines spent Sunday with their parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Ulman and family. Mrs Ulman is still confined t her room through illness under doctor’s care.
Rev G. J. Comfort and Mrs Comfort and son John of Dunnville spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Pail A, Comfort and family.
Mrs John Henderson and granddaughter Patsy Henderson of Wellandport and Mr and Mrs Wm J, Anderson called on Mrs Henry Ulman and family on Sunday.
Pte Clifford Misener has been transferred fro the camp at Brantford to Petawawa.
Miss Lelia Hill of Welland spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs James Hill.
[Welland Tribune 1943]
The Women’s Association of Bethel United Church met at the home of Mrs Amos Beamer on Wednesday afternoon with a large attendance. The president, Mrs Wm J, Anderson called the meeting to order and hymn “Blessed Assurance”was sung with Mrs Will Graham presiding at the piano, Mrs H.S. Fiddes led in prayer. The scripture lesson, Psalm 43 was read by Mrs Leonard E. Cocks. Following Hymn “I Believe” reports were give by Mrs Wm Cutler, who recorded the minutes for the secretary Mrs Beamer, and the treasurer’s report was given by Mrs Gordon J. Robbins. The travelling basket was returned to the Society by Mrs Wm Cutler, and the treasurer Mrs Gordon J, Robbins reported the sum of $9.00 was received and the register recorded forty ladies had contributed to same. It was decided to have a penny drive for the remainder of the year, when Mrs John Tait and Mrs Wm Graham were chosen for captains of the team.
Mrs Wm Graham invited ladies to hold their next meeting at her home on August 18th. Mrs Jack Pearl will read the Scripture lesson and Mrs John Gracey will select the hymns. The hostess is to be assisted by Mrs Amos Beamer.
A short program was enjoyed. A recitation “Until I Tried” was given by Shirley Robbins. A piano solo by Wray Beamer, and a reading “Somewhere There’s a Way” was given by Mrs Gordon J. Robbins. Hymn “My Saviour First of All” was sung.
The meeting closed by singing the National Anthem and prayer.
Refreshments were served by the hostess Mrs A, Beamer assisted by Mrs Gordon J, Robbins and Mrs W, J. Anderson. A social half hour as enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Robins of Niagara Falls were Sunday guests of the latter’s brother John Hill and Mr and Mrs Wm J, Anderson,
[Welland Tribune January 1956]
The young people of the Bethel church, held their eeting on Friday evening, in the church, with the president, Miss Gwen Lane in charge. After the regular service, Miss Lane conducted the re-organization. The new officers are: President, Miss Marilyn Whelan; vice-president, Miss Illa Burkley; Secretary. Miss Lorraine Gracey; treasurer, Mr Clifford Gracey. One missionary meeting is to be held each month, with Mr Fred Barwell in charge. Pianist, Miss Bessie Musclow; Social Committee, Miss Marilyn Whelan, Miss Lorna Lane, Miss Barbara Lane and Mr Ross Traver; Auditors, Miss Illa Burkley and Miss Gwen Lane.
BOYLE
[Welland Tribune March 1956]
Mr and Mrs Wm. Heaslip Jr; attended the Bennick-Siderius wedding held in the Dutch church, at Wellandport on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs John Blanchard and son, at Fenwick.
Mr and Mrs Wm E, Heaslip and Mr and Mrs Wm Heaslip Jr. And family, were dinner guests on Sunday evening, of Mr and Mrs Murray Hill and Jerry.
Mr and Mrs J. Tait of Fenwick visited Mrs Wm. Cutler and Mrs J, Hill on Wednesday.
Bethel W.A. held all day quilting at the home of Mrs E, Haggerty, on Thursday.
BOYLE
[Welland Tribune November 1955]
The Ladies Aid of Bethel Church held their October meeting on Wednesday afternoon, in the church
Mrs Amos Beamer conducted the meeting, and opened with a hymn, followed by prayer, Mrs Clifford Lane read the scripture The hymns sang were chosen by Mrs Cyril Horton.
Mrs Gordon Robins gave a secretary report. In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs Gee, Mrs Leonard Cocks gave that report.
“Thank you” cards were read from Mrs Earl Misener. Mr Roy Overholt. Mrs Pearl and Mrs A. Beamer. The visiting committee making two visits last month. Mrs Cameron Hill, one of the visiting committee, asked to be replaced by some one else. Mrs Leonard Cocks offered to take her place for the rest of the year.
Business left from last month was discussed and mostly finished. Mrs Roy Overholt offered the Aid patches for a quilt top, if the Aid cared to make them up as she has sale for the quilt if it is finished before Christmas, which the Aid very gratefully accepted. Mrs Leonard Cocks invited the ladies to her home on Tuesday, to work on the top, and to come in the morning with a pot luck dinner at noon.
Mrs Wm. Anderson gave a reading”The Food We Ear”
A hymn and the mizpah benediction closed the meeting.
Mrs Roy Overholt and Mrs Gordon Robins were hostesses and served a very dainty lunch. Mrs Cocks on behalf of the Aid thanked the committee..
[Welland Tribune February 20, 1945]
Boyle, Feb 20-Mr and Mrs Harry Gracey, Niagara Falls, were recent guests of the latter’s father, Thomas Freure and Mrs Freure.
Mr and Mrs George Henderson spent Monday at Smithville.
Mr and Mrs William Cutler spent Thursday at Welland.
Mr and Mrs William J, Anderson called on the latter’s sister, Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and sons, Ralph and Howard at Fenwick on Thursday.
The Sewing Circle of Bethel United church held a quilting recently at the home of Mrs John Tait, The quilt will be donated to the Red Cross Society at Smithville.
Mr and Mrs William E, Heaslip, son, Billy, daughter Miss Jean Heaslip, and Mr and Mrs William Cutler were recent guests of their brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Judson Jamieson, daughter, Helen and the latter’s mother, Mrs Phoebe Heaslip.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer spent Monday at Welland.
Mrs Ethel Howell of Hamilton was recent guest of her father, Emery Gee, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Gee and daughters, Julia and Dorothy.
Miss Edna Hoddgkins and Mrs Charles Gee , Wellandport, spent Monday at Hamilton.
Reeve William E. Heaslip attended the Good Road convention at Toronto recently.
Charles Freure and son Gerald of Wellandport spent Sunday afternoon with the former’s father, Thomas Freure and Mrs Freure.
Mr and Mrs William Heaslip spent Friday at Tonawanda, N.Y. visiting the latter’s father Selkirk Robins, and other relatives there.
The pupils of S.S. No 5 enjoyed a Valentine party on Wednesday afternoon at the school, under the direction of their teacher, Mrs Lillian Prentice.
Miss Lelia Hill of Welland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs James Hill.
Mr and Mrs Everett Gracey have received word from their son, Gnr, Kenneth Gracey, that he has arrived safely overseas.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Reid, Wainfleet, were Sunday guests of the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs James Hill.
Mr and Mrs Andrew McKeachie were recent guests of the latter’s parents at Vineland Station
George Henderson, Leo Pompolio and Mrs L. Longbottom spent Saturday at St Catharines.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gee, Wellandport, were recent guests of the former’s brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Clifford Gee and their father, Emery Gee.
Mrs Gordon J. Robins called on Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and sons Ralph and Howard at Fenwick recently.
The Sewing Circle of Bethel United church met at the home of Mrs William Heaslip on Wednesday Feb 7-A busy day was spent sewing children’s garments and other Red Cross supplies. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed at noon and the collection was received by Mrs Roy E. Overholt.
The Women’s Association of Bethel United church are planning to meet at the home of Mrs William Cutler on Wednesday for their regular meeting.
John Hill called on his brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Cameron Reece and Mr and Mrs Charles Gee at Wellandport recently.
Mrs Lillian Prentice and daughter Shirley spent Saturday afternoon at Welandport.
Mrs Charles Gee called on her cousin Mrs Leonard E. Cocks, and sons Ralph and Howard at Fenwick on Wednesday.
The sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs Issac Lampman whose sister, Miss Ella Alice Moore, passed away on Friday, Feb 16th, Deceased has resided with her sister and Mr Lampman for a number of years. She was in her 78th year.
[Welland Tribune January 30, 1945]
Boyle, Jan 30-Mrs Murray B. Misener was the guest of her mother, Mrs C. Moote at Welland over the weekend.
George Henderson spent Saturday at St Catharines.
John Comfort of Dunnville was a recent guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Paul A. Comfort.
Mr and Mrs Harry Gracey of Niagara Falls spent Sunday with the latter’s father, Thomas Freure and Mrs Freure.
Mrs Wm J. Anderson visited her sister, Mrs Leonard E, Cocks, and infant son at Welland County General hospital on Friday.
Leighton Vaughan and his sister-in-law, Mrs Merritt Vaughan of Highway 20, visited the former’s wife and infant son at Welland County General hospital on Saturday.
Friends of Emerson Horton will be glad to learn his condition is improving.
Mrs Roy E. Overholt, Mrs Wm Cutler, Mrs Gordon J. Robins, Mrs John Tait, Mrs Blake Robins and Mrs Norval Lampman attended the sewing circle at the home of Mrs Murray B. Misener on Thursday which was held in aid of the Red Cross Society.
Mr and Mrs Wm J, Anderson called on the latter’s brother-in-law and sister. Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks at Fenwick on Saturday.
Mrs Leighton Vaughan of Elcho spent a couple of weeks with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Merritt Vaughan, Highway 20.
Mrs M. Vaughan called on Mrs Leonard E. Cocks at Welland County General hospital on Saturday.
Stoker First Class John Tait, RC.N.V.R., is spending a leave with his wife, Mrs Tait and children, Patricia, Bobby and Brian.
[Welland Tribune January 20, 1945]
Boyle, Jan 20-The sewing Circle of Bethel United church held its first meeting at the home of Mrs William Cutler on Thursday with 11 present. A pot-luck dinner was enjoyed at noon and the Red Cross collection was taken by Mrs Roy E. Overholt. Mrs Murray B Misener invited the ladies to meet at her home for their next meeting.
Mr and Mrs Jack Pearl spent Monday in Welland.
Mrs William J Anderson called on her brother-in-law and sister. Mr and Mrs Leonard E, Cocks at Fenwick recently.
Miss Edith Williams is confined to her home with the mumps.
Cpt. Alfred Williams, who is enjoying a month’s leave following his return from overseas, spent a few days this week with his father, Norman Williams and Mrs Williams at Fonthill.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son, Wray, and Mrs Wm J. Anderson spent Monday last at Welland.
Mrs Lillian Prentice, teacher at S.S. No 5, is confined to her home suffering from chicken pox, Owing to the snow-blocked roads in this vicinity S.S. No 5 is still closed.
John Hill called on his brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Cameron Reece, and Mr and Mrs Charles Gee at Wellandport recently.
Andrew McKeachie is spending this week at St Catharines.
Mrs Lillian Prentice and daughter, Shirley, have the former’s mother from Cornwall as their guest.
Mr and Mrs William Cutler called on relatives at Welland recently.
Leonard E, Cocks of Fenwick visited his wife and infant son at Welland County General hospital on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Henry Ulman and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Swayze and daughter at Elcho.
Mrs Robert Patterson and infant of Merritton are visiting the former’s sister-in-law, Mrs John Tait and family.
Robert Patterson of the navy has returned to his base after visiting his father, James Patterson, here.
Mr and Mrs William Cutler spent Friday at Welland.
Ralph Cocks is visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Watts and family at Fenwick this week
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer, son, Wray and Mrs Wm J, Anderson spent Friday at Welland..
[Welland Telegraph November 22, 1941]
Boyle Nov 22- The Women’s Association of the Bethel United Church was held at the home of …….
on Wednesday afternoon with a large attendance of members and visitors. The president, Mrs Wm J. Anderson presided. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs Jack Pearl. The secretary, Mrs William Cutler and the treasurer, Mrs Gordon Robbins gave their reports. Christmas boxes were sent to five soldier boys from this community who are serving overseas.
Cards of thanks were read by the president, Mrs Emery Gee and Mrs Clarence Beamer.
It was decided to wait until after Christmas to upholster the furniture for the church. A committee comprising Mrs Gordon Robbins, Mrs Chester Lambert and Mrs Amos Beamer was appointed to purchase material for it.
The members of the Association were asked by Mrs Cutler, superintendent of the Sunday school to help provide and serve the Christmas supper to the pupils of the Sunday school. A short program is being arranged, and a collection is being arranged to help defray the expenses.
It was decided to have an exchange of Christmas gifts (not worth more than 25c) at the next meeting which will be held early in December. The reorganization of the society will also be held, withRev H.S. Fiddes, pastor in charge.
The ladies decided to continue the Red Cross Work in connection with the Association, It is working under the Smithville Branch of the Red Cross Society with Mrs William Graham and Mrs Chester Lambert as keyladies.
The afternoon was spent quilting for the Red Cross, another quilt being completed, Mrs Amos Beamer invited the ladies to meet at her home next Thursday for an all day quilting, with a pot luck dinner to be served at noon.
A luncheon cloth donated by a friend to the Red Cross Society was on display. Tickets were sold on it and $4.10 was added to the funds. The lucky ticket was drawn by little Stanley Vaughan and Mrs Murray B. Misener won the cloth.
An interesting paper was read by Miss Marian Hill on the history of Candesville 66 years ago. Miss Hill who is a student at Pelham Continuation School, was awarded first prize on her paper. Candesville, she stated is situated is on the north side of Chippawa Creek and is about one mile south of Boyle. Sixty-five years ago there were two stores, two blacksmith shops, and ash pit and a large plant where bricks were made from clay off the banks of the creek. Logs were rafted down the creek and drawn by horses or oxen to the saw mill at this point. It was a very industrious spot but today it comprises of just a few farms and dwellings.
The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem and by prayer by Mrs H.S. Fiddes.
Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs Chester Lambert, Mrs Amos Beamer and Mrs Wm J. Anderson.
Personals
Mr and Mrs Gordon Robbins of Niagara Falls were Sunday guests of the latter’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs James Hill and family.
Mr and Mrs Charles Patterson of St Davids spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs William Butler.
Roy Robbins and son Ralph of Elmira were recent guests of the former’s mother, Mrs Tillie Robbins.
Mr and Mrs Neil McMullan of St Catharines spent the weekend with the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs Isaac Graham.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray spent Sunday with the latter’s cousins, Mr and Mrs Ben Baker and family at Welland.
Miss Nellie Gracey has accepted a position at Welland.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Book of Fenwick spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Sidney Heaslip.
L.A.C. William Schwoob of the R.C.A.F. has been transferred from Hagersville to Mountain View, He left on Saturday accompanied by Mrs Schwoob and children, Gordon and Joyce.
Mrs Tillie Robbins spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Nelles Heaslip. Mr Heaslip is convalescing at his home following a severe heart attack.
Mr and Mrs William Graham spent Tuesday in Welland.
Mr and Mrs William Heaslip and son Billy and daughter Jean attended the family dinner at Tonawanda, N.Y. in honor of the latter’s father Selkirk Robbins, who celebrated his birthday. Twenty-six guests were present.
Mrs Amos Beamer spent Tuesday with Mrs Roy Oveholt, The afternoon was spent in serving for the Red Cross Society,
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Emery Gee included Mr and Mrs George Barry and daughter Geneva of Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Emery Gee Jr and daughter Pat of Toronto, Mr and Mrs Clifford Gee and daughters Julia and Dorothy of Highway 20 and Mr and Mrs Charles Gee of Wellandport.
Mr and Mrs Bill Sunday of Dunnville spent the weekend with the latte’;s parents, Mr and Mrs Isaac Graham and son Alec.
Mrs Amos Beamer and Mrs Wm J Anderson called on Mrs Leonard E, Cocks at Smithville on Monday.
Mr and Mrs William Heaslip and son Billy and daughter Jean and Bing Willson spent Sunday with the former’s parents Mr and Mrs Nelles Heaslip
Miss Lelia Hill of Welland spent Wednesday with her parents, Mr and Mrs James Hill
Mrs Stella Kramer and son Jimmy and Miss Ruby Robbins of Niagara Falls spent Wednesday with their aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs James Hill.
[Welland Telegraph 1903]
While Mr Jacob Crow of Gainsboro was in St Catharines on Saturday his rig was struck by a passing wagon, causing his horse to run away. Mr Crow was thrown out of the rig and received severe internal injury besides being badly bruised. He is however progressing nicely now under the care of Dr Birdsall, The rig was badly smashed.
The farmers have commenced cutting their oats.
A young daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs D. Chambers.
Mr and Mrs Stewart of Binbrook, were visiting at this place on Saturday.
Quite a number from here have been to the huckleberry marsh and report good success.
Mr Beal of St Thomas was the guest of Mrs Horton.
Mrs F. Wilcox is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs C. Misener.
Mr and Mrs Vanalstine of St Catharines were visiting friends at this place.
Willie Smith has been on the sick list, but is now improving under the care of Dr. Olver.
The Saints’ yearly camp meeting is again under tent in the Swayze grove, with a good attendance.
Miss Putman is visiting relatives at Candisville.
Mr Cyrus Misener lost a valuable horse on Sunday last.
Mr and Mrs Alward were visiting at Mr R. Disher’s last Sunday.
Mr Norman Hoover of Caistorville is visiting his uncle, Mr Allan Robbins.
Mr C. Misener, while returning from camp meeting Sunday was run over by a careless driver but not seriously injured.
Miss Jennie Beamer is home on a visit.
Mrs Young of Fonthill was the guest of Mr Alfred Wiley’s.
Mr Samuel Robins and family visited Toronto Fair on Tuesday last.
The Saints had a very large crowd at their meeting last Sunday, and have decided to continue it for another week.
[Welland Telegraph December 6, 1941]
Boyle, Dec 6-The Women’s Association of Bethel United church met Tuesday afternoon at the church with a large attendance. The president, Mrs Wm J. Anderson, presided and Rev H.S. Fiddes led in prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs Levi Robbins, a letter of thanks was read from Pte. Walter Holden for the Christmas box which he received from the association. It was decided to send cards to those from this community who are serving in Canada. It was decided to donate $5 to the Missionary and Maintenance fund.
Rev H.S. Fiddes took the chair for the reorganization of the society for the coming year. The president, Mrs Anderson, gave her report thanking the ladies for their loyal support. The secretary, Mrs Wm Cutler stated in her report the society had 19 members and that a number of weekly sewing meetings in aid of the Red Cross and several crokinole parties were held during the winter months as well as the monthly meetings. The treasurer Mrs Gordon Robbins reported funds totalled $256.83 for the year. The flower fund report was given by Mrs W,J, Anderson. The parsonage committee, Mrs Wm Cutler and Mrs Wm Heaslip reported that a number of improvements had been completed at the parsonage.
The officers elected for the coming year were: Mrs Wm J. Anderson, president; Mrs William Heaslip, vice-president; Mrs Amos Beamer, secretary; Mrs Chester Lambert, assistant secretary; Mrs Gordon Robbins, treasurer; Mrs Merritt Vaughan, assistant treasurer; Mrs William Graham, pianist; Mrs Wm Cutler and Mrs William Heaslip, parsonage committee; Mrs Wm Anderson, representative to the official board; Mrs Wm Anderson, Mrs Amos Beamer, Mrs Wm Graham and Mrs Chester Lambert flower fund committee. The key ladies for the Red Cross are Mrs Wm Graham and Mrs Chester Lambert A new member, Mrs James Hill was added to the society.
A feature of the afternoon was an exchange of Christmas gifts, It was also decided to hold the Christmas supper for the Sunday school on Tuesday evening, December 9. The hostesses, Mrs William Cutler, Mrs John Gracey and Mrs Cecil Gracey served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Beamer of Welland spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and also the former’s mother, Mrs Dillie Beamer
Mrs Sidney Heaslip is a patient at Hamilton General hospital following a goitre operation on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Schwoob spent Sunday with the latter’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Adam Moore at Elcho.
Mrs Sarah Lane has returned to her home at Winslow after visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs Phoebe Heaslip.
Mrs Wm J. Anderson called on her aunt, Mrs Nelson Chadwick at Wellandport on Saturday.
Mrs Carmen Dyer of Toronto spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs Sidney Heaslip at Hamilton General hospital.
Mr and Mrs William Heaslip and Mrs Phoebe Heaslip called on the latter’s daughter, Mrs Judson Jamieson and infant son at the Pettit Nursing Home at Grimsby on Sunday.
Mrs Dillie Beamer is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Edmund Beamer at Welland.
Mrs Robert Schwoob and Mrs Joseph Schwoob visited Mrs Morgan Reece at Smithville on Wednesday.
Sidney Heaslip and grand-daughters, Mrs Leonard E, Coccks of Smithville and Mrs Wm J. Anderson spent Wednesday at Hamilton where they visited the former’s wife at the General Hospital.
Mrs William Butler is ill at her home. Her daughter, Mrs Charles Patterson of St Davids is spending a few days with her parents.
L.A.C. Cecil Cocks of Mountain View spent the weekend with his wife and infant son, Philip at Smithville.
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