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ITEMS OF NEWS FROM SALEM – Oct 30, 1931

[Welland Tribune October 30, 1931]

Salem, Oct. 30- The Women’s Association of Salem United church are holding a Hallowe’en and masquerade social on the evening of November 3, at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Walter Misener. Prizes will be given.

The Women’s associations of Salem United church  have planned to hold their bazaar on November 17th at the home of Mr. And Mrs Robert Chambers, South Pelham.

Mr and Mrs Howard Hodgkins attended the funeral of their cousin at Allanburg on Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs James Brown of Moulton visited at Mr and Mrs J. McCombs on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs James Brown and Mr. And Mrs J. McCombs visited friends at Bridgeburg on Sunday.

Walter Misener who has been sick is improving.

Mr. and Mrs Cecil Chambers and Garth called on Mr. And Mrs C. Strawn on Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs F. Court, Miss S. Hall and Miss Bollman and N. Court motored to Brantford to spend the weekend with relatives and friends.

Miss Florence Misener called on Mrs. J. Chambers on Wednesday evening.

ITEMS OF NEWS FROM SALEM – Oct 20, 1931

[Welland Tribune October 20, 1931]

Salem, Oct. 20-Miss Viola Jackson of Dunnville visited friends in this community last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Perley Robbins of Wellandport, Miss Chambers of London, Miss Tompson of Hamilton visited Wilson and Asa Chambers last week.

Mr. and Mrs S.P. Nunn and niece Rayma and Mr. And Mrs Asa Chambers and son Keith motored to Buffalo on Monday.

J. Traver spent Wednesday with Asa Chambers.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Strawn visited  Mrs Cynthia Strawn at Crowland on Sunday.

Mr and Mrs B. Ostroser of Fenwick visited at Mr and Mrs C. Strawn on Sunday evening.

Mrs Timeral of Port Colborne also Mrs Fester, and Miss Ruby Kent of Niagara Falls visited Mr. And Mrs C. Strawn on Tuesday evening.

Mrs J. Chambers visited friends at Niagara Falls over the weekend.

Master Ross Misener of Perry is visiting his cousin Garth Chambers.

Mr and Mrs. Cecil Chambers called on Mr. And Mrs H.Brown on Wednesday evening.

Mrs. C. Strawn called on Mrs F. And Mrs Cecil Chambers on Friday afternoon.

Cecil Chambers and family visited, Mr and Mrs Roy Chambers and family on Sunday.

SALEM [Welland Tribune February 14, 1947]

Salem, Feb. 14-Salem United church services next Sunday will be at 3 o’clock, Sunday school at 2 p.m.

Miss Audrey Neale of Dunnville spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. T.F. Neale.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cook pf Welland and were supper guests of the former’s parents on Sunday and also called on Mr. And Mrs  George Metler.

Miss Shirley Strawn of Wellandport spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr. And Mrs C.E. Strawn.

Salem United church band held their first meeting at the home of Mrs M. Beamer on Wednesday.

Mr and Mrs A. Stirtzinger of Fonthill were guests of  Mr. And Mrs Ted Hayward on Sunday last.

A Valentine box social will be held at S.S. 8 Wainfleet on Monday evening, February 17.

SALEM [Welland Tribune February 10, 1947]

Salem, Feb. 10- Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. are holding a social at the home of Mr. And Mrs Asa Chambers on Wednesday evening.

A Valentine box social will be held at S.S. 8 Wainfleet tonight.

The C.G.I.T. will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Harold Gent on Thursday afternoon.

Miss Edna Strawn returned to Detroit on Sunday, Feb. 2 after spending the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs C.E. Strawn.

Mrs William Milligan and daughter Elsie attended the ice follies on Thursday and were overnight guests of Mr. And Mrs Charles Stephens.

Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn has as their dinner guests Sunday, Edna Strawn of Detroit, Mr and Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland, Mr and Mrs O. Stokes and son Gary and Mr and Mrs Wm. Grimwood of Niagara Falls.

Mr and Mrs Harold Reece spent Thursday afternoon in Buffalo.

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.

SALEM [Welland Tribune January 18, 1947]

Salem, Jan. 18-Salem United church service was conducted Sunday morning by the pastor, Rev. W.E. Dempsey. Tomorrow Sunday school will be at 2  o’clock and church service at 3 p.m.

W.A. and W.M.S.
Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. held their January meeting on Wednesday, Jan 8 at the home of Mrs. Charles and Mrs. Harold Bailey. Mrs. H. Bailey presided and Mrs. Elva Farr acted as secretary. It was decided to hold an open meeting at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Asa Chambers on Feb. 12.

The W.M.S. meeting conducted by Mrs. C. Bailey, held a candlelight service. Taking part were Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Hodgkins, Mrs. Gent, Mrs. Swick, Mrs. Harry Farr, Mrs. J. Blanchard, Mrs. M. Beamer and Mrs. Strawn. Lunch was served by the hostesses who were assisted by Mrs. E. Farr.

Salem C.G.I.T
Misses June and Shirley Strawn were hostesses at a meeting of the C.G.I.T. group on Jan 9. Following a hot supper, the president Venita Gent called the meeting to order. Joan Hewitt read the Scripture lesson and Marie Farr offered a prayer.
A committee was picked to arrange the church service to be held on the evening of Feb. 9. Two dollars was voted to the Temperance Fund. The Study Book was read by Margaret Tuck.The next meeting will be held at the home of Marie Farr on Jan 29.

Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Willford and daughter Barber were guests of Mr. And Mrs. Roland, North Pelham on Sunday.

M.A. Ware is up again after being confined to bed for the past week.

Miss Shirley spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr. And Mrs. C.E. Strawn.

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Robbins and Mr. And Mrs. George Metler spent Thursday in Hamilton

Mrs. Clarence Willford, Mrs. Edwin Swick and Mrs. C.E. Strawn attended the birthday party for Mrs. R. McCollum on Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Hagar of Cook’s Mills were dinner guests of the latter’s brother M.A. Ware and niece Mrs. Clarence Willford on Tuesday.

The sewing club met at the home of their leader Mrs. Clarence Willford on Wednesday evening.

ITEMS OF NEWS FROM SALEM – Nov 11, 1931

[Welland Tribune November 11, 1931]

Salem, Nov. 11- James Chambers of  Hewett, Mrs. A. Misener and son Ross of Perry, Mrs. Walter Brown of Welland, Miss Marion and George Chambers and Jack Hayward of Fenwick visited at Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strawn visited friends at Attercliffe last Sunday.

Hampton Brown and son Hewelet Brown of Welland accompanied a party of friends north, hunting for two weeks.

Cecil Chambers and family visited friends at Windsor and Blemheim over the weekend.

Mrs. J. Chambers visited at Roy Chambers and family on Sunday.

Miss Violet Elsie visited friends at Bridgeburg on Sunday.

Mr. Smith and family of St Catharines called on Mrs. J. Chambers on Sunday morning.

Mr. Shepbertsling and family of Crowland visited at Andy Fodo… and family on Sunday.

Mr. Hansler of North Pelham called on Mr. And Mrs Clarence Strawn on Sunday evening.
C. Strawn is on the sick list.
Mr. and  Mrs. Ambros Misner and family of Perry and Mrs Hampton Brown motored to Niagara Falls on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown Welland visited at the parents home.

ITEMS OF NEWS FROM SALEM – Dec 23, 1931

[Welland Tribune December 23, 1931]

Salem, Dec. 23- S.S. No. 8 Wainfleet held an entertainment under the leadership of their teacher, Miss Hall on Dec. 22nd.

Mrs Yokom visited her nephew C.E. Strawn and family for a week.

Miss Hall, Mrs. F. Court and Mrs Murray and son Reggie visited Mrs C.E. Strawn and family on Thursday evening.

W. Main called on Mr. Strawn on Sunday evening.

Masters Earl and Robert Strawn spent Saturday with their chum, Masters Francis Fred and Robert Wilford of Wainfleet.

Miss Marion Chambers and Jack Hayward spent Sunday evening with Mr. And Mrs. Cecil Chambers.

Mr. and Mrs Levi Chambers of Welland called on Mr. And Mrs Frank Moore on Saturday evening.

Master Garth Chambers spent Sunday with his cousins Marion and George Chambers.

WELLANDPORT COUPLE WED 60 YEARS AGO

[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]

“Open House” was held after 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. And Mrs Cecil McPherson of Wellandport, who were celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. During the afternoon holy communion was observed for the guests.

Mr. and Mrs McPherson went through the wedding ceremony, with Rev. McRoberts officiating.

Henry Jupe acted as best man and the bridesmaid was Mrs John Cosby.

Friends and neighbours and members of the Wellandport United church presented the couple with a tri-light lamp, with the pastor making the presentation.

A buffet lunch was served, and Miss Ada Coleman of Wellandport and Mrs. J. H. Reaker of Welland poured tea throughout the afternoon. Mr McRoberts proposed the toast  to the bride and groom of 60 years ago. Ridgeville, Fonthill and local points called to extend felicitations. Centering the tea table was a wedding cake, the gift of Dr. And Mrs Crick of Toronto. The happy couple were the recipients of many flowers and congatulatory notes.

Life-long residents of Gainsborough township, Mr and Mrs McPherson had been members of Wellandport United church for over 30 years. Mr McPherson retired from farming 32 years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. McPherson entertained on Saturday at a dinner for close friends. Among those present were Mr. And Mrs John Cosby, St Anns; Mr and Mrs John Barwell and Fred Barwell, Mr and Mrs Henry Jupe, Mr and Mrs Herb Dawdy and Rev. McRoberts, Wellandport; and Mrs J.H. Reaker of Welland. Mr McRoberts acted as chairman during the dinner.

The guests presented Mrs McPherson with a basket of carnations. Mr and Mrs Dawdy entertained with singing and music.

SALEM [Welland Tribune March 22, 1945]

Salem, March 21-Salem United church services on Sunday were conducted by Rev J, Hampson. Next week Sunday school will be at two o’clock, church at three o’clock.

Mr and Mrs Ted Hayward and son Leroy, were Sunday guests of Mrs Hayward’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Arnold Stirtzinger, Fonthill.

Mrs Clarence Willford and daughter, and Miss June Strawn were in St Catharines on Friday afternoon.

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansler and son Clifford were guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn on Sunday.

Mr and Mrs Clarence Willford and daughter, Barbara, visited with friends in Port Colborne on Sunday.

Mr and Mrs Jake Traver and daughter, Irene, have moved to their new home on No 3 highway.

The Trail Rangers will hold a meeting Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Mack Cook.

W.A. and W.M.S.
The March meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S was held at the home of Mrs Harold Gent with a good attendance. Mrs C. Strawn reported 12 calls, one plant and seven cards for the visiting committee and flower fund. Mrs E. Hayward reported eight calls. Mrs E. Swick gave the treasurer’s report with $174.17 in the bank and $12.01 cash on hand. Mrs C. Strawn offered her home for a free-will offering tea, the date to be set later. The boys’ overseas box fund was reported by Mrs M. Cook was $8.98 on hand, $3.55 coming from the collection jar at the Chippewa service station. It was decided to have lantern slides on missionary work in the Pacific on Thursday March 29th, at Salem United church. Leona Douglas of Assiniboia, Sask., was accepted as the missionary to be remembered with prayer..