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[Welland Tribune December 23, 1943]
Boyle, Dec. 23-The Christmas meeting of the Women’s Association of Bethel United church was held on Tuesday afternoon at the church with a large attendance. The devotional period was conducted by the president, Mrs William J. Anderson. Christmas carols were sung, with Mrs William Graham presiding at the piano. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs Phoebe Heaslip and Rev. H.S. Fiddes led in prayer.
Reports were given by the secretary, Mrs Amos Beamer, and the treasurer, Mrs Gordon J.Robins. Cards of thanks were read by Mrs Anderson from Emery Gee and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Gee.
The mite boxes in aid of missions were gathered and the sum of $5 received. It was decided to donate $10 to missions and also give a donation toward the pastor’s salary. The penny drive with Mrs William Graham and Mrs John Tait as captains was completed this month, and the winners were Mrs William Graham and her team. A total sum of $40 was collected. The exchange of Christmas gifts was an added feature of the day which caused much merriment for all present.
Rev. H.S. Fiddes took charge of the reorganization of the society and the following officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs William J. Anderson, elected president for the fourth term with Mrs William E. Heaslip as assistant; secretary, Mrs Beamer, assistant, Mrs Clifford C. Hill; treasurer, Mrs Gordon J. Robins, assistant, Mrs Merritt Vaughan; pianist, Mrs William Graham; representative to official board, Mrs William J. Anderson; parsonage committee, Mrs William Cutler and Mrs William E. Heaslip; flower fund committee, Mrs Jack Pearl, Mrs Clifford C. Hill, Mrs Judson Jamieson and Mrs William Graham; Red Cross conveners, Mrs William J. Anderson, Mrs Jack Pearl and Mrs John Tait.
Yearly reports were given from the different departments which showed a successful year’s work had been completed. During the winter months Red Cross sewing circles and quiltings were held every Wednesday with a large attendance. An invitation was accepted from Mrs John Tait to hold a quilting at her home on Wednesday, Jan, 5, with a pot luck dinner to be served at noon.
The young people are holding their Christmas meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs James Hill on Tuesday evening, Dec 28. It was decided to hold the annual congregational business meeting of the church the same evening.
Rev. H.S. Fiddes closed the meeting with prayer. Refreshments were served by the acting hostessers Mrs William Graham, Mrs James Hill and Mrs Judson Jamieson. A social half-hour was enjoyed.
[Welland Tribune December 4, 1931]
Salem, Dec. 4- Mr and Mrs Thos. Hounslon and daughter, Joyce H. Shaffley and son, Elmo, were guests of Mrs E. Farr on Sunday.
Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs A. Chambers on Tuesday and Thursday evenings were: Mr and Mrs Levi Misener and daughter, Miss Lealey, of Niagara Falls, and Mr and Mrs B.O. Saylor and sons, George and Mack, of Port Robinson road.
Misses Edna and Margaret Strawn visited Mr and Mrs A. Chambers on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs K. Hansler and son, Clifford, and C. Hansler, visited Mr and Mrs C. Strawn and family on Sunday evening.
Misses Edna, Margaret and Irene Strawn visited Mrs. C. Chambers, and called on Mrs F. Moore on Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs George Reece and daughter, Irma called on Mr and Mrs C. Chambers on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Hampton Brown spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Ambrose Misener and family at Perry Station.
Mr and Mrs Hampton Brown called on Mrs C. Chambers on their way to Tillsonburg to spend the week with Mr and Mrs Harry Robbins.
Mr and Mrs Roy Chambers and family and George Chambers and Jack Hayward visited with Mr and Mrs C. Chambers and family on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Walter Brown are spending a few days with Mrs Brown’s parents, Mr and Mrs Harry Robbins, of Tillsonburg.
Mrs George Reece spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Hewitt Brown.
Miss S. Hall motored with friends from Thorold to visit friends near Dunnville on Sunday last.
Mrs Cecil Chambers entertained a few friends to tea last Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs B. Ostross and daughter Vera, visited Mrs C.E Strawn and family.
Salem, Oct 2- The Salem Women’s Association and W.M.S. will hold their October meeting at home of Mrs Clarence Willford on Wednesday.
Mrs Amos Robbins, Mrs George Metler, son Donald, and Mrs Kenneth and daughter Rose Marie spent Thursday in St Catharines.
Mr and Mrs Seth Willford of Welland called on Mr and Mrs Clarence Willford on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Asa Chambers attended the fair at Ohsweken on Thursdsay.
Salem, Jan. 11- Salem United church Sunday school will be at two o’clock and church service will be at three. Kelvin Crossley and Ivan Seeman of Fenwick will speak on boys’ parliament work.
Mrs C.E. Strawn spent a couple of days at Niagara Falls with her sister, Miss Ruby Kent. She also called on Mrs Wm. Dart and Mrs H. Fester.
Mr and Mrs George Metler and family were New Year’s guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins and family.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and family and Mr and Mrs Jack Hayward and family were New Year’s guests of Mr and Mrs Ted Hayward and son Leroy.
Mrs C.E. Strawn has had word her nephew, Cpl. Jack Montgomery of U.S. Army in Italy has been wounded.
Salem Oct, 9-Salem United church services were conducted on Sunday by the pastor, Rev. James Hampson. At the close of the service world-wide communion was observed. Next Sunday harvest home will be celebrated at eight o’clock.
Mrs Edward Hayward spent Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Earnest Brown and family.
Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn attended the funeral of the late Nelson Brady on Tuesday.
Toronto friends called on Mr and Mrs Harry Farr on Tuesday.
[Welland Tribune January 29, 1945]
Salem, Jan. 29-The Salem United church congregational meeting was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ted Hayward on Jan 23rd with 24 present. Rev. J. Hampson was chairman.
The W.A. report was read by Mrs Elva Farr, showing total receipts of $299.90, with expenses to $125.38, balance of $174.52.
The church treasurer read the church report showing money received $414.41, expenses $33.18; balance $81.23 The Missionary and Maintenance fund report showed a total of $52.65 for the year. The Sunday school report was read by Mr Hampson, showing $144.22 received, $94.80 expenses, balance $49.42.
Salem sent $25.75 to Ontario Temperance Federation. The church roll was read showing 54 members a year ago. Two new members were added this year. There are 43 resident and 13 non-resident members. There were seven baptisms, three deaths and three weddings.
The report for the boys’ boxes was read by Mrs Edwin Swick showing 14 boxes sent overseas and five in Canada. Donations and weiner roast amounted 437.48; Balance on hand $4.25.
Baby band report was read by Mrs Harold Gent showing 12 charter members, eight members added during the year, six removals during the year, leaving 14 members, with $8.21 sent to Presbyterial treasurer.
The financial statement for the Women’s Missionary Society was read by Mrs Elva Farr showing $50 sent to Presbyterial treasurer, an increase of $20 over 1943.
J.V. Henderson was elected elder. John Blanchard and Charles Bailey were elected stewards for two years. The following ushers were appointed: Jake Traver, Harold Bailey, George Cook and Leo Robins. Auditors appointed were Ted Hayward and Jake Traver. Sunday school superintendent will be Ernest Brown with Harold Bailey and Harold Gent as assistants.
Miss Margaret Tuck gave a report on C.G.I.T. group which was organized in September 1944, with 12 members. There are eight members at the present time.
Mrs Ted Hayward was appointed pianist with Miss Margaret Tuck and Mrs John Blanchard as assistants. Mr Hampson closed the meeting with prayer. The ladies served lunch.
Rally Day Service
Salem, Oct 11-Rally Day was observed at Salem on Sunday morning when Church and Sunday School were combined. William Milligan, the superintendent, led the service, and followed the order of service issued by the Board of Religious Education. The scripture readings were given by Venita Gent, Leo Robins and Elsie Milligan. A story, “A Rainy Sunday,” was given by Ernest Brown. The primary, junior and intermediate classes sang : Jesus Bids Us Shine,”
The pastor, Rev. James Hampson, gave an interesting talk on the theme, “Let us Go into the House of the Lord,” A unique phase of the service was a baptismal service when Irene Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Traver, was baptised.. Next Sunday, Sunday school will meet as usual at 10 o’clock and church service at 7.30p.m.
[Welland Tribune December 12, 1943]
Salem Dec 13-A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral of the late Jeanette Chambers, wife of the late Wilson Chambers, who passed away at the Welland County General hospital on Monday, December 6. Services were held at her late residence, where Rev. James Hampson of Salem United church officiated. Interment was in Hillside cemetery.
During service, Mrs C.W. Bailey and Mrs A. Stirtzinger sang, “Just Beyond,” accompanied by Mrs Edward Hayward. The pallbearers were Amos Holmes, Orland Chambers, Roy Chambers, Harry Farr, Wm. Hipwell and Elra Farr. Surviving are a son, daughter-in-law and grandson; one sister, Mrs L. Chambers, Hamilton, and a brother, Oscar Robins.
W.A. and W.M.S.
Salem United Church W.A. and W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs Harold Gent on Wednesday, with a good attendance. The president Mrs Harold Bailey, opened the meeting. The scripture lesson read by Mrs T. Neale. Two minutes silence was observed in honor of the late Mrs J, Chambers.
Mrs Elra Farr, missionary convener, took charge of the Christmas program. Carols were sung with Mrs Farr as the leader. Those taking part in the candlelighting service were Mrs C. Bailey, Mrs H. Bailey, Mrs F. Blanchard and Mrs H. Hodgkins. Mrs C. Strawn turned in $19 of the penny drive.
Rev. J. Hampson had charge of election of officers which were as follows: President, Mrs Howard Hodgkins; first vice-president, Mrs H. Gent; second vie-president, Mrs Harold Bailey; secretary, Mrs C. W. Bailey; assistant, Mrs John Blanchard; pianist, Mrs Edward Hayward; flower conveners, Mrs E. Haverson and Mrs Franklin Blanchard; missionary convener, Mrs Elra Farr; Red Cross, Mrs Harold Bailey and Mrs M. Cook.. The meeting was brought to a close by Rev. J,. Hampson. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Personals
Mrs Amos Robbins and Mrs Kenneth Lane and daughter Rose Marie spent Monday with Mr and Mrs George Metler.
Mr and Mrs W. Gayman of Beamsville were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and family on Friday.
Bdr O.F. Stokes of the east coast spent a short leave with his mother.
Mrs Kenneth Lane and Mrs Franklin Blanchard spent Tuesday in Welland.
Miss Margaet Strawn of Niagara Falls spent Tuesday at the home of her parents.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J. Traver and daughter Irene.
Mr and Mrs William Gayman of Beamsville visited with Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn and family, Friday evening.
[Welland Tribune January 30, 1947]
Salem, Jan. 30-Gratifying reports were presented at the congregational meeting of Salem United church. Reports of the Sunday school W.A. C.G.I.T. group W.M.S. and Baby Band were read and all showed an increase of activity during the past year The treasurer’s report, read by Harold Gent, showed an increase in givings.
Rev. W.A. Dempsey, the pastor reported 20 families affiliated with the church, with a membership of 51. During the year the pastor officiated at two marriages and three burials.
Charles Bailey and John Blanchard were re-elected as Stewards and present elders were reappointed James Farr, Leroy Hayward and Kenneth Strawn were appointed as additional ushers. Franklin Blanchard, R. Henderson, C. Bailey and Asa Chambers were named church trustees, and Ernest Brown and R. Henderson as parsonage trustees. E. Hayward and G. Metler were appointed auditors.
Votes of thanks were passes to Mrs Ernest Brown for use of their home for the meeting and the pastor and Mrs Dempsey for their leadership during the year.
The ladies served refreshments following the meeting.
Boyle, Jan. 10-Mr and Mrs Arnold Reid of Wainfleet, Mr and Mrs Stuart Hill, son, Charles, and Miss Lelia Hill of Welland and Mr and Mrs Clifford C.Hill and son Gordon of Fenwick were guests of their parents , Mr and Mrs James Hill on Christmas Day.
Mr Hoffman of St Catharines spent the weekend and Christmas Day with his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Henderson.
Rev. G.J. Comfort, Mrs Comfort and son John of Dunnville and Mr and Mrs Paul A, Comfort, sons George and David and daughter Elizabeth were guests of the former’s nephew and niece, Mr and Mrs Marvin Fulson, and Mrs Nellie Fulson at Smithville o Christmas Day.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Robins of Fenwick spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Roy E, Oveholt.
Andrew McKeachie spent the weekend and Christmas Day with his mother, Mrs Clara McKeachie, and sisters, Jennie, Stella, Doris and Helen McKeachie at Toronto.
Mr and Mrs Chares Freure, son Gerald and daughter Joan of Wellandport, Mr and Mrs Harry Gracey of Niagara Falls and Miss Hazel Beamer of Niagara-on-the-Lake were Christmas Day guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Freure.
Gnr. Kenneth Gracey of the east coast is spending a leave with his parents, Mr and Mrs Everett Gracey.
Helen Jamieson is confined to her home with chicken pox.
Mrs Lillian Prentice spent a couple of days this week at Toronto.
Relatives from Tillsonburg spent the holiday weekend with Mr and Mrs George Henderson and sons, Hazen, Calvin and Mervin.
Mrs L. Longbottom is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Cpl Eric Longbottom, Mrs Longbottom and sons at St Thomas.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Beamer, sons Norman and AC1, Vernon Beamer, stationed at Fingal, Mrs Beamer of Welland, Mr and Mrs Burton Stirtzinger, Mr and Mrs Gordon Stirtzinger of St Catharines and Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray were guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Beamer at Fonthill, when they entertained at a family dinner on Christmas Day.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth S. Overholt of Fork’s road, East and Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick spent Christmas Day with the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Wm. J. Anderson and their father, John Hill.
Mr and Mrs George Wilson spent the weekend with the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Clifford Gee.
Cpl Alfred Williams, who just returned from overseas, spent Tuesday with friends at Humberstone.
Mr and Mrs Murray B. Misener and Mrs Roy Overholt spent Saturday at Welland.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lane and children of Silverdale were Christmas Day guests of the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs Cyrus Misener.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer, son Wray, and Mrs Wm. J. Anderson spent Saturday in Welland.
Friends of Cameron Hill will be glad to learn he able to be about again after his recent illness.
Mr and Mrs George Henderson spent Friday at St Catharines.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Gracey of Grimsby were recent guests of the latters brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Judson Jamieson and mother, Mrs Phoebe Heaslip.
Frank H. Anderson of Gaspe, Que., spent a Christmas leave with his wife and son Merritt, at their home at Grimsby.
Mr and Mrs Judson Jamieson spent Saturday at Welland.
Emery Gee, his grandson, Cpl Alfred E. Williams, and John Hill attended the funeral of the late Bruce Vanderburg, which was held from the Lampman funeral home, Wellandport on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Frank H. Anderson and son Merritt, of Grimsby were Sunday guests of their cousins, Mr and Mrs Earl Joslin, at Smithville.
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 Annetta Anderson of Jarvis spent Christmas Day with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Frank H. Anderson at Grimsby
William Overholt of Chicago has been the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Roy Overholt, and Mr and Mrs Clarence Garner and family at Silverdale, also Mrs Eliza Overholt.
The sideroads in this vicinity have been blocked for over four weeks. S.S. No 5 is still closed, no mail delivery or bread. The farmers are hauling their milk to the main highways with horses and sleighs.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Gee and daughters entertained at a family dinner on Christmas Day.
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