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36 BIRTHDAY OF BOYLE W.A. [Welland Tribune October 26, 1943]

Many attend Celebration at the United Church
Boyle Oct. 26- The 36th birthday anniversary of the Women’s Association of Bethel United church was celebrated on Wednesday evening, Oct 20, at the church with a large crowd in attendance. The guest speaker for the evening was Rev. Dr Harvey G. Forster of Welland, who gave an interesting address on “The Five Mountain Peake of Life.”

Musical selections were given by the Vaughan Trio of Elcho which comprised Clifford Vaughan, violin; Mrs Merritt Vaughan, Spanish guitar, accompanied by Mrs Leighton Vaughan at the piano. Rev. H.S. Fiddes was chairman for the occasion. Mouth organ and guitar selections were given by Peter Boyuk. The history of “The Ladies Aid” was given by the president Mrs William J, Anderson.

In October 1907, the first officers were elected: President Mrs Adelbert Jamieson; secretary, Mrs Melvin Robbins; treasurer, Mrs Robert Ulman; assistant treasurer, Mrs Levi Robins. Organist at this date was the church organist, Miss Laura Heaslip, now Mrs Wm. Cutler.

The presidents from 1907 to 1914 were Mrs Adelbert Jamieson, Mrs Nelles Heaslip and Mrs Emerson Horton. In 1914, Mrs Sidney Heaslip was elected and held the office for six years; Mrs Roy Reece, two years; Mrs George J. Comfort, eight years; Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob, seven years; and the present president, Mrs William J. Anderson is in her third year.

The assistant presidents have been Mrs Leslie Keenan, Mrs Melvin Robbins, Mrs William Cutler, Mrs George Comfort and Mrs William Heaslip.

The present members and workers of the association were asked to stand with 20 responding.

The program closed by singing “God Save The King”, and prayer by Dr. Forster.

The church was beautifully decorated with baskets of dahlias, asters and hydrangea.

The birthday table was laid with a white cloth and centred with a three-tiered cake, which was beautifully decorated bearing the 36th anniversary inscription. On either side were beautiful vases of asters and red and pink tapers in silver holders. The table was also decorated with pink and crepe streamers, and laden with small cakes and tarts on silver plates, trays and baskets. Tea was poured at the table by two charter members of the society. Mrs Phoebe (Nelles) Heaslip and Tillie (Levi) Robbins. The birthday cake was cut by the president, Mrs William J. Anderson. The lunch committee comprised Mrs James Hill, convener; Mrs Clifford Hill, Mrs Amos Beamer, Mrs Jac Pearl, Mrs Murray B. Misener and Mrs Cecil Gracey. They were assisted in serving by Mrs Gordon J, Robbins and Mrs William J. Anderson.

Among those from a distance attending were Mr and Mrs Clarence Gracey and daughter Muriel of Grimsby; Mr and Mrs Morgan Reece, daughter Loretta, son Willis of the armed forces, and other friends from Smithville; Mrs Arnold Conn of Brantford; Mr and Mrs Clifford Vaughan and Mr and Mrs Leighton Vaughan of Elcho; Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick; Mrs John Swayze of Elcho; Misses Francis and Audrey Ulman of St Catharines and Rev. Harvey G. Frster and Mrs Forster of Welland.
Personals
Boyle, Oct 26-William Smith of St Thomas was a recent guest of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob.

Miss Audrey Ulman returned to her home here on Saturday after being a patient at St Catharines General hospital for a few weeks.

Mrs Annie Heaslip has returned to the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob after visiting her daughters at Toronto and Hamilton.

Mr and Mrs George Henderson and three sons of Port Weller have taken up residence on their farm here which they purchased from John Hill.

Mrs Arnold Conn of Brantford is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs William Graham on Highway 20. She also visited Mr and Mrs F.L. Conn at Welland.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune October 14, 1943]

Boyle, Oct. 14- A large gathering of relatives and friends met at the home of Mrs Tillie Robbins and Mr and Mrs Hugh Graham (nee Miss Nellie Gracey) on Saturday evening and tendered a shower in honor of the latter. Several useful gifts were received by the happy couple  and a presentation was made by Mrs Amos Beamer, Mrs Roy Overholt and Mrs Murray Misener on behalf of the community. The address was given by Mrs William J Anderson, Mrs A, Beamer. Mrs Roy Overholt, Mrs M. Misener and Mrs W,J, Anderson arranged the shower.

Refreshments were served by Mrs Graham, Mrs Amos Beamer, Mrs Roy Overholt, Mrs Murray Misener and Mrs Wm J Anderson.
Miss Shirley Robins of Tonawanda, N.Y. spent the weekend with Miss Marian Hill.

Mr and Mrs Edsal Gracey of Beamsville spent Saturday with the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs Everett Gracey and family. They also attended the shower in honor of the former’s uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Hugh Graham.

Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray and Mrs Roy Overholt spent Thursday at Welland.

Miss Elizabeth Robins of Tonawanda, N.Y. spent the weekend with her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs William E. Heaslip, and cousin, Miss Jean Heaslip.

Mr and Mrs Alfred Chessel and daughter Doris are visiting the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Hugh Graham.

John Hill has sold his farm to Mr and Mrs George Henderson of Port Weller.

The Young People of Bethel United church will hold their meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William Cutler.

Cpl. Eric Longbottom, R.C.A.F., stationed at St Thomas, and Mrs Longbottom and son Eric spent the weekend with the former’s mother, Mrs L. Longbottom.

Mrs William J. Anderson and her sister, Mrs Leonard E, Cocks, and son Ralph of Fenwick, spent Thursday at Welland.

Emerson Horton has been confined to his home this week through illness.

Mr and Mrs Judson Jamieson and daughter Helen were recent guests of the former’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Clarence Gracey and daughter, Miss Muriel Gracey of Grimsby.

Mr and Mrs George Henderson and sons of Port Weller called on Mrs L. Longbottom on Sunday.

Mrs Murray B. Misener spent Thursday at St Catharines.

Mr and Mrs Burton Stirtzinger and son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Gordon Stirtzinger, of St Catharines were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray.
William Cutler spent Thursday at Welland.
Mr and Mrs William Cutler were Sunday guests of the latter’s mother, Mrs Phoebe Heaslip and Mr and Mrs Judson Jamieson and daughter Helen.

Mrs William J, Anderson called on her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Leonard E, Cocks, and son Ralph at Fenwick on Thursday.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune November 17, 1943]

Boyle, Nov. 17-Miss Hazel Beamer, who is on the nursing staff of Cottage Inn hospital, Niagara-on-the-Lake, has been spending her holidays with her mother, Mrs Thomas Freure, and Mr Freure.

Mr and Mrs Ben Baker and family of Welland and Mr and Mrs Jake Traver and daughter Irene of Perry Station were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray.

Mr and Mrs George Henderson, sons Hayzen, Calvin and Mervyn and nephew Earl Hoffman were Sunday guests of Mr. Henderson’s parents at Selkirk.

Mrs Henry Ulman, who is engaged as public school teacher at Cayuga, spent the weekend at her home here.

Rev. George J. Comfort, Mrs Comfort and son of Dunnville and Mr and Mrs Paul A. Comfort, sons George and David, and daughter Elizabeth were Monday guests of Mrs Alonzo Comfort and her mother, Mrs Beck at Hamilton.

Miss Lelia Hill of Port Colborne spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs James Hill and family.

The sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs Alonzo Comfort (nee Miss Jean Beck) of Hamilton due to the sudden passing of her father, Mr Beck, at the Hamilton General hospital on Saturday. Deceased was stricken with pneumonia. The funeral services were held on Tuesday.

Cpl. Eric Longbottom, R.C.A.F., St Thomas, Mrs Longbottom and son Eric were recent guests of the former’s mother, Mrs Lois Longbottom.

Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick and Mrs William J. Anderson spent Thursday at Welland.

Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Bailey and famiy at Salem.

Clarence Beamer and party are enjoying a hunting expedition in Northern Ontario.

The Women’s Association of Bethel United church will hold their monthly meeting at the church on Wednesday afternoon, Nov 17 at 2.30 p.m.

John Hill spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Fralick and family at Wellanfdport.

Mr and Mrs George Henderson sons Hayzen, Calvin and Mervyn and nephew, Earl Hoffman, were recent guests of friends at Campden.

The sympathy of the community is extended to Thomas Freure, whose grandson Ralph Freure, R.C.N.V.R. suffered an attack of appendicits while at sea and passed away, following an operation. Deceased was in his 21st year. Other surviving relatives are his mother, Mrs Leah Freure, of Hamilton; one brother, Russell and a sister, Mrs J. Adams. His father, Samuel Freure, and a sister, Dorothy, predeceased him several years ago.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune October 30, 1943]

Boyle, Oct. 30- Cameron and Murray Hill were Sunday guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Gordon Robbins, and family at Niagara Falls. Their cousin, Roy Robbins of the armed forces was home on leave.

Mr and Mrs Norman Michener and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Claude Michener of Welland were recent guests of Mr and Mrs William Cutler.

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gracey and daughter, Miss Muriel Gracey, of Grimsby, called on relatives in this vicinity recently.

Mrs Flossie Barry and daughter Miss Geneva Barry of Hamilton are visiting the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs Emery Gee.

Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick spent a few days last week with the former’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs William J. Anderson.

Mr and Mrs Lawrance and daughters, Misses Ina and Lillian Lawrance, of Dunnville were Sunday guests of their nephew and niece, Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray.

Rev. Earl Bossert and Mrs Bossert and family of Buffalo were recent guests of the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Paul A. Comfort.

John Hill called on friends at Welland on Tuesday.

Mr and Mrs G. Hodgson of Welland called on Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph at Fenwick recently.

Miss Lelia Hill of Port Colborne spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs James Hill.

Relatives from Toronto and St Catharines were recent guests of Mr and Mrs George Henderson.

Mrs Flossy Barry and daughter Miss Geneva Barry of Hamilton, Mrs Prentice and Miss Edith Williams were guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray on Saturday evening.

Mr and Mrs Clifford Hill spent Friday at Welland.

Mrs Murray B. Misener spent Thursday at St Catharines.

Mrs William J. Anderson accompanied by her sister, Mrs Leonard E. Cocks of Fenwick spent Friday at Welland.

Charles Freure of Wellandport is canvassing this district in aid of the Fifth Victory loan.

Mr and Mrs Harry Gracey of Stamford centre were Sunday guests of the latter’s father, Thomas Freure and Mrs Freure.

Vernon Beamer, R.C.A.F., visited his parents, Mr and Mrs Edmund Beamer at Welland over the weekend. He was also a guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer, Saturday.

Mr and Mrs Stuart Hill of Welland were Sunday guests of the former’s parents, Mr ad Mrs James Hill.

Mr and Mrs Fred Schwoob and son Jimmy of Niagara Falls, N.Y., were guests of the former’s parents. Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob, on Sunday.

Mr and Mrs Clifford Hill, son Gordon and John Hill were guests of the latter’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs James Hill, on Sunday.

Mr and Mrs George Henderson and Mrs Lois Longbottom spent Saturday at St Catharines.

Mr and Mrs Edgar Book of St Catharines were Sunday guests of the latter’s nephew and niece, Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph at Fenwick.

Mr and Mrs Howard McEwan and daughter Miss Jean McEwan of Buffalo, N.Y. were recent guests of Mr and Mrs William Cutler.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]

Boyle, Nov 27-Friends of Rev, H.S. Fiddes will be glad to learn he is able to be out again after being confined to his home at Wellandport, suffering from a fall from a ladder while putting on storm windows at his home.

Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick, Mrs William Heaslip, Mrs William Cutler and Mrs Wm J. Anderson spent Friday at Welland.

Mr and Mrs F.L. Conn of Welland and Mr and Mrs William Graham of Highway 20 were Wednesday guests of the former’s son and latter’s daughter, Mr and Mrs Arnold Conn at Brantford.

A group of young people, including Miss Jean Heaslip, Miss Marion Hill, Mrs William Heaslip, Mr and Mrs Wm J. Anderson, Jack and Bill Sherwood, Murray and Cameron Hill, Billy Heaslip and Peter Boyuk met for practice for the Christmas pageant at the home of Mr and Mrs James Hill on Thursday evening. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hill assisted by her daughter Miss Marian Hill.
Mrs Ethel Howell of Hamilton is visiting her father Emery Gee, and Miss Edith Williams.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune November 6, 1943]

Boyle, Nov. 6-Mr and Mrs Clyde Robbins of Fenwick were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Overholt.

Mr and Mrs George Henderson spent Saturday at St Catharines.
Mr and Mrs William J, Anderson were Saturday guests of the latter’s brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph at Fenwick.

Mrs Earl Hoffman of Toronto spent the weekend with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs George Henderson and family and the former’s son, little Earl Hoffman.

John Hill called on his brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Cameron Reece and Mr and Mrs Charles Gee at Wellandport recently.

The young people of Bethel United church held their Hallowe’en social at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph W. Schwoob on Tuesday evening with a large attendance.

Mr and Mrs Wm J. Anderson called on friends at Smithville on Thursday.

John Hill spent Tuesday in Welland. He also called on Mr and Mrs Norma Gates.
Mrs Leonard E, Cocks of fenwick and Mr and Mrs Wm . Anderson spent Saturday in Welland.

Mrs Annie Heaslip called on Friends at Fenwick recently.

Sgt Cecil Cocks of London and Mrs Cocks and son Philip and Gary of Elcho were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard E. Cocks and son Ralph of Fenwick.
Mr and Mrs William Cutler spent Thursday at Welland.

BOYLE [Welland Tribune October 6, 1943]

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.

SALEM [Welland Telegraph November 15, 1941]

[Welland Telegraph November 15, 1941]

Salem, Nov. 15-Mr and Mrs Earl Comfort of Binbrook visited recently with Mr and Mrs G.F. Neale.

Miss Irene Strawn of Niagara Falls spent the November 9th weekend at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn.

Mrs Mary Metler spent a few days with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs John Metler, Welland.

Mr and Mrs Wm. Cosby of Niagara Falls, N.Y. visited recently Mr and Mrs Victor Cosby.
Mrs C.E. Strawn visited with Mrs Austin on Thursday evening. Mrs Austin who has been sick for some time is improving slowly.

Salem Sunday school teachers held their November meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Elva Farr.
Mrs Victor Cosby spent Thursday in  Dunnville with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Gordon Duff.

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane spent Wednesday with Mrs Lane’s parents. Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins.
Victor Cosby has returned home from a week’s hunting up north.

W.A. and W.M.S.
Salem Women’s Association held their November meeting at the parsonage on Wednesday. The president Mrs Harold Bailey was in charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs George Metler and the minutes were read by the assistant secretary, Mrs Charles Bailey. It was decided to give the Red Cross $4 for blankets. It was also thought best to hold meetings at 2 p.m. sharp during the winter months.

The meeting was turned over to Mrs Elva Farr for a F.M.S. session. Mrs Charles Bailey gave a splendid report on the W.M.S. held at Fork’s Road church on Oct 27.
Rev J. Hampson gave an interesting talk on China.

A Christmas exchange will take place at the December meeting on December 10, Mrs Hampson was assisted in serving lunch by Mrs Florence Chambers and Mrs Harlam Farr.

SALEM [Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]

[Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]

Salem, Oct 19-Salem United church held its annual Harvest Home service on Sunday evening, October 10. In spite of the lateness of the season , members of the W.A. assisted by the Merry Maids class, had the church nicely decorated with autumn leaves, flowers, fruits, vegetables and grains, depicting the glory of God. The choir was assisted in the service of song by Mrs Ward Brown, Mrs Franklin Blanchard and Mrs Orley Hannigan, who sang two special numbers.
The guest speaker was Rev Mr Whan, pastor of Fonthill Baptist church. His theme was “Grateful Thanksgiving Solves Problems.”

Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. held their October meeting at the home of Mrs Clarence Wilford with 31 members present. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs Harry Farr. A pot luck supper and bazaar is to be held at the home of Mrs Oakley Beamer on October 20th, Mrs Hayward read letters of thanks from Robert Henderson and Miss Margaret Tuck. Mrs Elva Farr took charge of the W.M.S. Mrs C.W. Bailey read the second chapter of the book “For All Life”. Mrs Hayward read a few verses and Mrs Farr read two poems. Members were asked to turn in their thank offering at the November meeting. Lunch was served.

Mrs C.E. Strawn spent Friday last in Welland and visited with her daughter-in-law, Mrs Earl Strawn.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansler and son Clifford visited on Sunday with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs C.E, Strawn and family.

Alfred Wiley was accidentally injured on Wednesday while playing at school. X-ray examination disclosed that injuries were not serious.

Farewell to Mrs Carr
A number of friends and neighbors gave Mrs V. Carr a pleasant surprise by way of a farewell party on Monday afternoon. Mrs Carr who has lived  here for some time, is spending the winter at Canfield with her granddaughter, Mrs Allen Haynes. Lunch was served by the ladies.

SALEM [Welland Tribune October 29, 1943]

[Welland Tribune October 29, 1943]

Salem Oct 29-Salem United church services were held on Sunday afternoon, with Rev James Hampson in charge. Next week Sunday school will be at 11  o’clock, church at 12.

The Salem W.A. pot luck supper held at the home of Mr and Mrs Oakley Beamer and Mr and Mrs Marshall Beamer, was well attended. A total of $25 was received from the supper and $7.75 from the bazaar. Mrs Wm Freeman gave two readings and Mrs Hansler Swayze and son Aubrey gave a number of solos. A sing-song was led by Rev James Hampson.

Mr and Mrs William Milligan have had word from their son J.E. Milligan, of the R.C.A.F.

Leading stoker E.B. MacPherson, R.C.N.V.R., of the east coast, is spending a leave with his wife and two daughters.

Mr and <rs William Lire of Fenwick, Mr and Mrs John Moore and sons Donald and Jerry of Buffalo called on Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins and family, Tuesday evening.

Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland was a Wednesday overnight guest at the home of Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn and family.

Mr and Mrs Harry Foster of Niagara Falls spent Wednesday afternoon with their cousins, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn and family.

Mrs John Cosby, Mrs Cecil Aulph and little David Michelle were guests of Mrs C.E. Strawn, Tuesday.

Mrs George Metler, Donald, Mrs Kenneth Lane, daughter Rose Marie, and Mrs Amos Robinson spent Tuesday at Dunnville.

Pte. Ruth Neale, C.W.A.C of Toronto, and Miss Audrey Neale, Wellandport, spent the weekend at the home of their parents, Mr and Mrs T.F. Neale

The Salem W.A. are holding a Hallowe’en social at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Van Natter on Friday evening.