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[Welland Tribune February 7, 1945]
Salem Feb 7-Salem United church services on Sunday were conducted by Rev James Hampson. Next week Sunday school will be at two o’clock, church at three o’clock.
Salem C.G.I.T. held a meeting at the home of Misses Venita and Jacqueline Gent on Fri evening. Their guests were members of the boys’ class. After a sleigh ride they returned to the home of Mrs Gent, where refreshments were served.
The January meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs C. E. Strawn with the president Mrs Hodgkins in the chair. Mrs Strawn is to be the visiting committee convener for the year. Mrs Cook reported for the Red Cross. The visiting committee reported five calls for the month.
A shower will be held at the March meeting of articles suitable to put in boxes for the boys overseas. Mrs Asa Chambers offered her home for an open meeting on the evening of February 14. Mrs Elva Farr read the scripture lesson. Salem allocation for the coming year is 10 pair of mitts. Refreshments were served by Mrs Harold Bailey, Mrs Ted Hayward and Mrs Strawn.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Swick and Ronald were supper guests on Tuesday evening of Mr and Mrs Harry Farr and family.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cook of Welland spent Sunday with the former’s parents Mr and Mrs M Cook.
Mrs Edwin Swick and son Ronald spent Friday with Mrs Margaret Coyne at Welland.
Mrs A. Stirtzinger was a recent guest of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Ted Hayward.
Mrs C.E. Strawn has received word that her nephew, Cpl Jack Montgomery of the U.S. Army, who was wounded in Italy is back in the United States in hospital.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Swick called on Mr and Mrs Edwin Swick, Friday evening.
[Welland Tribune November 4, 1941]
Salem, Nov 4-Salem United church service was conducted on Sunday Nov 2 at 11 o’clock. The pastor, Rev James Hampson continued his series of sermons on the Lord’s Prayer, his address being entitled “Thy Kingdom Come.”
Sunday school next Sunday will be at 10 o’clock; church at 7.30
Mrs Amos Robbins and Mervin visited with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane at St Catharines on Thursday.
On Nov 16, Educational Sunday, Professor Kent of the University of Toronto will be the speaker at Fenwick Continuation school at 2.30 p.m.
The Salem association will hold their November meeting at Fenwick parsonage on Nov 12, This will be the annual W.M.S. thankoffering, Mrs Leo Michener will be guest speaker.
Miss Margaret Strawn of the Niagara Falls General hospital spent Wednesday with her parents.
Mr and Mrs C. Menel and Mr and Mrs R.L. Vannatter of Crystal Beach were supper guests of the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs L. Vannatter and family.
Mr and Mrs Wm Miller of Welland spent the weekend with Mrs V.A. Carr
Hallowe’en Social
Salem W.A. held their Hallowe’en social at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Traver and Mr and Mrs Jacob Traver on Thursday evening. The rooms were attractively decorated with orange and black streamers, cats, witches and pumpkins. Rev James Hampson, James Lowe and George Kelts acted as judges for the grand march, and awarded prizes for costumes as follows” Best dressed lady. June Strawn, as Japanese lady; best dressed man, E. Milligan; best comic, Gavin Henderson; best couple Mrs Basil Misener and Mrs Marshall Beamer, as bride and groom; best dressed children, Venita and Jacqueline Gent.
A short program was presented. Mrs Charles Bailey and daughter, Mrs Basil Misener sang,”In an old Dutch garden.” Mrs Marshall Beamer gave a reading and Miss Margaret Tuck offered a piano solo.
Mrs Basil Misener also sang, “Thank You America.” Rev James Hampson led the community singing. Refreshments were served by the ladies.
[Welland Tribune October 24, 1941]
Salem, Oct 24-Church service was conducted at Salem United church on Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev James Hampson gave a helpful sermon on “Our Father Which Art in Heaven,” beginning a series on “The Lord’s Prayer.” Next Sunday, Sunday school will be at 10 o’clock and church service will be at 7.30.
The ladies of Salem are invited to attend the meeting of the Sectional Women’s Missionary Society at the Fork’s Road United church,Thursday, October 23.
Guests of Mr and Mrs C.E, Strawn on Sunday were Mr and Mrs R.L. Vanatter of Ridgeway and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansler and son Clifford of Welland.
Mr and Mrs Perly Robbins of St Catharines spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Asa Chambers and Mrs Janet Chambers.
Mr Jack Klingenden of Dunnville spent Monday with Mr and Mrs L.F. Neal and family.
Miss Marion Shupe of Welland visited with Mr and Mrs Victor Cosby on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Clara Leidy and Gordon Clendenning of Welland and Lois Lane of Burk’s Falls spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Asa Chambers and Mrs Janet Chambers.
[Welland Tribune October 16, 1941]
Salem, Oct 16-Church service was conducted by Rev James Hampson on Sunday evening. Next Sunday, Oct 19 Sunday school will be at 10 o’clock church at 11 a.m.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Robbins and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane all of St Catharines and Mr and Mrs George Metler and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins.
Miss Irene Strawn of Niagara Falls spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs C.E Strawn.
Mr and Mrs John Logan and family of Dunnville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs T.F. Neal and family.
Miss Audrey Neale and June Strawn have returned home from Dunnville where they spent six weeks.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hansler and son Daniel of Youngstown, N.Y. spent Sunday with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn.
Salem W.A. will hold their Hallowe’en social at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Traver and Mr and Mrs Jack Traver on Oct 30.
Mrs Amos Robbins, Mrs George Metler and Mrs Orval Sourwine were in St Catharines on Tuesday.
[Welland Tribune December 19, 1941]
Salem, Dec 19-Salem United church service was conducted on Sunday morning by pastor Rev J. Hampson. Next Sunday, Christmas Sunday school will be held at 10 o’clock and church at 7.30 p.m.
Robert Elsie came home from Welland County General hospital on Sunday, and is able to sit up a little each day.
Miss Norma Wise of Welland spent the weekend with her friend Miss Shirley Cosby.
Miss Margaret Strawn of Niagara Falls General hospital spent Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs C.E Strawn.
Mr and Mrs Victory Cosby and family and Miss Wise spent Saturday at Hamilton.
Mr and Mrs R.L. Vanmatter of Buffalo spent the weekend with the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs F. Vanmatter.
Mrs C.E. Strawn spent Saturday in Welland.
Mrs V.A. Carr spent Tuesday in Hamilton with her sister, Mrs Nora Gardinner.
Salem Sunday school will hold their Christmas entertainment on Tuesday evening, December 23rd at the church.
[Welland Tribune December 12, 1941]
Salem, Dec 12-Church service was conducted by Rev. J. Hampson on Sunday evening. Next Sunday, Sunday school will meet at 10a.m. church at 11a.m.
W.A.-W.M.S. Meet
Salem Women’s Association met at the home of Mrs Harold Gent, The President, Mrs Harold Bailey presided. Rev James Hampson led in prayer. Mrs Elra Farr read the Scripture lesson. The secretary’s report was then read by Mrs Charles Bailey. Rev James Hampson took the chair for the reorganization and election of officers, which resulted as follows: President, Mrs Harold Bailey; first vice-president, Mrs Harold Gent; second vice-president, Mrs John Blanchard; secretary-treasurer, Mrs C. Bailey; assistant secretary, Mrs Jack Traver; pianist, Mrs E. Hayward; assistant, Miss Margaret Tuck; flowers, Mrs Robert Henderson; Red Cross, Mrs Harold Bailey; janitor, Harold Hodgkins; lunch committee, Mrs Gent and Mrs Metler; program committee, Mrs E. Brown, Mrs John Blanchard and Mrs Edward Hayward.
The secretary reported $142.86 for the year; missionary report $8.50.
There was a prayer by Rev Hampson. There was an exchange of Christmas gifts. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs Harold Gent, assisted by Mrs Harry Farr Mrs P. Avelv, Mrs Elva Farr and Miss Margaret Tuck.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Robbins and daughter Shirley and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane of St Catharines visited Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins and family on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Manley Ball, Charlie Moisley of Balls Falls, Mrs Frank Guinther of Port Colborne and Mr and Mrs Orval Sourwine were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Metler.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson were Mr and Mrs Clair Young and family of Turner’s Corners.
Mrs Austain and daughter June of Welland spent Wednesday with Mrs C.E Strawn.
Robert Elsie, who is in Welland County General hospital is expected to be home in a few days.
The many friends of Mrs Helen Cosby will be sorry to hear that she is not so well again.
Allen Farr and Mrs Harry Farr and son Lloyd were in Dunnville on Thursday.
Miss Ruth Neab of Niagara Falls spent the weekend with her parents.
Miss Margaret Strawn of Niagara Falls visited with Miss Maggie Garner on Friday and called on her parents, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn in the evening.
Salem Sunday school will hold their Christmas entertainment on Tuesday evening, December 23 at the church.
Miss Elsie Milligan has returned home after spending a week in Welland with Mr and Mrs Albert Warden.
Jack Tuck got his gunner’s badge and sergeant’s chevrons at the recent graduation exercises at No 6 Bombing and Gunnery school at Dafoe, Saskatchewan.
Birthday Party
About 24 neighbors and friends gathered at the home of David Hoover on Saturday evening and tendered him a surprise in honor of his birthday. The evening was spent in playing crokinole. At the close of the evening refreshments including a lovely birthday cake were served by Mrs Hoover.
[Welland Tribune January 9 1947]
Salem, Jan 9-Salem United church service on Sunday afternoon was conducted by the pastor Rev W.E, Dempsey. Services on January 12 will be Sunday school at 11 o.clock, church at 12 o’clock.
Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins were hosts at a family dinner on New Year’s Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs O. Robbins and family, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane and family of St Catharines and Mr and Mrs George Metler and family.
Mr and Mrs Ted Hayward and son Leroy has as their guest on New Year’s Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and family and Mr and Mrs Jack Hayward and family.
Robert Henderson, J. W. Henderson and Miss Margaret Tuck spent New Year with Dr and Mrs S. Dalrymple at their new home the Niagara Peninsula sanatorium.
[Welland Tribune June 13 1929]
Children and Grand Children Gather at the Home of Alfred Wiley
Salem and community, June 13-The children and grandchildren of Alfred Wiley gathered at the old home, now known as the Lorne Wiley home on June 9th, in honor of their father. Guests numbering 40 set down to well-laden tables. After all had done justice to the innerman the afternoon was spent in visiting and taking pictures of the different groups. Grandpa Wiley is in excellent health at the age of 71, and enjoyed the day. Guests were present from Hamilton, Rosedene, Welland, Doan’s Ridge, Wainfleet and Pelham.
[Welland Tribune June 27 1929]
Salem and Community, June 27- Mr and Mrs R. Henderson and Roy Chambers and family motored to Buffalo on Sunday, to visit Mrs Henderson’s sister, who is not in the best of health.
Johnson McCombs and family of Fonthill and Mr Hoffee of Niagara Falls, visited at Mr and Mrs C Bailey’s on Sunday.
Master Don Fisher of Stevensville spent last week at Grandpa Traver and Uncle Ray Traver’s and returned home with his parents on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs John MaWhinney Mrs Eveline Traver and Elliott and Margaret of Fonthill called on Grandma Traver and Mr and Mrs Byron Dell on Sunday evening, Mr Dell is very ill.
Mrs C. Carl of Welland visited Mrs Clarence Strawn’s on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs John Chambers and Amos Holmes and family motored to Hamilton on Monday.
Carmon Bailey and friend visited at Mr and Mrs Esembles at Fonthill on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Edward Elliott of Welland, Mr and Mrs Jess Stickles of St Catharines, Mr and Mrs Hewlett Brown of Wainfleet, visited at Mr and Mrs Hampton Brown’s on Sunday.
Mr Johnson of Wellandport is remodelling Hampton Brown’s house.
Mrs J. Chambers of Welland has moved on her farm again.
Sunday school next Sunday afternoon at 2;church services at 3 o’clock.
[Welland Tribune June 6 1929]
Salem and Community, June 6-Mrs Lane of Silverdale visited last week at Mr ad Mrs Jerry Carr’s and Mr and Mrs Frank Blanchard’s.
The social held at Okeley Beamer’s on Monday night was a great success. The program was excellent. Mr Lampman of Wellandport, in his usual happy manner, acted as chairman.
Mr and Mrs McKeller and Mr and Mrs R Henderson spent a very pleasant Sunday afternoon at Victoria Patk, Niagara Falls.
Little Jean Dell had her tonsils removed last Wednesday and is getting along very nicely.
Mr and Mrs John Bradley, Mr and Mrs Clayton Booth and Clinton of Port Robinson road, and Mr and Mrs John Chambers visited on Sunday with Jacob Chambers and family.
Harry Robbins has installed a new Mowhawk radio in his home.
Miss Violet Cramp and friend of Fonthill visited at Mr and Mrs Cecil Chambers on Monday evening.
Amos Holmes and family visited at Dunnville on Sunday.
Willson Chambers attended the Antiques association at Beamsville last week and visited friends over the week-end.
Many Friends were sorry to hear of Mrs John Becken’s accident and wish for her a speedy recovery.
Many friends were sorry to hear of the death at Perry of Mrs Peter Disher. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Tunkard church, Forks Road. Quite a number from this vicinity attended he funeral.
The Women’s association of Salem United church is holding a Scotch tea at Mrs R. Henderson’s next Wednesday afternoon, June 12th.
Sunday school next Sunday at 11 o’clock; go-to-meeting service at 7.30.
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