[Welland Tribune March 23, 1940]
Boyle, March 23,-Mr and Mrs Ted Barry of Hamilton were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Clifford Gee.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Berry of North Pelham spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Paul Comfort.
Mr and Mrs Chas. Gilmore of Wainfleet, also Mr and Mrs Emery Gee spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Jack Pearl.
Mr and Mrs Wm. Schwoob of Fenwick called on Mr and Mrs Sidney Heaslip also Mr and Mrs Joseph Schwoob on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs George Comfort of Dunnville called Mr and Mrs Paul Comfort on Tuesday.
[Welland Tribune June 30, 1947]
The Salem United Church band will hold their first meeting of the year at the home of Mr and Mrs M. Beamer with their new leader Mrs George Metler in charge. All members and others interested are asked to attend the meeting on February 5.
Personals
Neighbors and friends attended a shower at the home of Mr and Mrs George Metler recently in honor of Miss Catherine Hippwell and Donald Cook who were married on Saturday. A number of lovely gifts were received. Also on display were a number of beautiful gifts from a shower held for the couple at the Wainfleet township hall on Saturday January 18.
Burton Ware of St Catharines and Arnold Wilford and daughter Karen of Welland were guests of M.A. Ware and Mr and Mrs Clarence Willford on Sunday.
Little Gray Bruce Stokes is able to be out again after his illness last week.
Miss Edna Strawn of Detroit is expected this evening to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn
[Welland Tribune February 19, 1947]
Salem Feb. 19- The Young people of Salem and Forks Road and Salem United church at Salem on Sunday; Leo Robins took the leading part, James Fan lead in prayer Marie Farr read the scripture lesson and A, Campbell spoke on the week he spent with Boys’ Parliament in London. The Young People were in choir. This Sunday; Sunday school at 11 a.m.; church at noon.
Mr and Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland were supper guests of the former’s parents Mr and Mrs C.F. Strawn Little Barbara Anne Willford attended a birthday party of her cousin Karen Willford in Welland on Friday afternoon.
There was a large attendance at a social evening of Salem United church W.A. held at the home of Mr and Mrs Asa Chambers on Wednesday evening.
Miss Venita and Jacqueline Gent were hostesses to the C.G.I.T. on Thursday. After a delicious supper the meeting was called to order by the president, Venita Gent. Marie Farr read the scripture lesson Joan Hewitt read from the study book. The girls made plans for the mother and daughter banquet to be held in March.
The World Day of Prayer at Salem United church will be on Friday at 2 p.m.
The Salem Baby Band are holding an afternoon tea and children’s fish pond at the home of Mrs George Metler on March 12. All members of the W.A. and W.M.S., as well as ladies of the community are invited.
It’s good to see the trees start to bud in early May
Because it’s then we know summer is on its way
In this area we are about three weeks behind
But to see green grass gives me a happy state of mind
After all the cold weather of ice and snow
It’s nice to be able to have some place to go
People plant flowers which will start to bloom
Some now in May but others in the month of June
I’ll plant a garden to have good food to eat
It sure is a good way to get the grocery bill beat
And it’s nice each day to see the blue sky
But it disappears quickly when the clouds roll by
The lawn mower is started as the grass grows quick
If it isn’t cut often it will get real thick
Whenever we go out to take a wander around
Heavy clothes on our body sure won’t be found
Its good once again to see farmers working their fields
And I know they are hoping for another good yield
The traffic on the roads will be heavier each day
As folks go to the cottage or go travelling farther away
Wood is hauled in cut and piled up to dry
And should be dry for winter after a few months go by
Museums and other places will be open for people to see
Yes folks will visit once again including you and me
Snowmobiles are put away until later in the year
It’s boats and ATVS we now have around here
Motorcycles are out and bicycles will be too
So may you get some cycling or walking it’s good for you
Sideroads are dried up there is no mud anywhere
So we can go where we wish without a worry or a care
You’ll hear wild geese honking up there in the sky
But it won’t be long until they go south saying goodbye
The trilliums are blooming in the bush as they always do
And there are millions of leeks so may you get a few
Beaches will be crowded and bonfires will glow
So may there be no accidents or other sorrow or woe
Winston E. Ralph
Bancroft
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1940]
Wellandport, March 20- The Young People’s Society of the United church was entertained at the home of Miss Donna Lampman on Friday evening. Three new members were received into the society. The spacious rooms were then made ready for playing progressive crokinole. There were eight tables in play and prizes for the highest scores were won by Miss Blanche Barwell and Allen Thomas while the consolations were taken by Miss Doris Disher and Patrick Lappin. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mr. and Mrs George Southwick.
Easter Cantata
An Easter cantata will be given in the Smithville United church on Easter Sunday evening by the joint choirs of Wellandport and Smithville United churches under the leadership of Robert McPherson of Wellandport. The cantata will be repeated in the Wellandport United church on Sunday evening, March 31.
The Mission Circle meeting which was to have been held on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Stanley Cavers was postponed on account of bad roads and will be held on Saturday afternoon March 23.
Personals
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs James A. Ross were Major Janke, Mr and Mrs Rudolph Janke and Mr and Mrs Don Eaton of North Tonawanda N.Y.; Mrs William Barnes of New Brunswick N.J. and Mr and Mrs B. Robins and family of Fenwick.
Mrs A. Hodgkins has returned home after spending the past few weeks with relatives at Beamsville.
Bay Stayzer and family spent Sunday with friends in town.
Mr and Mrs Norman Hodgkins and family visited at the home of Mr and Mrs John Johnson on Sunday.
Harry Glaves of Kitchener spent the weekend at home.
Mr and Mrs Paul Brooks and family attended the funeral of the late Isadore Krivy of Welland who was killed on a level crossing in Crowland township. The funeral was was held in Toronto on Sunday.
Several ladies attended a quilting party on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. P. S. Carson.
[Welland Tribune December 2, 1943]
Wellandport, Dec. 1- A school for leaders held in the United church at Wellandport under the auspices of the W.M.S. and Niagara Presbyterial was a grand success in every way. Each church in the Fenwick area was well represented and great enthusiasm shown. The vice- president for the district, Mrs Norman Gifford of Wainfleet, presided over the opening and devotional periods.
The meeting as then given over to Miss Wilna Thomas, secretary for younger groups of the Dominion board. For the first hour she conducted a questionnaire on auxiliary work which was followed by a recreation period in the basement. During the last hour she addressed the younger groups. The table of literature was well patronized and Mrs George Bowman, secretary of literature, spoke on the work of her department. The beautiful chrysanthemums which were used for decoration were presented by Miss Ada Coleman in honor of her mother.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
At the family residence, 90 Garner Avenue, on Monday March 10, 1947, Elsie dear daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jackman in her 24th year. The funeral will be held fro the H.L.Cudney Funeral Chapel 241 West Main on Thursday morning at 8.30 a.m. thence to St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church for requiem mass at 9 a.m. Interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 31, 1947]
At the St Catharines General Hospital on Saturday evening, March 29, 1947, Linda Ann, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs David O. Pitkin of Welland. Funeral from the Drake & Barron Funeral Home this Monday afternoon with interment in the Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 31, 1947]
At the Welland County General Hospital on Saturday March 29, 1947, Ethel May Benson, beloved wife of the late Omer W. Rice, in her 64th year. Funeral will be held from the H.L. Cudney funeral Chapel 241 West Main street, Welland on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 31, 1947]
At the Welland County hospital on Sunday, March 30 1947 to Mr and Mrs Frank Sokoloski, a daughter (Gloria Margaret), a little sister for Michael and Frank Jr.
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