[Welland Tribune February 5, 1947]
Funeral services for Neil Bradt who died Saturday in the Welland County General Hospital in his 67th year, were held yesterday from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street at 4p.m.
The late Mr. Bradt was night clerk at the Dexter hotel and had resided in the city for the past 18 years.
Among the floral tributes was one from the Dexter hotel.
The pall bearers were Chas.. Austin, Wm. Gilmore, Jack Coooper, Wm. Robinson, Jack Green and John Wright.
The services at the funeral chapel at the graveside in Woodlawn.
July folks is now the seventh month of the year
And before we know it the cold weather will be here
Vacations will be planned but folks won’t go too far
Because now it’s too expensive to drive a car
Yes road trips will be shorter that I can see
Some will do shorter ones and less including me
Others may take a tent or trailer out and camp
While others in Algonquin Park take a long tramp
It’s now time to lay on the beach there in the sun
But be careful of sunburn as they aren’t any fun
Golfing fishing and swimming are things some may do
So will they be enjoyed by all including me and you
Some may enjoy paddling a kayak down a river
And there’ll be campfires to make heat that’s a given
Marshmallows will be roasted there on a fire
Let no one get upset and raising his ire
Farmers harvest the wheat as the daylight gets less
May the crop be the best one to that I’ll say yes
Fireworks will happen on July 1st Canada’s birthday
But we’re not the Canada of 67 that I can say
July 12th is a day that was celebrated everywhere
Like everything else it’s gone or people don’t care
On July 28-31 it’s the Gem and Mineral show the gemboree
It’s too congested with people so it’s not for me
People are out looking for rocks yes all around
Yes we all know for sure they’ll be found
The U.S. celebrate Independence Day on the fourth of July
They don’t say U.S. Day but here it’s Canada not Dominion why
Some flowers of July are waterlily and larkspur
And delphiniums bloom also but winter is coming for sure
Wood needs cutting and piling in May so it will be dry
You’ll burn wet wood if you wait until the snow flies
Winston E. Ralph, 2022
Sheila Hurd
[Evening Tribune]
Ma Bell came to town in 1885.
Twenty-seven Wellanders signed up for the new service, which enabled them to make long distance calls to Thorold, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and even to Buffalo.
During these early days of the telephone, directories only listed names, not numbers. It was not until 1889 that directories also included telephone numbers.
A switchboard was installed in Clayton Page’s Main Street grocery store and Page became the first Bell agent in Welland.
J.S. O’Neill was in charge of the switchboard and Miss Toddy Tucker was the first switchboard operator. Female operators were preferred to males because they were more polite.
The Welland switchboard changed locations with each new agent. After two years in the general store, the switchboard was moved to an insurance office and later to a book and stationary store. The switchboard was opened for calls only as long or the store which housed it was open for business.
A turn of the telephone crank connected the caller to the operator. The speed of the telephone service in Page’s general store depended on how busy Page and his clerks were with customers.
In the early years, the idea of the telephone did not catch on very quickly in Welland because the railway interfered with the telephone connection.
By 1901, 36 Wellanders had telephones. In 1903 a second switchboard was installed and in 1906 24-hour service was introduced. By 1910 the number of subscribers had jumped to 488.
A new bell building opened on Division Street to accommodate the growing company. Dial service was introduced in 1942 and direct distance dialing in 1968.
By Lara Blazetich
Welland Tribune
Compiled from the files of the writer’s grandfather, George “Udy” Blazetich
The Deere Street Ukrainian Band of Crowland was a popular feature at various functions in and about 1930.
The members of the band in this contemporary photograph include, seated in front: bandmaster Mr. Zikiewicz and standing in the front row, from left, George Repaski, drum; Joe Kisway, Nick Kisway, Adam Loziczki, Tony Mabalias and Julian Skorenki. The names of the last two people in the row are unknown.
In the second row are Frank federovich, Joe Kazmir, Sam Pankkiw, Julian Greshchuk, John Krywan and Harry Humeny.
The third row has Peter Guzda, Walter O’Bireck, Joe Pededworny, Peter Uberna and Peter Huczuliak.
Standing in the back row are: (unknown), John Roschuk, Archie Shutic, Mike Lorizki, Sidor Crouch and John Smalyga.
*The photo was taken by Katie Crouch and the names were compiled by Walter O’Bireck.
[Wellland Tribune March 5, 1947]
A pretty wedding was solemnized at St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, Saturday at 3p.m., when Vera Brocklebank, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs J. Brocklebank, Dunbar avenue, was united in marriage to Charles Dobos, son of Mr and Mrs. C. Dobos, Lock street, with Rev. A.D. Sutherland officiating at the double ring ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attractive in a gown of white sheer with embroidered bodice buttoned down the back, and full bishop sleeves. Her long tulle veil was caught to her head by a tiara of white sheer edged with tiny satin ruche. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls the gift of the groom. She carried a bouquet of red roses and white snapdragons with white streamers.
Mrs. T. Negele sister of the bride as matron of honor, was gowned in primrose yellow marquisette, with gathered bodice and long full sleeves. Her headddress was a sweetheart crown of matching material with satin trim and shoulderlength veil. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations and snapdragons.
The bridesmaids, Mrs. J. Baldassaro, of Niagara Falls N.Y. sister of the bride, and Miss Eileen Collings, of Welland, wore aqua gowns similar to that of the matron of honor. They wore matching
sweetheart crowns with satin trim and shoulder-length veils, and carried bouquest of pink carnations and snapdragons.
Miss Joyce Dobos, sister of the groom, as junior bridesmaid, wore a gown of pale blue sheer with tiny pink bows. She wore a bandeau of pink flowers in her hair, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.
Tony Negel acted as best man, and the ushers were Harold Dilts, and Harry Brocklebank, brother of the bride.
Donald W. Justice was at the organ, and during the signing of the register, accompanied Miss Jessie Elder, who sang “Because.”
A reception for about 40 guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents, with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with bride and groom. The bride’s mother, Mrs.J. Brocklebank received wearing a street-length dress of fushia crepe with black accessories. She wore a corsage of red roses and snapdragons.
For travelling to Buffalo, N.Y. and the surrounding district the bride donned a powder blue crepe dress with white embroidery on the neckline, and cap sleeves. She wore black fur coat and black accessories.
On their return Mr. And Mrs Dobos will reside on Burgar street.
[Welland Tribune March 3, 1947]
On Saturday, March 1st, 1947, at London, Ontario, Margaret Kerr, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Kerr to William Howard Cook, son of Mr. And Mrs. E.H. Cook, of Port Colborne.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
Central United church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, when Edna Wing, daughter of Mrs. Estelle Wing, was united in marriage to Leslie Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Welland. Rev. L.R. Ballantyne officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her brother, John, was lovely in a gown of white satin, trimmed with lace, and her veil was caught to a coronet of white lilies. She carried a bouquet of white calla lilies. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom.
The matron of honor was Miss Jane Wing, sister of the bride, gowned in blue, with a headdress of blue lilies, and carrying a bouquet of yellow carnations and mauve snapdragons.
The bridesmaids were Miss Phyliss Fellows and Reta Auberton, who were frocked in peach-colored gowns, with headdresses of matching braids on scull caps made of peach criss-cross ribbons dotted with seed pearls, and elbow length gloves of marching color. They carried bouquets of pink carnations with white snap dragons.
The best man, was Sydney Fellows, cousin of the groom, and the ushers were Peter Wing and Ross Morris.
A reception for 50 guests was held at the home of the bride’s brother, following the ceremony.The Bride’s mother received in a dress of navy and white, with a corsage of red and white roses. The mother of the groom chose mauve, with a corsage of red and white roses.
For a trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto, the bride wore a navy blue suit and black coat, with accessories of red trimmed with gold. Her corsage was of red roses and white sweet peas.
Mr. and Mrs Carpenter will reside on Mill street, Welland.
Guests were present from Toronto and Stevensville.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
The marriage of Pearl Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, to Alvin Massey, son of Mr. and Mrs Fred Massey, was solemnized by the Rev. George H. Knighton in Central United church, Port Colborne. The church was arranged with baskets of daffodils and ferns and Reginald Steeves was at the organ. During the signing of the registry Miss Edith Bowman of Welland sang Sanderson’s “Until.”
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a lovely gown of white satin, the skirt falling into a graceful train. The bodice was made with a nylon lace yoke and long sleeves tapering to points. Her veil, arranged with a coronet was of illusion and fell to the floor. She carried a bouquet of red roses and wore a necklace of pearls. Her only attendant, Miss Julia Thomas, wore a gown of blue net, the skirt made in two tiers. Taffeta flowers were appliqued at the neckline. She wore a necklace, the gift of the bride and carried an arm bouquet of roses.
The groom was attended by Howard Niece and the ushers were Max Hill and Gordon Olm.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents for 60 guests. Receiving with the bridal party, the bride’s mother wore a gown of blue crepe, embroidered in sequins, a matching hat and a corsage of gardenias. Mrs Massey, who also received, chose a black crepe gown with sequin trimming and matching hat and she, too, wore a corsage of gardenias.
The bride’s table was arranged with the wedding cake flanked with tall pink tapers in crystal holders.
For travelling the bride donned a blue wool suit trimmed with white fox fur over which she wore a muskrat coat. Matching accessories and a corsage of roses completed her costume.
Mr. and Mrs. Massey will reside on McCain street Humberstone.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for the infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Seth Willford of Niagara Falls whose death occurred at the Niagara Falls General hospital on Friday, Feb. 28. Rev. A.D. Sutherland, minister of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated at the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, and at Fonthill cemetery where interment took place.
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
John Wood, for more than 23 years a resident of Welland, and a resident of Hamilton for the past 16 years, passed away on Sunday morning at Hamilton General hospital in his 62nd year. Born in Bury, Lancashire, 61 years ago he came to Canada almost 40 years ago. He was an adherent of Central United church, and with the A.F. and A.M. was a member of Wardrope Lodge Hamilton, also of the Hindoo Koosh Grotto, and of Excelsior Chapter, O.E.S. He was employed as a moulder in a number of plants, first in Welland area and later in the Hamilton district.
Deceased is survived by his widow Mrs. Mary E. Wood, Hamilton, a son James Wood and a daughter, Lily, Mrs. John Whelan in Welland, and by a daughter pearl, Mrs. George W. Monk of Hamilton.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 4, at 2 p.m. from the Cotterill funeral home, 393 King street, west, Hamilton to Woodlawn cemetery in that city.
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