Ida Dorval, aged 12, Victim of Distressing Fatality on Hellems Avenue
ON WAY FROM SCHOOL
Said to Have Hesitated in Crossing Thoroughfare-Inquest Opens Tonight
[Welland Tribune, 30 October 1931]
Hesitating a few moments before continuing to cross from the west to the east side of Hellems avenue, during the noon hour today, Ida Dorval, aged 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dorval, 42 Welland street, was almost instantly killed when an automobile, driven by Thomas Hanratty, aged 17, 75 Almond street, struck here and sent her crashing head-on against the pavement. Hanratty was held a short while by city police and was then allowed to return home after police, under the direction of Chief George Crowe, had tested the brakes of his car.
The girl’s body was taken to the J.J. Patterson and Sons, funeral parlors on East Main street, and Dr, Duncan Allison, the coroner decided to hold a preliminary inquest as to the girl’s death at 7 p.m. tonight, at the funeral parlors.
According to the narrative of the accident given to police by Hanratty, he was traveling south on Hellems avenue on his way from home, and he saw the girl step off the sidewalk over Randolph street. She ran, then stopped, hesitated, then walked across the street. He was travelling on the west side of the street, but swerved east in the hope of avoiding the child, but was unable to do so. The car struck her, and she was thrown against the pavement.
As the accident occurred, C.H. Mathewson, 161 Hellems avenue, who was passing at the time, picked the girl up and placed her in Hanratty’s automobile. The girl was taken to the Colbeck clinic, and there was found Miss Dorval had died almost instantly from the effects of fracture at the base of the skull. The body was taken from the clinic to the funeral parlors.
Ida Dorval attended Central School.
INQUEST OPENED ON GIRL KILLED WHEN HIT BY CAR
INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH OF IDA DORVAL IS SET FOR NOVEMBER 19
FUNERAL WILL BE HELD MONDAY MORNING-TRAGEDY CAUSES WIDESPREAD REGRET
An inquest was opened at the Paterson undertaking parlors, last night, in connection with the death of Ida Dorval, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dorval, 442 Welland street, who was killed at noon yesterday on Hellems avenue, when struck by an automobile driven by Thomas Hanratty, aged 17, of 57 Almond street.
After the jury had viewed the body, adjournment was made until November 10, at 2 p.m. in the Welland city hall.
JURY FIND DEATH OF YOUNG GIRL WAS ACCIDENTAL
RECOMMENDATION MADE
SUGGEST CITY ERECT WARNING TRAFFIC SIGNS AT SCHOOLS-GIRL IS COMMENDED
The jury commended the prompt action of Blanche Berger, aged 10, in restraining deceased’s little sister from running with Ida to her death.
The jury also recommended that the city erect sign-posts, 30 inches by 30 inches, as warning signs at entrances to all schools, as a means of minimizing traffic danger for school children.
LOUIS BLAKE DUFF SPEAKER AT MEETING OF MEN’S ASSOCIATION
FIRST PRINTING PRESS IN NIAGARA PENINSULA IN OPERATION HERE
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 9 December 1931]
Fonthill, Dec. 9-Fonthill United Church Men’s association entertained 50 men to a hot supper, served by themselves, Tuesday evening, in the basement of the church. The United Church orchestra rendered stirring music. Will Barron gave a reading on Dicken’s “Little Nell.” The president C.W. Crowe introduced the speaker of the evening who in is inimitable style gave this history of Fonthill, saying this was founded and named by Dexter D’Deverado, after a place called Fonthill in Wiltshire, England. Mr. Duff stated the first printing press was located in Fonthill, publishing a paper called the Welland Herald. Many other interesting incidents relating to early days in Fonthill were related. W. A. Gayman and Rev. J.A. Dilts moved a vote of appreciation to Mr. Duff for his outstanding address. Mr. Smith of Chippawa, who is interested in the history of the peninsula was also heard, and Reeve C. Schelter expressed his appreciation of the evening’s entertainment.
Many articles of clothing for the kiddies were donated to help bring Christmas cheer to needy homes.
Salem, Dec. 18- Mr and Mrs. Walter Brown have returned home after spending a few weeks with Mr and Mrs. Harry Robins of Tilsonburg.
Mervyn Wilson spent Monday and Tuesday in Toronto.
Mr. Metler has returned home from St, Catharines hospital.
Mrs. Cecil Chambers called on Mrs. C.E. Strawn on Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Coulter of Port Robinson called on several friends in this vicinity on Thursday.
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wilson on Thursday were Miss Inez Wilson of Welland, Mrs. Ernest Farr and the Misses Ethel, Reta Armbrust, also George Edgar and Ernest Armbrust of Bridgeburg.
Norman Cout and Miss B. Boilman of Welland visited Mr. and Mrs. Court last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Strawn and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Strawn visited Mr. and Mrs. F. Court last Sunday.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Edward Hayward, Mr. And Mrs. A. Caughell of Welland were Miss Winnie Nelson of St Catharines, Miss Marion Chambers and Jack Hayward of Fenwick.
Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Misener of Perry Station, Miss Marion Chambers, Jack Hayward of Fenwick called on Mr. And Mrs Cecil Chambers Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Chambers spent Tuesday in St. Catharines.
Mrs. R. Murray and son Reggie of Prairie Siding, are spending a few days with Mr. Murray.
Hewlitt Brown and family of Welland, Ambrose Misener and family of Perry Station, Mr. and Mrs Walter Brown of Welland spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Hampton Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Strawn and June, Shirley and Kenneth Strawn spent Wednesday with Mrs. Hockey in St Catharines.
Mr. and Mrs. Willson spent Tuesday in St. Catharines.
Mrs. Perly H. Robins of Wellandport visited Mrs. Asa Chambers on Sunday.
Salem, Oct. 15- J.V. Henderson and family of Scarboro Bluffs spent the holiday at their old home.
Mrs. R. Henderson is on the sick list.
Theo. Metler and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Moiseley of Fenwick.
Miss Dorothy Misener of Smithvolle visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Misener.
Mrs Osburn of Woodstock and Mr. And Mrs. Fred Strong of Brantford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wiley.
Mrs. C. Bailey attended the W.M.S. rally at Fonthill last week.
Miss Elsie Hayward of Toronto visited her brother T. Hayward.
Miss Simpson of Bridgeburg, Mr. Mustard of the Electric signal, Miss Marion, George Chambers and Jack Hayward of Fenwick visited Mr. And Mrs. Cecil Chambers on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Hayward, Mrs. E. Cosby, Miss Hayward and friends of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs A. Stirtsinger of Chantler on Sunday.
Russel Nunn and family of Hamilton, also Mr. and Mrs. Solon Chambers of London spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers and Mr. and Mrs Wilson Chambers.
Mrs. C. Harris and son, Mrs. Holmes and daughter and Mr. Teel and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Strawn.
Salem, Oct. 8- Mrs. A. Misener of Perry has returned home very much improved after a month’s stay with her parents, Mr. And Mrs H. Brown.
Mrs. Hodgkins and Miss Edna Misener are staying with Mrs. Misener of Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Bailey and friends attended Caledonia fair.
Mrs. Cynthia Durk is visiting friends at Tonawanda.
Miss Dorothy and Jack Misener of Smithville, also Miss Ethel Misener, called on Mr. And Mrs. C Bailey on Sunday.
J. Foss and family of Niagara Falls, called on his sister, Mrs. E. Cosby, on Saturday.
A. Stirtsinger and family of Chantler visited Mrs. E. Cosby, also Mr. and Mrs. T. Hayward on Sunday.
Mrs. John Chambers and Miss Effie Chambers called on Mr. And Mrs Cecil Chambers and his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers and son, Garth, and Mrs. J.Chambers called on Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, also Roy Chambers, Sunday afternoon.
Miss Violet Elsie and friend motored to Port Colborne on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown of Welland visited Mr. And Mrs. H. Brown on Sunday.
Salem, Oct. 29- Cecil Chambers and family and the former’s mother visited at Roy Chambers on Sunday evening.
David Graham of Bridgeburg visited at R. Elsie’s on Monday.
Mr. Pratt and family of Buffalo visited Mr. And Mrs. C. Strawn on Sunday.
Ross Misener, who had been visiting his cousin, Garth Chambers, last week, returned home on Sunday.
Mrs. E. Cosby and Mrs Hayward and son Leroy, called on Mr. And Mrs F.L. Moore on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. R. Chambers and family visited at Mr. And Mrs B.O, Saylor’s of Fonthill on Sunday.
Mrs. Cecil Chambers and Mrs Ambrose Misener visited Mr and Mrs Walter Brown at Welland on Monday.
Miss Simpson and Mr. Mustard of Bridgeburg visited Mr. and Mrs Cecil Chambers on Monday evening. Mr. Mustard is returning to his old home, Kasalina, Manitoba this week.
Bethel near St Anns, Oct. 9- Mr. And Mrs Wm. Schwoob spent Sunday at Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip and Mrs. John Hill spent the week-end with relatives in Toronto.
Rally Day Service was held last Sunday.
A number from this vicinity attended Welland fair last week.
The Eager Workers Bible class are holding a pie social in Bethel United church on Monday evening October 12. A good program will be provided.
Mrs. H.H. Scott of Toronto is spending a week at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Sidney Heaslip.
Mr. and <Mrs. Wm. Heaslip, Jean and Billy were at Tonawanda last Wednesday.
Special Thanksgiving services will be held in Bethel United church on Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. Sunday school in the morning at 10 o’clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Putman of Crowland visited with Mrs. Eunice Robinson on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Reece and family of Smithville were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Schwoob.
Bethel (Near St Anns), Dec. 5- Mrs. Wm. Schwoob has returned home after visiting friends in Toronto.
Mrs. Gordon Heaslip and Frederick and Marion spent several days at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Sidney Heaslip.
Miss Eunice Robinson has improved slightly.
The annual Christmas entertainment of the Bethel United Sunday school will be held on Tuesday evening, December 15th.
Miss Flossie Reece spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. C. Reece.
John L. Heaslip of Vancouver, B.C. is visiting with relatives and friends in this vicinity.
Miss Hazel Vaughan spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. H. Vaughan.
Mrs Blake Putman of Crowland spent several days at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Sydney Heaslip.
Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson, Miss Hazel Vaughan and Miss Mabel Hill attended the hard-time social last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. And Mrs Clifford Vaughan, Elcho.
Services will be held in Bethel United church on December 6th-Sunday school in the morning at 10 o;clock; evening service at 7.30.
Mr. and Mrs. Emery Gee, Edith and Alfred Williams, spent the week-end in Hamilton with their daughter, Mrs. George Barry.
Mr. and Mrs. Erford Robinson and Mrs. Charlie Brown of Dunnville visited Mr. And Mrs. Sidney Heaslip on Friday.
[Welland Tribune October 30, 1931]
Salem, Oct. 30- The Women’s Association of Salem United church are holding a Hallowe’en and masquerade social on the evening of November 3, at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Walter Misener. Prizes will be given.
The Women’s associations of Salem United church have planned to hold their bazaar on November 17th at the home of Mr. And Mrs Robert Chambers, South Pelham.
Mr and Mrs Howard Hodgkins attended the funeral of their cousin at Allanburg on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs James Brown of Moulton visited at Mr and Mrs J. McCombs on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs James Brown and Mr. And Mrs J. McCombs visited friends at Bridgeburg on Sunday.
Walter Misener who has been sick is improving.
Mr. and Mrs Cecil Chambers and Garth called on Mr. And Mrs C. Strawn on Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs F. Court, Miss S. Hall and Miss Bollman and N. Court motored to Brantford to spend the weekend with relatives and friends.
Miss Florence Misener called on Mrs. J. Chambers on Wednesday evening.
[Welland Tribune October 20, 1931]
Salem, Oct. 20-Miss Viola Jackson of Dunnville visited friends in this community last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Perley Robbins of Wellandport, Miss Chambers of London, Miss Tompson of Hamilton visited Wilson and Asa Chambers last week.
Mr. and Mrs S.P. Nunn and niece Rayma and Mr. And Mrs Asa Chambers and son Keith motored to Buffalo on Monday.
J. Traver spent Wednesday with Asa Chambers.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Strawn visited Mrs Cynthia Strawn at Crowland on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs B. Ostroser of Fenwick visited at Mr and Mrs C. Strawn on Sunday evening.
Mrs Timeral of Port Colborne also Mrs Fester, and Miss Ruby Kent of Niagara Falls visited Mr. And Mrs C. Strawn on Tuesday evening.
Mrs J. Chambers visited friends at Niagara Falls over the weekend.
Master Ross Misener of Perry is visiting his cousin Garth Chambers.
Mr and Mrs. Cecil Chambers called on Mr. And Mrs H.Brown on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. C. Strawn called on Mrs F. And Mrs Cecil Chambers on Friday afternoon.
Cecil Chambers and family visited, Mr and Mrs Roy Chambers and family on Sunday.
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