[Welland Tribune January 9, 1940]
Members of the Orient lodge I.O.O.F. swelled the large attendance at the funeral of P. Tabor Putman held under lodge auspices yesterday afternoon from Sutherland’s Funeral Home 152 Hellems avenue. In addition to the many local friends and acquaintances who paid their last respects to the deceased there were present at the services relatives and friends from Buffalo, Grand Island, Clarence N.Y. Barrire, Ont., Port Colboene, Dunnville, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. Many floral tributes further indicated the esteem in which deceased had been held. Mr. Putman passed away at his residence, 14 Fitch street, last Saturday morning.
[Welland Tribune January 3, 1940]
The wedding of Doris Isobel Hoover, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roy Hoover to Lionel Chester Cross of Fonthill, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cross of Fonthill was solemnized in Holy Trinity Anglican church at three o’clock on Saturday afternoon. Poinsettia and other yuletide blooms were framed against evergreen boughs banked in the chancel. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Gray Eakins and Mrs. J.S. Mewburn was at the organ. At the signing of the register Miss Pearl Webb sang “O Perfect Love.”
The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a bouffant gown of white net over taffeta the very full skirt slightly trained. A jacket of brocaded lace was fitted to a belt caught with tiny buttons with a ruffle at the front and on the short puffed sleeves. She had a long white lace mitts and her finger-tip veil of white embroidered net was arranged on her curls with a coronet of orange blossoms in halo effect. White roses and baby’s breath formed her shower bouquet and she had a gold cross and chain.
Attending the bride were Miss Lila Horton, as maid of honor and Miss Betty Brown, the bridesmaid. The former was gowned in baby blue net over taffeta made with a full sweeping skirt, the fitted bodice edged with a ruching and pink ribbon bows at either side. Her hiplength jacket of blue imported lace was made with a bustle, tiny collar and short puff sleeves. She wore a Juliet cap of blue net with a cluster of tiny pink and blue flowers on top tied with ribbon that fell in streamers. She wore silver slippers and carried an arm bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums.
Miss Brown’s frock in a soft shade of rose pink net over taffeta was fashioned similarly to that worn by the maid of honor, with contrasting blue ribbon bows at the neckline. Her matching jacket was also made with a bustle and short puff sleeves and she wore a juliet cap and silver slippers. Her flowers were pink and white chrysanthemums.
Lawrence Cross of Fonthill was his brother’s groomsman and Andrew Wilson of Fonthill was the usher.
Following the ceremony a reception and wedding dinner was held at “Foxlow”, Lookout Point. Receiving with the bridal party were Mrs. Hoover, mother of the bride and Mrs. Cross, mother of the groom.
When Mr and Mrs. Cross left on their wedding trip to Belleville and Kingston the bride donned a two toned frock fashioned with a violet crepe bodice, fitted to a mauve flared skirt. The bodice with Peter Pan collar and rhinestone buttons is shirred at the neckline with matching flowers and the long sleeves were finished with fitted cuffs. Her black felt turban was trimmed with feathers and she wore a tailored black wool coat with mink collar.
Upon their return, the bride and groom will take up residence in Fonthill.
[Welland Tribune January 2, 1940]
Wellandport, Jan. 2-The community of Elcho near here was shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Clifford Vaughan, who passed away at her home there at two o’clock this morning following a stroke which she suffered last evening. She was in her 51st year, and her husband is a brother of Mark Vaughan, former M.P.P. for Welland. Born 50 years ago in Croydon, Surrey, England deceased was Agnes Hills, the daughter of Rev. Arthur Hills and Mrs. Hills of Croydon, and she came to Canada with parents about 33 years ago. She married Clifford Vaughan in Elcho 28 years ago, and had ever since lived on the old Vaughan homestead in Gainsboro township. She was a member of the United church in Elcho, and was actively interested in women’s activities with that congregation. Deceased is survived by her husband, Clifford Vaughan, a married son Harley, at the old homestead, and a number of other near relatives.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the late residence in Elcho with interment in the United church cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 5, 1940]
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Perrault, 54 Empire street are the proud parents of the first baby of the new year in Welland. The 1940 infant, a girl, arrived at the Perrault home at 11.45 on Wednesday morning and mother and child are both reported doing well. The infant weighed 9 1/4 pounds at birth, and was delivered on the mother’s 22nd birthday. Mrs. Perrault is the former Miss Julia Takacz. Dr. M.A. Renaud was in attendance.
Being the stork’s first delivery in 1940, the infant becomes eligible for prizes offered by Welland merchants. The Perrault infant preceded by 26 hours the arrival of a son to Mr. And Mrs. Enrys Evans, R.R. 2 Welland. The Evans baby was born yesterday afternoon at 2 p/m. With Dr. F.C. Myers in attendance.
[Welland Tribune January 5, 1940]
The death occurred yesterday morning at the residence in Bethel, Humberstone township, of Mrs William N. Learn in her 74th year. Deceased had been ailing for about one year. She was born at Doan’s Ridge and had lived in the township for 28 years. She was an adherent of Bethel United church and a former member of the Ladies’ Aid of that church.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Meyer of Welland and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late residence to Doan’s Ridge cemetery. Rev. M. Culp of Bethel United church will have charge of the service.
Funerals-Mrs. W.N. Learn
The funeral of Mrs. William Learn who passed away Thursday at her residence in Bethel, was held Saturday afternoon from the late residence to Doan’s Ridge cemetery. Rev. M.M. Culp of Bethel United church was in charge.
The pallbearers were John White, George, Emanuel, and Dennis, Ernest McIntryre, Harvey Beach,, N. Lampman, and John.
Floral tributes expressed for sympathy of friends and relatives
[Welland Tribune January 3, 1940]
Final rites for the late Mrs. Mary Bacon, who passed away at her residence, 35 McCormick street on Saturday, December 30th, were conducted from the home at 2p.m. yesterday. Friends gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects.
At the service, in charge of Rev. R.A. Cranston, minister of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, the hymn, “Jesus Saviour Pilot Me” was sung by Mrs.J. Lyons and Elizabeth Brubaker.
Among the floral tributes were pieces from the Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary, Duchess of York Camp and Loyal True Blue lodge.
The pall bearers were Donald and Jack McIlvride, Gilbert and Frank Dickie and Harry and Bert Webb.
Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 25, 1940]
There was a large attendance at the funeral services for Courtland Dilts yesterday afternoon. Last rites were held from the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 West Main street, and interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. R.A. Cranston, minister of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated.
Pallbearers were Donald Cecil and Harold Walker, Sam Izett, Jess Millard and Seth Fisher.
Deceased died Sunday morning at the home of his son, A.C. Dilts, in his 83rd year.
Boyle, Jan. 20- The Ladies’ Aid of Bethel United church held their monthly meeting in the church on January 17 with a very good attendance. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Wm. Cutler took charge of the meeting. Mrs. Wm. Anderson read the scripture. The monthly reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. The flower report was given. It was decided to hold a pot luck supper in the church on Tuesday evening January 30.
Rev. R.R. Elliott took charge for the election of officers for the coming year, which resulted as follows: president, Mrs. Wm. Anderson; vice-president, Mrs. Wm. Heaslip; secretary, Mrs. Wm. Cutler; treasurer, Mabel Hill; auditors, Mrs. Harry Ulman and Mrs. Amos Beamer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Wm. Cutler, Mrs. Cecil Gracey, Mrs. Amos Beamer and Mrs. Wm. Anderson.
Personals
Mr and Mrs. Erford Robinson of Dunnville visited Mr,. and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gracey and daughters Gladys and Muriel of Grimsby were recent guests of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gracey.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwoob and son Gordon of Fenwick and Mr and Mrs, Joseph Schwoob were Sunday guests of Mrs. and Mrs Sidney Heaslip.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson and Mabel Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson in Grimsby on Tuesday.
Mrs. Oren Tice of Bismark spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Tillie Robins.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gee and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Gee visited Mr. and Mrs. George Barry and daughters Bessie and Geneva in Hamilton recently.
Mr. and Mrs Sidney Heaslip called on Mr. and Mrs. Ed Book of St. Catharines on Saturday.
Quite a number from this vicinity attended the hockey game at Grimsby on Wednesday evening between Wellandport and Vineland.
Salem, Jan. 19- Sunday school next Sunday at Salem United church at 11 o’clock. Rev. James Hampson will have charge of the evening service at 7.30 p.m.
The congregational meeting of Salem United church will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gent on Thursday evening, January 18th.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers and son Garth called on their mother, Mrs. Chambers at Fenwick on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Elsie and daughter Betty of Humberstone called on Robert Elsie on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Brown visited their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Ambrose Misener in Fenwick on Sunday.
Salem, Jan.5- Sunday school next Sunday at Salem United church at 11 o’clock, Rev. James Hampson will have charge. The congregational meeting of the Salem United church will be held on Thursday evening January 18th.
Cerion Silverthorn and son Elliott and daughter, Mrs. Brennen and Mr. Brennen of Dunnville, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bailey and son George and Mrs. Minnie Chambers of Ridgeville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oakely Beamer and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Beamer on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brown and sons Lanny and Bobbie, Mr. and Mrs. Hayward and Sons Donald and Gerald of South Pelham spent the New Year’s day with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hayward.
Mr. and Mrs. Hewlett Brown and family of Welland, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers and son Garth of Salem and Mr. and Mrs Ambrose Misener and family of Fenwick attended the family luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Brown on Monday.
Alex McPhee of Quebec returned home on Monday.
Marguerite Misener of Fenwick who spent several days with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers returned home on Monday.
Mrs. Elma Brown of South Pelham spent New Year’s day with Mrs. Helen Cosby.
Miss Jean Chambers of Welland spent the holiday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Orland Chambers.
Mrs. Minnie Chambers of Ridgeville spent New Year’s Day with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Chambers.
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