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[Welland Tribune, 13 March 1941]
DUNHAM-At Port Colborne, Ontario, on Thursday, March 13th, 1941, Kate Gordon, beloved wife of Arthur Dunham in her 61st year. Resting at the Dell and Merton Funeral Home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. Service in the Chapel on Saturday, March 15th at 2.30 p.m. Interment at Oakwood cemertery.
Rally Day Service
Salem, Oct 11-Rally Day was observed at Salem on Sunday morning when Church and Sunday School were combined. William Milligan, the superintendent, led the service, and followed the order of service issued by the Board of Religious Education. The scripture readings were given by Venita Gent, Leo Robins and Elsie Milligan. A story, “A Rainy Sunday,” was given by Ernest Brown. The primary, junior and intermediate classes sang : Jesus Bids Us Shine,”
The pastor, Rev. James Hampson, gave an interesting talk on the theme, “Let us Go into the House of the Lord,” A unique phase of the service was a baptismal service when Irene Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Traver, was baptised.. Next Sunday, Sunday school will meet as usual at 10 o’clock and church service at 7.30p.m.
Salem, Nov. 27-Salem United church service was conducted on Sunday, November 23rd by Pastor Rev. James Hampson. Church next Sunday at 11a.m.
Guests of Mr and Mrs C.W. Bailey and Mr and Mrs Harold Bailey and son George on Sunday were Mr and Mrs George Bailey of Thorold and Mr and Mrs Charles Bailey and daughter Clare of St Catharines, also Mr and Mrs Basil Misener and daughter Arlette and Mr and Mrs Carmen Bailey and children Lorna and Earl of Welland.
Mr and Mrs R.L. Vanmattie of Buffalo spent Monday with Mr Vanmattie’s parents, and called on Mr and Mrs C. E. Strawn and family on Monday.
Miss Audrey Neale and Misses June and Shirley Strawn spent Saturday in Welland.
Miss Anna Black of Welland spent the week-end with her cousins Shirley and Suzanne Cosby.
Harold Hodgkins received his graduation diploma on Friday at the annual commencement exercises held at Pelham Continuation school.
Miss Irene Strawn and Bill Grimwood spent Saturday with Miss Strawn’s parents, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn.
Miss Ruth Neale, of Niagara Falls spent the week-end with her parents, Mr and Mrs T.F. Neale.
Mrs C.E. Strawn called on Mr and Mrs Cecil Chambers and Mrs Florence Chambers at Fenwick on Tuesday.
Harold Hodgkins of Hamilton Normal school spent the week-end with his parents.
[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 Telegraph December 26, 1941]
Salem, Dec 26-Salem United Church service was conducted on Sunday evening by pastor Rev James Hampson. Next Sunday Sunday school will be at 10 a.m. church at 11 a.m.
Jacques Collins R.C.A.M.C., who has been in Nova Scotia for some time and is now on leave, called on Mr and Mrs V. Cosby and family and Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn and family.
Mrs Mary Metler has been staying with Mr and Mrs John Metler at Welland.
Mrs Jenette Chambers is ill.
Miss Edna Strawn of Detroit is expected home for Christmas.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane visited Mrs Lane’s parents Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins and family on Sunday, and also called on the latter’s sister, Mrs George Metler, who has been ill for the past few days with pleurisy.
Mrs C.W. Bailey and Mr and Mrs Harold Bailey and son George were Sunday guests of the former’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Johnson McComb at Fonthill.
Miss Margaret Tuck has returned from a visit with relatives in Toronto.
Mr and Mrs Blake Ostrosser and daughter Vera of Fenwick spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn.
Sergeant Jack Tuck, R.C.A.F. is spending a few days leave with Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson.
[Welland Telegraph December 5 1941]
Salem, Dec 5-Salem United Church service was conducted on Sunday morning by pastor Rev James Hampson. Sunday school next Sunday will be at 10 a.m.and church at 7.30 p.m.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson included Dr Leslie Young of Pittsburgh, Mrs Anna Young of Buffalo, William Clair Young of Turner’s Corners and Mr and Mrs Peter Grant of Toronto.
Mr and Mrs Asa Chambers spent a couple of days at London with Mr and Mrs O. Chambers.
Mr and Mrs Jack Brock and daughter, Margaret spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A, Brock at St Thomas.
Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elmon Hodgkins at Campden.
Several people in the community attended the funeral recently of Nelles Heaslip
Mr and Mrs John Metler of Welland called on Mr and Mrs George Metler on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Fishlark of Blenhelm and Mrs Florence Chambers and C, Chambers called on Mr and Mrs Roy Chambers on Sunday.
Mrs George Metler has been suffering from an attack of bronchial asthma.
Mrs Elmer Crow who has been a patient at the Welland County General hospital is now convalescing at home.
Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. will hold their December meeting at the home of Mrs Harold Gent on Tuesday, December 9th.
The annual election of officers will take place and also the Christmas exchange.