[Welland Tribune December 2, 1943]
A past president of the Welland county board of agriculture and a former deputy reeve of Humberstone township, Charles W. Nuget, passed away last night at his residence in Dain City, in his 80th year. Born at Dain City, where he had resided all his life he followed the occupation of farming and was prominent in county agricultural circles.
He was for many years a member of the board of agriculture and also served on the Dain City school board. He was a Conservative in politics, and active in Conservative groups. A member of the All Saints Church of England at Dain City he was a lay delegate, and held this position at the time of his death.
He is survived by three children, Miss Viola Nugent and Sheldon and Evan Nugent, all of whom reside at Dain City. His wife predeceased him five years ago.
The body is resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, until Saturday afternoon, when it will be taken to the late residence at Dain City, The funeral will be held from there on Monday, December 6th, at two p.m. to All Saints Anglican church for service. Interment will be in the Church of England cemetery, Smith street.
[Welland Tribune December 13, 1943]
Fonthill, Dec. 13-A pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Terryberry on Thursday evening in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Terryberry were married on Dec. 9, 1903, in the old United church parsonage, now owned by H.R. Abell, by Rev. W. Smith, and they were attended by the latter’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs William Lee. The bride, before her marriage, was Clara Evelyn Singer, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Isaac Singer of Thorold township.
They have two daughters, Mrs Harry Brooks (Doris) and Miss Shirley Terryberry at home, and two grandsons, Allan and Eldon Brooks.
A pleasant evening was spent playing crokinole, chinese checkers and ouija.
A delicious lunch, including the wedding cake was served by Mrs H. Brooks, Mrs D. Disher, Mrs C. Leng and Mrs B. Hamburg.
The guests present included relatives and friends from the village and Mr and Mrs Ralph Sampson and daughter Bunnie of St Catharines; Mr and Mrs Harry Brooks and sons Allan and Eldon and Mrs P. Brooks of Thorold township; Mr and Mrs Bert Terryberry of Ridgeville; Mr and Mrs Leng and daughter Carol of Welland; Miss Clara Gainer and Mr and Mrs Roy Singer of Singer’s Corners; Mr Herder of Toronto and Cecil Waines of Wellandport.
[Welland Tribune December 16, 1943]
Fonthill, Dec. 16-The death of Adam Kallar occurred at the Toronto General hospital on Tuesday. The late Mr. Kallar was 70 years old and has been ill one and a half years. He was born in Caistor and has spent the past 65 years at St John’s and Fonthill and was a member of the old St. John’s Methodist church.
Surviving relatives are his widow, Rose Ethel Kallar; two sons, Sheldon Kallar of Crowland and Harlan Kallar at home and one daughter, Mrs Eileen Doan at home.
The service will be held at the Drake and Barron funeral chapel at 2.30 p.m. Rev. W. A. Monteith will conduct the service and burial will take place in the Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
Ridgeway, Nov. 27-On Thursday November 18, 1943, Mrs Alta M. Sherk passed away at the family residence, Highland avenue, Ridgeway, Ont.
Alta Mable Sherk was born in Sherkston on April 30th, 1895, having moved to Ridgeway eight years ago. Mrs Sherk, while not in good health, had enjoyed her usual health until she contracted pneumonia and was ill only three days.
She is survived by a daughter Beulah; a son Gerald; her mother, Mrs A.N. Sherk; three brothers, Earle at home, Cifford and Russell of Humberstone; a sister, Kathleen, at home.
The funeral was held at the residence on November 20th, conducted by Rev. A.W. Woolner, pastor of United Brethren church at Sherkston of which deceased was a lifelong member.
Rev. And Mrs Woolner sang a duet “Jesus is Always There.”
Interment took place at the Mennonite cemetery, Sherkston. Pallbearers were: Thomas Chambers. Alvin R. Benner, and four cousins, Erie L. Sherk, Fred Mable, William Mable, and Donald Mable.
The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.
Out of town relatives attended the funeral from Thorold, Humberstone and Buffalo, N.Y.
[Welland Tribune December 8, 1943]
John Pirson, aged 75, a resident of Stevensville for 50 years, well known general contractor, roadbuilder and quarry operator, passed away at his home on Friday, December 3. Although in ill-health for the past month from a heart condition, his death was rather unexpected.
The late Mr. Pirson was born in Tonawanda, N.Y. moving with his parents at an early age to Chippawa, where they resided 20 years, later moving to Stevensville. He was united in marriage with Mary Krieger, who survives, together with three daughters, Mrs Milton Plyley, Stevensville; Mrs Clifford Beam, Buffalo, Mrs Louis Brown, Bergenfield, N.J.; two sisters, Mrs Chris Flood and Miss Anna Pirson, Buffalo, N.Y.; two brothers, William and Henry, Stevensville, also five grandchildren. A son Fred Pirson, predeceased him in 1930.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from his late residence to St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church, Snyder, the service conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. Huebschmann, who rendered two vocal solos, “Saved by Grace” and “Sunrise Tomorrow.” The pall bearers were Chester Pirson, Arthur Pirson, Lorne Hyde, Forest Wagner, Fred Staples and Wilfred House. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Interment was in St John’s cemetery.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
Levi Miller, 72, well-known retired Bertie farmer, who for the last 12 years conducted a grocery store in Toronto, died in Toronto Saturday evening. Born in Willoughby township, deceased had lived in Bertie before going to Toronto. Left to mourn were his wife Mary, son Robert and daughter Shirley in Toronto. His first wife predeceased him 18 years ago. Also surviving are two sons Norman of Toronto; George of Ridgeway; three daughters, Mrs Chester Johnston, Ridgeway; Mrs Ken Thomas and Mrs Fred Thomas of Crystal Beach; one brother, Marin in Ridgeway, and two sisters, Mrs Jas. Morningstar, Ridgeway, and Mrs Joseph Busch of Buffalo. Funeral services were held from Dell’s funeral home, Ridgeway, on Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. P.P. Wilt, pastor of St Luke’s Lutheran church, conducting the service. Interment was in Zion cemetery, with casket bearers being M.J. Smith, Fred T. Smith, Norman L. Smith, Robert M. Doan, W.G. Athoe and Russell Elliott.
[Welland Tribune November 23, 1943]
Becoming ill while he was returning to the home of his parents early last evening in a taxi from Humberstone township, Guy Francis Hoffman, age 29, 33 Fielden avenue, Humberstone, suffered convulsions and died about eight o’clock last night. Coroner Dr. E.A. Mackenzie was called and with Port Colborne police is conducting an investigation. A post mortem examination was made by Dr. Lorne Whittaker, St Catharines pathologist, last night. Coroner Mackenzie said that he would not decide whether an inquest would be held until he had received Dr. Whittaker’s report.
Deceased was born in Dunnville and has resided in Port Colborne for the past 26 years except for some two and one-half years spent overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery until his discharge earlier this year. He was employed at Maple Leaf Milling Co.
Surviving are his parents, Mr and Mrs W.H. Hoffman, 33 Fielden aveue; two brothers, Pte. Earl Hoffman R.C.A.S.C., Camp Borden and Pte. Gordon Hoffman, R.C.A. pay corps, overseas.
Funeral arrangements will be completed later.
Funerals
Guy Francis Hoffman
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
The funeral of Guy Francis Hoffman, whose death occurred unexpectedly Monday evening at the residence of his parents, Mr and Mrs W.H. Hoffman, 33 Fielden avenue, was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel to Overholt cemetery. Rev. Theo A. Iseler conducted the service which was largely attended by friends ad relatives.
The pallbearers, fellow employees of Maple Leaf Milling Co. Were Alfred Coles, J..R. Harris ,Andrew McCubbin, Edward Irwin, Jerry Foster and Dennis Thomas.
Among a number of floral tributes were those of Second-Tenth Dragoons, St Catharines; Wheat Cleaning department, Maple Leaf Milling Co; Canadian Corps Association; Canadian Legion and Maple Leaf Milling Co.
Friends were present from Brantford, Camp Borden, Welland, Dunnville and East Amherst, N.Y.
Salem, Nov. 27-Owing to the redecoration of Salem United church there was no service or Sunday school last Sunday.
Mrs Earl Strawn and nephew, little David McManus of Welland, and Miss Billy Aldry of Perry were supper guests of Mr and Mrs C.E Strawn and family on Wednesday.
Mrs Amos Robbins and daughters Mrs George Metler and Mrs Kenneth Lane, spent Thursday in Port Colborne.
Those who called on Mrs Janet Chambers last week were: Mrs H. Wittle, Mrs E. Farr, Mrs E. Hayward. Mrs E Crow, Mrs H. Farr, Mrs E, Swiek, Mrs C. Strawn. Mrs Neale, and Rev. James Hampson.
Pte. Ruth Neale, C.W.A.C., Toronto, and Miss Audrey Neale of Wellandport spent the weekend home of their parents, Mr ad Mrs G.F. Neale.
Mr and Mrs C,e. Strawn called on Mrs Florence Chambers and Mr and Mrs C. Chambers of Fenwick on Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Swick and son Ronald spent Sunday at For Erie with Mr and Mrs Walter Wachls and family.
Mrs Clarence Willford spent Wednesday with friends at Fonthill.
Salem, Nov. 19- Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. held their November meeting at the home of Mrs Franklin Blanchard on Wednesday, November 10.
Mrs Anna Thompson is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Minnie Vaughan at the home of Mr and Mrs Jake Traver.
Mrs Janet Chambers is ill.
Pte. Ruth Neale, C.W.A.C., Toronto, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs L.F. Neale.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Hosgkins of Welland called on Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lane and family of Silverdale were Sunday guests of Mt and Mrs George Miller and family.
Charles Comfort, Mrs Stella Crown, Dorothy and Phyllis, visited on Saturday with Mr and Mrs T.F. Neale and family.
Mrs C.E. Strawn spent Tuesday in Welland visiting with her daughter-in-law, Mrs Earl Strawn.
Mrs Amos Robbins and daughter Rose Marie, visited with Mr Elmer Hodgkins at Campden on Tuesday.
Visitors of Mrs C.E. Strawn last were Mrs H. Farr, Mrs E. Swick, Mrs M. Farr Farr.Mrs E. Hayward, Mrs E. Farr. Mrs C. Willford and Mrs G. Reece.
Mrs Mary Metler of Welland spent last week with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Geo Metler.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Berry and daughter Betty spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Jake Traver and daughter Irene.
Mr and Mrs Eduard Hayward ad Leroy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Ginther at Port Colborne
Mr and Mrs George Metler and son Donald, Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins and Mrs Kenneth Lane and daughter, Rose Marie, were in Dunnville on Thursday.
Tpr. J. B. Wiley of the west coast spent his leave with his wife and parents, Mr and Mrs Lorne Wiley.
Salem, Nov 6-Salem United church services were held on Sunday morning by Rev James Hampson. Next week Sunday school will be at two, church at three o’clock.
Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. will hold their November meeting at the home of Mrs Franklin Blanchard on November 10th.
Mr and Mrs Edward Hayward, son Leroy, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Jack Hayward and family.
Mr and Mrs T.F. Neal and son Russell were in Dunville on Wednesday and called on Mrs Neal’s mother, Mrs Mary Logan.
Callers at home of Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn on Sunday and Bill Grimwood, Mrs Frank Fleming and son Stephen and Miss Margaret Strawn, All of Niagara Falls; Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansler and son Clifford of Welland.
Mrs C.E. Strawn is slowly recovering from an attack of influenza.
Kenneth Strawn spent the weekend with his cousin, Clifford Hansler, in Welland.
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