[Welland Tribune November 2, 1943]
The death occurred at his residence, 120 Delhi street, Port Colborne, yesterday morning, following an illness of three days of John Herbert Bradley, veteran of the First World War and well known resident of Port Colborne for the past 19 years, in his 57th year.
The late Mr Bradley was born in Merritton and had resided in Port Colborne for the past 19 yrears. He was well known throughout the district. At the time of his death he was employed by the British munitions Board at United Steel Co., in Welland. He was a member of St James Anglican church of the Canadian Corps Association and of the Canadian Legion. He served throughout the First World War, going overseas with the first contingent and be awarded his commission in the field. He suffered severe shrapnel wounds on active service.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Stephenson Bradley, three daughters, Peggy, Helen and Marion and a son, “Buster” at home; three brothers, Fred J. Bradley, Welland; George A. Bradley, Ridgeville and Leonard Bradley, Victoria, B.C. and three sisters, Mrs Elbie Farr, Ridgeville, and Mrs Joseph Henderson and Miss M.O. Bradley, Welland. Two brothers, Edward Harry and Stephen, and a sister Ruth J. Bradley, predeceased him.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, on Wednesday, November 3, at 2.30 pm Rev H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Funeral John Herbert Bradley
The funeral of the late John Herbert Bradley, Great War veteran and resident of Port Colborne for some 19 years, whose death occurred at his residence, 120 Delhi street on Monday in his 57th year, was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street Port Colborne to Oakwood cemetery, Rev H.G.L. Baugh, rector of St James Anglican church, Port Colborne conducted the service assisted by Rev A.H. Davis of Holy Trinity church, Welland.
Members of the Canadian Corps Association formed a guard of honor and acted as pallbearers with Alex Lockyer sounding Last Post and Reveille at the graveside. The pallbearers were Albert E Jordan, Col R.F. Baker, Clarence Catherwood, W.E, Thorne, Alex Lockyer and Omer Neff. A firing party of “B” company, Lincoln and Welland Regiment, in charge of Cpl C Davison, attended and fired a volley at the graveside.
The service was largely attended and many beautiful floral tributes expressed the sympathy of friends.
Among those were the tributes of the Port Colborne Canadian Corps Association, The Canadian Legion, Port Colborne Cribbage League, Employees of United Steels, E.T. White and employees, employees of Humberstone Shoe Co., pupils of grade 13 of Port Colborne high school, Epsilon chapter of Delta Kappa Phi sorority and the office staff of Humberstone Shoe Co. Ltd.
Friends attended from Welland, Ridgeville, Merritton, St Catharines and Wellandport.
[Welland Tribune November 5, 1943]
Mrs Enzie N. Taylor, wife of William Taylor, 203 Maple avenue, died yesterday afternoon at her residence. She was in her 56th year. Coroner Dr. W.K. Colbeck was called and said there would be no inquest.
A native of Haley-green, near Birmingham, Worcestershire, England, the late Mrs Taylor had resided in the city since 1914.
Deceased was a staunch member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion and of the Daughters of England.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons,Ernest L. Taylor, this city and Gordon J. Taylor, Toronto. One brother, Joseph Attwood of Haley-green, England, also survives.
Funeral services will be held from the late residence, Maple avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Fonthill cemetery.
Mrs W. J. Taylor
Services for the late Enzie N. Taylor, wife of William J. Taylor, who passed away on Thurs afternoon, November 4th, was held from the family residence, 203 Maple avenue, on Saturday afternoon, Mrs Taylor was in her 56th year.
The funeral was largely attended and there was a profusion of floral tributes. The members of the Daughters of England attended in a body, with Mrs Jack Addison in charge, and at the graveside filed by the flag draped casket, each member dropping a white rose.
Rev. A.D. Sutherland of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated at the home and at the graveside in Fonthill cemetery. The pallbearers were Christopher James of Toronto; F. Glanfield of Buffalo; William McQuitty, Edward Hackett, W. Jeffery and E. Glanfield of Welland
[Welland Tribune October 25, 1943]
Succumbs as Vessel Plies Lake Superior
Toronto, Oct 25- Capt. Oscar W. Patterson, who sailed on the Great Lakes for nearly 40 years, died yesterday on a tanker in Lake Superior, his family has been informed here.
This summer Capt Patterson has been serving as a special pilot with the Imperial Oil Co.,, Ltd., and previously served nine years with the British American Oil Co., fleet. He was well known as a pilot in the Kingston and Montreal areas.
Surviving are his widow and three sons, two of them of whom are in the R.C.A.F .A brother, Capt Selby Patterson, is master of the Lemoyne, largest bulk carrier on the lakes, and another is master of the freighter Winnipeg
His many friends in Welland learned with regret over the weekend of the sudden death of Captain Oscar Patterson. The late Captain Patterson hailed originally from Toronto, was a well known Great Lakes skipper, and moved from Welland to Toronto two years ago. He married twice, and his second wife, nee Dorothea Mortimer, survives at their home 94 Rosewell avenue, Toronto. Among other surviving relatives are two sons of the former union. Pilot officer Norman E. Patterson, R.C.A.F. and corporal Oscar W. Patterson Jr. Also with the R.C.A.F. also a son from the later union Hugh aged 12, now at home, Toronto. Deceased is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters among whom are Harold and Miss Miriam Patterson of Toronto.
[Welland Tribune November 20, 1943]
Wellandport, Nov 22-Funeral services for Mrs Emery Gee were held from her home on Thursday afternoon with Rev James Hampson officiating, both at the home and graveside. A large gathering of relatives, neighbors and friends from a distance were present to pay their last tribute of love and respect to one who had lived in their midst for the past 50 years and had by her kind personality and willingness to lend her aid to anyone in need, one a high place in the community.
The late Mrs Gee was born in Wainfleet, the daughter of the late James W. Heaslip and Marjorie Misener Heaslip and was 71 years of age on Oct 27.
She married Emery Gee on Oct 3rd, 1893, and they had celebrated their golden wedding less than two months ago. She was a member of Bethel United church, taking an active part in all of the women’s groups when health would permit. She had enjoyed her usual health and retired in fine spirits on Monday night but passed away in her sleep during the night.
Besides her bereaved husband, she leaves three sons, Emery of Toronto; Charlie of Wellandport and Clifford of St. Anns; two daughters, Mrs Ethel Howell and Mrs Flossy Barry, both of Hamilton; one sister, Mrs Jesse Ness of Niagara Fals, N.Y.; two grandsons, Cpl. Alfred William, R.C.A.F., (overseas) and Ronald Gee of Toronto and six granddaughters, Edith Williams at home; Mrs Lewis Daley of Toronto; Mrs Edward …… and Miss Geneva Barry of Hamilton; Miss Patricia Gee of Toronto. Misses Julia and Dorothy Gee of St Anns. One daughter Mrs Norman Williams, one sister Mrs Nellie Kinsey of Niagara Falls N.Y, and one granddaughter, Miss Bessy Barry of Hamilton, predeceased her.
The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, James Simpson, Nayman Crow, Everett Gracey, Charles Ecker, Amos Beamer and Murray Misener. Interment was held in Lane’s cemetery, Gainsboro.
[Welland Tribune November 11, 1943]
(By George H. Smith)
The first school in the vicinity of Port Colborne was erected in the 1830’s about the time of the completion of the first Welland Canal and was situated near where the Mennonite church stands. There seems to be no record as to how long it was in existence but one outstanding man received his early education there. He was Rev, Levi Martin Carter.
Mr Carter graduated later from Rochester University and was ordained at Portsmouth, Virginia, and later became minister of the Second Baptist church at Augusta, Ga. When the Civil War broke out he was a chaplain in the Confederate Army where he contracted tuberculosis. Writing to his brother L.G. Carter, he asked if there was any way he might return to Port Colborne to improve his health.
L.G. Carter and a man by name of Tinlan journeyed to Washington, had an interview with President Lincoln and explained the situation. He immediately gave them a pass to go through the Northern army to Port Colborne. They proceeded south and brought back the Rev Levi Carter, but his health failed and he died in 1864. Carter and Tinlan were among the few Canadians that had the opportunity to see and talk with the great Lincoln.
Stone School House
The Stone School House as it was called, followed the old log school. This school was situated about where Geo. Craig’s house stands on Sugar Loaf street. This was followed by the building of the brick building that now houses the Municipal offices. This school was opened in 1865 and continued as a school until 1921.
The Roman Catholic church was opened in 1880 and the old church on the east side of the Canal on Erie street was occupied as a separate school. This school continued in operation until 1898.
After an enlargement of the brick building to its present size in 1900 it was found to be inadequate and the old Methodist church that stood where the Hydro building now stands was purchased and turned into a school. Later, after the Presbyterian church was partially burned it was also purchased to increase the school accommodation.
The town continued to grow and the Steele Street school was built in 1915 and in 1924 the McKay school was built and named after D.W. McKay, who for many years was principal of the Clarence Street school.
In 1912, the present East Side school was built to relieve congestion on the East side. An addition was built in 1919 and used as a continuation school until 1920, when the present high school was finished. Two more additions have been made to the East Side school, one in 1924, one in 1928. The name was also changed and it is now known as the DeWitt Carter school, named after DeWitt Carter, the first mayor of Port Colborne, who was always prominent in the educational work of the town.
High School Completed
The high school was completed in 1920, the first addition completed in 1927 and the vocational addition completed in 1938.
There was also a frame school on the East side of the canal in the early days where the Canada Furnaces Co. Office is situated and also two private schools, one operated by Mrs Kelly and the other by W.B. Pringle.
It is a long jump from the old log school house where the Rev, Levi Carter attended to our present educational system.
We have an enrolment of 1300 public school pupils with a staff of 33 teachers. Our enrolment at the high school is 405 with 16 teachers.
The members of the board of education are-Mrs. A.A. Thompson, chairman, H. Towne, vice-chairman, M.D. Steele, H.W. Cowan, R. Rogers, Mrs. J. McKellar, Fred Wood, Geo. H. Smith.
[Welland Telegraph November 15, 1941]
Salem, Nov. 15-Mr and Mrs Earl Comfort of Binbrook visited recently with Mr and Mrs G.F. Neale.
Miss Irene Strawn of Niagara Falls spent the November 9th weekend at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn.
Mrs Mary Metler spent a few days with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs John Metler, Welland.
Mr and Mrs Wm. Cosby of Niagara Falls, N.Y. visited recently Mr and Mrs Victor Cosby.
Mrs C.E. Strawn visited with Mrs Austin on Thursday evening. Mrs Austin who has been sick for some time is improving slowly.
Salem Sunday school teachers held their November meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Elva Farr.
Mrs Victor Cosby spent Thursday in Dunnville with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Gordon Duff.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane spent Wednesday with Mrs Lane’s parents. Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins.
Victor Cosby has returned home from a week’s hunting up north.
W.A. and W.M.S.
Salem Women’s Association held their November meeting at the parsonage on Wednesday. The president Mrs Harold Bailey was in charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs George Metler and the minutes were read by the assistant secretary, Mrs Charles Bailey. It was decided to give the Red Cross $4 for blankets. It was also thought best to hold meetings at 2 p.m. sharp during the winter months.
The meeting was turned over to Mrs Elva Farr for a F.M.S. session. Mrs Charles Bailey gave a splendid report on the W.M.S. held at Fork’s Road church on Oct 27.
Rev J. Hampson gave an interesting talk on China.
A Christmas exchange will take place at the December meeting on December 10, Mrs Hampson was assisted in serving lunch by Mrs Florence Chambers and Mrs Harlam Farr.
[Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]
Salem, Oct 19-Salem United church held its annual Harvest Home service on Sunday evening, October 10. In spite of the lateness of the season , members of the W.A. assisted by the Merry Maids class, had the church nicely decorated with autumn leaves, flowers, fruits, vegetables and grains, depicting the glory of God. The choir was assisted in the service of song by Mrs Ward Brown, Mrs Franklin Blanchard and Mrs Orley Hannigan, who sang two special numbers.
The guest speaker was Rev Mr Whan, pastor of Fonthill Baptist church. His theme was “Grateful Thanksgiving Solves Problems.”
Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. held their October meeting at the home of Mrs Clarence Wilford with 31 members present. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs Harry Farr. A pot luck supper and bazaar is to be held at the home of Mrs Oakley Beamer on October 20th, Mrs Hayward read letters of thanks from Robert Henderson and Miss Margaret Tuck. Mrs Elva Farr took charge of the W.M.S. Mrs C.W. Bailey read the second chapter of the book “For All Life”. Mrs Hayward read a few verses and Mrs Farr read two poems. Members were asked to turn in their thank offering at the November meeting. Lunch was served.
Mrs C.E. Strawn spent Friday last in Welland and visited with her daughter-in-law, Mrs Earl Strawn.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansler and son Clifford visited on Sunday with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs C.E, Strawn and family.
Alfred Wiley was accidentally injured on Wednesday while playing at school. X-ray examination disclosed that injuries were not serious.
Farewell to Mrs Carr
A number of friends and neighbors gave Mrs V. Carr a pleasant surprise by way of a farewell party on Monday afternoon. Mrs Carr who has lived here for some time, is spending the winter at Canfield with her granddaughter, Mrs Allen Haynes. Lunch was served by the ladies.
[Welland Tribune October 29, 1943]
Salem Oct 29-Salem United church services were held on Sunday afternoon, with Rev James Hampson in charge. Next week Sunday school will be at 11 o’clock, church at 12.
The Salem W.A. pot luck supper held at the home of Mr and Mrs Oakley Beamer and Mr and Mrs Marshall Beamer, was well attended. A total of $25 was received from the supper and $7.75 from the bazaar. Mrs Wm Freeman gave two readings and Mrs Hansler Swayze and son Aubrey gave a number of solos. A sing-song was led by Rev James Hampson.
Mr and Mrs William Milligan have had word from their son J.E. Milligan, of the R.C.A.F.
Leading stoker E.B. MacPherson, R.C.N.V.R., of the east coast, is spending a leave with his wife and two daughters.
Mr and <rs William Lire of Fenwick, Mr and Mrs John Moore and sons Donald and Jerry of Buffalo called on Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins and family, Tuesday evening.
Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland was a Wednesday overnight guest at the home of Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn and family.
Mr and Mrs Harry Foster of Niagara Falls spent Wednesday afternoon with their cousins, Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn and family.
Mrs John Cosby, Mrs Cecil Aulph and little David Michelle were guests of Mrs C.E. Strawn, Tuesday.
Mrs George Metler, Donald, Mrs Kenneth Lane, daughter Rose Marie, and Mrs Amos Robinson spent Tuesday at Dunnville.
Pte. Ruth Neale, C.W.A.C of Toronto, and Miss Audrey Neale, Wellandport, spent the weekend at the home of their parents, Mr and Mrs T.F. Neale
The Salem W.A. are holding a Hallowe’en social at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Van Natter on Friday evening.
By Jack Herity, Belleville, Ontario
[Welland Tribune October 6, 1943]
He must pack a heap of pleasure
Underneath his shaggy dome;
Now it’s getting on to autumn
And his birds are coming home.
It must stir up all his senses
In a kind of inside grin
When he gazes down the Southway and
Sees his squadrons winging in.
Must be like a mighty merchant,
When his ships come one by one,
To the harbor where there’s quiet
And retreat from pirate’s gun.
Pirates! That’s the right name for us,
Oh, I’m guilty, same as you,
For I’ve often sent them tumbling,
Broken, tattered, from the blue.
I have lain for hours listening
For that throbbing cry,
And to see an old commander
Lead his flock across the sky;
But-well there above the fireplace
You can see my guns today,
And they’re mighty ornamental
Since I went down Kingsville way.
Angels used to be right common,
If I believe what I’ve heard say;
But a scientist will tell you
We don’t have such things today.
Still I guess if we could see things
In a sort of spirit light,
We would find Jack Miner’s raiment
Is a robe of shining white.
[Welland Tribune October 25, 1943]
When the politicians plague us
And for party each may strive,
When new “isms” are propounded
Just to keep them all alive;
We’ve a thrill of satisfaction,
And it keeps our heads quite cool,
Knowing none can beat the ethics
Of the famous golden rule.
In the course of evolution
We our country’s welfare seek;
And perhaps into the future
We’re inclined to have a peek.
It’s a fundamental doctrine
Which we all were taught at school.
That the essence of good living
Is the old-time golden rule.
We may feel inclined for scoffing
And maintain it doesn’t work,
But its truth remains implicit
Though we feel inclined to shirk.
If we’d practice it more ofter
No false doctrines would befool;
And all nations would be happy
If we used the golden rule.
William McClure
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