[Welland Tribune December 20, 1943]
One of Humberstone township’s oldest residents, Alfred L. Bartz, passed away at his late residence, Dain City, on Sunday, December 19, 1943, in his 82nd year. The late Mr. Bartz was for 11 years a foreman in a tannery in Pennsylvania, coming there in 1879 from Germany. He then moved to Dain City, where he has resided and followed the occupation of farming for 53 years. He was a member of First Lutheran church, Humberstone.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia Bartz. Mr. and Mrs Bartz celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 4, 1939. There are also three children, Charles of Humberstone village; Bernard of Rochester, N.Y. and one daughter, Mrs. Delmore of Rochester, N.Y.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, December 22, at two p.m. from the late residence in Dain City to Overholt cemetery for interment.
[Welland Tribune November 1, 1943]
Fonthill Nov.1-The death of Albert E. Lawrence of Thorold township occurred at his home on Port Robinson road on Thursday morning after a short illness.
The late Mr. Lawrence was born in Pennsylvania but spent the greater part of his life in Thorold township. The only surviving relative is his wife, Alice Damude.
The funeral service was held from the Drake and Barron funeral chapel on Saturday afternoon with Rev. E.J. Whan officiating. Mrs. F. Benson sang a favorite hymn.
The bearers were Vernon Damude, Ronald Damude, Harley Damude, Hardy Damude, Howard Rouse and Carl McNeil. Interment was in Fonthill cemetery.
Funerals A.E. Lawrence
Funeral services for the late Albert E, Lawrence were held Saturday afternoon from the Drake and Barron parlors, Fonthill, on Saturday, October 30. Mr. Lawrence who died as the result of an accident which occurred two weeks previously, passed away on October 27, at his home.
Born in Pennsylvania on August 12, 1870, he came to Canada 46 years ago and was a mason by trade. For the past 30 years, however, he conducted his own farm. He was a member of the Welland County Agricultural Society for the past 45 years.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
A setting of ferns and pink and white mums formed the background for a quiet ceremony this afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Edington, Wesr Main street, when June Louise, youngest daughter of Captain and Mrs. J.A. Cornett, Montreal, became the bride of Raymond Lennox Harper, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Harper, Riverside Drive. Rev. L.R. Ballantyne officiated.
The bride given in marriage by her brother, W.J. Cornett, Toronto, was lovely in a two-piece wool frock in peplum effect, with inserts of dubonnet chiffon velvet. She carried a colonial bouquet of Joanna Hill roses, white button mums and dubonnet pom-poms. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom.
Her only attendant, Mrs. W.M. Edington, sister of the bride, wore a two-piece dusty rose wool frock and brown accessories. She carried a colonial bouquet of American beauty roses and pink and white mums.
W.M. Edington was groomsman. A reception for the immediate family followed, with Mrs. C.R. Harper receiving in a gold crepe frock with metallic trim. Her accessories were brown and she wore a corsage of gold and violet mums. The bride’s table was tastefully decorated with a hand-painted linen cloth, centred with a three-tier wedding cake, flanked by lighted pink tapers in crystal candlebra.
For travelling, the bride donned a two-piece bottle-green crepe dress under a beige beaver-trimmed coat. Her accessories were brown.
After a short trip to St, Thomas and the Simcoe district, the couple will make their home at 59 Maple avenue.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
Fenwick, Nov. 27-A quiet wedding was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon, Nov, 24, 1943, at the home of Rev. Stuart and Mrs Woods at Beamsville, when Viola Luellan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Coon of Fenwick, was united in marriage to William Boucock of St. Catharines, son of Mrs. W.J. Boucock of that city, Rev. Stuart Woods officiating.
The bride was lovely in a street length gown of gold wool, trimmed with brown, with which she wore a smart brown coat and brown accessories, with corsage of sweetheart roses. Miss Leila Hill of Wellandport was bridesmaid, wearing a street length gown of wine brocaded sheer, with black coat and accessories and corsake of yellow chrysanthemums. Elmer Coon, brother of the bride, was groomsman.
A wedding luncheon for the bridal party and immediate family was served at the bride’s home following the ceremony, the beautifully decorated bride’s cake centering the table. The floral decorations were gold and lavender chrysanthemums.
The young couple left for Toronto and on their return will reside in St. Catharines.
[Welland Tribune December 21, 1943]
Port Robinson, Dec. 22-The funeral of the late Mrs. Fanny Merithew, wife of Albert Merithew of Thorold township, was held from the Drake and Barron funeral parlors, Fonthill, on Monday afternoon at 2.30.
Mrs. Marithew was the daughter of the late Ashley and Mrs. Brooks, who were pioneers in this district, as were the Merithew family.
Mrs. Merithew was in her 82nd year and had been in fairly good health until a week ago, when she took ill with influenza. She was favorably and well known, and had resided in the same home for over 60 years. Mr. And Mrs Merithew celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a year ago.
When in good health, she attended all the services of St. John’s church, Thorold and was a member of the church societies.
Those left to mourn her loss are her husband, Albert; son, William Freeman, and a brother, John Brooks of Mount Hope.
Rev. A. Ireland, rector of St John’s church, Thorold, was at the officiating clergyman, both at the funeral home and at the Fonthill cemetery, where she was buried in the family plot.
The floral pieces spoke as a silent tribute of the deceased. They were many and beautiful.
The bearers were Sifton Swayze, David Sewell, Russell Moore, Norman Moore, Gordon Stagg and Howard Kottmeir.
Those attending from a distance were from St Catharines, Mount Hope, DeCew Falls, St Johns, Beaver Dams, Port Robinson, Wellandport and Allanburg.
[Welland Tribune December 28, 1943]
The death occurred on Monday evening at her late residence, Avenue Place of Anna Charlotte Fleming, wife of Roy C. Fleming. She had been ailing for some time from a heart condition. Born in Rainham township deceased had been in Welland for the past 16 years, and came to this city from Hagersville. She was a member of St Andrew’s church. Rev. R.A. Cranston, former minister of St Andrew’s church will officiate at the funeral which will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home 152 Hellems avenue to Fonthill cemetery.
Surviving relatives are deceased’s husband Roy C. Fleming, two daughters, Hazel, Mrs. Burton Cook of Buffalo, Pearl, Mrs Fred Leavens, Welland, and two grandchildren, Duane Cook, Buffalo and Reginald Leavens, Welland.
[Welland Tribune October 22, 1943]
The parsonage of St Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone, was the setting for a quiet wedding ceremony yesterday afternoon when Muriel Esther, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Arnold, RR No. 1 Port Colborne, became the bride of PO Donald Gordon Hill, R.C.A.F., son of Adrian Hill of Steele street, Humberstone and the late Mrs. Hill. Rev. J.F. Schutt officiated.
The bride chose a lovely streetlength frock of turquoise wool made peplum style and featuring gold nailhead trimming. Her accessories were Battleship grey and she wore a gold heirloom bracelet which belonged to the groom’s late mother. A corsage of white carnations, white baby mums and gypsophila completed her ensemble.
Mrs. Lloyd Leslie, sister of the groom, as matron of honor, wore a navy blue crepe suit with blue and white checked taffeta trim, and navy accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations, white baby mums with gypsophila.
Lloyd Leslie was groomsman.
A reception for 25 guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents where Mrs. Arnold, the bride’s mother received in Queen’s blue crepe with corsage of brown and maroon baby mums. The bride’s table was centred with a four-tier wedding cake and decorated with vases of white and yellow mums.
Later the young couple left on a short wedding trip, the bride wearing a navy blue coat over her wedding ensemble.
The bride will reside on First street, Welland, while the groom will return to his station.
Out-Of-Town guests attended from Welland and Oakland, Calif.
[Welland Tribune December 2, 1943]
St Mary’s Roman Catholic church was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday morning when Mamie Teresa, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Spitali, became the bride of Cpl. John J. Ponticello, Rochester, N.Y. Rev. B.I. Webster performed the ceremony before an altar beautifully decorated with white mums.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of traditional white satin, with graceful princess lines and leg o mutton sleeves. A collar effect was suggested by an encirclement of white beading. Her full length tulle veil, caught to her head with orange blossoms, white gardenias and mums formed her headdress. She carried a bouquet of Joanna Hill roses.
The maid of honor Miss Helen Ingrao, wore a pink satin floorlength gown draped with an off the shoulder effect caught with a bow and an inserted chiffon yolk. A pink tulle headdress completed her costume. Her colonial bouquet was of Joanna Hill roses and white and yellow mums with pink streamers.
The bridesmaids Misses Palma Ponticello, Catherine Scalzo, Lucia Battistelli and Victoria Lapatrello were gowned similarly to the maid of honor. Lucia Battistelli and Palma Ponticello wore gowns of blue satin with tulle skirts and yolk. Catherine Scalzo and Victoris Lapatrello wore similar gowns of blue brocaded taffeta with tulle skirts. All carried nosegays similar to that of the maid of honor.
Pte. Frank Ponticello, twin brother of the groom, was the best man.
The ushers were Sam Ingrao, Charles Agro, James Spitall and Hugo Ventresca.
Miss Stella O’Brien was at the organ during the ceremony and Mrs. E. Davey sang “Ava Maria” during the signing of the register.
A reception for 200 guests was held in the Croatian hall. The mother of the bride received in a black dress and corsage of mums,
The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake flanked by pink and white mums.
For travelling, the bride chose a cherry rose wool suit with a white collar topped by a tan coat and luggage tan accessories. Her corsage was of white gardenias.
After a trip to New York City, the couple will reside in Savannah, Georgia. Out-of-town guests were present from Rochester, N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y., Niagara Falls,N.Y., St Catharines and Hamilton.
[Welland Tribune October 4, 1943]
Ridgeville, Oct. 4-A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Evangelical church on Saturday when Miss Joyce Easterbrook of Welland was united in marriage to William George Poole of Fenwick. Rev. J.E. Bender, pastor of the church,performed the ceremony, and the attendants were Mrs. J.E. Bender, A. McCarty. Miss Easterbrook has been chief operator at the Ridgeville telephone exchange for some time and following a short wedding trip will resume her duties. After taking up residence in Fenwick.
[Welland Tribune November 11, 1943]
Wellandport, R.R. 4, Nov. 11-The death of Miss Gertrude Winegarden, 44, occurred at the St Catharines hospital on Thursday, November 4. The funeral was held in the Montague Free Methodist church. Services were held by the Rev. Gare of Caistor Centre. Interment was at the Zion cemetery.
She left to mourn, her mother, Mrs. Winegarden; one sister, Mrs. Isaac Miller, and other relatives.
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