[Welland Tribune, 18 January 1947]
St. James Anglican church, Port Colborne, decorated with Boston ferns, cyclamen, and baskets of chrysanthemums, was the setting of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, January 15, at 4 p.m., when Opal Marie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Seney, became the bride of Henry William Liang, of Port Colborne. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh performed the ceremony with Mrs. Mewburn presiding at the organ. During the signing of the register Mrs. E. Hammell sang “O Perfect Love” and “I Love You Truly.”
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of Chinese turquoise crepe embroidered with pale pink bugle beads and pearls. Her matching shoulder-length was held by a band of pearls. She carried a white ivory prayer book with streamers of white satin ribbon tied with Pinocchio rose buds. Her only ornament was a string of pearls and matching ear-rings.
Mrs. Jack G. Arnott, only sister of the bride, attended as matron of honor. Mrs. Arnott’s gown and headdress was a duplicate of the bride’s. She carried an arm bouquet of white carnations,, yellow daffodils and orchard tulips tied with tulle. She wore pearl ear-rings, the gift of the bride.
Jack Arnott, brother-in-law of the bride, was the groomsman.
After the ceremony, a dinner was held at the Reeta Hotel in Welland. The bride’s mother wore a chartreuse wool suit with matching feather hat, and black accessories. She wore a corsage of yellow rose buds.
Later the bride and groom left for a brief honeymoon. For travelling the bride donned a blue rabbit’s hair wool dress, steel blue coat with Persian trim and Persian hat, and black accessories.
Upon their return they will reside on Sugar Loaf street.
[Welland Tribune, 18 February 1947]
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the First Lutheran parsonage on Saturday, February 17, at 4 p.m., when Erma Alberta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dennis, became the bride of Howard Victor Bissell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bissell. Rev. T.A. Iseler performed the ceremony.
The bride given in marriage by her father looked lovely in a grey suit with matching blouse and hat and black accessories. She wore a corsage of roses.
Miss Marian Bissell, the maid of honor, looked charming in a gray suit, with a pink and black hat and black accessories. She wore a corsage of red roses. She wore gold earrings and matching bracelet, the gift of the bride.
The best man was Ronald Irwin.
A reception was held at the bride’s parents. The bride’s mother received, wearing a turquoise blue dress with black accessories. The groom’s mother assisted wearing a rose and black dress with black accessories. The bride’s table was beautifully decorated with bouquets of daffodils and tulips, and centred with a three-tier wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom.
For traveling on a motor trip, the bride donned a turquoise green wool dress with brown accessories and a muskrat coat.
Upon their return the bride and groom will reside on Forrest avenue.
Out-of-town guests attended from Merritton, Crystal Beach and Fonthill.
[Welland Tribune, 24 February 1947]
Jacob Russell Bowman died at his home, 99 Bald Street, this morning in his 77th year following an illness of five months. Born in Gainsborough township he was the son of the late Solomon and Susan Bowman, and had resided in Welland for 35 years. He was a retired butcher and contractor, and was a member of the Church of God, Hellems Avenue. Deceased is survived by his widow Mrs. Laura D. Angle Bowman, two sons, Jacob Arza Bowman of Welland, and Gordon Russell Bowman, of Williamsville, N.Y.; three daughters, Bertha, Mrs. Charles Cooper of Waterford; Edna, Mrs. Judson Higgins of Hagersville, and Pearl, Mrs. Roy A. Strawn of Ridgeville. Two sons and a daughter pre-deceased Mr. Bowman, George H. and Audry and Dorothy, Mrs. George Buckmaster.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 26 from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Winslow Evangelical church, Gainsborough township, at 2.30 p.m., with interment in Winslow cemetery.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 8 January 1947]
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T.F. Forestell, K.C., of Fort Erie recently appointed crown attorney for Welland County, will establish residence in Welland as soon as suitable arrangements can be made. Before her marriage, Mrs. Forestell (nee Irene O’Driscoll) taught school at Toronto. The Forestells have three children: Barbara is in training at St. Michael’s hospital, Toronto; Terry is studying for the priesthood in the Brazilian novitiate, Toronto; and Paul is attending Fort Erie High school. |
Succeeds H.W. Macoomb Who Will Resume His Own Practice
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 3 January 1947]
Tobias F. Forestell, K.C., Welland County’s newly-appointed crown attorney arrived from Fort Erie yesterday to take over his new duties. He succeeded H.W. Macoomb, K.C., who has retired after an 11-year term as crown attorney, to resume private practice with the firm of Macoomb, Macoomb and Street.
The new crown attorney is Welland county’s fourth. His predecessors were Mr. Macoomb, T.D. Cowper, K.C.; and L.D. Raymond. K.C. He has been practicing law in the county for 27 years, coming to Thorold shortly after being called to the bar in 1920 and moving to Fort Erie in 1922. In December 1935, he was created King’s Counsel.
A native of Campbellford, where he was born October 28, 1896, Mr. Forestell received his early education at its public and high schools following which he attended St. Michael’s College, Toronto University.
He is a veteran of the First Great War in which he enlisted in the 56th battery, R.C.A., in 1916. He went overseas that year and saw active service until he was wounded in November, 1918. He received his discharge in April 1919, was awarded the Military Medal and returned to Toronto where he completed his law studies and was called to the bar, October 20, 1920.
Mr. Forestall has been an active member of the County Law Library Association, the Canadian Legion, the Progressive Conservative Association and the Niagara Parks Commission. He is a past president of the library association, past president and past zone commander of the Legion and now chairman of the Service Bureau Committee of the Provincial Command of the Canadian Legion; past president of the Niagara Riding Progressive Conservative Association and the Welland County Progressive Conservative Association.
TO RESUME PRACTICE
Mr. Macoomb looks forward to resuming practice. During his years as crown attorney, his firm has been obliged to turn away criminal work; however, according to Gabriel J. Macoomb, would now return to that field.
The retiring crown attorney, who was born in January, 1872, has had some 50 years legal experience. He received his early education in Welland and Toronto where he graduated from Osgoode Hall and was called to the bar in 1895. It was then that he became a member of the firm of Harcourt, Cowper and Macoomb.
In 1905, he went into law practice on his own. However, five years later, he again associated himself with the late crown attorney, Mr. Cowper, under the firm title of Cowper and Macoomb.
In 1920 Mr. Macoomb formed a partnership with D. Ben Coleman-now judge of Ontario County. His son, Gabriel entered the firm in 1933 and George Street became a partner in 1939.
The retiring crown attorney has led an active public life.
He was a member of the Board of Education, retiring in 1935 after 30 years’ work in the interests of Welland youth. He was a member of the Welland Public Library Board for many years and its president for one year. Mr. Macoomb was president of the Welland Swimming and Life Saving Club for two years. In 1935 he was president of the Welland County Bar.
His political affiliation has been Liberal and for many years he held the presidency of the Welland City Liberal Association.
He is a member of Central United church and takes an interest in its Men’s Club.
Summers, Mr. Macoomb usually spends on the shore of Lake Erie where he has a home. He has two sons-Hudson W. of St. David’s and Gabriel of Welland. His wife is a member of the Hibbard family of Smithville.
Mr. Macoomb is also a member of the Alabama bar for he practiced law in Birmingham for several years.
[Welland Tribune, 1 March 1947]
Louis Blake Duff addressed the Home Builders’ Group of Central United Church, in the basement of the church, following the evening service on Sunday, and he spoke on the very early days of printing. The theme was “How We Got Our Bible,” and Mr. Duff traced the history of the printing machines back to the first days. He stated that the world’s first printing press came into being between 1450 and 1455, at Guthenberg’s printing office at Maintz, and the very first book printed was a copy of the Old Testament. Before the end of the 15th century, there were printing offices all over Europe, and it was brought into being in England by William Caxton in 1477.
Dr. Russell Clark, president of the Home Builders’ Group, which comprises young married couples, occupied the chair. Mr. Duff was introduced by Frank Clute and the thanks of the meeting were expressed by Richard Seehuber.
[Welland Tribune, 28 January 1947]
A basket of white mums and snapdragons on the alter table formed an effective background for the marriage on Saturday, in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church, of Catharine Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Upper, Maple Avenue, to Frank W. Packer, Thorold South, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Packer, of Thorold South. Rev. A.D. Sutherland officiated at the ceremony which was performed at the hour of 4.00 p.m. White satin ribbons marked the guest pews.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a gown of white satin, with a full skirt, yoke of sheer nylon, and fitted bodice. The long sleeves tapered to a point over the wrists. Her fingertip veil of embroidered net was caught with a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried an arm bouquet of American Beauty roses and white mums and maiden hair fern, tied with white ribbon.
The bridesmaid was Muriel Maudsley, frocked in dusty pink taffeta, styled with a fitted bodice, full skirt and cap sleeves, and matching long taffeta gloves. Her flowers were pink carnations and pink and mauve sweet peas, tied with pink ribbons.
Donald W. Justice, organist of St. Andrew’s, played Gounod’s “Ave Maria,” during the signing of the register.
The best man was Robert Packer, brother of the groom, and the guests were ushered by Ward Packer, a brother of the groom and Douglas Upper, brother of the bride.
A reception for 40 guests was held at 5 p.m. at the Rose Villa Inn, Riverside Drive. White mums decorated the guests’ tables, and the bride’s table was centered with a three-tier wedding cake. Receiving the guests were the bride’s mother, who was gowned in grey wool sheer with touches of mauve and a corsage of American Beauty roses and freesia assisted by the groom’s mother, who chose black crepe with gold clips and corsage of pink roses and freesia.
For a wedding trip by motor to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, the bride donned a dressmaker suit in powder blue wool, with black accessories, feathered hat and grey tuxedo coat with squirrel trim. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Packer will take up residence in Thorold South.
Out-of-town guests were present from Toronto, Hamilton, Smithville, Dunnville, Sarnia, St. Catharines Thorold, Merritton, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, N.Y., Kitchener and Port Colborne.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]
Fenwick, March 26- Mr. and Mrs. John Kowalsky were honored at their home on Saturday evening with a delightful surprise party on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.
The guests numbering 75, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Berkosha, who were hosts for the occasion, and proceeded in a body to the Kowalsky home, who were taken completely by surprise, A bountiful sit down supper was prepared by Mrs. Berkosha and Mrs. Bachynski, these ladies being assisted in serving by the Misses Frances and Mary Felip, Miss Anne Kowalski and Mrs. S. Rosinski.
Mr. and Mrs. Kowalski were presented with a beautiful cabinet combination radio and gramaphone as a token of esteem from their host of friends. Mrs. Berkosha and Mr. Gleniecki being responsible for raising the necessary funds and Mr. Tymofy making the presentation address, wishing the happy couple many more years of happiness.
Mr. Jarouski made a capable master of ceremonies and throughout the evening an orchestra supplied music for dancing.
Mr. and Mrs. Kowalski who were presented respectively with a buttonhole and corsage of flowers, are highly respected residents of the district, where they have resided since their marriage 25 years ago.
Guests were present at the celebration from Port Colborne, Welland, and Thorold in addition to the neighbors present. Many of the guests returned for Sunday dinner.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]
Rev. A.D. Sutherland of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated on Tuesday afternoon at the funeral of Mrs. Bertha J. Cooper, widow of the late County Clerk Robert Cooper, who passed away Friday night at her home, 201 Niagara street in her 97th year. It was held from the late residence to Fonthill Mausoleum, and there the remains were entombed. The casket bearers were J.E. MacFarlane, W.J. McEwen, Laird Jennings, E,C. Shirley, B.A. Pattison and K.N. Cooper.
[Welland Tribune March 18, 1947]
A pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday afternoon at the Free Methodist parsonage, Grove street by the pastor Rev. J.W. Corey, when Margaret Alberta, eldest daughter of the late William Cameron and Mrs. MacKenzie of Welland, became the bride of Cleo, elder son of Mr. And Mrs Ambrose Misener of this city.
The bride was charming in a dressmaker suit of light grey wool with black accessories and a corsage of white gardenias and pink rose buds.
The attendants were Mr and Mrs Ray Lampman of Welland. Mrs Lampman wore a wool suit in lime green with matching hat, and a corsage of pink roses.
Wedding music was played by Miss June Sibbett, cousin of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a reception for the immediate family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lampman, after which the happy couple left for a motor trip to Ottawa and Quebec province.
Upon their return, Mr, and Mrs. Misener will reside in Welland.
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