[Welland Tribune February 11, 1947]
One of Port Robinson’s most highly respected citizens passed away suddenly last evening in the person of Thomas Edward Wilson, who died at his home on West Bridge street while at work removing snow from the driveway at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1878 at Bright, Ont. But moved while a young man to the United States joining a brother in the steel business in Pittsburgh.
Returning to Canada in 1912 he came to Port Robinson, and had been employed with the Standard Steel Company Limited, Port Robinson for over 33 years. He was purchasing agent and store keeper for this firm at the time of his death, and he was also a prominent member of Port Robinson United church, being a member of the board, and he had been Sunday school superintendent for 25 years.
He married Miss Elizabeth Jane Atkinson of Pittsburgh in that city in 1901. He was one of nine children, and only one brother now survives, Roy Wilson of Homestead, Pa.
Deceased was a Free Mason, and was a past master of Myrtle Masonic Lodge, Port Robinson. He was also a trustee of S.S. No. 4, Port Robinson and had been its secretary-treasurer for many years. He was a Liberal in politics, and was also a member of the Welland Civic Lawn Bowling Club. Deceased officiated for many years as secretary-treasurer of the Port Robinson Fire Area. He had for some time been supervising the work of building the new Sunday school and hall at Port Robinson United church.
Deceased who was a son of the late Joseph and Rebecca Wilson of Bright, Ont., is survived by his widow Mrs. Wilson, a son, Herbert Wilson of Vancouver, B.C. and five daughters, Belva, Mrs. Lorne Holditch, Port Robinson; Fanny, Mrs. David Kemp Jr., St Catharines; Edith, Mrs. John Shannon, St. Catharines; Helen, Mrs. J.N. Marquis, St Catharines, and Muriel, Mrs. Edward Bell of Blythe.
A Masonic service will be held at the late residence, West Bridge street on Wednesday evening, and the funeral will be held from the late residence to Fonthill cemetery on Thursday, February 13 at 2.30 p.m.
Last Rites for Edward Wilson
Port Robinson, Feb. 15-Friends from all walks of life gathered at the home of the late Thomas Edward Wilson on Thursday afternoon to attend his funeral.
Rev. W.E. Long pastor of United church of which Mr. Wilson was a faithful member, read psalms and lessons and recited prayers. He was assisted in the service by Rev. S.B. Stokes, pastor of Lundy’s Lane United church a close friend of the Wilson family, as Port Robinson was his first appointment. He stated Mr. Wilson was a great help to him in his work and was not only a friend but a counsellor. Rev. Long stated Mr. Wilson’s qualities could be summed up in three words. “The Good Samaritan.”
Salem, Feb. 14-Salem United church services next Sunday will be at 3 o’clock, Sunday school at 2 p.m.
Miss Audrey Neale of Dunnville spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. T.F. Neale.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cook pf Welland and were supper guests of the former’s parents on Sunday and also called on Mr. And Mrs George Metler.
Miss Shirley Strawn of Wellandport spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr. And Mrs C.E. Strawn.
Salem United church band held their first meeting at the home of Mrs M. Beamer on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs A. Stirtzinger of Fonthill were guests of Mr. And Mrs Ted Hayward on Sunday last.
A Valentine box social will be held at S.S. 8 Wainfleet on Monday evening, February 17.
Salem, Feb. 10- Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. are holding a social at the home of Mr. And Mrs Asa Chambers on Wednesday evening.
A Valentine box social will be held at S.S. 8 Wainfleet tonight.
The C.G.I.T. will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Harold Gent on Thursday afternoon.
Miss Edna Strawn returned to Detroit on Sunday, Feb. 2 after spending the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs C.E. Strawn.
Mrs William Milligan and daughter Elsie attended the ice follies on Thursday and were overnight guests of Mr. And Mrs Charles Stephens.
Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn has as their dinner guests Sunday, Edna Strawn of Detroit, Mr and Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland, Mr and Mrs O. Stokes and son Gary and Mr and Mrs Wm. Grimwood of Niagara Falls.
Mr and Mrs Harold Reece spent Thursday afternoon in Buffalo.
Salem, Jan 2-Service at Salem United church this Sunday will be Sunday school at 2 p.m., church at 3 o’clock.
Christmas Concert
Salem United church Sunday school held their annual Christmas concert on December 21, with a splendid crowd. Rev. Mr. William Dempsey, as chairman, introduced a program of Christmas carols, recitations and short dialogues. Santa Claus was present to distribute candy and oranges.
Social Notes
Miss Ruth Neale, of Niagara Falls and Miss Audrey Neale, of Dunnville, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. And Mrs. T.F. Neale.
Mr. and Mrs G.W. Thompson and family, Mr. And Mrs Edwin Swick and son, spent Christmas with Mr. David Broughton.
Christmas guests of Mr. And Mrs. C.E. Strawn were Mr. And Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland, Mr. And Mrs Bill Grimwood of Niagara Falls, Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth Hansler of Orillia and Mr. And Mrs Orville Stokes with son Gary.
Mr. and Mrs George Melton and family were guests of Mr. And Mrs Orville Sourwine and Mrs. Mary Milton on Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Hayward and family were guests of Mr. And Mrs Stirtzinger, of Fonthill on Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers spent Christmas with Mr. And Mrs A. Crow and Mr. And Mrs William Hipwell.
Miss Helen Thompson and Arnold Vittie, of Wainfleet, were supper guests of Mr. And Mrs. Edwin Swick on Wednesday evening.
Mr. Jim Henderson spent the Christmas holiday in Toronto with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Roden.
Recent guests of Mr. Robert Henderson and Miss Margaret Tuck were Mrs Dalrimpal, Mr.and Mrs O. Henderson and son, Gavin.
Little Shirley Thompson spent a few days with her cousin, Ronald Swick.
Venita Gent, Shirley Strawn, Arnold Brown and Leo Robbins left on Friday morning for Ontario Agricultural College, where they are taking a short course.
David McManus was a weekend guest of Ken Strawn.
Mrs. Jack Austin spent Sunday with Mr. And Mrs. C.E. Strawn and family.
Mr. ad Mrs. C.E. Strawn and daughter June and son Kenneth spent Friday evening with Mr. And Mrs. Earl Strawn, Welland.
C.G.I.T. Party
Miss Margaret Tuck was hostess to Salem United church C.G.I.T. on Thursday, December 26. The meeting was opened with Christmas carols, followed by a vesper service. Scripture was read by June Strawn, with Venita Gent as leader. Each girl took part in the candlelight service. The meeting closed with Christmas carols, and Miss Tuck served a delicious hot supper.
Salem, Jan. 18-Salem United church service was conducted Sunday morning by the pastor, Rev. W.E. Dempsey. Tomorrow Sunday school will be at 2 o’clock and church service at 3 p.m.
W.A. and W.M.S.
Salem United church W.A. and W.M.S. held their January meeting on Wednesday, Jan 8 at the home of Mrs. Charles and Mrs. Harold Bailey. Mrs. H. Bailey presided and Mrs. Elva Farr acted as secretary. It was decided to hold an open meeting at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Asa Chambers on Feb. 12.
The W.M.S. meeting conducted by Mrs. C. Bailey, held a candlelight service. Taking part were Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Hodgkins, Mrs. Gent, Mrs. Swick, Mrs. Harry Farr, Mrs. J. Blanchard, Mrs. M. Beamer and Mrs. Strawn. Lunch was served by the hostesses who were assisted by Mrs. E. Farr.
Salem C.G.I.T
Misses June and Shirley Strawn were hostesses at a meeting of the C.G.I.T. group on Jan 9. Following a hot supper, the president Venita Gent called the meeting to order. Joan Hewitt read the Scripture lesson and Marie Farr offered a prayer.
A committee was picked to arrange the church service to be held on the evening of Feb. 9. Two dollars was voted to the Temperance Fund. The Study Book was read by Margaret Tuck.The next meeting will be held at the home of Marie Farr on Jan 29.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Willford and daughter Barber were guests of Mr. And Mrs. Roland, North Pelham on Sunday.
M.A. Ware is up again after being confined to bed for the past week.
Miss Shirley spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr. And Mrs. C.E. Strawn.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Robbins and Mr. And Mrs. George Metler spent Thursday in Hamilton
Mrs. Clarence Willford, Mrs. Edwin Swick and Mrs. C.E. Strawn attended the birthday party for Mrs. R. McCollum on Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Hagar of Cook’s Mills were dinner guests of the latter’s brother M.A. Ware and niece Mrs. Clarence Willford on Tuesday.
The sewing club met at the home of their leader Mrs. Clarence Willford on Wednesday evening.
[Welland Tribune February 5, 1947]
Labor Minister Among Representative Throng at E.J. Anderson Rites
Residents of all walks of life and representing all corners of the county attended funeral services yesterday afternoon for E.J. Anderson, filling to capacity St Andrew’s Presbyterian church to pay a last tribute of respect. Ex-mayor of Welland, former Liberal member of the Ontario legislature for Welland riding, a prominent member of St Andrew’s church and co-owner and manager of the Welland Iron and Brass Co., Mr Anderson passed away suddenly last Friday night from a heart attack.
Among many prominent citizens attending the services were the Hon. Humphrey Mitchell, minister of labor, and his secretary, George Greene; T.H. Lewis, M.L.A. for the Welland riding and Carl Hanniwell, M.L.A. for Niagara Falls; Mark Vaughan, former member for Welland riding and G.H. Pettit, former M.P. for Welland; Mayor H.W. Walker and members of the city council, who attended in a body, Mayor W.L. Houck and aldermen of the city of Niagara Falls; County Warden George F. Broadley and members of the county council; Judge H.E. Fuller, Judge L.B. C. Livingstone, and Magistrate J.B. Hopkins; Crown Attorney T.F. Forestell, K.C. and other members of the county Bar; Major Ross Damude, whose father, A.B, Damude was for many years Liberal M.P. for Welland county; and representatives of the board of the Welland County General hospital and the Children’s Aid Society of which deceased had been a member; representatives of various Welland civic bodies and many government officials.
Representatives of St Andrew’s church of which the late Mr. Anderson had been a prominent member included the following members of session: W. S. McIntyre, James McNiece, H. H. Hilder, G.C. Leng, James McIlvride and L.D. McCaw.
Also present were members of the board of managers who attended in a body, and the members of the Ladies’ Guild of which Mrs. Anderson was a prominent member who were also present in a body, St Andrew’s choir, with Mrs Harold Robinson at the organ, participated in the services.
Chief mourners included, besides Mrs. Anderson, deceased’s daughter, Margaret, and her husband, Dr. W.W. Baldwin of Brooklin, Ont.
The services were conducted jointly by Rev. A.D. Sutherland, minister of the church, and Rev. R.A. Cranston of Toronto, who had been a minister for 15 years while deceased was associated with the church.
Glad of Counsel
Speaking of the association, Mr. Cranston stated he had always been glad to accept advice and counsel from Mr. Anderson, and that it had always been in the highest interest of the church to which he belonged.
Of his many other activities Mr. Cranston said: “You beheld his interest in the affairs of this community. He was faithful, generous, and unselfish in his public activities, giving the best he had to build a community of fine and true citizens that would be a credit to this country. He gave himself unstintingly to every task, being faithful and energetic to the degree. He gave himself in such a manner that this community is the better for the fact that he lived in it and served it.”
In connection with the work of the church, Mr. Cranston said he knew that when he entrusted some detail to Mr. Anderson that it would be executed with alacrity, sincerity and efficiency.
Of his business career, Mr. Cranston said:”You know his integrity his honesty of purpose, his sincerity of heart, his devotion to the task at hand.”
“For those reasons,” he continued, “the whole community comes now to mourn the loss of one who has contributed so much to the well-being and best interests of this community.”
The services were held from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, where there was a brief prayer service to St Andrew’s church and thence to Woodlawn cemetery for interment.
Pall bearers were C. McKay, W. Walker, G. Cole, W. Male, B. Sweetman and H. Gidney.
Honorary bearers were Hon. Humphrey Mitchell, M.P. Hugh Henderson, County Clerk, A.J. Babion, George C. Scott, Douglas McCaw, Harry Price of Grimsby, G.W. McIntyre, George Collins, J.H. Gardner and R. Boak Burns.
Members of the Welland city police under Chief Thomas Gee aided in directing traffic for the long funeral cortege.
Many Floral Tributes
The esteem and affection held by deceased was shown by a mass of floral tributes. Included were flowers from the following organizations:
Sarnia Steamship Co., Canada Cement Co., Humphrey Mitchell, minister of labor; Woods Mfg. Co., Frank J. Murphy Ltd., Welland Board of Education, Atlas Steels Ltd/. Executive of the Welland and Crowland Branch; Canadian Red Cross; Valance Brown &Co., Ltd. Hamilton; John Deere Plow Co., Electro-Metallurgical Co., Welland Water Commission. Welland Club, Presbyterian Guild, Humberstone Twp. Liberal Association, City of Welland, West Riding of Provincial Liberal Association, Welland. Valencourt Boiler Works.
Board of managers, St Andrew’s Presbyterian church; Welland City Liberal Association, Niagara Falls Riding Liberal Association, The Valley Camp Coal Co., of Canada, Welland Senior Baseball Club, United Steel Corporation, Women’s Liberal Association. The Session of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church.
Warden and Welland County Council empoyes of Welland Iron and Brass Co., Wainfleet Liberal Association, International Iron & Metal Co., Welland Machine & Tool Co., Electric Transport, Hamilton; Canada Metal Co., Toronto; A.A. Schmon, president Ontario Paper Co., International Nickel Co., Canadian Foundry Supplies and Equipment Dept; Thorold Township Liberal Association, Welland County Liberal Association.
[Welland Tribune February 1, 1947]
Widely known citizen had long record of public service
Edward J. Anderson, manufacturer, churchman, former mayor and former member of the Ontario legislature, died suddenly at his home, 96 Bald street, last night. He had appeared to be in the best of health, and his death at about 8 p.m. last evening from a heart attack came as a shock not only to many friends and acquaintances throughout the the county, but to his family and intimate friends. He was in his 71st year.
Prominent in municipal and political life, E.J. Anderson was known as a man of fair judgment, straight forward in his dealings, with an indefatiguable capacity for work. He had the typical reserve of a Scots man, but an innate friendliness won for him from people with whom he came in contact a mingled feeling of affection and respect. As a member of the Legislature, and during the last few years when he represented Hon. Humphrey Mitchell, minister of labor, in this constituency, he carried out cheerfully the many duties entailed in these offices, and retained his popularity through the years.
Born in Forfar, Scotland, Mr. Anderson received his education in the public, high and technical schools in Knockbain, Rosshire, Scotland.
He emigrated to Canada in 1900, and after two years in Hamilton, made Welland his home town.
Coming here with the qualifications of a mechanical engineer, he started his life as an employe in Welland plants. By 1914 he went into business for himself as the owner and manager of the Thorold Iron Works at Thorold. During this time he continued to reside in Welland and in 1918 he established the Welland Iron and Brass Company, of which he was the manager and co-owner with G.W. McIntyre.
Mr Anderson entered on his political career via the municipal field. He was on the city council as an alderman in 1923 and 1924 and served as mayor for a four-year term from 1925 to 1928. During his term of office Welland embarked on the construction of its present modern waterworks plant, and Mr. Anderson served for two years as a member of the board of water commissioners after leaving the council.
Tenure in Legislature
He was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1934, and was M.L.A. for the Welland riding from then until 1943 when the Liberals were swept out of office.
His interest in politics continued and he was president of the Welland County Liberal Association. In that capacity, he represented Hon. Mr. Mitchell, who as a member of the federal cabinet, was unable to spend as much time here as the ordinary member might. He was very active on that account and made many trips to Ottawa to discuss local problems with Mr. Mitchell.
As a member of the Legislature, Mr. Anderson was particularly interested in labor matters, and was a member of the labor committee.
Church Activity
A prominent member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, Mr. Anderson had been a church elder and member of the Session since 1918. He also served on the board of managers, was treasurer for 20 years, and for many years was representative elder to the Presbytery, A generous supporter of the church. Mr Anderson’s latest contributions were chimes for the organ, and an amplifying system for the tower.
Even before entering actively into municipal life, Mr. Anderson had been interested in community affairs. He was for many years a member of the board of the Welland County General hospital, and had also been a member of the Welland City Old Age Pensions and Mothers’ Allowances Board for 11 years, two as chairman, the Children’s Aid Society, and the Welland Board of Trade. He was also a member of the Welland Club, and of the Canadian Manufacturers’ Association being on the legislative committee of that body.
In 1907 Mr. Anderson married Alberta McAllister of Welland. Mrs Anderson and a daughter Mrs. W. Baldwin of Brooklin, Ont.,survive; also two grandchildren.
The remains are resting at the Sutherland-Tthorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, whence funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to St Andrew’s Presbyterian church. Rev. A.D. Sutherland, minister, and Rev. R.A. Cranston, former minister of the church, will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
Mr. Mitchell’s Tribute
By telephone, from Ottawa today, Hon. Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of labor, sent the following tribute to the late E.J. Anderson.
“News of the sudden passing of my friend E.J. Anderson has come as a great shock to me personally, as I know it has to his hundreds of friends in the county of Welland and his former associates in the Ontario Legislative Assembly.
“It is difficult to put into words how I feel about his death. To me, he had been a staunch and true friend ever since I met him. He was the type of citizen, who has contributed to the greatness of this country. Coming from his native Scotland to Canada as a young man seeking his fortune, and possessing those native talents and attributes through which those of Scottish birth have given so much to the life of Canada, he worked hard and conscientiously first as an employe and then as an employer. He made a success of his life and won the admiration and respect of all who knew him.
“He was a wise and kind employer, and in my opinion, an outstanding man in his well-loved community of Welland. As one who knew him intimately, I can say his thoughts were always on the welfare of his city and the county of which he was so proud.
“The late Mr. Anderson was, of course well known outside his county. As a member for Welland at Toronto for nine years, he played his part in the solution of the different problems which faced the Province of Ontario during that period. I know he was highly esteemed as the member for Welland, and he was equally esteemed in official circles at Ottawa.”
“From the first time I visited the county to become the Federal Liberal candidate and subsequently the member in the House of Commons, the late Mr. Anderson was my friend and advisor. He stood by me at all times and to him I owe more than I can say. I shall always cherish his memory.
“As a member of the Dominion Cabinet, it was not my privilege to visit the county as often as I wished. Therefore I came to lean on the late Mr. Anderson. He was ever ready to help in regard to matters which were of concern to the county. He gave of his time and energies in the solution of many problems and often visited me in Ottawa to discuss them.
“I shall miss him very much as I know he will be missed in the county of Welland and particularly in his home city.
“To Mrs Anderson, her daughter, and those close to the family circle, I extend my heartfelt sympathy.”
T.H. Lewis, M.L.A, declared that Welland had lost a good citizen in the passing of E.J. Anderson. Over a long period of years, Mr Anderson carried out public service duties with integrity and exercised sound business sense.”In his quiet way,” the member for Welland added, “Ed Anderson was active on behalf of the people and always sought to give decent representation.”
Mayor H.W. Walker said that Mr. Anderson’s passing would be deeply regretted by all members of city council. “He was gentlemanly and courteous, an outstanding mayor and never ceased to be interested in civic affairs and the welfare of the community,” the mayor declared.
[Welland Tribune February 1, 1947]
A veteran of four years service in the First Great War, who was awarded the Mons Star, John Clarke McLean, 45 Dover road, dropped dead shortly before noon today at the Colbeck clinic. He was in his 59th year.
Apparently seized with a heart attack while standing on Division street, Mr. McLean made his way to the nearby clinic, where he sought first aid.
A native of Windsor, Ont., deceased later moved to Chatham, where he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Medical Corps and was overseas from !914-1918. He has been a resident of Welland for the past 25 years and was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican church. His last place of employment was at the Gelling Engineering firm.
Surviving besides his widow, Helen, are five sons, Douglas, Port Colborne; Ross, Port Robinson; and William, James and Donald, at home. Four brothers also survive, Donald of Toronto; Frank and William, Windsor; and Reginald, of Merritton.
The body is resting at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 West Main street. Funeral arrangements were being completed this afternoon.
[Welland Tribune February 4, 1947]
Former Mayor, Member Succeeds E.F. Fraser Who Recently Retired
T.H. Lewis, M.L.A announced this afternoon that he had been advised buy the Ontario attorney generals’s department of the appointment of Mark Vaughan of Welland as county registrar for the county of Welland.
Mr Vaughan succeeds Major Evan E. Fraser of Niagara Falls, who retired recently.
The new registrar is one of Welland county’s best known citizens. He served as member of the legislature for Welland from 1923 until 1934 and prior to his parliamentary career held the mayor’s chair in Welland in 1917 and 1918.
He holds the distinction of having served as Welland’s mayor in the first year that it was incorporated as a city. That was in 1917. He was an alderman in 1915 and 1916.
Mr Vaughan disposed of his long established business, the Vaughan Seed Company, to a new company at the start of the year. The terms of sale included transfer of the goodwill and use of the name “Vaughan Seed Company, Limited,” but Mr Vaughan has no further connection with the firm.
[Welland Tribune January 16, 1947]
The death occurred yesterday afternoon at his late residence, on Highway 3A, Thorold township, of Douglas S. Winger, who resided for many years in Humberstone. He passed away as the result of a heart seizure, in his 63rd year.
Born in Chippawa, deceased went to Cleveland, O., as a small boy, where he took up and followed the vocation of a carpenter. He moved to Humberstone and resided there for 35 years, moving to Toronto three years ago, where he was employed by the Piggott Construction Company. Last October he took up residence in Thorold township.
He was an adherent of the Lutheran church, and a member of the Carpenters’ Union.
Surviving are his widow, Sarah Jane Henri; five sons, Douglas of Wainfleet, and Glenn, Allan, Charles and Ronald of Port Colborne; three daughters, Isabelle and Helen of Buffalo and Faye of Port Colborne; and 10 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2p.m., from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street. Interment will be in Morgan’s Point cemetery.
Funerals – Douglas Winger
The funeral of the late Douglas S. Winger, who died of heart seizure at his home, Highway 3-A, Thorold township, on Wednesday evening in his 63rd year, was held at Saturday afternoon, January 18, from H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to Morgan’s Point cemetery. Rev. Theo. Iseler pastor of First Lutheran church, Humberstone, officiated. The funeral was well attended and among the many floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the “Carpenters, Painters and Coopers, Inco,” “Goodfellows Club, Electro-Metallurgical Company of Canada, Limited;” office staff of Inco; Humberstone Ten Pin League;” “Red Caps Bowling Team.”
The pallbearers, five of whom were sons of deceased, were Douglas, Glenn. Charles, Allan and Ronald Winger and a nephew Stanley Winger.
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