[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.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
Fonthill, March 11-Mr. and Mrs Roy Holler were at home to their friends on Saturday evening. They were celebrating their silver wedding. Guests were present from Port Robinson, Welland, St. Catharines, and the village. Mr and Mrs Holler were the recipients of many gifts including beautiful flowers from their many friends. The evening was spent in cards after which Mrs. Holler was assisted serving the delicious buffet luncheon by her daughters, Mrs. Wilfred Poole of Welland and the Misses Gwen and Joan.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
Rev. Anton Baoruk of Port Colborne assisted Rev, Fern A, Sayles on the occasion of the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Chehowski of 204 Harriet street, held on Sunday afternoon from the late residence to Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 25, 1947]
Fonthill, March 25- The funeral of the late William Eybel, one of the older residents of Effingham who died at his home on Friday was held from Drake and Barron’s Funeral Home on Monday afternoon. Many floral tributes showed the esteem of a large number of relatives and friends. Mrs. C. L Gregory provided appropriate organ music and Rev. Dr. Brown of the Presbyterian church of North Pelham conduced the service. Interment was in the Friends’ cemetery with the following acting as casket bearers: William Johnson, Clair Johnson, Wilson Cline, S. Easterbee, Gus Brady and John Sweeney.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
Largely attended by representative citizens from all ranks of life as well as by many personal friends from all over the district, the funeral of the late R.F. Curtin, who died on Saturday at his home on Randolph street in his 54th year, was held from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street to Fonthill Mausoleum on Monday afternoon. The pall bearers members of Horatio Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Merritt Masonic Lodge, were R.A. Elwood, C.G. Herman, N.J. Penwarden, J.B. Walker, H.C. Crysler and J.D. Patterson.
Representatives of many Welland and district fraternal, civic and other bodies were present and many floral tributes were noted at the graveside. Among these were lovely tokens from the Sir Isaac Brock Chapter, I.O.D.E.; Welland Anglers’ Association, Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Sea Cadets of Welland; Welland County Agricultural Society, Welland and Crowland branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, the corporation of the city of Welland, Welland Volunteer Firemen’s Club, Welland Optimist Club, Merritt Masonic Lodge, Horatio Lodge, K. Of P.; Presbyterian Church Managers, the Ladies’ of A.A. Club, Past Chancellors’ Club, and many others from firms, hotels and individual friends and relatives.
Rev. A.D. Sutherland of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated at the service, and he referred to the high esteem in which deceased had long been held during the many years he had been in the Welland district.
Two special services were held aside from the regular funeral rites. On Sunday evening more than 30 members of Merritt Masonic Lodge and other district lodges met at the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, and observed Masonic rites. Wor. Master Temple Melville, Wor. Bro. L.R. Brennan participated. Also on Sunday evening many members of Horatio Lodge, K. Of P. Held service at the funeral residence. They gathered at K. Of P, hall and marched from there to the funeral residence, with Bro. R.A. Elwood officiating as chancellor commander, Bro. J.B. Walker as vice chancellor, Bro. William Male as prelate, and Bro. William Anger as master at arms. With swords drawn they marched into the funeral residence and conducted K.of P. Rites.
DEATHS- MRS. E. ATKINS
[Welland Tribune March 29, 1947]
The death occurred at the Welland County General hospital yesterday of Edith Ellen Hodder Atkins, widow of the late Ernest Atkins in her 58th year.
Born in Dutton, Ont., Mrs. Atkins has lived in Welland 26 years, and also spent one year in St. Catharines. Previous to moving to Welland she taught school in the Dutton area. She was a member of Central United church, and of the Women’s Association and the Fidelis Club of the church. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are one daughter, Betty June Atkins, of Welland; and five sisters, Miss Ann Hodder, of Welland, Mrs. Frank Wilson (Maud) of St. Thomas, Miss Emily Hodder of Dutton, Mrs. Eldon Huckstep (Lilly) of Rosetown, Sask., and Mrs. Roy Cook (Mary) of Toronto. Mr. Atkins predeceased his wife a year ago.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 31, at the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 29, 1947]
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ellen Miller of Ridgeway were conducted by Rev. P.P. Wilt at St. Luke’s Church on Tuesday, Mrs. Miller-the widow of Michael Miller who predeceased her in 1943- had been an active member of the church since 1912. She died suddenly on Saturday afternoon.
Born at Fort Erie on February 21, 1872, Mrs. Miller was orphaned at the age of nine when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen, died. She then lived at the home of Mr and Mrs. Christian Foreman, Ridgeway, until her marriage in 1890.
The Millers had a farm two miles west of Ridgeway and they lived there until their retirement which they spent at Ridgeway..
Mrs. Miller was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society and served as its president for several terms. She also took an active part in the management of the Sunday School.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary S, Smith and a nephew, George Smith.
Interment was in the Beach cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 25, 1947]
The death occurred at Welland County hospital Monday morning following an illness of two weeks of Josephine Adella Neff, widow of the late Edward Neff, in her 78th year.
The late Mrs. Neff was born in Sherkston and had resided there all her life. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Fern Neff, St. Thomas, and Miss Alta Neff, Sherkston, and two sons, Grant and Raymond Neff, both of Sherkston. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 1923; by two daughters, Grace and Marion, in 1929; by a son, Norman in 1938 and by a son, Howard in infancy.
The body is resting at the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. The funeral will be held from the chapel on Wednesday, March 26 at 2p.m. to Overholt’s cemetery. Rev. Mr. Killam, pastor of Sherkston United church, will conduct the service.
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