[St. Catharines Standard, 26 August 1974]
Tons of steel from a lift block the Welland Canal near Niagara Falls after the structure was struck by an empty ore carrier early Sunday. Officials said the canal – a crucial link in the St. Lawrence Seaway-might be closed for two weeks while workers clear the debris. Damage to the canal was estimated at millions of dollars. The bridge, about five miles north of Welland, Ontario, rose 120 feet into the air. When the oar boat Steelton struck, one of the lift’s 300-ton counterweights plunged through the roadway and the other disappeared into the water.
[The Evening Tribune, 26 August 1974]
Norman Grant Michener, former Welland mayor, died at Welland County General Hospital on Saturday in this 89th year.
Born in Welland, Mr. Michener had lived in the Welland area all his life, formerly residing at 39 Shotwell St. He was secretary-treasurer of the J.E. Cutler Lumber Co. Ltd., for 40 years.
Mr. Michener was mayor of Welland in 1936 and 1937 at which time the coronation of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth took place. He had served as an alderman four years previously. He also officiated at the opening of the new bridge on Niagara Street in September, 1973. He was active in fraternal organizations, being past noble grand of Orient Lodge 100F 134 Welland, past master of Merritt Masonic Lodge 168 Welland as well as a member of Willson Chapter 64 RAM 168 Welland, as well as a member of Central United Church.
Predeceased by his wife, Mabel Gertrude Michener, in 1965, and his son, Lloyd Michener in 1970, four brothers and five sisters, Mr. Michener is survived by his son, Claude, Welland.
Rev. Ross Adams of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will conduct the funeral service from the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 Main St. W., Welland. Tuesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Fonthill cemetery.
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