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- "Bobby" Alldrick in good healthGrimsby Independent, 22 Apr 1943, p. 1,7 The following letters received by Wm. and Mrs. Alldrick from their son, Sergeant Robert Alldrick, R.C.A.F., a Prisoner of War in Germany, will prove of interest to his many local friends: 7 Dec. 1942. Dear Mom and Dad, Just been over to see our dentist, and had a couple of …Grimsby Independent, 22 Apr 1943, p. 1,7 The following letters received by Wm. and Mrs. Alldrick from their son, Sergeant Robert Alldrick, R.C.A.F., a Prisoner of War in Germany, will prove of interest to his many local …Grimsby Public Library
- Grimsby captain missing at seaGrimsby Independent, 25 Feb 1943, p. 1 Word was received here on Saturday stating that Captain Theron Woolverton, of the United States Merchant Marine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woolverton, of Grimsby and New York City, is missing at sea following the sinking of his ship by enemy torpedo. Thirty-two years of age, Captain Woolverton is …Grimsby Independent, 25 Feb 1943, p. 1 Word was received here on Saturday stating that Captain Theron Woolverton, of the United States Merchant Marine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woolverton, of Grimsby and New York City, …Grimsby Public Library
- Remembers when circus men led their animals on footGrimsby Independent, 25 Feb 1943, p. 1,8 Mrs. John G. Tufford, pioneer of Clinton Township, became a centenarian on Friday last - has had the unique experience of seeing 7 generations of her family - grandfather was a teamster in War of 1812 - pallbearers were chosen because they owned plug hats. The oldest resident of Clinton …Grimsby Independent, 25 Feb 1943, p. 1,8 Mrs. John G. Tufford, pioneer of Clinton Township, became a centenarian on Friday last - has had the unique experience of seeing 7 generations of her family - grandfather was …Grimsby Public Library
- Old Timer seeks informationGrimsby Independent, 25 Feb 1943, p. 5 Hiram Monty drove horses for Grout FoundryGrimsby Independent, 25 Feb 1943, p. 5 Hiram Monty drove horses for Grout FoundryGrimsby Public Library
- Grimsby Boy in London Fog "Went South for Winter" Landed up in North AfricaGrimsby Independent, 4 Mar 1943, p. 1 Letter from North AfricaGrimsby Independent, 4 Mar 1943, p. 1 Letter from North AfricaGrimsby Public Library
- "Little Dynamite" George GledhillGrimsby Independent, 4 Mar 1943, p. 1 The "Little" member of the firm Gledhill and Inglehart, G.M.C. dealers and operators of garages and service stations in Grimsby and Beamsville. Married, has 5 children. Valued member of Grimsby Fire Department. Served in last war in R.A.F. Has one son, "Bill", overseas with the R.C.A.F. Thinks ...Grimsby Independent, 4 Mar 1943, p. 1 The "Little" member of the firm Gledhill and Inglehart, G.M.C. dealers and operators of garages and service stations in Grimsby and Beamsville. Married, has 5 children. Valued member of Grimsby …Grimsby Public Library
- Promoted Sgt. Nav. O. W. "Dick" FongerGrimsby Independent, 4 Mar 1943, p. 1 Sgt. Nav. O.W. "Dick" Fonger who according to cablegram just received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fonger, Port Dalhousie, has been promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer in the R.C.A.F. in England. P.O. Fonger has been overseas since early in November, having been presented with his wings …Grimsby Independent, 4 Mar 1943, p. 1 Sgt. Nav. O.W. "Dick" Fonger who according to cablegram just received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fonger, Port Dalhousie, has been promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer …Grimsby Public Library
- King's Message to Grimsby MotherGrimsby Independent, 11 Mar 1943, p. 1 Mrs. Sarah Carlton, Ridge Road west, North Grimsby, is in receipt of a letter from His Majesty, The King, conveying to her his sincere condolences on the death of her son, Pte. John A. Carlton, of the R.H. (?) The message is as follows: Buckingham Palace, The Queen and I …Grimsby Independent, 11 Mar 1943, p. 1 Mrs. Sarah Carlton, Ridge Road west, North Grimsby, is in receipt of a letter from His Majesty, The King, conveying to her his sincere condolences on the death of her …Grimsby Public Library
- Facts and Fancies: He's Helping You; You Help HimGrimsby Independent, 11 Mar 1943, p. 2 I received a letter from overseas the other day. Of all the letters that I have received from all corners of the earth in the past 40 years, I appreciate this one more than all of them. It was from Clifford McCartney (Pop to me), overseas now well over two …Grimsby Independent, 11 Mar 1943, p. 2 I received a letter from overseas the other day. Of all the letters that I have received from all corners of the earth in the past 40 years, I appreciate …Grimsby Public Library
- Good Citizen Award Presented by LionsGrimsby Independent, 18 Mar 1943, p. 1 Grimsby Lions Club at their semi-monthly dinner meeting in the Village Inn on Tuesday evening, presented their yearly Good Citizenship Award, and the choice this year will no doubt meet with the approval of every resident of this district. Three unknown judges, one a member of the Lions and two …Grimsby Independent, 18 Mar 1943, p. 1 Grimsby Lions Club at their semi-monthly dinner meeting in the Village Inn on Tuesday evening, presented their yearly Good Citizenship Award, and the choice this year will no doubt meet …Grimsby Public Library
- Four Fighting GrimsbyitesGrimsby Independent, 18 Mar 1943, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Comfort, of Grimsby Beach, have four sons in the armed services. Two are in the R.C.A.F. and two in the army. Three of the four are officers. All are graduates of Beamsville High and Vocational School. The youngest, L.A.C. Clarence M. Comfort, now only 21, enlisted …Grimsby Independent, 18 Mar 1943, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Comfort, of Grimsby Beach, have four sons in the armed services. Two are in the R.C.A.F. and two in the army. Three of the four are …Grimsby Public Library
- Fire Marshall Investigates Mysterious Township FireGrimsby Independent, 25 Mar 1943, p. 1 Two fires discovered burning at one time - barn completely destroyed - blaze in basement of house made slow headway - Old Alway farm - all window and doors in house were closed - no one around place when motorist discovers conflagration. A the request of Fire Chief Alf. LePage, …Grimsby Independent, 25 Mar 1943, p. 1 Two fires discovered burning at one time - barn completely destroyed - blaze in basement of house made slow headway - Old Alway farm - all window and doors in …Grimsby Public Library
- Away Back WhenGrimsby Independent, 25 Mar 1943, p. 2 History of Grimsby newspapersGrimsby Independent, 25 Mar 1943, p. 2 History of Grimsby newspapersGrimsby Public Library
- Former Grimsby Boys in ServicesGrimsby Independent, 1 Apr 1943, p. 1 Kidd, Keith Hope 'Buster': Jones, Rene: Jones, WalterGrimsby Independent, 1 Apr 1943, p. 1 Kidd, Keith Hope 'Buster': Jones, Rene: Jones, WalterGrimsby Public Library
- Only Son Killed On Active ServiceGrimsby Independent, 1 Apr 1943, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Haist, 1145 Valleyway, Niagara Falls, received a cable Tuesday advising that their only son, Flt. Sgt. John Clyde Haist, 20, was killed on active service March 29 and will be buried in England. Haist enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 and went overseas last October. …Grimsby Independent, 1 Apr 1943, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Haist, 1145 Valleyway, Niagara Falls, received a cable Tuesday advising that their only son, Flt. Sgt. John Clyde Haist, 20, was killed on active service …Grimsby Public Library
- Beamsville FlyerGrimsby Independent, 1 Apr 1943, p. 1 Shepherd, D. E. son of Mr. and Mrs. George 'Pop' ShepherdGrimsby Independent, 1 Apr 1943, p. 1 Shepherd, D. E. son of Mr. and Mrs. George 'Pop' ShepherdGrimsby Public Library
- Was not a victim of foul playGrimsby Independent, 25 Nov 1943, p. 1 It has been learned from official sources that William Vickers, 80 year old North Grimsby township farmer, died from natural causes and was not a victim of foul play as at first suspected. There will be no inquest in connection with the death, Crown Attorney E.H. Lancaster, St. Catharines, has …Grimsby Independent, 25 Nov 1943, p. 1 It has been learned from official sources that William Vickers, 80 year old North Grimsby township farmer, died from natural causes and was not a victim of foul play as …Grimsby Public Library
- Just a farmer from CayugaGrimsby Independent, 25 Nov 1943, p. 1 Gordon A. Hannah, genial Mine Host of the Hotel Grimsby, makes no bones about admitting that he was just a farmer from the Cayuga country when he came to Grimsby in 1927 and purchased the Hotel Grimsby. Since that time a marvelous lot of changes have taken place to that …Grimsby Independent, 25 Nov 1943, p. 1 Gordon A. Hannah, genial Mine Host of the Hotel Grimsby, makes no bones about admitting that he was just a farmer from the Cayuga country when he came to Grimsby …Grimsby Public Library
- Celebrates his 80th milestoneGrimsby Independent, 2 Dec 1943, p. 1 A real Grimsby Old Timer celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday, in the person of Austin E. House, who first glimpsed the light of day in the Town of Simcoe, County of Norfolk, on December 1st, 1863. At the age of 18, in the year 1881 - 62 years ago - …Grimsby Independent, 2 Dec 1943, p. 1 A real Grimsby Old Timer celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday, in the person of Austin E. House, who first glimpsed the light of day in the Town of Simcoe, County …Grimsby Public Library
- Grimsby soldier to be marriedGrimsby Independent, 2 Dec 1943, p. 1,7 The following letter from the British Isles will be of interest to many in this district as the writer worked for various fruit farmers hereabouts for several seasons and was for a long time an employee of the Hotel Grimsby. B87893, No. 2 Pioneer Co'y, Canadian Army Overseas, 28th Oct., …Grimsby Independent, 2 Dec 1943, p. 1,7 The following letter from the British Isles will be of interest to many in this district as the writer worked for various fruit farmers hereabouts for several seasons and was …Grimsby Public Library