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- "Bill" Cole a real pioneer served in Riel RebellionGrimsby Independent, 9 Jun 1949, p. 1,5 One of the elder residents of the Grimsby area is Mr. William Cole of Grimsby Beach, who recently (May 3rd) celebrated his 93rd birthday. Mr. Cole has spent some 21 years in this district and before that he spent 47 years in Western Canada. Bill, as his friends call him, …Grimsby Independent, 9 Jun 1949, p. 1,5 One of the elder residents of the Grimsby area is Mr. William Cole of Grimsby Beach, who recently (May 3rd) celebrated his 93rd birthday. Mr. Cole has spent some 21 …Grimsby Public Library
- Beloved Country M.D. PassesGrimsby Independent, 17 Feb 1949, p. 1,6 Less than a month after he was honoured for a life-time of devoted medical service in a sprawling district stretching from Jordan to Grimsby, Dr. A.H. Addy died Saturday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was in his 80th year. It was on January 18 that Dr. Addy was to …Grimsby Independent, 17 Feb 1949, p. 1,6 Less than a month after he was honoured for a life-time of devoted medical service in a sprawling district stretching from Jordan to Grimsby, Dr. A.H. Addy died Saturday morning …Grimsby Public Library
- Former Grimsby Resident Famous Opera Star PassesGrimsby Independent, 3 Mar 1949, p. 1,4 Note: The following article from The Dunnville Chronicle will be of much interest to a great many people in this district as Mme. Marie Harrison was a resident of Grimsby for a great number of years when her husband, the late C.W.Harrison, was Principal of the old Grimsby Grammar school …Grimsby Independent, 3 Mar 1949, p. 1,4 Note: The following article from The Dunnville Chronicle will be of much interest to a great many people in this district as Mme. Marie Harrison was a resident of Grimsby …Grimsby Public Library
- Cramp Takes Life of Twenty Year Old Beamsville YouthGrimsby Independent, 30 Jun 1949, p. 1 The waters of Lake Ontario claimed the life of 20 year old Donald Shearer, May Street, Beamsville, while his brother Craig "Red" Shearer was rescued in a state of near exhaustion. The accident occurred late Sunday afternoon, east of Lincoln Avenue, Beamsville, as the two boys drifted away from a …Grimsby Independent, 30 Jun 1949, p. 1 The waters of Lake Ontario claimed the life of 20 year old Donald Shearer, May Street, Beamsville, while his brother Craig "Red" Shearer was rescued in a state of near …Grimsby Public Library
- Aged Winona Lady Fatally Injured as Son Looks OnGrimsby Independent, 11 Aug 1949, p. 1 Mrs. David Smith of Winona, aged 84, was injured fatally before the eyes of her son, Douglas Hall, in an attempt to cross the Queen Elizabeth Way at the Fifty Side Road at 4 p.m. on Sunday. She died a few hours later after being taken to the Hamilton General …Grimsby Independent, 11 Aug 1949, p. 1 Mrs. David Smith of Winona, aged 84, was injured fatally before the eyes of her son, Douglas Hall, in an attempt to cross the Queen Elizabeth Way at the Fifty …Grimsby Public Library
- Pioneer of Niagara Fruit Industry Passed on SundayGrimsby Independent, 11 Aug 1949, p. 1,10 The Niagara Peninsula has lost one of its pioneer sons in the passing of Harold C. Woolverton, who died suddenly on Sunday at his home in North Grimsby Township. Although in ill health for the past 2 months, he was thought to be well on his way to recovery, and …Grimsby Independent, 11 Aug 1949, p. 1,10 The Niagara Peninsula has lost one of its pioneer sons in the passing of Harold C. Woolverton, who died suddenly on Sunday at his home in North Grimsby Township. Although …Grimsby Public Library
- Young Grimsby Man dies in CollisionGrimsby Independent, 29 Dec 1949, p. 1,8 The sympathy of the whole town went out to Mrs. Leslie Stewart on Friday night, when word was received from Fort Erie that her husband, Frank Leslie Stewart, had died in Douglas Memorial Hospital, following a collision with a truck near Fort Erie. Employed by the Hagey Engineering Company, Mr. …Grimsby Independent, 29 Dec 1949, p. 1,8 The sympathy of the whole town went out to Mrs. Leslie Stewart on Friday night, when word was received from Fort Erie that her husband, Frank Leslie Stewart, had died …Grimsby Public Library
- Shepherd, Douglas Evan and Taylor, Diana Isobel (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 24 Nov 1949, p. 4. Date of Event: 19 Nov 1949 A wedding of much interest took place in St. George's Church, St. Catharines, on Nov. 19th, when Diana Isobel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thornton Taylor, was married to Mr. Douglas Evan Shepherd, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Shepherd, Beamsville. The ceremony, during which boy choristers sang, ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 24 Nov 1949, p. 4. Date of Event: 19 Nov 1949 A wedding of much interest took place in St. George's Church, St. Catharines, on Nov. 19th, when Diana Isobel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thornton Taylor, was married to …Grimsby Public Library
- Yakowenko, son to Yakowenko, Mr. and Mrs. Peter (Born)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 2 Apr 1949 April 2 - To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Yakowenko Grimsby, a son....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 2 Apr 1949 April 2 - To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Yakowenko Grimsby, a son....Grimsby Public Library
- Thearka, daughter to Thearka, Mr. and Mrs. Dave (Born)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 5 Apr 1949 April 5 - To Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thearka, Beamsville, a daughter....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 5 Apr 1949 April 5 - To Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thearka, Beamsville, a daughter....Grimsby Public Library
- Cusden, Sarah (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 27 Mar 1949 At London, England, on March 27th, 1949, Sarah Cusden, late of Grimsby, in her 84th year....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 27 Mar 1949 At London, England, on March 27th, 1949, Sarah Cusden, late of Grimsby, in her 84th year....Grimsby Public Library
- Travis, Wilfred Hamilton and Kuntz, Euoleen Marian (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 26 Mar 1949 A quiet, pretty wedding took place on Saturday, March 26th, at Zion Lutheran parsonage, Dashwood, Ont., when Euoleen Marian, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kuntz, became the bride of L.A.C. Wilfred Hamilton Travis, of Centralia, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Travis, Grimsby. Rev. L.F. ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 26 Mar 1949 A quiet, pretty wedding took place on Saturday, March 26th, at Zion Lutheran parsonage, Dashwood, Ont., when Euoleen Marian, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kuntz, became the bride …Grimsby Public Library
- Noble, Frank (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 2 or 3 Apr 1949 One of Canada's noted pastry chefs, Frank Noble, passed away suddenly in Toronto last weekend. Mr. Noble was known here, having been associated with the Village Inn on numerous occasions....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 2 or 3 Apr 1949 One of Canada's noted pastry chefs, Frank Noble, passed away suddenly in Toronto last weekend. Mr. Noble was known here, having been associated with the Village Inn on numerous occasions....Grimsby Public Library
- Clarkson, Ann (née Cruse) (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 6 Apr 1949 Mrs. Ann Clarkson, a resident of Grimsby since July, 1947, died at her home 229 Main St., yesterday [sic], after a few weeks' illness. She was born in England, November 1873, coming to Saskatchewan 39 years ago, then to Ontario 5 years ago. She had been an active member in …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 6 Apr 1949 Mrs. Ann Clarkson, a resident of Grimsby since July, 1947, died at her home 229 Main St., yesterday [sic], after a few weeks' illness. She was born in England, November …Grimsby Public Library
- Panter, Wallace George (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 1 Apr 1949 Wallace George Panter, formerly a well-known merchant of Beamsville for over 35 years, passed away after a brief illness last Friday afternoon, at the home of his cousin, Mrs. E.Pickering, in Toronto. The deceased was in his 75th year. He was born in Beamsville and carried on a merchant business …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 1 Apr 1949 Wallace George Panter, formerly a well-known merchant of Beamsville for over 35 years, passed away after a brief illness last Friday afternoon, at the home of his cousin, Mrs. E.Pickering, …Grimsby Public Library
- Unwin, Robert Stephenson (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 28 Mar 1949 After a lingering illness Robert Stephenson Unwin died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, on Monday, March 28th, in his 84th year. The deceased, a former resident of Grimsby, is survived by his wife, the former Marian Beatty of Hamilton, two daughters in Toronto, and a son in Ottawa. Following ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Apr 1949, p. 7. Date of Event: 28 Mar 1949 After a lingering illness Robert Stephenson Unwin died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, on Monday, March 28th, in his 84th year. The deceased, a former resident of Grimsby, is survived …Grimsby Public Library
- Lampman, Arnold (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 9 Jun 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 11 June 1946 In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Arnold Lampman, accidentally killed June 11th, 1946...Ever remembered by Dad, Mother, brothers and sisters....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 9 Jun 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 11 June 1946 In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Arnold Lampman, accidentally killed June 11th, 1946...Ever remembered by Dad, Mother, brothers and sisters....Grimsby Public Library
- Knox, Ray and Clark, Kerry (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 9 Jun 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 7 May 1949 On Saturday, May 7th, 1949, at the home of Rev. F. Manning, Grimsby, Kerry Clark, daughter of Mr. Clark and the late Mrs. Clark, Hamilton, to Ray Knox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knox, Grimsby....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 9 Jun 1949, p. 6. Date of Event: 7 May 1949 On Saturday, May 7th, 1949, at the home of Rev. F. Manning, Grimsby, Kerry Clark, daughter of Mr. Clark and the late Mrs. Clark, Hamilton, to Ray Knox, son of …Grimsby Public Library
- Lipsit, Richard Awrey (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Jun 1949, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 June 1948 In loving memory of my dear husband, Richard Awrey Lipsit, who passed away June 22, 1948...Lovingly remembered by his wife, Myrtle....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Jun 1949, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 June 1948 In loving memory of my dear husband, Richard Awrey Lipsit, who passed away June 22, 1948...Lovingly remembered by his wife, Myrtle....Grimsby Public Library
- Schott, John Edgar and Wood, Helene Lorene (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Jun 1949, p. 4. Date of Event: 11 June 1949 Jerseyville United Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, June 11th, at 3 p.m., when Helene Lorene Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wood, of Jerseyville, became the bride of John Edgar Schott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Schott, Grimsby Beach. The double ring …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Jun 1949, p. 4. Date of Event: 11 June 1949 Jerseyville United Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, June 11th, at 3 p.m., when Helene Lorene Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wood, of Jerseyville, …Grimsby Public Library