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- Died on ServiceGrimsby Independent, 11 Jun 1919, p. 8 News has just been received from the mother of one of those brave men who marched away from Grimsby on August 15, 1914 in the Fighting "B" Squadron, 2nd Dragoons Detachment, under Lieut. J.A.M. Livingston that he had succumbed to gas and wounds received in action, over a year ago, …Grimsby Independent, 11 Jun 1919, p. 8 News has just been received from the mother of one of those brave men who marched away from Grimsby on August 15, 1914 in the Fighting "B" Squadron, 2nd Dragoons …Grimsby Public Library
- Mainland, James (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 29 Oct 1942, p. 5. Date of Event: 24 Oct 1942 The funeral took place to Queen's Lawn Cemetery on Monday afternoon of a former well known resident of North Grimsby,in the person of James Mainland, who passed away at Woodstock on Saturday last, in his 83rd year. Deceased was born at Fonthill and came to reside on the Ridge Road …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 29 Oct 1942, p. 5. Date of Event: 24 Oct 1942 The funeral took place to Queen's Lawn Cemetery on Monday afternoon of a former well known resident of North Grimsby,in the person of James Mainland, who passed away at Woodstock …Grimsby Public Library
- Gammage, Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 29 Oct 1942, p. 8 Thomas Gammage, of the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, is home for a short leave after being discharged from Chorley Park, the military hospital in Toronto, He will be returning to Toronto Saturday. Pte. and Mrs.Herbert Gammage were in Grimsby for a short while last week following their marriage at ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 29 Oct 1942, p. 8 Thomas Gammage, of the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, is home for a short leave after being discharged from Chorley Park, the military hospital in Toronto, He will be returning to …Grimsby Public Library
- Palmer, Evelyn and Shafer, Herman (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 24 Oct 1942 At Montreal, on Saturday, October 24th, Evelyn Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Palmer, Montreal, to Herman Shafer, youngest son of Mrs. C. Shafer, Grimsby. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer will reside in Montreal....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 24 Oct 1942 At Montreal, on Saturday, October 24th, Evelyn Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Palmer, Montreal, to Herman Shafer, youngest son of Mrs. C. Shafer, Grimsby. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer …Grimsby Public Library
- Faulkner, Harry (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 31 Oct 1942 After an illness of only two weeks there passed away in General Hospital, St. Catharines, on Saturday morning, October 31st,Harry Faulkner in his 47th year. Deceased man was a veteran of the Great War having served with the 47th Batt. Oxford and Buckenhamshire Light Infantry. He came to Grimsby ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 31 Oct 1942 After an illness of only two weeks there passed away in General Hospital, St. Catharines, on Saturday morning, October 31st,Harry Faulkner in his 47th year. Deceased man was a veteran …Grimsby Public Library
- Fisher, Kathleen and Tufford, J. Earl (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 31 Oct 1942 Kathleen M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher, Grimsby, and Mr. J. Earl Tufford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tufford, Beamsville, were married at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon by Rev. W.J. Watt, in Trinity United Church, Grimsby. Chrysanthemums, with palms and ferns were used to decorate the …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 31 Oct 1942 Kathleen M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher, Grimsby, and Mr. J. Earl Tufford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tufford, Beamsville, were married at 2 o'clock on Saturday …Grimsby Public Library
- Hiam, Lilian Blanche and Love, Carl (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 12 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 30 Oct 1942 The wedding of Lilian Blanche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hiam, Hamilton, and Mr. Carl J. Love, son of Mrs. Love and the late Mr. C.J. Love, Grimsby, Ontario, took place on October 30, in Centenary United Church, Hamilton, Captain the Rev. Norman Rawson officiating. Yellow and bronze ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 12 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 30 Oct 1942 The wedding of Lilian Blanche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hiam, Hamilton, and Mr. Carl J. Love, son of Mrs. Love and the late Mr. C.J. Love, Grimsby, Ontario, …Grimsby Public Library
- Hull, Edward Henry (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 12 Nov 1942, p. 5. Date of Event: 9 Nov 1942 The sudden passing Monday morning at the Royal Victoria hospital, Montreal, of Edward Henry Hull, of Walkerville, son of Edward Hull, Hamilton, and the late Annie Henry Hull, will come as a severe shock to his many friends in this district. His age was 40 years. Born in Hamilton and …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 12 Nov 1942, p. 5. Date of Event: 9 Nov 1942 The sudden passing Monday morning at the Royal Victoria hospital, Montreal, of Edward Henry Hull, of Walkerville, son of Edward Hull, Hamilton, and the late Annie Henry Hull, will come …Grimsby Public Library
- Horlick, Thomas (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 19 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 Nov 1941 Thomas Horlick - November 22nd, 1941...Wife, Eva....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 19 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 Nov 1941 Thomas Horlick - November 22nd, 1941...Wife, Eva....Grimsby Public Library
- Middelkamp, Garret and Davyduke, Mary (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 19 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 14 Nov 1942 At Trinity United Church manse, on Saturday, November 14th, 1942, at 2 p.m., Garret Middelkamp, of Raymore, Sask., and Mary Davyduke, of West Bend, Sask., Rev. W.J. Watt of Trinity United Church officiating....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 19 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 14 Nov 1942 At Trinity United Church manse, on Saturday, November 14th, 1942, at 2 p.m., Garret Middelkamp, of Raymore, Sask., and Mary Davyduke, of West Bend, Sask., Rev. W.J. Watt of Trinity …Grimsby Public Library
- Neale, Robert (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 19 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 12 Nov 1942 His many friends in this district were shocked on Friday morning to hear of the death of Robert Neale, at his home on Paton Street, following a sudden heart seizure. Deceased had been in his usual good health and carrying on with his guard job at a Welland war industry. …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 19 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 12 Nov 1942 His many friends in this district were shocked on Friday morning to hear of the death of Robert Neale, at his home on Paton Street, following a sudden heart seizure. …Grimsby Public Library
- Mrs. V. Merritt 90 years of ageGrimsby Independent, 15 Jan 1942, p. 5 A gathering of upwards of 40 relatives, including children, in-laws and grandchildren gathered on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benson Merritt to honour Mrs. Valmer Merritt on the occasion of her 90th birthday anniversary. Mrs. Merritt, formerly Mahala Smith, is a daughter of the late Mr. and …Grimsby Independent, 15 Jan 1942, p. 5 A gathering of upwards of 40 relatives, including children, in-laws and grandchildren gathered on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benson Merritt to honour Mrs. Valmer Merritt on …Grimsby Public Library
- Jury finds driver to have been negligent driving car which killed E. HaworthGrimsby Independent, 29 Jan 1942, p. 1 A coroner's jury, sitting under Dr. C.W. Elmore of Beamsville, found "evidence of neglect on the part of the driver" whose automobile hit Edward Haworth as he was walking along the Queen Elizabeth Way last Christmas day. The driver of the car was William Staples of St. Catharines. The five-man …Grimsby Independent, 29 Jan 1942, p. 1 A coroner's jury, sitting under Dr. C.W. Elmore of Beamsville, found "evidence of neglect on the part of the driver" whose automobile hit Edward Haworth as he was walking along …Grimsby Public Library
- Aged bachelors guests of hotel proprietorGrimsby Independent, 8 Jan 1942, 1, 8 Messrs. Scott Marlatt, of Grimsby Beach, and Jacob Henry McLean, of Clinton township were the guests of Gordon Hanna, proprietor of the Hotel Grimsby at a New Year turkey dinner on Thursday evening of last week. The two gentlemen, both bachelors, are two of the district's oldest lifelong residents. ...Grimsby Independent, 8 Jan 1942, 1, 8 Messrs. Scott Marlatt, of Grimsby Beach, and Jacob Henry McLean, of Clinton township were the guests of Gordon Hanna, proprietor of the Hotel Grimsby at a New Year turkey dinner …Grimsby Public Library
- Surprise Party 87th BirthdayGrimsby Independent, 26 Feb 1942, p. 1 On Friday, February 20th, Mr. C. Beird of Grimsby celebrated his 87th birthday. About 20 friends and neighbours gathered on that evening to surprise Mr. Beird with an entertaining evening of cards and games. At the conclusion of play a very delightful luncheon was served. Despite his years, Mr. ...Grimsby Independent, 26 Feb 1942, p. 1 On Friday, February 20th, Mr. C. Beird of Grimsby celebrated his 87th birthday. About 20 friends and neighbours gathered on that evening to surprise Mr. Beird with an entertaining evening …Grimsby Public Library
- Bob Alldrick writes homeGrimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 1 The following letter was received by the parents of Sergeant-Observer Robert Alldrick, whose plane was shot down over Holland some months ago, and who is now a prisoner of war in a German internment camp. It was posted December 30, and arrived in Grimsby on February 25. Marked airmail, it …Grimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 1 The following letter was received by the parents of Sergeant-Observer Robert Alldrick, whose plane was shot down over Holland some months ago, and who is now a prisoner of war …Grimsby Public Library
- Victoria ParkGrimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 5 Not much is left of Victoria Park, that last vestige of the primeval forest that once covered the old bed of Forty Mile Creek. The Sewage Disposal Plant and the Queen Elizabeth Way between them have almost squeezed it out of existence. Of the 8 or 10 acres of black …Grimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 5 Not much is left of Victoria Park, that last vestige of the primeval forest that once covered the old bed of Forty Mile Creek. The Sewage Disposal Plant and the …Grimsby Public Library
- Walter Page is reported missingGrimsby Independent, 9 Apr 1942, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Page formerly of Grimsby have received word that their son, Flight Sergeant W.D. ("Wally") Page is missing after air operations. Attached to No. 214 R.A.F. Bomber Squadron, the young flier has been over France and Germany on several occasions recently, and was looking forward to ...Grimsby Independent, 9 Apr 1942, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Page formerly of Grimsby have received word that their son, Flight Sergeant W.D. ("Wally") Page is missing after air operations. Attached to No. 214 R.A.F. Bomber …Grimsby Public Library
- By-gone days recalled when John H. Forman given Lions Club 2nd citizenship awardGrimsby Independent, 4 Jun 1942, 1, 8 Former pupils, members of the Grimsby Board of Education and teachers remembered last Tuesday evening when the second Lions Citizenship Award was presented to John H. Forman, for 35 years principal of the Grimsby public school. The award to Mr. Forman was made by a panel of three judges, two …Grimsby Independent, 4 Jun 1942, 1, 8 Former pupils, members of the Grimsby Board of Education and teachers remembered last Tuesday evening when the second Lions Citizenship Award was presented to John H. Forman, for 35 years …Grimsby Public Library
- Inquest for track death not likelyGrimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1942, p. 1 Struck by a heavily laden freight train while walking along the Canadian National tracks about 300 feet west of the Nelles sideroad, John Russell, 60, of Toronto, was instantly killed Saturday night. The train, which was made up of 70 cars, was being driven at a speed of about 35 …Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1942, p. 1 Struck by a heavily laden freight train while walking along the Canadian National tracks about 300 feet west of the Nelles sideroad, John Russell, 60, of Toronto, was instantly killed …Grimsby Public Library