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- Reported missing on ValleyfieldGrimsby Independent, 18 May 1942, p. 1,7 ...Grimsby Independent, 18 May 1942, p. 1,7 ...Grimsby Public Library
- Grimsby boy marries a Grimsby girlGrimsby Independent, 18 May 1942, p. 4 article appeared in Grimsby (Eng.) Evening Telegraph of Monday, April 17Grimsby Independent, 18 May 1942, p. 4 article appeared in Grimsby (Eng.) Evening Telegraph of Monday, April 17Grimsby Public Library
- District men were at Dieppe; List of hurt and missing is releasedGrimsby Independent, 27 Aug 1942, p. 1 ...Grimsby Independent, 27 Aug 1942, p. 1 ...Grimsby Public Library
- Buried in BelgiumGrimsby Independent, 3 Dec 1942, p. 1 Body of Flight Sergeant Richard E. Bertram of Hamilton, recovered from the sea Sept. 15, has been buried in Ostend, Belgium, his father, J.H. Bertram, was advised Saturday through information of German origin conveyed through International Red Cross. A former student at Grimsby High School, Flight ...Grimsby Independent, 3 Dec 1942, p. 1 Body of Flight Sergeant Richard E. Bertram of Hamilton, recovered from the sea Sept. 15, has been buried in Ostend, Belgium, his father, J.H. Bertram, was advised Saturday through information …Grimsby Public Library
- Flying golf ball results in death at local greensGrimsby Independent, 11 Jun 1942, p. 1 What coroner C.W. Elmore described as a "million in one shot" brought tragedy to crowded golf fairways of the Deer Park Golf Club last Saturday afternoon. Aneurin Jenkins Williams, aged 30, of Hamilton, who came here with members of the Hamilton Chapter of the American Institute of Tool Engineers, ...Grimsby Independent, 11 Jun 1942, p. 1 What coroner C.W. Elmore described as a "million in one shot" brought tragedy to crowded golf fairways of the Deer Park Golf Club last Saturday afternoon. Aneurin Jenkins Williams, aged …Grimsby Public Library
- No inquest will be held following drowning fatalityGrimsby Independent, 20 Aug 1942, p. 1,8 It was announced by Coroner C.W. Elmore of Beamsville last week that no inquest would be held into the death by drowning of Vernon Cecil Thompson of Montreal. Mr. Thompson met his death while swimming at the beach just east of Maple avenue last Thursday afternoon. The actual cause of …Grimsby Independent, 20 Aug 1942, p. 1,8 It was announced by Coroner C.W. Elmore of Beamsville last week that no inquest would be held into the death by drowning of Vernon Cecil Thompson of Montreal. Mr. Thompson …Grimsby Public Library
- Camby Wismer passes awayGrimsby Independent, 3 Dec 1942, p. 1 Camby Wismer, who resigned as clerk and treasurer of Lincoln county last May after holding that office for 35 years, passed away Sunday at his home at Jordan. He was in his 72nd year. The late Mr. Wismer, who had been in failing health for more than a year, suffered …Grimsby Independent, 3 Dec 1942, p. 1 Camby Wismer, who resigned as clerk and treasurer of Lincoln county last May after holding that office for 35 years, passed away Sunday at his home at Jordan. He was …Grimsby Public Library
- Robert Griffith lost, presumed to have been killedGrimsby Independent, 1 Oct 1942, p. 1 News of the death of Robert Kitchen Griffith, age 31, during an operational flight over enemy territory, was received here last Saturday with deep regret by a host of his friends and acquaintances. The news came just a week after he was reported "missing". Sergeant Air Gunner Griffith was born …Grimsby Independent, 1 Oct 1942, p. 1 News of the death of Robert Kitchen Griffith, age 31, during an operational flight over enemy territory, was received here last Saturday with deep regret by a host of his …Grimsby Public Library
- Trophy honours son of Grimsby man lost at seaGrimsby Independent, 1 Oct 1942, p. 1 Alex Stewart, 8 Kidd Avenue, was officially informed that his son, Pilot Officer Maxwell McLean Stewart, was officially presumed dead. Pilot Officer Stewart, a prominent figure in amateur sporting circles of western Canada, was a teacher on the staff of the Chilliwak, British Columbia, High School. ...Grimsby Independent, 1 Oct 1942, p. 1 Alex Stewart, 8 Kidd Avenue, was officially informed that his son, Pilot Officer Maxwell McLean Stewart, was officially presumed dead. Pilot Officer Stewart, a prominent figure in amateur sporting circles …Grimsby Public Library
- Young sailor dies after falling off ship near GrimsbyGrimsby Independent, 1 Oct 1942, p. 1 Dr. J.H. MacMillan pronounced life extinct after working for the better part of two hours over Ronald McFaulds, 17, of Guelph. Dr. MacMillan was called to the naval training ship "Venetia" by an officer after McFaulds in some manner fell from the boat into the water. The ship, a former …Grimsby Independent, 1 Oct 1942, p. 1 Dr. J.H. MacMillan pronounced life extinct after working for the better part of two hours over Ronald McFaulds, 17, of Guelph. Dr. MacMillan was called to the naval training ship …Grimsby Public Library
- A.P. McLean a war casualtyGrimsby Independent (18851105), 12 Feb 1942, p. 1 Albert Perry McLean, aged 23, is a casualty of war. This news came to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. McLean, last Saturday, and ended a long silence which began when he was reported as missing after air operations last December 16. News that his remains had been identified, and …Grimsby Independent (18851105), 12 Feb 1942, p. 1 Albert Perry McLean, aged 23, is a casualty of war. This news came to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. McLean, last Saturday, and ended a long silence which began …Grimsby Public Library
- Air Officer Son of Local Man is LostGrimsby Independent, 12 Feb 1942, p. 1 Advise that his son, Pilot Officer Maxwell McLean Stewart, is missing was received last Monday by A.M. Stewart, Kidd Avenue. Pilot Officer Stewart, who was born in Calgary, was 35 years of age, and was engaged in technical work of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The wire which Mr. Stewart …Grimsby Independent, 12 Feb 1942, p. 1 Advise that his son, Pilot Officer Maxwell McLean Stewart, is missing was received last Monday by A.M. Stewart, Kidd Avenue. Pilot Officer Stewart, who was born in Calgary, was 35 …Grimsby Public Library
- Meets tragic death hereGrimsby Independent, 1 Jan 1942, p. 1,8 This issue is incorrectly labelled as January 1, 1941.Grimsby Independent, 1 Jan 1942, p. 1,8 This issue is incorrectly labelled as January 1, 1941.Grimsby Public Library
- Book, Jonathan (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 26 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 19 Nov 1942 Born July 22 1872 Son of Robert Book Brother of Burgess Bookappeared in Grimsby Independent, 26 Nov 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 19 Nov 1942 Born July 22 1872 Son of Robert Book Brother of Burgess BookGrimsby Public Library
- Aiken, Dianna Ruth to Aiken, Jack and Aiken, Norma (née Hilts) (Born)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 17 Dec 1942, p. 8. Date of Event: Dec 8, 1942 At St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on Tuesday, December 8th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Aiken (formerly Norma Hilts) a daughter, Dianne Ruth....appeared in Grimsby Independent, 17 Dec 1942, p. 8. Date of Event: Dec 8, 1942 At St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on Tuesday, December 8th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Aiken (formerly Norma Hilts) a daughter, Dianne Ruth....Grimsby Public Library
- Palmer, Nellie and Nicholishen, Michael (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 3 Dec 1942, p. 8. Date of Event: 26 Nov 1932 Do you remember 10 years ago? - A wedding of considerable local interest took place at Oshawa last Saturday when Nellie, youngest daughter of Frederick and Mrs. Palmer, Grimsby, was united in marriage to Michael Nicholishen, of Courtice, Ontario. The ceremony was performed in the Ukrainian ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 3 Dec 1942, p. 8. Date of Event: 26 Nov 1932 Do you remember 10 years ago? - A wedding of considerable local interest took place at Oshawa last Saturday when Nellie, youngest daughter of Frederick and Mrs. Palmer, Grimsby, was …Grimsby Public Library
- Barron, Elizabeth and Comfort, Eldon (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1942 The marriage of Miss Elizabeth (Betty) Barron, daughter of Mrs. Barron and the late George Barron, Toronto, to Second Lieut. Eldon Comfort, R.C.C.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Comfort of Grimsby Beach, took place on Saturday in Westminster-Central United Church Chapel. Rev. Dr. W.H. Sedgewick ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1942 The marriage of Miss Elizabeth (Betty) Barron, daughter of Mrs. Barron and the late George Barron, Toronto, to Second Lieut. Eldon Comfort, R.C.C.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Comfort …Grimsby Public Library
- Martin, Clare Elizabeth and Clark, Robert (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1942 On Saturday afternoon, at the Alhambra apts, King St. E., Hamilton, the home of Rev. A.C. Eddy, the officiating minister, a quiet wedding took place when Miss Clare Elizabeth (Betty) Martin, of Winona, daughter of the late Edward Martin and Mrs. John Millar, was married to Mr. Robert Clark, of …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 4. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1942 On Saturday afternoon, at the Alhambra apts, King St. E., Hamilton, the home of Rev. A.C. Eddy, the officiating minister, a quiet wedding took place when Miss Clare Elizabeth (Betty) …Grimsby Public Library
- Ryce, Doris Agnes and Robertson, Gordon Bruce (Married)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 4 At St. John's Church (Norway), Toronto, a pretty wedding was solemnized between Doris Agnes Ryce and Leading Seaman Gordon Bruce Robertson, son of Pte. and Mrs. George Robertson, Grimsby. The church was decorated with white 'mums. Rev. Briarley Browne, the rector, officiated, and W.H. Mould ...appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 4 At St. John's Church (Norway), Toronto, a pretty wedding was solemnized between Doris Agnes Ryce and Leading Seaman Gordon Bruce Robertson, son of Pte. and Mrs. George Robertson, Grimsby. The …Grimsby Public Library
- Wismer, Camby (Died)appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 5. Date of Event: 6 Dec 1942 A very large number of sympathizing friends from all parts of the district gathered last Wednesday afternoon to pay their last tribute of respect to Camby Wismer, who died on Sunday after serving as clerk of Lincoln county for 35 years. Funeral services, conducted at his late home at Jordan, …appeared in Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 5. Date of Event: 6 Dec 1942 A very large number of sympathizing friends from all parts of the district gathered last Wednesday afternoon to pay their last tribute of respect to Camby Wismer, who died on …Grimsby Public Library