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 Grimsby Independent (18851105), 17 Dec 1942, p. 5,6     Despite the fact that it was 3:30 in the morning, the little village of Smithville turned out en masse on Sunday morning last to welcome home from overseas, on leave, a native son, a veteran of 86 operational flights over enemy territory. Motoring from Hamilton with his parents, Mr. and …

 Grimsby Independent, 17 Dec 1942, p. 5     The disastrous dance hall fire in St. John's Newfoundland on Saturday night claimed the life of at least one Grimsby district soldier. Pte. E.H. Dybol, Brickyard Sideroad, was killed in the holocaust, according to a wire received by his parents from the Militia Department. His remains were ...

 Grimsby Independent, 17 Dec 1902, p. 7     buried in Queen's Lawn Cemetery

 Grimsby Independent, 8 Nov 1916, p. 1     Reports received by Hunter Bros. of Grimsby from their brother William in England still convey the news that Lieut. James Hunter is in a very grave condition and hopes for his recovery are very slight ... [description of how he received his wounds] ......

 Grimsby Independent, 8 Nov 1916, p. 1     telegram received on October 21, 1916

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 Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 1     Mrs. H.O. Tuck, of Smithville, received the following cable on Sunday: "Regret deeply B27274, Pte. Warren Harvey Tuck, previously reported missing in action now reported by Berlin, through International Red Cross, Geneva, killed in action, 19th August, 1942. Further information follows when ...

 Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 1     A young Grimsby couple have adopted - not a baby - a Prisoner of War in a German prison camp. Ever since Sgt.-Gunner "Bobby" Aldrick became a prisoner of war in Germany, a year or more ago, he has had regular parcels of "Goodies" sent to him by his parents …

 Grimsby Independent, 10 Dec 1942, p. 1     Word was received over the weekend by Mrs. Sarah Carlton, North Grimsby, that her son, Pte. John A. Carleton, a Hero of Dieppe, had died of wounds in a German prison camp. Pte. Carlton enlisted with the R.H.L.I. in 1940 and proceeded overseas with that unit. He was first reported …

 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 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. 2     History of Grimsby newspapers

 Grimsby Independent, 1 Apr 1943, p. 1     Kidd, Keith Hope 'Buster': Jones, Rene: Jones, Walter

 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 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     Shepherd, D. E. son of Mr. and Mrs. George 'Pop' Shepherd

 Grimsby Independent, 4 Mar 1943, p. 1     Letter from North Africa

 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 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     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, 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. 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, 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 …