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Contributors: Grimsby Public Library- Year: 1948
- Death Calls Old Soldier
Grimsby Independent, 16 Dec 1948, p. 21,22 Owen Teeter, Grimsby born man, a casualty of World War One has been confined to military hospitals since 1918 - Enlisted from western Canada - "Lost" by family for many years. In Canadian military hospitals ever since coming back to Canada as a casualty of World War 1, in 1918, … Grimsby Independent, 16 Dec 1948, p. 21,22 Owen Teeter, Grimsby born man, a casualty of World War One has been confined to military hospitals since 1918 - Enlisted from western Canada - "Lost" by family for many …Grimsby Public Library - Pioneer of Fruit District Crosses the Great Divide Grimsby Independent, 21 Oct 1948, p. 1,5 A long and useful life was ended last Friday evening with the death of Hon. E.D. Smith, 95, at his home, "Helderleigh", in Winona. One of the great pioneer builders of the Dominion of Canada, he was a member of the Canadian Senate for 32 years and was dean of … Grimsby Independent, 21 Oct 1948, p. 1,5 A long and useful life was ended last Friday evening with the death of Hon. E.D. Smith, 95, at his home, "Helderleigh", in Winona. One of the great pioneer builders …Grimsby Public Library
- Little Child Crushed Under Wheels of Delivery Truck Grimsby Independent, 19 Aug 1948, p. 1 Driver Never Saw Little Tot As He Slowly Backed Out Of Driveway - William Walter Ball Killed Before Eyes Of Mother Who Was Too Far Away To Save Him - In full view of his mother, not close enough to save him, William Walter Ball, 17-month-old son and only child … Grimsby Independent, 19 Aug 1948, p. 1 Driver Never Saw Little Tot As He Slowly Backed Out Of Driveway - William Walter Ball Killed Before Eyes Of Mother Who Was Too Far Away To Save Him - …Grimsby Public Library
- Instantly Killed by Train at Crossing Grimsby Independent, 19 Aug 1948, p. 1 George Campbell, 72, prominent fruit grower of R.R.1, Jordan, was instantly killed shortly after 1 o'clock Monday afternoon when his one-ton truck was struck by a CNR locomotive at a crossing just east of Vineland. Campbell, who was alone in the truck, was thrown out as the truck tumbled ahead … Grimsby Independent, 19 Aug 1948, p. 1 George Campbell, 72, prominent fruit grower of R.R.1, Jordan, was instantly killed shortly after 1 o'clock Monday afternoon when his one-ton truck was struck by a CNR locomotive at a …Grimsby Public Library
- Gas Explosion Takes Life of Former Grimsby Woman Grimsby Independent, 7 Oct 1948, p. 1,3 Little more than an hour after they heard a radio newscast Sunday evening telling of a woman being taken from her blast-shattered 13th floor apartment after an explosion had caused hundreds of tenants to flee from a 15-storey apartment in New York City's Peter Cooper Housing Development, Mr. and ... Grimsby Independent, 7 Oct 1948, p. 1,3 Little more than an hour after they heard a radio newscast Sunday evening telling of a woman being taken from her blast-shattered 13th floor apartment after an explosion had caused …Grimsby Public Library
- Little Baby Burned to Death in Crib Grimsby Independent, 9 Sep 1948, p. 1,5 The burned and charred body of two and a half year old Kenneth Austin was found in the crib in which he met his death, following a flash fire that raced through the three room dwelling on the M.S. Nelles property last Friday afternoon. The child, youngest son of Mr. … Grimsby Independent, 9 Sep 1948, p. 1,5 The burned and charred body of two and a half year old Kenneth Austin was found in the crib in which he met his death, following a flash fire that …Grimsby Public Library
- Passes Suddenly on C.N. Railway Train Grimsby Independent, 9 Sep 1948, p. 1,5 The many friends in Grimsby of R.S.M. George and Mrs. Watkins were greatly shocked on Monday afternoon and Tuesday to hear of the sudden death on Labor Day morning of Mr. Watkins. The first intimation of his passing came when ex-Mayor Edric S. Johnson received a telegram from Mrs. Watkins, … Grimsby Independent, 9 Sep 1948, p. 1,5 The many friends in Grimsby of R.S.M. George and Mrs. Watkins were greatly shocked on Monday afternoon and Tuesday to hear of the sudden death on Labor Day morning of …Grimsby Public Library
- "Mayor of Little Places" Crosses the Great Divide Grimsby Independent, 27 May 1948, p. 1,8 Andrew D. Clarke, native son of Grimsby suffers sudden seizure - Became one of Canada's greatest radio personalities through his "Neighborly News" Broadcast - had been equally as well known as a newspaperman. All Ontario was saddened and shocked on Wednesday night and early on Thursday morning ... Grimsby Independent, 27 May 1948, p. 1,8 Andrew D. Clarke, native son of Grimsby suffers sudden seizure - Became one of Canada's greatest radio personalities through his "Neighborly News" Broadcast - had been equally as well known …Grimsby Public Library
- Prominent in Fruit Industry Many Years Grimsby Independent, 2 Sep 1948, p. 1,9 For many years one of the most prominent men in the fruit industry of Ontario, as well as in general activities for the advancement of this area, Charles William Franklin (Frank) Carpenter, of Grimsby, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, on Thursday last. In his 82nd year, he was born … Grimsby Independent, 2 Sep 1948, p. 1,9 For many years one of the most prominent men in the fruit industry of Ontario, as well as in general activities for the advancement of this area, Charles William Franklin …Grimsby Public Library
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