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 Grimsby Independent, 15 Apr 1931, p. 1     A 9-year-old boy died April 12, in the General Hospital, Hamilton, of a most virulent type of spinal meningitis. He was Joseph Neil Roberts, of 129 Stanley Avenue, and his death was the first to have occurred this year from the dread malady. Dr. James Roberts, M.O.H., took steps to …

 Grimsby Independent, 5 Aug 1931, p. 1     A gloom was cast over the Beach residents on Saturday afternoon by the tragic death of Frank Wesley, one of the best known and esteemed summer cottagers, whose untimely demise took place shortly after his arrival there for a three weeks' vacation. The late Mr. Wesley who was a resident …

 Grimsby Independent, 7 Jan 1931, p. 1     Newspaper located at the Grimsby Museum

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Sep 1931, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 Sept 1920     Newspaper located at Grimsby Historical Society Archives

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 15 Apr 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 13 Apr 1931     A very pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Norton, Ontario Street, on Monday evening, the occasion being the 25th anniversary of their wedding.......

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 15 Apr 1931, p. 5     Numerous citizens and friends were in attendance at the funeral of the late R.J. Snetsinger which was held from his late residence, Nelles boulevard, on Thursday afternoon last, the services being conducted by Rev. J.A. Ballard of St. Andrews Anglican Church, Rev. D.H. MacLannan, of Winona, and ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 15 Apr 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 7 Apr 1931     Rev. G.W. Wood, of Trinity United Church officiated at the funeral of the late Miss Gilmore which was held from her late residence, Oak St., on Friday afternoon. The pallbearers were: G.T. Hartwell, James Wentworth, Arthur Hewson, C.T. Farrell, E.T. Mannell and Henry Hillier. [Ed. note: first name ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 15 Apr 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 5 Apr 1931     Harriet Crooks, wife of Norman Travis, died at her late residence, Saltfleet, on Sunday, April 5th. Deceased was in her 46th year. The funeral took place from Merritts funeral home at Smithville, on Wednesday afternoon, April 8th, with interment at the United Church cemetery. The services were ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 3 Jun 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 30 May 1931     Deep regret will be expressed at the passing of T. Gordon Brown, will known and esteemed business man of the district, who died at the General hospital on Saturday afternoon, following an operation. He was in his 45th year and resided at Stop 117, Winona. Mr. Brown was for several …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 3 Jun 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 1 Jun 1931     After a prolonged illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Gunn Smith, wife of James Smith, died at her home, Stoney Creek, Monday evening, aged 77 years. Born in Holy, Scotland, she came to this country 56 years ago, settling at first in Grimsby. Twenty years ago she moved to Stoney Creek and during …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Dec 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 21 Dec 1925     In loving memory of our dear daddy, Alex Sweet, who died December 21st, 1925... Ever remembered by his daughter, Mrs. George Sewell and the rest of the family....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Dec 1931, p. 8. Date of Event: 22 Dec 1931     Mrs. George Slingerland, a former resident here (Beamsville), died at the Home for Incurables in Toronto yesterday in her 84th year. The remains were brought here for interment on Tuesday....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Dec 1931, p. 8. Date of Event: 12 Dec 1931     A quiet wedding took place on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the parsonage when Eva, younger daughter of Mrs. Helen Graham, was united in marriage to Claude J. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Smith, Winona; Rev. J.W. Hunt officiated. The young couple left immediately after by motor for a …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Dec 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 30 Dec 1931     Fellow citizens and numerous friends will sincerely sympathize with Mr. Charles D. Wells, manager of the Royal Bank, Grimsby, in the sad bereavement he has suffered in the death of his wife, Sarah Emery Ayres, who passed away in Hamilton this Wednesday, following an extended illness. Left to mourn ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Dec 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 27 Dec 1931     A well-known and highly respected resident of Glanford township passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness in the person of Thomas Henry Nicholls. He was born in Binbrook, the son of John Nicholls, but has lived in Glanford about 26 years. He attended Case United Church and always …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Dec 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 15 Dec 1931     Mrs. Ellen M. Chamberlain, widow of Hiram Chamberlain, of Leamington, Ont. and formerly living in Grimsby with her sister-in-law, Mrs. George W. Sibbald, on Ontario Street, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 15th, at the home of her brother, A.E. Sibbald, at East Orange, N.Y. She had been a member ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Dec 1931, p. 8     The funeral of Robert Watt took place on Sunday from his sister's Mrs. St. Johns, Grimsby, to Stone church, Fulton, for interment. Mr. Watt was a former resident of Tweedside, but had been residing with his uncle, Robert Watt, at Chatham when the accident which caused his death occurred. About …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Dec 1931, p. 8. Date of Event: 28 Dec 1931     Joel Tallman, Vinemount's oldest resident, died at his home on Monday morning, after a few days' serious illness. Mr. Tallman was in his 95th year and had lived practically al his life on the farm where he was born. He was quite active until less than a year ago, and …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Dec 1931, p. 8     The funeral of John Hicks the ex-principal of the public school here (Beamsville), was held from his home on William street on Thursday afternoon. After a short private service at the home the remains were conveyed to Wesley United Church, where they lay from 2 until 3:30 o'clock. The pallbearers …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Aug 1931, p. 5. Date of Event: 1 Aug 1931     Huge baskets of gladioli presented a pretty background for the marriage in Trinity United Church, Grimsby, on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock of Janetta Grace, only daughter of Mr. Charles Marshall, to Mr. Alex. McFarlane, of Chesley, Rev. G.W. Wood officiating.' The bride becomingly gowned in ...