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 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 Sep 1921, p. 4. Date of Event: 31 Aug 1921     On Wednesday last, August 31, Mr. Sylvester Oakley, Grimsby's oldest citizen celebrated his 88th birthday having been born on August 31, 1833. ... Mr. Oakley came to Grimsby as a lad 14 years old and has resided here ever since. During his first half century of residence here he worked …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 17 Jun 1936, p. 1. Date of Event: 14 Jun 1936     On Sunday afternoon the members of the Grimsby town council with town officials visited the home of their colleague, Mayor R.H. Lewis, and felicitated him on the occasion of his 70th birthday which occurred on that day...Reeve Mogg making the presentation [of a fountain pen and pencil]......

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 24 Jun 1936, p. 8. Date of Event: 21 Jun 1936     Mrs. Sarah Tucker, hale and hearty, celebrated her 91st birthday on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hilts, William Street. Mrs. Tucker writes her own letters and does all her own sewing. Mrs. Tucker has had ten children and there are 36 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 19 Feb 1936, p. 8. Date of Event: 13 Feb 1936     On Thursday relatives gathered at the home of A. W. Honsberger, Clinton Township, to give him a surprise in honour of his 80th birthday. A short program of games and music was enjoyed. ... He received a number of gifts, among them a birthday cake beautifully decorated with 80 candles …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 1. Date of Event: 26 Dec 1944     One of the most widely known United Church ministers in this part of the province, Rev. I.M. Moyer, of Grimsby Beach, who this year completed his 50th year in the ministry, observed his 80th birthday on Tuesday, December 26th. In honour of the event, his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 3 Aug 1944, p. 5. Date of Event: 1 Aug. 1944     Mrs. Peter Hoover of Ridgeville, Ontario celebrated her 90th birthday on August 1st with a family gathering. Mrs. Hoover was the widow of the late Andrew Hewson who died on September 29, 1915 and in 1924 she married Peter Hoover of Ridgeville. She is the mother of eight children of …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 6 Dec 1945, p. 4. Date of Event: 1 Dec 1945     Came to Grimsby in 1881 from Simcoe

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 20 Dec 1945, p. 16. Date of Event: 12 Dec 1945     Mrs. Agusta Duvall, Fern Cottage, Livingston Avenue, celebrated the 88th anniversary of her birth on Wednesday, December 12th, when she was at home to her many friends of which a goodly number called to pay their respects. She was assisted in receiving by her sister, Mrs. A.H. Russ, and her …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 14 Mar 1917, p. 4. Date of Event: 10 Mar 1917     Saturday night was the scene of a happy event at the home of Mr. Ephram Terryberry, when about 50 of his friends from Winona, Toronto, Waterford, Grimsby and Beamsville gathered to celebrate his 70th birthday....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 29 Mar 1945, p. 6. Date of Event: 26 Mar 1945     A very happy event took place recently at "Green Trees", the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Garland, Brampton, it being a surprise party for Mrs. Andrew Bain of Grimsby, who on Monday celebrated her 80th birthday...Members of her family, - Mrs. Harvey Garland, Brampton. Mrs. William Hammond, Windsor, ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 5 Jul 1945, p. 5. Date of Event: 3 July 1945     Celebrates her 90th birthday(by Neil M. Leckie) One of the many satisfactions awaiting the members of my family and myself when we came to Grimsby a few years ago was the opportunity of forming a warm friendship with the venerable lady, Mrs. James Metcalf, whose 90th birthday fell on Tuesday …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 3 May 1945, p. 4. Date of Event: Apr 1945     Mr. Alexander Campbell, native of Inverness, Scotland and resident of Canada for 35 years celebrated his 88th birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. McLaren, Vinemount....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 27 Sep 1945, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 Sept 1945     celebrating not only their birthdays that took place in September but also their 38th wedding anniversary

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 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 29 Nov 1945, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 Nov 1945     Private Albert Lucken, Debert, Nova Scotia, served ice cream.

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 29 Jun 1944, p. 4. Date of Event: 21 June 1944     A joyous birthday celebration was held at the home of Mr. John Gillespie, Grimsby Beach, on Wednesday, June 21st, when that honoured resident of the Beach district attained his 87th milestone in life. Attending the festivities were six of his seven children: Mrs. H.F. Berry...Mrs. N.M. ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Jul 1944, p. 5. Date of Event: 6 July 1944     Amos H. Moyer, of Vineland, observed his 87th birthday last Thursday. Mr. Moyer was born on the farm where he still lives, land which was settled by his great-grandfather, a U.E. Loyalist. Until a year ago, he worked the 17 acres himself. He has a keen memory, and can recall …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 20 Jul 1944, p. 4. Date of Event: 16 July 1944     A grand little lady celebrated a birthday on Sunday last in the person of Mrs. Conrad Shafer, 19 Murray Street. It was the occasion of her 82nd anniversary. Surrounded by her sons and daughter, and visited by many friends, she had a very happy day indeed. Born Emma Voight at …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 12 Apr 1933, p. 8. Date of Event: 4 Apr 1933     A very pleasant surprise party took place at the home of J. and Mrs. Burkholder on Tuesday, April 4th, when the family of Mrs. Sarah Gayman celebrated her 79th birthday. A good time was spent, all wishing Mrs. Gayman many more happy birthdays....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 26 Aug 1943, p. 4. Date of Event: 24 Aug 1943     On the occasion of his 78th birthday on Tuesday of this week, Mr. J.H. Forman, Livingston Avenue, was showered with birthday cards from former pupils and friends, over 90 being received. Mr. Forman also enjoyed brief visits from a few old friends during the day....