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 Grimsby Independent, 14 Dec 1944, p. 3     The Rev. George Grout, who succeeded Mr. Bethune, was born in 1804 in Quebec City where his father was a member of the Bishop's Household. He was the first child to be baptized in Quebec Cathedral. A young man of 23, he was appointed to the church at Grimsby by …

 Grimsby Independent, 21 Dec 1944, p. 3     Shortly after Mr. Grout's death, the Reverend F.J. Lundy, a graduate of the University of Oxford, England, with the degree of D.C.L. came and preached to the parishioners of St. Andrew's...And according to all reports there were many disputed passages in the 18 years of Dr. Lundy's incumbency, in ...

 Grimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 1     The sad news was conveyed to Mrs. Grace Maeder on Wednesday afternoon last, by an official notification from Ottawa, of the death in action overseas of her son, Flying Officer Paul Maeder, one of the most popular of the younger lads of the town previous to his enlistment. Twenty years …

 Grimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 2     description of Dr. Read's term as clergyman at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, including improvements and changes, He died September 8th, 1892, and he and his wife are buried at St. Andrew's Churchyard. His wife, Eliza Ann, was born at Bath, Ontario July 1st, 1818, died at Grimsby March 16th, 1891.

 Grimsby Independent, 21 Sep 1944, p. 1     Pte. Glen Lewis Bearss, of Grimsby, was killed in action in France on August 27, according to official notification received by his mother last Thursday. Twenty-four years of age, he was a son of Warren Bearss and Mrs. Ethel Bearss ans was born at Campden, near Beamsville. He enlisted in …

 Grimsby Independent, 28 Sep 1944, p. 1     Over three-quarters of a century ago, a little girl, Effie Clarke, was confirmed in St. Andrew's church. On Sunday, that same little girl, now Mrs. Effie Black of Hamilton, attended the anniversary services, being the oldest member of the church in attendance. Mrs. Black, "Aunt Effie" to the ...

 Grimsby Independent, 28 Sep 1944, p. 2     On the 27th day of this month, 1913, there passed to his Eternal Home, a highly respected and much beloved citizen, in the person of Thomas Rome. "Tommy" Rome will be well remembered by hundreds of people throughout the whole peninsula. The late Mr. Rome came to Grimsby as a …

 Grimsby Independent, 5 Oct 1944, p. 5     Pte. Ralph "Bud" Byford, 19, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Byford, Adelaide Street, was killed in action on Sept. 16, official notification being received by his parents on Saturday. He enlisted at Hamilton in March 1943, before he was 18 years old. After training in Canada with anti-aircraft …

 Grimsby Independent, 12 Oct 1944, p. 1     Lance-Cpl. Reginald Dingman, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Dingman, Grimsby Beach, was killed in action in Italy on September 20, according to official notification received by his parents Thursday. He was wounded in action on December 26th, 1943, and had rejoined his unit some time ago. He …

 Grimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 5     description of Mrs. Kenneth Scott's impressions of Canada

 Grimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1944, p. 2     lengthy article about Colonel Johnson leaving Grimsby for northern Ontario - grew up at Grimsby Beach, in 1915 he enlisted and went overseas with the 58th Battalion, serious wounds forced him to return home with the rank of captain, married high school sweetheart, Ethelyn Wake of Grimsby Beach, settled on …

 Grimsby Independent, 23 Nov 1944, 1, 9     The following is a letter received by Reeve J.G. Pettigrew of Smithville from Captain May of his son's regiment ... Dear Mr. Pettigrew: I take the liberty of writing you on the occasion of the tragic death of your son killed in action 1st October, 1944. Believe me, all the …

 Grimsby Independent, 23 Nov 1944, p. 1     On Thursday, August 27th, 1859, the first open air service was held on the grounds of the Grimsby Camp Meeting with Dr. Wakefield preaching the first sermon from the text in 1 Kings 18:41. "There is a sound of abundance of rain". He had a clear strong carrying voice which …

 Grimsby Independent, 9 Nov 1944, p. 5     Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Secor, of Ridgeville, have been advised that their son, Pte. Clifford Leslie Secor, was killed in action, Oct. 23, in Holland. Born in Grimsby Centre in 1921, he attended Grimbsy Centre Public School and the Smithville High School, and before enlistment was employed in ...

 Grimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1944, p. 1     Almost one year-Christmas 1943- Sergt. Bruce James Cullen, 30, was killed in action in Italy. This information has just come to the Independent this week. Sergt. Cullen was a son of Mrs. Cora M. Smith of Grimsby by a former marriage. He enlisted in September 1941 and trained at Camp …

 Grimsby Independent, 30 Nov 1944, p. 2     clergyman in Grimsby at St. Andrew's Anglican Church from 1823 to 1827; excerpts from his letters and meetings are included in the article.

 Grimsby Independent, 27 Jul 1944, p. 1     Official notification was received last Friday by Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Emm, Elizabeth Street, that Corp. Reginald G. Ballard, 35, had been killed in action in France on July 15th. Corp. Ballard had resided with Mr. and Mrs. Emm for 11 years previous to his enlistment in 1939. He was …

 Grimsby Independent, 22 Jun 1944, p. 1     Rfm James Robert Smith, 21, son of Pte. Herbert and Mrs. Smith, Kidd Ave., Grimsby, has been wounded in action in France, according to information received by his mother. He enlisted in Toronto early in 1940 and has been overseas for nearly four years. His family has a splendid service …

 Grimsby Independent, 22 Jun 1944, p. 5     Deputy Reeve George and Mrs. Crittenden, Grimsby Beach, received word on Monday that their grandson. Sergt. Elvin Todd, R.C.A.F., was reported missing overseas, the information coming to them from their daughter in Sudbury. He is 21 years of age. Sergt. Tod received his wings as an Air Gunner at ...

 Grimsby Independent, 8 Jun 1944, p. 1     Pte. John A. Carlton, son of Mrs. Sarah Carlton, North Grimsby. This lad enlisted in the R.H.L.I. in 1940, was reported missing at Dieppe in August 1942 later was reported wounded and a prisoner in Germany. In October that year he was operated upon and one of his legs amputated, …