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        - 1936 -

BORN  
THOMPSON - At Normandale on Wednesday Feb 5, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs Harry A Thompson, a daughter.

CREEK - At South Middleton on Saturday Feb 8 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Creek, a son.

SWICK - In Port Rowan on Saturday Feb 8, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. C Swick a daughter.

GLEADALE - At Port Rowan on Saturday Feb 8, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gleadall, a daughter.

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MOURNED AT PORT ROWAN
Port Rowan: Friends in the village were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Leonard Caswell at the Norfolk General Hospital on Monday February 17. Prior to moving to Lynn Valley in 1929, Mr.. Caswell operated the Port Rowan creamery. He also served on the village Council. The funeral is to be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence in Lynn Valley and will be under Masonic Auspices.

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WEBER - In Streetsville ON, On Sunday Feb 23, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Orval Weber of Messiah Corners, a daughter.

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SMITH - KENDALL - In Brantford on Thursday March 19, 1936 by the Rev. J V MacKinnon, Helen Eileen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P B Kendall of Simcoe to John A Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. P E Smith of Woodhouse, formerly of Virginia.

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FRANKLIN - At Port Rowan on Saturday May 23, 1936, Mr. William Franklin.
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MARRIED 
PRIOR - SMITH - In Simcoe at Trinity Anglican Church at 3 pm Tuesday MAy 19, 1936 by Rev. W E V McMillen, Mrs. Ada Smith to Mr. William Prior, both of Simcoe.

WAISANEN - PURANEN - At St. James United Church Manse, On Monday evening May 18, 1936 by Rev. T R Todd, Miss Hilda Puranen to Mr. Walter Waisanen, both of Simcoe.

CRABB - WENTWORTH - At the Simcoe Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon, May 21, 1936, Miss Irene Skilton Wentworth, only daughter of Rev. F H Wentworth and Mrs. Wentworth to Mr. John Milton Crabb, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. H R Crabb, all of Simcoe the father of the bride officiating.

DIED 
LUTES - In Hammond, Ind, on May 19, 1936 Clark D Lutes, son of Mrs. Lutes and the late Charles Lutes of Brantford.

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VOKES - HUTCHINSON
Port Rowan: An interesting June wedding took place on Thursday afternoon, June 18th at the home of the Misses Margaret and Myrtle Parker, when their cousin, Miss Mildred Hutchinson of Port Rowan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G A Hutchinson, was married to Mr. Russel Vokes of Dome Mines South Porcupine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vokes and the late Mr. James Vokes of Port Dover. Rev. H S Fiddes of the United Church officiated. The bride was given n marriage by her cousin, Mr. Morton Hutchinson of Toronto. The bride's wedding gown was of white chiffon with train and she wore a picture hat of white and carried Johanna Hill roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Mabel Vokes of Port Dover, sister of the groom, who wore pink net over  taffeta with pink mohair hat and carried yellow roses. The groomsman was Mr. A G Trueblood of South Porcupine. Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Miss Myrtle Parer. During the signing of the register Miss Dorothy Pierce played wedding music. The rooms were beautifully decorated with white and pink peonies and lovely roses. A buffet lunch was served. The table was most attractively decorated with pink tapers and rose buds and was centred with the wedding cake, each layer of which was mounted on silver stands. Those assisting in serving were Miss Dorothy Pierce, Miss Flora Aker and Miss Lenore Butcher of Simcoe. The guests were received by Miss Margaret Parker in blue and white beaded net, with white picture hat and corsage of  crimson rose buds, and Miss Myrtle Parker in powder blue triple sheer crepe. The groom's mother was attired in black lace with corsage of Ophelia roses. Mrs. Wallace Davis, great-aunt of the bride, who recently celebrated her ninetieth birthday was an honored guest.
The bride's travelling costume was navy blue georgette with white accessories in which she looked charming. The happy couple left by motor for points east. Guests were present from Toronto, Simcoe and Port Dover.

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DOUGHERTY - In Hamilton on Tuesday June 23, 1936 James Kenneth Doughtery of Walpole Township in his 27th year.

NIXON - In St. Williams on Monday, June 22, 1936 William Nixon, husband of Esther Masterson Nixon, aged 70 years.

IN MEMORIAM
OLDS - In loving memory of our dear mother, Jennett V Olds, who departed this life June 30, 1932. 

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BORN 
LIVINGSTON - At Port Rowan on Sunday Oct 4, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. James Livingston, a son.

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BORN  
FRANKLIN - At Clear Creek on Thursday Nov 12, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Franklin, a daughter Carol Ann. 

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DEATH TAKES MRS. M DAVIS
Highly Esteemed Port Rowan Lady Passes In Her 91st Year
Port Rowan: The village suffered a sad loss on Saturday, November 14, when one of its oldest and most highly respected residents, Mrs. Mary Jane Davis died, following a short illness.
Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Woodward, who came to this country from England in 1841. They settled in Charlotteville and Mrs. David was born there on February 9, 1846.
In 1864, she married William Wallace Davis and to them was born one daughter, Jennie who passed away in 1889 in her 15th year.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis resided on their farm at Rowan Mills for 28 yeas and then moved to Port Rowan in 1892. Mr. Davis died 20 years ago.
About two years ago Mrs. Davis suffered a broken hip from which she made a successful recovery. Up to that time she was one of the most active workers in Neal Memorial church of which she was a faithful member for years. She served as president of the Ladies' Aid for a number of years and was an ardent worker in the Sunday school.
Her kind disposition endeared her to all who knew her and she was always there ready to help those who were in trouble or sick.
One sister, Mrs. J L La Roue of Cultus survives, Misses Margaret and Myrtle Parker are nieces and Mrs. Russell Vokes of South Porcupine is a grand niece.
The funeral was held on Tuesday November 17 at two o'clock at her late residence on College avenue. Rev H C Burkholder pastor of Neal Memorial church conducted the sevice. Rev. J C Caley and Rev. R F Drake assisted. The pallbearers were Messrs. C Beauchamp, D L Brown, S Aker, Charles Duncan, M S Clemens, W N Buck. Interment was at the Franklin cemetery.

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DECEMBER  
MARKS 84th BIRTHDAY
St. Williams - Mrs. James Johnson a highly respected resident of the village, celebrated her 84th birthday, being at home to her many friends during the afternoon. Mrs. Johnson has been an active member of the Baptist church and her interest in church work has not lessened with the years, her bright and cheerful personality being a joy to all who know her. 

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MARRIED
CHAMBERLAIN - MITCHELL - In London on Saturday afternoon Dec 5, 1936, Miss Annie May Mitchell of London, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Mitchell of Clear Creak to Mr. Robert Edward Chamberlain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chamberlain of Port Rowan, Rev George N Hazen DD, officiating.

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TYRRELL - LAMPKIN - In Simcoe on Saturday Dec 12, 1936, by the Rev. A R Ferguson, Alice Jeanette Lampkin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G Cameron Lampkin of Waterford to Richard F Tyrrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tyrrell of Simcoe.

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49th Anniversary Marked At Jarvis
Mr. and Mrs. John Butcher Had Celebration Sunday
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Jarvis: On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. John Butcher, highly respected residents of the village, celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. During the day many friends called at their home to offer them congratulations.
Mr. Butcher is the son of the late James Butcher and Sarah Jane Wilson, pioneer settlers of Walpole. He was born on the Butcher farm one mile east of Jarvis where he spent most of his life until his retirement some years ago. He was one of a family of eight children, six sons and two daughters. Besides Mr. John Butcher, two brothers, Robert and Thomas are still living.
Mrs. Butcher before her marriages was Miss Mary E Smith, daughter of the late William Francis Smith and Katherine Smith, also pioneer settlers of this district. She was one of five children, four daughters and one son. One brother and one sister, Frank Smith of Port Dover and Mrs. Annie Ivey of Buffalo NY are now living.
On Dec 13, 1887, they were married at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. John Seaman, rector of Christ Anglican church Nanticoke. The bridesmaid was Miss Maggie Smith, sister of the bride and the groomsman was Robert Butcher, brother of the groom. They spent all their life on the Butcher farm until retiring and moving to Jarvis some years ago. They still enjoy the best of health ad are active in church and community work. In politics they have been life-long supporters of the Liberal party. They have two sons. Henry and Bruce the former occupying the homestead farm east of the village. 
Their many friends of this district join in wishing them many more years of married life together.

 

 


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