Event Date : Sunday, November 30, 1941
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Biemold wed son of Mr. and Mrs. E. DeJong at the Christian Reform Church. Rev. M. Schans officiated. Mrs. A Verrips, the brides sister, was bridesmaid and Mr. W. Van Dyken was groomsman. The couple will reside on Emma Rd.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 27, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : Mr. Ralph Matthews' very sudden death, as the result of a heart attack, shortly after arriving for his day's business at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited on Wednesday morning, June 27, has left a vacancy in his home, in his church, among the Holland Marsh people, and among his many friends in Bradford. His cheerful disposition and friendly smile had made him a friend to all who knew him. Mr. Matthews was born in Holland, and emigrated to this country thirty-one years ago. Before leaving Holland he became engaged to Elsie Horlings and the following year she came to Chatham, Ontario, where they were married. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews established their home in Windsor and there their two daughters, Henrietta (Mrs. Sidney Van Dyke) of the Holland Marsh, and Jeanne (Mrs. Michael Havinga) of London, Ontario, were born. In August of 1946, when Bradford's first vegetable packing plant, Holland River Gardens Co. Limited, was opened, with his brother-in-law, George Horlings, then the vice-president and general manager, Ralph Matthews resigned his position as foreman in an industrial plant in Windsor to join the company here. His home was on the Holland Marsh. His church was the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church. His friendships were among the members of that congregation and few weddings from that church were complete without a reception following at which Ralph Matthews was master of ceremonies. But his friendships were not confined to his Canadian fellow countrymen. He was an enthusiastic bowler and was a member of the Bradford Men's Bowling Club, where at the annual closing social evenings he was always an asset as a leader. His friendships knew no barriers of race or creed. All good people who knew Ralph Matthews were pleased to call him friend. He is survived by his wife and his two daughters. Two sisters and two brothers reside in Holland and three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Matthews returned to their native land and visited their relatives there. Though his immediate family did not follow him to this country, his family relationships were numerous in this community by his marriage into one of the pioneer marshland families here. His funeral was from the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church with his minister, Rev. P. Lagerwey, conducting the services. Six nephews, namely, Wm. Winter, Gerald Verkaik, Harry Horlings, Richard Hyma, Louis Tamminga and George Hulsman were the pallbearers. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Thursday, October 01, 1942
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Winter wed son of Mr. and Mrs. George Verkaik Sr. of Chatham. Rev. M. Schans performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister Miss C. Winter and Mr. George Verkaik was his brother's groomsman.

Event Date : Wednesday, December 15, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Albert Biemold and dear mother of Eise, Henry, Gertie, Katrina and Hilda. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe Street, Bradford, until Saturday noon. Thence to the Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld, for service at 2 p.m. Interment Mr. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Friday, May 16, 1952
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Jeanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, to Michael Havinga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Havinga, all of the Holland Marsh. The wedding took place at the Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld. Rev. S. G. Brondsema of Toronto officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Henrietta Matthews, as maid of honour, and by her cousins, Miss Rena Van Zuiden and Miss Jean Hagan as bridesmaids. Little nieces of the groom, Marianne and Thelma Miedema, were the flower girls. Mr. Ralph Havinga of Windsor was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were Messrs. Sidney Van Dyke and Fred Havinga. The bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Flack, were host and hostess to the guests for afternoon tea. Mr. George Horlings, the bride's uncle, was master of ceremonies at the reception in the Community Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Havinga will reside in Toronto. Before her marriage several showers "of gifts were held in honour of the bride who has been a member of the office staff at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited. "

Event Date : Thursday, November 20, 1941
Event Type : Marriage

Description : The wedding took place at the Ansnorveld Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. M. Schans conducting the ceremony. Elsey Helen Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Havinga.

Event Date : Thursday, May 04, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : At Sunny Acres Rest Home. Husband of the late Jantje Vos. Father of Mr. and Mrs. Boele Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Horlings, Mr.and Mrs. F. Flack, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. Timon Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nydam, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. George Horlings, and Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Verkaik. Service in Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church May 8. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.

Event Date : Sunday, April 09, 1944
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Miedema wed son of Mr and Mrs George Verkaik of Chatham. Rev. M. Schans performed the ceremony at the Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. A. Van Dyk was matron of homour, Miss Kitty Uitvlugt was flower girl and Mr John Miedema was best man.