Hicks, John (Died)

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 were six ex-pupils and at either side of the casket while it remained in the church four ex-pupils stood as a guard of honor. Rev. A.DeRose and Rev. C.D. Drapper conducted the services... The remains were taken to the Buck & Son mortuary to await the arrival of Harold Hicks, who was expected home from Los Angeles by plane, but was delayed on account of fog.