Alvin Leslie

Alvin John Leslie

Born June 5, 1908 in Owen Sound, Died in St. Catharines
Alvin is the younger brother of Duretta Leslie (Wolfhard)
Alvin married Beatrice Elizabeth MacKenzie on May 20, 1933 in Kitchener, Ontario

Alvin started a delivery service in 1920 in Kitchener called Al’s Speedy Delivery. He started with a motorcycle and a side car. in 1929, he bought a Model A Ford truck. In 1936, he wanted to do something different so he sold his business and truck to 18 year old Ernie Frohlich for $150.00. Ernie built the business to become Al’s Cartage. While the original 1929 truck didn’t survive, the Frohlich’s found another 1929 Model A and restored it and used it for special events. Apparently, Al’s Cartage ceased operations in 2008.