The Collegiate Scrapbook

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]

DOOLAN - DONTIGNY (1941)

ARNPRIOR, Nov. 24 (Special) - Miss Mamie Dontigny this morning became the bride of Frank Doolan, well known young man of Pakenham. The bride, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eli Dontigny, of Arnprior, was attired in a tailored suit of aqua blue wool crepe with hat and accessories to match and kolinsky fur. She wore a corsage of Sweetheart roses. The bridegroom is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Denis Doolan. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grenier, of Arnprior. St. John Chrysostom Church was tastefully decorated with mums, palms and potted plants and the ceremony and nuptial mass was said by the pastor, Rev. J. T. Warnock. After a wedding breakfast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grenier, the newly married couple left on a brief honeymoon to Montreal and Quebec cities and on their return they will reside in Arnprior.

EVANS - ZIEBARTH (1940)

The wedding of Miss Muriel Annie Ziebarth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ziebarth and Mr. Minor Raymond Evans took place quietly at the Church of Ascension, Ottawa, on Tuesday, September 17th, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. C. A. Bender officiated. The bride wore a street length costume of soldier blue sheer with navy accessories and carried a bouquet of pink roses and maiden hair fern. She was attended by Miss Edith Evans. Stanley Ziebarth was best man. After a honeymoon at Pembroke and Eganville the young couple will reside on the groom's farm in Pakenham.

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BLACKMORE - WOERMKE (1940)

The First Baptist church was Prettily decorated with autumn flowers and ferns for the wedding of Miss Lois Iva Woermke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Woermke of Arnprior Bert Mercer Blackmore, on Saturday, September 14th, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. A. E. Jaster was the officiating minister. The bride looked beautiful in a white sheer dress, puffed butterfly sleeves, a V shaped neckline, and wore a wreath of roses and forget-me-nots in her hair. She was attended by Miss Phyllis Woermke, maid of honor, and Miss Dorcas Scheel, junior bridesmaid. Messrs. Warren and Orville Woermke were ushers. Mr. Clarke Laventure was best man. The attendants wore costumes alike of turquoise blue and carried Briarcliffe roses and babies' breath. Mrs. Leo Chabot presided at the organ, and Miss Eleanor School, cousin of the bride, was soloist, gowned in pink sheer.  Bridesmaid and soloist wore bracelets, the gifts of the bride. The bride's Mother wore a dress of black crepe trimmed with pink beads, black hat and shoulder knot of Briarcliffe roses. The groom's mother was dressed in dusky rose with black accessories. Her bouquet was a shoulder knot of Talisman roses. After the wedding ceremony a dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. About 30 out of town guests were among those assembled. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip to Northern Ontario and Quebec, the bride travelling in navy lace over rose, navy accessories, with a shoulder knot of Briarcliffe roses. They will reside at Boulamaque, Que. The bride received many costly and useful gifts besides several cheques.

MANDEVLLE‑ MORTON (1941)

On Monday, September 23rd, in Ottawa, Verna (Moreton), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Moreton, Pakenham, to James O. Mandeville D.D.S. of Pembroke only son of Mrs. John Mandeville, of Wellington and Buffalo.

SIMMONDS‑SNEDDEN (1940)

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized in the vestry of Chalmer's United Church, Ottawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 24th, when Miss Mary C. Snedden, only daughter of Mrs. R. A. Snedden of Pakenham, and the late Mr. Snedden, was united in marriage with Sergeant Horace Hubert Simmonds of Port Arthur. Rev Dr. John Woodside officiated. The bridal couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Snedden of Pakenham. The bride was gowned in a daytime dress of turquoise blue crepe, with matching hat, and wine colored veil, and accessories, and an ivory brooch, a gift from her brother, Dr. Fred Snedden of India. Her corsage was Talisman roses. Mrs. Donald Snedden was attired in a black and turquoise gown with corsage of American Beauty roses. The bridal party had a wedding dinner at the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. After a few days at the home of the bride's mother, Sergeant and Mrs. Simmonds left for Port Arthur to take up residence. Before leaving Kirkland Lake, where the bride taught school for two and a half years, she was the guest of honor at numerous tea, and showers.

RUSSELL - ROSS (Aug 1940)

A quiet wedding ceremony was solemnized in the United Church, Denbigh, Ont., on Saturday afternoon when Miss Cora Alice Ross, daughter of Mrs. Thomas A. Ross, Pakenham, and the late Mr. Ross, became the bride of Carswell Peter Russell, only son of P. M. Russell, Pakenham, and the late Mrs. Russell. Rev. Harold A. Turner, pastor of, St. Andrew's United church, Pakenham, officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Dorothy Cowan, and the bridegroom assisted by Harry Driscoll. The bride was wearing a shell pink crepe gown with an off-the-face white hat and white accessories. A corsage of pink Briarcliffe roses, forget-me-nots and gypsophila completed her costume. The bridesmaid wore a dress of embroidered orchid crepe, with white accessories and a shoulder knot of yellow roses and maidenhair fern. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Russell left on a motor trip to Muskoka and Northern Ontario.

MacDOWELL - CAMERON (Nov. 9, 1941)

PAKENHAM - Nov. 9 - (Special) - The marriage of Miss Marion Eileen MacDowall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. MacDowall to Pilot Officer Lloyd H. Cameron, of Saskatoon, Sask., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cameron, of Perth, Ont., took place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in St. Andrew's United Church. Pakenham. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated at the ceremony. Miss Jean Needham played the organ and the soloist was Mrs. F. H. Du Bais, cousin of the bride, who sang "Because". Miss Muriel MacDowall attended her sister, as bridesmaid, and Miss Joy Cameron, sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Earle Somerville, and the ushers were Orval MacDowall and Harold Cameron. A street length dress of Cameo rose sheer wool fashioned along Princess lines with bracelet length sleeves and a "V" neckline was chosen by the bride. Her only ornament was a brilliant Air Force Crest pin and she wore an off-the-face model hat of matching material with a shoulder length veil and matching accessories. Talisman roses and baby bronze chrysanthemums fashioned her corsage bouquet. The bridesmaid was wearing a daytime frock of Churchill blue lightweight wool made on simple lines. A single strand of pearls decorated the neckline and she wore a matching wide brimmed hat. Her shoulder bouquet was of Butterfly roses and fern. The flower girl wore a poudre wool crepe dress with a flared skirt and white stitching trimmed the bodice. Her matching hat was a poke bonnet model and she carried a Colonial nosegay of blue forget-me-nots and yellow chrysanthemums. Following a reception, the couple left for Ottawa and then Montreal by plane. They will reside in Saskatoon. The bride chose a black gold bunny wool frock with a matching turban. Her black boucle coat was trimmed with silver fox.

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Photo by Paul Horsdal. CAPT. A. M. EDINGTON AND BRIDE

Captain, Archibald Maxwell Edington, R.C.A.M.C., and his bride, the former Miss Marion Lowry, pictured after their wedding which took place in First United Church, Ottawa, on November 8. The bride is the daughter of the late Robert Lowry and of Mrs. Lowry, of Ottawa. Captain Edington is the son of the late Archibald Edington and of Mrs. Edington, of Montreal,

EDINGTON - LOWRY (8 Nov. 1941)

The marriage of Miss Marion Lowry, daughter of Mrs. Lowry and the late Robert Lowry, of Pakenham, to Captain Archibald Maxwell Edington, R.C.A.M.C., son of Mrs. A. M. Edington, of Montreal, took Place on Saturday afternoon in the First United Church, Ottawa Rev. H. S. Clugston officiated. Miss Ivy Jackson played the organ music and Mr. Allan Lillico, as soloist, sang "O Promise Me". The bride was attended by her, sister, Miss Elizabeth Lowry, as bridesmaid, and Mr. Robert E. Johnson acted as bestman. The bride wore a street length gown of Winston blue crepe with maroon accessories. Her corsage bouquet was of Johhanna Hill roses. The brides-maid chose a frock of old gold crepe with matching accessories in nigger brown. She wore a shoulder bouquet of Talisman roses. Following the reception the young couple left on a short motor trip.

Miscellaneous Shower 

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Miss Grace Ritchie on Monday afternoon of this week in honor of Miss Lottie Bole, one of this month's bride elects. The young hostesses, who years ago decided to call their members "the gang" and of which Miss Bole was an animated member, were the Misses Grace Ritchie, Muriel Scott, Edna McCreary, Mary Gillan, Miriam McCreary and Mary Scott. These young ladies received the guests at the door and when Miss Bole arrived was led to the chair of honor to the accompaniment of the wedding march played by Miss Muriel Scott. A large decorated basket of gifts was then presented by the Misses Mary Scott and Edna McCreary to the bride elect. The presents were then unwrapped and the accompanying verses read by Miss McCreary. A beautiful walnut coffee table was then presented from ten of the guests. Miss Murial Scott read a very appropriate and original poem form the "gang" who extended their best wishes to Lottie with half a dozen crystal goblets and sherbets. Miss Bole gratefully expressed her thanks and appreciation to her friends. Very dainty refreshments were than served and a social hour enjoyed over the tea cups.

MILLER - HIGGINSON.

KINBURN, Dec. 2.- (Special) St. Augustine's Church, Galetta, was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Saturday morning, when Miss Edna Isabel Higginson, daughter of Mrs. John A. Anderson and the late T. J. G. Higginson, of Antrim, became the bride of William Ronald Miller, son of Wesley Miller and the late Mrs. Miller, also of Antrim. Rev. P. Caiger Watson officiated. The bride chose a gown of heavenly blue crepe with black accessories and her corsage bouquet was Talisman roses and maiden hair fern. She was attended by Miss Mabel New, who wore a black crepe frock with black accessories. Her corsage bouquet was American Beauty roses and fern. Robert Fleming was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on a motor trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls. On their return they will, reside at Antrim.

GETS HIS WINGS

FLYING OFFICER ROBERT H. DEUGO, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Deugo, of Pakenham, who received his wings recently at Dunnville.

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CARLETON PLACE WEDDING GROUP

Mr. and Mrs. William Collie, Jr., whose marriage was solemnized recently in St. James' Anglican Church, Carleton Place, and their attendants.  The bride is the former Miss Joan Jacqueline Comba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gemmill Comba, of Carleton Place, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Collie, of Appleton. Miss Marjorie Comba, of Ottawa, was the bridesmaid, and Mr. James Collie attended his brother as best man.

Anniversary 25 Years (1943)

CARLETON PLACE, March 31. -  (Special) - Mr. and Mrs. Gemmill W. Comba, well known residents of this town, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary quietly at their home on John street Wednesday. Mrs. Comba was before marriage, Miss Bessie Jackman, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackman, of South Devon, England, and Mr. Comba is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Comba, of Pakenham. On March 31, 1918, the couple were married at the Abbey Church, South Devon, by the rector, Rev. M. Lynch. The bridesmaid was Miss Mabel Wright, and Lloyd Comba, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Comba have one son, Private Stewart Comba, of the Provost Corps, Ottawa, and two daughters, Mrs. William Collie, Jr., of Appleton, and Beverley at home.

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TEEVENS - NUGENT (July 4th, 1942)

PAKENHAM; July 7 (Special) - St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham, was the scene of a lovely wedding at 9 o'clock on Saturday morning, when Miss Margaret Mary Nugent, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Nugent, became the bride of Mr. James Gervais Teevens, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Teevens, of Kinburn. Rev. John Burke, cousin of the bride, of St. Margaret Mary's Church, Ottawa, officiated. Rev. A. J. Gorman was in the sanctuary. Mrs. T. A. Nugent presided at the organ and Mrs. George Noonan was the soloist. Tall standards, of blue delphinium were used throughout the chancel in an effective setting. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was assisted by her cousin, Miss Mary Nugent, as bridesmaid, and her niece, Miss Elizabeth Nan Nugent, of Montreal, as flower girl. Mr. Clarence Teevens was best man for his brother and the ushers were the bride's two brothers, John and Wilfred Nugent. A simply designed floor length gown of figured white organza was worn by the bride. Her shoulder length veil was arranged at the head in sweetheart effect. She carried an arm bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid was gowned in turquoise blue organza on lines similar to that of the bride, with effective headdress of net and flowers, with shoulder length veil. She carried Rapture roses. The flower girl wore a pink and mauve floor length gown of figured batiste and poke bonnet of net and flowers. Her bouquet of sweet peas carried out the color effect of the dress. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, and later Mr. and Mrs. Teevens left for the Muskoka district, the bride wearing an appliqued beige linen suit with linen accessories and beige wool coat trimmed with beige fox. Out of town guests included Mrs. Delia Keyes, of New York City; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Nugent, Misses Helen and Gwen Rooney, Mr. Frank Byrne, of Ottawa, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Nugent and children, of Montreal.

GREER - DONALDSON (18 July 1942)

KARS, July 19.- (Special) - A charming wedding of interest in this community was solemnized at Trinity United Church on Saturday at 1 p.m., when Miss Margaret Ethel Greer, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Greer, Kars, was united in marriage to Mr. Wilbert Wesley Donaldson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Donaldson, of Pakenham. Rev. Dr. E. D. B. Sexsmith performed the ceremony. The church was prettily decorated with early Summer flowers banked with ferns. The organist was Mrs. William McLeod, of Kars, aunt of the bride. The soloist was Miss Gwendolyn Craig, Carsonby. The bride was attended by Miss Hope Munro, of Ottawa, and the bridegroom by Mr. Milton Greer, twin brother of the bride. Ushers were, Mr. Gordon Donaldson, cousin of the bridegroom, and Mr. George Greer, brother of the bride. The bride wore a becoming floor length gown of white net over satin made in redingote style with tiny self covered buttons extending from the Peter Pan collar to the waist. Long tight fitting sleeves ended in points over the hands. The bodice and bouffant skirt were appliqued with satin in floral design. A finger tip veil of French net fell from a coronet of pleated net. The bride's arm bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses and baby's breath. The bridesmaid wore a floor length gown of pink net over bengaline with Sweetheart neckline, short puff sleeves. The basque bodice with bouffant skirt was accentuated with a deep shirred frill. She wore a floral headdress of apple blossoms and clover arranged with a dainty net bow. Her arm bouquet was of pink roses and Summer blooms. Following the ceremony a reception was held jot the home of the bride's parents, overlooking the Rideau river. There were about 65 guests. For travelling the bride wore an afternoon dress of turquoise sheer with navy blue accessories. Their wedding trip is to Muskoka, after which they will reside at Pakenham.

MONTGOMERY -  McCREARY  (18 July 1942)

SMITHS FALLS, July 19 (Special) - The Church of St. John the Evangelist was prettily decorated with Regal lilies, larkspur, white and orchid gladioli for the marriage Saturday at 3 p.m. of Miss Edith Doreen Montgomery to Dr. Robert Hillman McCreary, of Arnprior. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Montgomery, Smiths Falls, was given in marriage by her father and wore a becoming gown of sheer turquoise, matching sandals and turban with shoulder length veil, and carried a bouquet of Talisman roses. Rev. A. T. Carson and Rev. L. B. G. Adams officiated, and the bride was attended by Miss Miriam McCreary, Pakenham, sister of the bridegroom, the best man being James Milton Montgomery, nephew of the bride. The bride's attendant was gowned in a long dress of sheer rosewood, matching sandals, and turban with shoulder length veil, and carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. Mrs. A. T. Carson was at the church organ, and the usher was Mr. Everett Stirtan, Carp. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, 15 Electric street, after the ceremony. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. N. McCreary, Pakenham; the bridegroom's parents, Misses Edna and Miriam McCreary, Pakenham; Mr. Hiram McCreary, Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Stirtan and Master George, Carp; Mrs. J. M. Montgomery and Miss Ruth Montgomery, Kingston. After a wedding trip through the Ottawa Valley the couple will reside at Arnprior, where the bridegroom is a physician. The bride is a former member of the Smiths Falls Collegiate teaching staff.

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ZIEBARTH - SMITHSON (5 Aug. 1942)

Carleton Place, Aug 7.-(Special) - The marriage of Miss Olive Elsie Smithson, of Carleton Place daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Smithson, of Blakeney to Stanley Thomas Edward Ziebarth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Carl Ziebarth, of Pakenham, was solemnized in Blakeney United Church on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Thomas McCord, of Carleton Place. Mrs. Bert Robertson, of Carleton Place, played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Ray Moffatt, also of this town, sang O Promise Me. Miss Marion Jean Campbell, of Carleton Place, was bridesmaid. The best man was Leonard W. Smithson of Blakeney, brother of the bride. Given it, marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of white chiffon over taffeta with full skirt and long torso. White lace formed a deep yoke in her dress and the full bishop sleeves had a tight fitting cuff. Her long net veil fell from a halo of chiffon and she carried an arm bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. The bridesmaid chose, shell pink chiffon gown over taffeta with short matching jacket which had puffed sleeves with rows of shirring. The skirt was full and had rows of tiny frills around the bottom. She wore a finger tip veil of blue net and her arm bouquet was of Talisman roses. Following the ceremony, a buffet lunch was served at the home of the bride's parents to about 30 guests who were Present from Pakenham, Arnprior, Almonte, Carleton Place and Ottawa. The young couple will take up residence on the bridegrooms farm, near Pakenham.

O'DONNELL - NUGENT (17 June 1942)

The marriage of Miss Margaret Kathleen Nugent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nugent to Denis Wilfred O'Donnell, son of Mr. Jas. O'Donnell and the late Mrs. O'Donnell, Braeside, took place on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock in St. Peter Celestine church, Pakenham. Rev. A. J. German officiating. Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the wedding music and Miss Mary and Miss Teresa Nugent were soloists. The bride was attended by her sister, Bernadette, and Bernard McManus of Ottawa, cousin of the bridegroom was best man. A forget-me-not chiffon sheer designed with an appliqued jacket and long full sleeves was worn by the bride. Her hat was shell pink with matching accessories and she carried an arm bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. The bridesmaid chose a poudre blue sheer along flowing lines with a shirred girdle. She wore matching white accessories and carried an arm bouquet of Hollywood roses. Following a reception held at the home of the bride the couple left for Noranda. For travelling Mrs. O'Donnell wore a wheat-toned redingote ensemble with brown and beige accessories.  They will reside in McNab township.

BOURK - MILLER (1 Aug., 1942)

Of interest to a large circle of friends was the marriage of Marion Mae (Miller) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Miller, to Thomas Walter (Bourk) son of Mrs. R. Bourk and the late Richard Bourk which was solemnized Saturday evening, August 1 at 7 p.m. in St. Andrew's United church. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated and Miss Margaret Wilson presided at the organ. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Evelyn Miller. The best man was LAC Archie Cameron, R.C.A.F., and the ushers were Jimmie Moore and Graham Miller. The bride wore a floor length gown of white chiffon fashioned with a lace trimmed jacket with Bishop sleeves. Her finger tip veil of white net was held in place by a pleated halo. She carried a bouquet of red roses and baby's breath. The bridesmaid wore a turquoise net gown over satin designed with sweetheart neckline and short puff sleeves. Her shoulder length veil of matching net was held in place by a cluster of turquoise flowers. Her bouquet was of pink roses and baby's breath. A buffet luncheon was served at the bride's parents after which the couple left on a trip to Algonquin Park. The bride travelled in a jacket dress of symphony blue, a matching hat and black accessories. They will reside on the groom's farm at Pakenham.

NUGENT - COADY (Aug 12, 1942)

The marriage took place at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning in St. Peter's Celestine Church, Pakenham, of Miss Anna Rose Nugent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nugent, and Mr. Raymond Patrick Coady, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Coady. Rev. A. J. Gorman officiated. Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the wedding music, and the soloist was Miss Mary Nugent, cousin of the bride. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Bernadette Nugent, and the best man was Sergeant Pilot Charles Coady, of Fingal, Ont. For her marriage the bride wore a Redingote costume in Queen's blue, with matching accessories, and a corsage bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. Miss Bernadette Nugent chose a Redingote ensemble of navy blue, with accessories to match, and a corsage bouquet of premier roses. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the couple left on a wedding trip. They will take up residence in London, Ont. The bride travelled in a figured crepe jacket costume, with distinctive accessories.

Mrs. L. N. Bate is spending a short time at Blue Sea Lake.

Miss Dorothy Cowan and Mr. Driscoll, married Aug 8th, 7.30 p.m. in Pakenham. Cora and Carswell were attendants.

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STEEN - NEWMAN

Rev. Cecil A. S. Steen, acting rector of St. Luke's Anglican church, Ottawa, and eldest son of Mrs. Steen and the late A. H. Steen of Pakenham, was married to Miss Dorothy Lena Newman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Newman, of Ottawa, in St. George's Anglican church, Ottawa, Saturday morning. The marriage was solemnized by Ven. Archdeacon J. M. Snowden, Rt. Rev. Robert Jefferson, Bishop of Ottawa, was the celebrant at the nuptial Holy Communion service, which followed the marriage service, assisted by Rev. J. E. Lindsay, Mr. Leonard Foss played the wedding music and the choir boys of St. Luke's Anglican church were in attendance. Master George Montgomery was the soloist. Given in marriage by her father the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Edward C. Scott, as matron-of-honor and Mr. Allan J. M. Steen was bestman. The ushers were Rev. Wilfred E. Bradley and Rev. Stanley G. Jackson, of Brockville. A floor length dress of forget-me-not blue sheer was worn by the bride. Her Mary of Scot headdress was of matching tulle with a finger tip veil and she carried an arm bouquet of Happy Day roses and gysophila, and a prayer book. The matron of honor was wearing a shell pink sheer gown with a blue net head dress trimmed with pink. Mrs. Newman chose a dusky rose redingote frock with a black hat and accessories and a corsage bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. Mrs. Steen was gowned in an ensemble of Heaven blue printed crepe with a shoulder bouquet of Talisman roses. A reception was held and later the couple left on a short wedding trip. Mrs. Steen travelled in a leaf and white redingote, a white hat and white accessories. They will take up residence in Ottawa.

SMITH - RUSSELL (1942)

The first wedding in Ottawa between a member of the Canadian Women's Army Corps and a member of the United States Army will take place September 2 at 7 p.m. in Kildare Barracks. The principals are Corporal Isabel Smith, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, Pakenham, Ont., and Sergeant Robert Henry Russell, C. Company, 51st Infantry Battalion, Pine Camp, New York, son of Mr. Hubert Russell, St. Louis, Miss. Lt. . Col. A. L. Normandin, chief recruiting officer of the Ottawa area and a former employer of Corporal Smith, will give the bride away. Captain the Rev. J. C Daisley will perform the ceremony. Private Rita Foubert will act as bridesmaid and Private Marjorie J. White will be the soloist accompanied at the piano by Sergeant Kathleen Greer.

DAVIS - DOWNEY

The marriage of Miss Margaret Frances Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Davis, to Thomas Reginald Downey of Pakenham, son of Mrs. Downey and the late Thomas Downey, took place Friday afternoon at two o'clock at St. Thomas Anglican church, Woodlawn Ont. Rev. Grant Jones officiated, assisted by Rev. W. W. Davis, brother of the bride. Bankings of gladioli intermingled with autumn flowers were used effectively in adorning the church. Mrs. E. T. Younghusband, sister of the bride, played the organ and Rev. W. W. Davis sang "O Perfect Love." Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Evelyn Downey, sister of the groom, as maid-of-honor, and by Miss M. Ethel Davis, sister of the bride, and by Miss Ethel Davis, cousin of the bride, as bridesmaids. Mr. Robert Davis, brother of the bride, was the best man and the ushers were Mr. Walter Bourk and Mr. Ralph Davis, brother of the bride. The bride wore a gown of white chiffon made on simple lines, and the bolero was studded with brilliants. Her circular veil was held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of pink Briarcliffe roses. The maid-of-honor wore a model gown of minuet blue chiffon, designed on full flowing lines with smocking on the waist line and puffed sleeves of the jacket. Her chiffon turban was in halo effect and she carried Briarcliffe rosebuds. The bridesmaids were gowned a like in bud pink and sea spray green chiffon, made on Empire lines, with boleros. They wore open turbans in braided effect and carried bouquets of roses. Mrs. Davis, mother of the bride, wore a black sheer gown with a black hat and a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Downey was wearing a gown of black crepe combined with velvet, a black hat and a corsage of Token roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held on the lawn at the bride's home, and more than 50 guests were present. Later Mr. and Mrs. Downey left on a motor trip to Montreal and took the boat trip up the Saguenay. For travelling the bride wore a navy blue crepe dress with a top coat of flecked tweed and a navy blue hat and accessories. On their return they will reside in Pakenham.

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STEEN - CALDWELL (July 4th, 1942)

St. Mark's Church, Pakenham, at three o'clock on Saturday afternoon was the scene of the marriage of Miss Mary Steen, daughter of Mrs. Steen and the late Mr. A. H. Steen, of Pakenham, to Dr. John Donald Caldwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Caldwell, of Ottawa. Rev C. A. Steen, of Ottawa, brother, of the bride, assisted by Rev. F. Wimberley, of Pakenham, performed the ceremony. Dr. Carl Parrish, brother-in-law of the; bridegroom, was the organist. The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Mr. A. E. Blair, and Mrs. John Hayes was matron-of-honor for her sister. Mr. Bruce Lindley was best man, and the ushers were Dr. John Argue and Mr. John Hayes, brother-in-law of the bride. The bride wore a floor length model of white corded taffeta. The gown had a long close fitting bodice with a Sweetheart neckline. The long tight fitting sleeves were made with leg o' mutton shoulders, inset with bands of net, and they fell in points over the hands. The bouffant skirt was also inset with bands of net in flower design. The white French net veil was floor length and designed with a pleated halo. She carried a sheaf of white gladioli, white roses and baby's breath. The matron of honor chose a powder blue sheer frock. The bodice and sleeves had embroidered rows of flowers in the same shade. She wore a small headdress of powder blue net and fresh flowers, tied with ribbons which fell in streamers, and she carried a Colonial bouquet. A reception was held later at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Blair, after which the couple left for the Laurentians. The bride travelled in a minuet blue cotton mesh dress, shirred in the back and with embossed trimming at the neckline. Her hat was a small model of the same material trimmed with blue and pink flowers. She wore white accessories and a corsage bouquet of Happy Day roses, sweet peas and baby's breath. The mother of the bride wore a printed blue dress with a redingote of plain blue. Her accessories were in white and navy blue and she wore a corsage bouquet of pink and white sweet peas. The mother of the bridegroom chose a coin spot two-piece dress in navy blue and white crepe, with a navy blue hat, trimmed with white, and white accessories. Her corsage bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses and baby's breath. Among the out of town guests were Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Ritchie, Cobden; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lindley, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, Montreal; Dr. and Mrs. Carl Parrish, Aurora, N.Y.; Mrs. R. Turley, Russell: Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Caldwell, Dr. and Mrs. John Argue, Lieut. and Mrs. Norman Beattie, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Shaw, Rev. and Mrs. C. Steen, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Steen, Mrs. Jean Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Christmas, Dr. W. C. McIntosh, and the Misses E. Robidoux, F. McLeash, G. Bennett, A. Wilcox, R. Fleiger, F. Brough, A. Bond, M. Wanless, M. Tullis, all of Ottawa, and Miss V. Watkins, Kitchener.

DR. J. D. CALDWELL AND MARY STEEN.

Dr. John Donald Caldwell and Mrs. Caldwell, who were married on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock in St. Mark's Church, Pakenham. The bride was the former Miss Mary Steen, daughter of Mrs. Steen and the late Mr. A. H. Steen, of Pakenham, and Dr. Caldwell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Caldwell, of Ottawa. Rev. C. A. Steen, of Ottawa, brother of the bride, officiated at the ceremony.

NEWMAN - STEEN

Rev. Cecil A. S. Steen of St. Luke's Anglican Church, and his bride, whose marriage took place this morning in St. George's Anglican Church. The bride was the former Dorothy Lena Newman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Newman, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Steen and the late Mr. A. H. Steen, of Pakenham.

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TIMMINS - WOOD (1942)

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized November 28, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wood, when their daughter, Margaret Bluebelle (Peggy) Wood, became the bride of Percy Allen Timmins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Timmins. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated . Miss Lois Wood, sister of the bride, played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Thelma Wood of Ottawa, and Lloyd Timmins, was best man. The bride chose a street length dress of heavenly blue crepe in redingote style trimmed with Italian quilting. A coronet of roses held her waist length veil in place and her corsage consisted of sweetheart roses and maiden hair fern. She wore a locket worn by her mother on her wedding day 25 years ago. The bridesmaid was attired in a street length dress of cinnamon, crepe, trimmed with trapunto embroidery. She wore a coronet of carnations in her hair and her corsage consisted of carnations and maiden hair fern. The bride's mother wore a navy 4 figured redingote with black accessories. The groom's mother wore a plum crepe dress with black accessories. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride, after which the young couple left on a short trip to eastern points. The bride travelled in a teal blue tailored suit with black accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Timmins will reside on the farm of the groom's parents.

TIMMINS - BARBER (Oct. 8, 1942)

The marriage of Miss Ena Barber, daughter a Mrs. M. J. Barber of Kinburn to Beattie W. Timmins, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Timmins of Pakenham, took place in St. Augustine's church Galetta Wednesday, October 7 at 1.30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Caiger Watson. Miss Pearl Barber attended her sister and Lloyd Timmins, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride wore a street length two piece dress of blue with air force blue accessories. The bridesmaid chose a pretty wine crepe dress with matching accessories. Following a buffet luncheon at the home of the bride's parents, the young couple left on a short trip. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Timmins will reside on the groom's farm on the eleventh line of Pakenham.

TURLEY - WILCOX

Saturday afternoon Miss Constance Evelyne Wilcox, daughter of Major and Mrs. C. E. Wilcox, Ottawa, became the bride of Richard Hamilton Turley, B.S.A., son of Ven. Archdeacon and Mrs. Turley of Ottawa, formerly of Pakenham, Ven. Archdeacon Turley performed he ceremony, which took place in Trinity church, Ottawa, with the choir in attendance and Miss Natalie Frerichs at the organ. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was unattended. She wore a blue wool dress made on simple lines, with navy accessories and a corsage bouquet of roses. After the ceremony the couple left on a short trip. They will reside in Ottawa.

FRASER - McKELLAR

The marriage of Miss Jean Norma McKellar, daughter of Mrs. Gladys McKellar and the late Donald McKellar of Montreal, to LAC Lorne Milton Fraser, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fraser of Pakenham, took place at the home of the bride in Montreal. The marriage was performed by the Rev. Dr. Pitts at 4 o'clock on Saturday, October 3. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Dorothy Baxter as bridesmaid, also of Montreal and LAC James Miller, R.C.A.F., stationed at Pennfield Ridge, was best man. The bride wore a street length dress of beige crepe with brown accessories and a corsage of red roses and fern. The bridesmaid chose a dark blue dress with matching accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. A small reception followed the ceremony for relatives and friends at the home of the bride after which the bride and groom left for the latter's home in Pakenham. The out of town guests were the groom's sister, AW1 Grace Fraser, R.C.A.F. (W.D.), of Uplands and Cpl. Russell Baxter, R.C.A.F., of Quebec city, a cousin of the bride. The bridal couple will take up residence at Pennfield Ridge, N.B., where the groom is stationed.

Margaret Percy's baby was born July 21, 1944.

Ester's girl born Wednesday, 26 July 1944.

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STEWART - BOLE ((1942)

PAKENHAM, Out., Aug. 15. (Special) - A pretty but quiet wedding was solemnized at the United Church here Saturday afternoon, when Miss Charlotte (Lottie) Ann Bole, niece of George and Miss Annie Comba, Pakenham, was united in marriage with Lloyd Osborne Stewart, son of Mrs. Andrew Stewart, Kinburn, and the late Mr. Stewart. Rev. Harold A. Turner, Pastor of St. Andrew's United Church here, performed the ceremony. The bride was gowned in a navy blue sheer dress with embroidery in pastel shades, with, hat, shoes and accessories to match. She wore a corsage bouquet of Sweetheart roses. Miss Hazel Timmins attended the bride as bridesmaid. She was attired in a lilac shade sheer dress with white accessories and wore a corsage bouquet of pink and mauve sweet peas. John Early, of Caledon, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. Following the ceremony, the bridal party motored to the home of the bride's uncle, George Comba, where a buffet luncheon was served to 26 guests. Assisting in serving were the Misses Grace Ritchie, Edna McCreary, Mary Gillan, Mary and Muriel Scott. Later, the happy couple left on a motor trip to Montreal and other points east. For travelling, the bride wore a black and white figured costume with white accessories, and Summer coat of rose blush shade. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of numerous beautiful and costly gifts. On their return. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will take up residence on a farm on the third line of Fitzroy.

ANDERSON - McCREARY (1942)

St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, was the scene of a wedding on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock of Edna Margaret McCreary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. McCreary, to Mr. G. Ross Anderson, R.C.C.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Anderson. Rev. A.H. Turner officiated. The church was adorned with gladioli and ferns. Miss Muriel Scott played the wedding music and Mrs. C. A. Campbell was soloist. Miss Miriam McCreary, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Mr. Hugh Anderson brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. Everett Stirtan, of Carp and Mr. Gordon Davis, R.C.A.F., of Sydney, N.S., were ushers. The bride wore a floor-length gown of forget-me-not blue sheer, made with Bishop's sleeves and a shirred bodice and high neckline. Her matching headdress was a coronet style with shoulder-length veil and she carried an arm bouquet of Talisman roses. The bridesmaid was in rosewood sheer in floor length, made on similar lines to that of the bride. She wore a flowered turban with a shoulder length veil and carried an arm bouquet of Ophelia roses. A reception was held later at the home of the bride. The couple left for a short wedding trip. The bride travelled in a Redingote with matching felt hat and accessories of the same tone. They will take up residence at 183 Park street, Sydney, N.S.

WOOD - FEATHERSTON (26 Dec, 1942)

Miss Betty Dorothy Featherston, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Austin Featherston, became the bride of Flight Sergeant Jack Wood, R.C.A.F., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood, when Rev. F. S. Milliken solemnized their marriage in the vestry of Stewarton United Church on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was in a grey blue crepe afternoon dress, a burgundy shade hat made entirely of feathers, burgundy accessories and at her shoulder was a corsage bouquet of orchids. She was unattended. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. For a wedding trip to Montreal, Mrs., Wood donned a green corduroy suit with a brown hat and brown accessories On their return, Flight Sergeant and Mrs. Wood will take up residence in Ottawa.

DRISCOLL - COWAN (1942)

Rev. H. Turner officiated at the marriage of Miss Dorothy Latimer Cowan, daughter of Mrs. Frederick W. Cowan and the late Mr. Cowan. of Ottawa, to Thomas Henry (Harry), Driscoll, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Driscoll, of Ironside, Que., which took place Saturday evening in St. Andrew's United church, Pakenham. Mrs. Carswell Russell was the matron-of-honor, and Carswell Russell was best man. The bride wore a forget-me-not blue sheer floor length gown, designed with a jacket, appliqued in true-lovers' knots of baby pink velvet. She wore a heart shaped coronet in matching material to her gown, with a shoulder length veil, and her corsage bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses, bouvardia and statice. Mrs. Russell's floor length jacket gown was of dusky rose sheer, designed on similar lines to that of the bride. She wore a coronet in matching material, and her shoulder knot was of Johanna Hill roses, blue delphinium and statice. Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll left on a motor trip and on their return will reside in Ottawa. For travelling the bride donned an aquamarine blue crepe suit dress, the jacket of which was trimmed with self matching braid. A black hat and black accessories completed her ensemble.

CAMPBELL - SINGARD (1942)

The marriage was solemized at four o'clock on Saturday afternoon, December 19, in Erskine United Church, Toronto, of Miss Irene Ethel Singard, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Singard, of Pakenham, and Mr. Charles Purdy Campbell, son of Mrs. M. Campbell, Toronto. The bride was attended by her eldest sister, Mrs. C. H. Parker, of Kingston, and the best man was the bridegroom's eldest brother, Mr. John Campbell, of Toronto. Following the marriage ceremony, the wedding party attended a reception at the home of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will reside in Toronto.

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WILLIAMS - POYNTER (1942)

St. James Carleton Place, was the setting chosen for an attractive wedding Monday evening, November 23 at seven o'clock, when the rector, Rev. Canon T. H. Iveson, united in marriage Miss Elizabeth Hyacinthe Poynter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Poynter, Munro street, and James Yates Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, John street, all of Carleton Place. Miss Poynter resided in Pakenham until two and a half years ago. White and colored mums, pink and white snapdragons and ferns were used to decorate the church, while bows of white satin ribbon marked the guest pews. The service was fully choral, and the choir preceded the bride to the chancel singing, "O Perfect Love." The bride was attended by her cousin. Miss Mary Mitchell, of Almonte, as bridesmaid, and Corporal Leonard Williams, of Petawawa, was best man for his brother. The ushers were Mac Williams, uncle of the bridegroom, and John Poynter, brother of the bride, of Dalton Mills. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was wearing a two piece dress of aqua crepe with flared peplum, round high neck line with gold ornament, bracelet length sleeves and ogred skirt. She wore a black hat and black shoes and carried a white prayer book, the gift of the bridegroom. She also wore a corsage of pink roses. Following the ceremony a buffet lunch was served at the home of the bride's parents to some 40 guests. Mr. and Mrs. Williams left on a trip to Montreal.

Pakenham Girl in CWAC - Marries U.S. Soldier (Sept 1st, 1942)

Charming Bride Given In Marriage by Her Former Employer, Weds at Kildare Barracks. "Just Married! U.S.A. C.W. A.C." was the way the sign on the car read and that just about summarized the most interesting event yet recorded on the calendar of Kildare Barracks. Simply because a girl is in the army does not mean she cannot get married with all the trimmings as was proved Wednesday evening when Corporal Isabel Velma Smith, C.W.A.C., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, of Pakenham, Ont., became the bride of Sergeant Robert Henry Russell, C Company, 51st Infantry Battalion, Pine Camp, New York. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. Hubert Russell, St. Louis, Missouri. Considerable pains had been taken to ensure that the wedding was properly "done up" as befitted the first in Ottawa between a C.W.A.C. girl and an American soldier. The scene of the ceremony was the chapel of the Barracks, the Union Jack serving as an altar cloth and the altar decorated with a simple cross flanked by standards of gladioli. The Stars and Stripes and Union Jack were draped in the background. True, the bride did not wear the traditional white satin and veil but for once the bride did not have to vie with her dressmaker. Remarkably trim she looked in her smart Summer uniform with the corporal's stripes little more than a week old on her left sleeve and a recruiting band on her right. She carried a white prayer book. The bride entered the chapel on the arm of Lt. Col. A. L. Normandin, chief recruiting officer of the Ottawa area and a former employer of Corporal Smith. Private Rita Foubert was bridesmaid and Corporal James Johnson, G.G. F.G., was best mail. Captain the Rev J. C. Daisley, assisted by Rev. W. G. Greenfield, officiated. During the signing of the register, Private Marjorie J. White sang "I Love You Truly", accompanied at the piano by Private M. A. Parker. Lt. Col. Joan Kennedy, officer administering the C.W.A.C., was among the guests. The wedding was originally scheduled for 7 p. m., but was postponed until 8.30 so that members of the C.W.A.C. drilling would have a chance to see the big event. Following the ceremony, an informal reception was held and later the young couple left by train to spend their leaves with the bridegroom's family in St. Louis. They will return to their respective duties when the leaves expire. Sergeant Russell and his bride left the Barracks in a shower of confetti, carefully avoiding a black cat that threatened to cross their path as it strayed across the hall. There is one point of military etiquette, however, that bothers the Journal. Is it Sergeant and Mrs. Russell or Sergeant and Corporal Russell or what?

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"WITH THIS RING..." (Sept 1st, 1942)            Photo by Monty Taschereau

This picture was taken during a pretty and unusual wedding ceremony at Kildare Barracks, Ottawa, last night when Corporal Isabel Velma Smith, C.W.A.C., of Pakenham, was married to Sergeant Robert Henry Russell, U.S. infantry. Pte. Rita Foubert, Maid-of-honor, is beside the bride, while the best man, Cpl. James Johnson, is on the groom's right.

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ROY - JORDAN (June 26, 1943)

Peonies and mixed Summer blooms decorated the Church of St. Peter Celestine, Pakenham, for the marriage at nine o'clock this morning of Miss Mary Evelyne Jordan, only daughter of Mr. William Jordan, of Pakenham, to Mr. Charles Ephriam Ray, of Ottawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ray, of Carp. Rev. A. J. Gorman, officiated, while Mrs. Arkie Nugent was the organist, and Miss Mary Nugent, of Ottawa, was the soloist. The bride wore a floor length model of blush pink net over satin designed with a fitted bodice, Sweetheart neckline and short puffed sleeves. The skirt was bouffant style and appliqued with satin flowers. She wore a matching finger tip silk net veil which fell from a scalloped coronet, and carried an arm bouquet of Bettertime roses, baby's breath and fern tied with blue satin ribbon. As bridesmaid, Miss Nora O'Neil, of Arnprior, chose a floor length model of ice blue net over satin of the same design as the bride's. Her matching finger­tip veil fell from a scalloped coronet and she carried Premier roses, baby's breath and fern tied with pink satin ribbon. Following a reception at Stan­dish Hall Hotel, the couple left on a wedding trip to Toronto, the bride travelling in a heavenly blue silk jersey dress, small white flower hat, white accessories and a marten fur. They will reside at 287 Somerset street east, in Ottawa. Out of town guests included Mrs. George Jordan, of Pembroke; Miss Mary Nugent, of Ottawa; Miss Margaret O'Neill, of Arnprior; and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Leslie, of Galetta.

Posted: 19 July, 2004