STANLEY

The Collegiate Scrapbook

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]


STANLEY - TOSH, ALMONTE, Ont., (July 25 (1943)

(Special) - The Presbyterian church manse was the scene of a pretty wedding on Friday evening, when Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Stanley, of Cedar Hill, became the bride of Flying Officer Stuart Alexander Tosh, of Bagotville, Que., son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. C. Tosh, of Almonte. The bride was attractively attired in a two-piece dusty rose crepe dress with linen colored accessories. The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lockhart, of Al­monte. Later Mr. and Mrs. Tosh left for Montreal and other points.

OSTLER - DARK (1943)

A quiet but pretty wedding took place June 2, at the home of Mrs. William Bennett, 241 Elgin street, when Miss Jean Almira Dark, youngest daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs. Dark of Pakenham, became the bride of John Ostler, of Ottawa. The marriage was performed by Rev. R. F. Lawson, with only the, immediate friends being present. The bride's wedding gown was a two-piece dress of heavenly blue lowered silk crepe. Mr. and Mrs. Ostler left on the afternoon train for Eastern points. The bride travelled in a navy blue wool suit with hat to match. On their return a wedding diner was given in their honor by her many friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson of Cedar Hill.

LYTLE - O'NEILL (1943)

Rev. J. T. Warnock solemnized the marriage Saturday morning, July 17 at 10 o'clock of Miss Margaret O'Neill, daughter of Mrs. John O'Neill Arnprior, and the late Mr. O'Neill of Arthur Grant Lytle of Arnprior. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Nora O'Neill as bridesmaid. Sgt. Angus Muldoon, R.C.A.F., Toronto, was best man. A floor-length gown of white lace and organza over satin, with fitted bodice, Peter Pan collar, short puffed sleeves and bouffant skirt was worn by the bride. Her embroidered veil was finger-tip. She carried a bouquet of Bettertime roses, baby's breath and fern. Miss Nora O'Neill chose a floor length gown of blue net over satin, designed with fitted bodice, short puffed sleeves, sweetheart neckline and bouffant skirt. Her finger-tip, veil was of blue net arranged from a scalloped headdress. She carried a bouquet of Briarcliffe roses, baby's breath and fern. Following the ceremony a reception was held in Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Lytle will reside in Sarnia.

CRAIG - FUMERTON (1943)

The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fumerton was daintily decorated with pink and white streamers for the wedding of their daughter, Mary Phyllis Fumerton, to Wilmot Andrew (Craig), son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig of Pakenham. The wedding took place in the manse of Grace St. Andrew's United Church, Arnprior, with Rev. D. H. Woodhouse officiating. The bride wore a street-length dress of Aqua blue sheer with long bishop sleeves and soft gatherings at the shoulders. Her hat was a tiny model trimmed with deep rose flowers, and she carried deep red roses. Miss Alma Fumerton attended her sister wearing a pink sheer frock, buttoned down the front of the bodice. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and baby's breath. The groom was attended by his brother, Lloyd Craig.  After the wedding a dinner was served for the immediate relatives of the young couple. Assistants at the table were Mrs. 0. Shail, Miss Jean Ledgerwood, Mrs. D. G. Campbell, Mrs. S. B. Hunter and Miss Daphne Neville. Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs. Woodhouse, J. B. Baird, and Mrs. W. Watchorn.

Mary Jordan's baby was born in March 1944.

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CAMPBELL - CUNNINGHAM (Sep 23, 1942)

ARNPRIOR, Sept. 25. - (Special) - The marriage of Miss Ella Edith Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cunningham, of McNab, to Kenneth William Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, of Pakenham, took place at the Baptist parsonage, Carleton Place, at two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, September 23. Rev. T. E. McAllister officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Ruth Bole as bridesmaid and Archie Cunningham, brother of the bride, was best man. The bride wore a street length dress of baby blue crepe with matching hat and navy accessories and corsage of pink snapdragon and roses. The bridesmaid chose a navy blue dress and hat with corsage of bronze snapdragon and cornflowers. Following a dinner served at the home of the bride's parents to the immediate families, the young couple left on a trip to Western Ontario. For travelling the bride wore a maroon velvet suit with matching hat and black accessories. The only out-of-town guest was Mrs. Cochrane Cunningham, of Fraserdale, Ont. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will take up residence in Pakenham Township.

SCOTT - GILMOUR (Dec 23, 1943)

A pretty wedding took place Thursday afternoon, at Bethany United church, Almonte, when Kathleen Elva (Gilmour), daughter of the late Gavin Gilmour and Mrs. Edward James, Almonte, was united in marriage with Sergt. Donald Stewart (Scott), son of W. Allan Scott of Pakenham. The bride, given in marriage by Edward James, was prettily gowned in white sheer, carried Johanna Hill roses, and was attended by her sister, Mrs. Wilfred Lindsay, as matron-of-honor. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Kenneth, while Robert Scott and Wilfred Gilmour were ushers. The young couple left on a short honeymoon.

HOWARD - WALDRON (July 21, 1943)

In St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, Wednesday at high noon Robena Elizabeth Waldron, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Waldron, Pakenham, became the bride of Arnold Almanger Howard, Soperton, Ont. The church was decorated with delphinium, hollyhocks and baby's breath, and white tulle bows marked the guest pews. Rev. G. Carryer performed the double ring ceremony. The bride entered the church with her father and was attended by her sisters, Miss Helen Waldron of Pakenham as bridesmaid, and Mrs. Kenneth Vermette of Ottawa as matron-of -honor. Sergt. Pilot Keith Robinson of Malton Aerial Observer School was best man, and Charles Howard, brother of the bridegroom, Soperton, and Kenneth Vermette of Ottawa, were ushers. Mrs. Edgar Hall, cousin of the bride played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Frank DuBois sang, "O Perfect Love." The bride wore a floor length gown of traditional white, triple crepe, designed with a shirred bodice, covered buttons accented the back panel, and white gloves met her elbow length sleeves. Her veil was finger tip length and was arranged from a heart shaped hat. She carried a white prayer book, adorned with streamers and knotted with bridal rose and baby's breath. The bridesmaid wore blue sheer chiffon over taffeta with a draped bodice, a V neck, long full sleeves gathered at the wrist, the skirt falling gracefully from the gathered waistline. The matron-of-honor was gowned in blush pink, sheer chiffon over taffeta. Tiny buttons accented the front from the neckline to the gathered girdle, the full bouffant skirt falling floor length, and full bracelet‑length sleeves. They also wore white Juliet hats, caught at the top with matching flowers and with short shoulder length veils. They carried Colonial bouquets of Better Time roses, snap-dragon, baby's breath and maiden-hair fern. Mrs. E. A. Waldron, mother of the bride wore a turquoise blue dress with white accessories and a corsage bouquet of sweetheart roses. The bridegroom's mother was in a brown, figured dress and matching accessories with a corsage bouquet of yellow Talisman roses. Following the reception at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left for Toronto, St. Catherines and other points. The bride travelled in an Alice Blue figured silk jersey with white accessories. On their return they will take up residence at Soperton. The out-of-town guests were from Soperton, Brockville, Smiths Falls, Kingston, Cardinal, Toronto, Carleton Place, Ottawa, and Malton.

GILMOUR - At Smiths Falls Chambers Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, August 6, 1946, to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gilmour, a sister for Brian (Brenda Ellen).

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MILLER - SMITH (1943)

A quiet wedding was solemnized in the afternoon of September 25, at the home of the bride's parents, when Marion Agnes (Smith), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Smith of Pakenham, became the bride of Delbert Hartley (Miller), only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hartley Miller of Fitzroy. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father and attended by Miss Margaret Wilson of Pakenham as bridesmaid. Verner Moorhouse of Toronto was best man. During the signing of the register Miss Jane Boyle of Arnprior sang "I'll Walk Beside You" accompanied by Mrs. Ed. Sadler of Carleton, Place, who was the pianist. A floor-length model of white sheer over taffeta with embroidered shirred waist and full skirt was worn by the bride. Her finger-tip veil fell from a halo-shaped headdress and she carried an arm bouquet of Better Time roses and bouvardia. The bridesmaid was attired in a floor-length dress of white sheer with shirred waist trimmed with silver sequins. Her arm bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses. Following a reception the couple left on a short trip, the bride, travelling in a rose crepe dress made on princes lines, with navy blue accessories and mink furs, the gift of the groom. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm in Fitzroy.

BOAL - GILES (1943)

St. James Anglican Church, Carleton Place, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty wedding Wednesday, May 19 at 12 o'clock, noon, when Miss Margaret Eleanor Giles, younger daughter of Thomas Giles, of Pakenham township, and the late Mrs. Giles, was united in marriage with Howard Boal, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Boal, Pakenham township. Canon T. H. Iveson, rector of St. James Church, officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Vera Currie, Pakenham, and Harold Boal, twin brother of the bridegroom was best man. Harvey Giles, brother of the bride, gave his sister in marriage. A two-piece afternoon dress of turquoise blue crepe, with brace-let sleeves, was worn by the bride and her cap of tulle with veil, and flowers, was of the same shade. She wore a corsage bouquet of bronze snapdragons and sweet peas. Immediately following the ceremony, the bridal party motored to, Ottawa and other points west. For travelling, the bride wore a two-piece brown crepe dress and a brown felt hat, trimmed with beige with accessories to match.

GUTHRIE - BOURK (1943)

St. Mark's Anglican church was the setting, for the marriage Thursday, April 29, at 11: a.m. of Ida (Bourk) daughter of Mrs. Richard Bourk and the late Mr. Bourk, to Archibald (Guthrie), son of Mr. and Mrs. James Guthrie of Cumming's Mills. Rev. Gordon Carryer officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Amy Bourk, Earl Caldwell of Cummings Mills was best man. The bride chose a two-piece navy blue suit, navy hat and accessories to match. Miss Amy Bourk chose a figured two-piece navy suit with accessories to match. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Joseph Bourk. A dinner was served at the home of the bride and was attended by near relatives. After a short honeymoon to Sudbury they will, reside on the groom's, farm at Cumming's Mills.

VERMETTE - WALDRON (May 7, 1943)

The marriage of Miss Eileen Victoria (Waldron), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Waldron, of Pakenham, to, Kenneth William (Vermette), son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vermette, Arnprior, took place Saturday morning at 10, a.m. in the vestry of St. John's Chrysostom's church, Arnprior. Rev. J. E. Austin, assistant rector, officiated at the ceremony. The bride wore a Sunni blue crepe ensemble with a hat to match and black accessories. Sweetheart roses, forget-me-not and maiden hair fern formed her shoulder corsage. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Elizabeth Waldron, who was attired in a navy crepe dress, trimmed with white, and navy accessories and wore a corsage of American Beauty roses with gypsofolia. The bridegroom was attended by Arnold Howard of Soperton. Following luncheon at the home of the bride's parents in Pakenham, the young couple left for a short trip. Going away the bride wore a fawn tweed top coat. On their return, they will reside in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests included Mr. Gerald Bullard and Miss Kathleen Miles, Ottawa; Mrs. L. Laviolette Mrs. M. Vermette and Betty, Mr., and Mrs. A. J. Vermette and son, Leo, all of Arnprior; AC.2 Alvin Goodfellow, Paulson, Man., and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Anderson, Carleton Place.

 GILES - At the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday, July 27, 1943. to LAC. Eric Giles and Mrs. Giles (nee Evelyn Downey) a daughter.

McDOWALL - NEIL (1943)

St. John's Anglican Church, Antrim, was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding Wednesday, July 7, at one o'clock, when Miss Ann Amelia Neil, only daughter of Mrs. W. J. Neil, of Kinburn became the bride of Holly Samuel McDowall, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McDowall of Pakenham. The church was tastefully decorated with Summer flowers for the occasion and Rev. Philip Caiger-Watson of Galetta officiated. The bride's dress was a street-length model of Heavenly blue sheer combined with lace and her accessories were chalk white. The bridesmaid, Miss Muriel McDowall, sister of the bridegroom, was becomingly attired in a two-piece beige crepe, trimmed with British tan, and she wore matching accessories. The groomsman was Harvey Giles of Pakenham. Following a luncheon at the bride's home, Mr. and Mrs. McDowall left for a motor trip to New Liskeard and other points in Northern Ontario. The bride's travelling dress was a two-piece model of salmon linen with white accessories. Mr. and Mrs. McDowall will reside at Kinburn. Mrs. McDowall, who was organist at St. John's Church, was the recipient of a nest of tables and a leather hassock from the congregation and the members of S.S. No. 5, Fitzroy, where the bride taught last term, held a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Armstrong where the bride received many useful gifts. Dainty refreshments were served and those assisting Mrs. Armstrong were Mrs. W. Baird, Mrs. J. Armstrong and Mrs. David Penny.

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CAMPBELL - AIKENHEAD (1943)

A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday, May 1st, when, Jean Elizabeth Aikenhead, elder daugh­ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Aikenhead, Renfrew, formerly of Pak­enham, became the bride of Sgt. George P. Campbell, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Campbell, of Peterborough, of the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment, at the home of the bride's, parents. Rev. Mr. Neal officiated at the ceremony.

FILLATOR - AFELSKIE (1943)

The marriage of Miss Anne Afelskie, of Ottawa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roman Afelskie, of Killaloe, to Pte. William Fillator, R.C.A.S.C., of Ottawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fillator, of Pakenham, took place quietly Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Theresa's Church. Rev. George Larose officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Frank Afelskie of Killaloe and wore a two-piece grey wool suit with navy accessories. She wore a corsage bouquet of carnations, maidenhair fern and lily-of-the-valley. The bride was attended by Miss Carrie Eless, as bridesmaid. Pte. Frank Lake assisted the bride­groom. The couple will reside in Ottawa.

LOWE - GILES

St. Mark's Anglican church was the setting for the marriage on Thursday, April 29 at 1.30 p.m. of Miss Mildred Edna Giles, youngest daughter of Thomas Giles and the late Mrs. Giles, to Russell Frederick Lowe, son of James Lowe and the late Mrs. Lowe, all of Cedar Hill. Rev. G. Carryer officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eleanor Giles as bridesmaid. Arthur Lowe, brother of the groom was best man. A two-piece navy braided crepe suit was chosen by the bride, with blue accessories, and a corsage of sweetheart roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Eleanor Giles chose a brown two-piece crepe suite, with matching accessories and a corsage of bronze sweetheart roses and fern. A dinner was served at the home of the bride, attended by near relatives. Later a reception was held in the Agricultural Hall, Pakenham, attended by about 250. After a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Lowe will reside on the groom's farm at Cedar Hill.

EARLY - CAVANAGH (Sep 1st, 1943)

The marriage of Olive May Cavanagh, daughter of Mrs. John Cavanagh, to John James Early son of Mr. and Mrs. James Early, took place quietly Wednesday evening of last week at seven o'clock in the Anglican church Pakenham. Rev. G. Carryer officiated. The church was adorned with early Autumn flowers. Miss Joan Gillan played the wedding music. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss. Cora Cavanagh, an Dan Early was best man for his brother. The bride wore a street-length two-piece dress of sea blue bunny wool with a turban, and accessories to match. She carried a colonial bouquet. The bridesmaid was in King's blue crepe with matching turban and accessories of the same shade. She carried a colonial bouquet. The couple left for Toronto and other points in Western Ontario The bride travelled in a blue tailored suit with matching accessories. They will reside in Pakenham.

GILES - CLARKE (1943)

The marriage of Miss Alma Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Clarke of Arnprior, to Harvey Giles, son of Thomas Giles of Pakenham and the late Mrs. Giles was solemnized in Grace St. Andrew's United church Saturday, September 4. Rev. D. H. Woodhouse officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Edith Clarke,  while Willard Giles, brother of the groom was best man. A two-piece dress of Horizon rose wool with embroidery at shoulders was the ensemble worn by the bride. She wore a navy blue hat with a shoulder-length veil. Her corsage bouquet was American Beauty roses. The bridesmaid wore a treasure gold wool dress with vertically tucked bodice, brown accessories and a shoulder knot of bronze chrysanthemums. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents and later the couple left for Toronto. For travelling the bride wore an English tweed tailored suit with brown accessories.

ZIEBARTH - SMITHS0N (1943)

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, August 5, by Rev. Thomas McCord of Carleton Place. Mrs. Bert Robertson, of Carleton Place, played the wadding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Ray Moffatt, also of Carleton Place, 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 in 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 a shell pink chiffon, gown over taffeta with short matching jacket which had puffed sleeves with rows of shirring. The skirt was full and had 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 bridegroom's farm near Pakenham.

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MILLER - GILBERT (Feb. 22, 1944)

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Eileen Gilbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Gilbert, to William Harold Miller, son, of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Miller, of Pakenham, took place quietly at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon in the chapel of St. Matthew's Church, Ottawa. Canon G. A. Brunet officiated. The bride was given, in marriage by her father, and was attended by Miss Dorothy L. Johnston as bridesmaid. George A. Gilbert was best man. The bride wore a teal blue wool crepe suit with a heart shaped black felt hat with a short veil, and a corsage bouquet of American Beauty roses. Following the ceremony the couple left for a short trip and will take up residence in Pakenham. For travelling the bride wore a teal blue coat over her costume.

WOOD - FEATHERSTON (Dec 26, 1943)

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, Ottawa, 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.

Jackson Michael, drowned - April 1947.

CRAIG - NEVILLE (July 6, 1944)

The home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Neville, was the setting for the marriage at 2.30 of their elder daughter, Daphne Myma (Neville), to Lloyd Allan Craig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig of Pakenham. Rev. C. D. Donald officiated and Mrs. S. Hollebone played the wedding music. Miss Valerie Neville attended the bride and the best man was Mr. Wilmot Craig. Gives in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of white georgette veil was arranged with a corover taffeta and her finger tip onet of white daffodils. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Following the reception the couple left on a motor trip, the bride wearing a heavenly blue crepe suit and a white hat. They will reside in Pakenham . Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Charles Milne of Toronto; Mr. John B. Baird of Arnprior,; Miss Irene Baird of Blenhein; Mr. and Mrs. John G. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Greene, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. McBride and Mr. W. A. Baird of Kinburn; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Needham, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig, Mervin and Eldon Craig of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Craig of Fitzroy Harbor; Mr. and Mrs. Linton McArtney of Ramsayville and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henderson of Russell.

BURGESS - BURNS. (1944)

ALMONTE, May 30.-(Special) - A pretty wedding of local interest was solemnized at St. Mary's rectory, Almonte, on May 30 at 2.30 p.m., when Helen McArthur (Burns), daughter of Mrs. Burns and the late Kenneth A. Burns, Almonte, became the bride of Cpl. Cecil A. Burgess, R.C AF., son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burgess, of Pakenham. Rev. Bernard Leibers officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Robert Burns, was attired in a floor length gown of embossed white satin on princess fines with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves forming points over the wrists. She had a finger tip, veil held in place with a coronet of pearls and carried Talisman roses in shower. Mrs. George McLeod, of Ottawa, attended her cousin as matron of honor. She chose a floor length gown of orchid net over taffeta with flowered hat to match. She carried an Old Colonial nosegay, Michael Rooney, of Almonte, supported the bridegroom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess left on a short trip to points east, the bride donning a turquoise blue silk jersey with brown and white accessories. A number of out of town guest, attended.

ASHMAN - BENETEAU (1944)

The marriage of Miss Genevieve Frances Beneteau, daugh­ter of Dr., and Mrs. A. J. Beneteau, to Mr. Stanley George Ashman, R.C.A.F., Kingston, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ashman, of Midsomer-Norton, Bath, England, took place quietly this morning in the private chapel of St. Joseph's Church. Rev. Dr. Anthony Hall, O.M.I., a friend of the bridegroom officiated. The altar was decorated with white chrysanthemums. The bride, given in marriage by her father wore a French blue wool tailleur, with a corsage bouquet of American beauty roses. Her hat and gloves were in fuchsia shade. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for immediate friends, Mr. Ashman and his bride left for a short honeymoon trip, after which the couple will (no more)

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HUDSON - GILLAN, Married 50 Years (Oct 7, 1944)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Gillan, prominent resident of this village celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday, when a hundred or more relatives and friends called at their home to extend felicitations on the happy occasion. The many guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Gillan. Mrs. Gillan wore a black Fascinais gown and a corsage bouquet of red roses. The bride of 50 years ago, the former Alda Hudson, is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hudson and Mr. Gillan is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frances Gillan, all of Fitzroy. The couple were married at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. J. W Stewart, parents of Rev. J. H. Stewart. The dining room table was covered with a lace cloth, made during the past year by the bridge of 50 years ago, and centred with a silver basket of carnations and ferns, while the rooms were gaily decorated with autumn blooms. Mrs. R. A. Snedden, Mrs. J. T. H. Gordon and Mrs. W. A. Hunt poured tea. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gillan enjoy good health. They have resided in Pakenham since they retired from farm life in 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Gillan received many beautiful and useful gifts and messages of best wishes.

GILLAN - SCOTT ( Oct 6, 1944)

St. Andrew's church, Pakenham, was adorned with yellow and bronze chrysanthemums, oak leaves and ferns, for the wedding Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock of Miss Mary Marion Gillan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gillan of Pakenham, to Robert Armstrong Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Scott also of Pakenham. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Muriel Scott as bridesmaid and her niece, Betty Gardiner as flower girl. LAC R. H. Gillan, brother of the bride, was best man, while ushering were Welland Gillan and J. T. H. Gordon. A floor length pink gown over taffeta, designed with a high neck­line, embroidered lace yoke, shirred bodice and Bishop sleeves was the gown chosen by the bride. Her finger tip veil of pink net fell from a halo headdress and she carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in pale blue, same style as the bride with deeper shade of roses. The flower girl was dainty in a floor length peach taffeta gown n and carried a nosegay of baby mums. She wore a halo headdress. Mrs. Gillan, mother of the bride, chose a black Fascinais dress and wore a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Scott, mother of the groom, chose a black two-piece dress with gold trim and a bouquet of Better time roses. Miss Ruth Gillan of Hamilton, niece of the bride, contributed two solos, "I'll Walk Beside You," and "I Love Thee," while Miss Margaret Wilson played the wedding music. The reception, which followed the ceremony, was held at the bride's home. For a wedding trip, the bride donned a green suit, complemented by brown accessories and a Kolinsky fur piece, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Evelyn Laughlin caught the bride's bouquet. A toast to the bride was proposed by Rev. Mr. Turner and responded to by the groom. The toast to the bride and groom of fifty years ago was proposed by W. I. Scott and responded to by F. H. Gillan. Included among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gillan and family of Hamilton, Captain W. Powell and Mrs. Powell of Avenmore, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawford, Mr. and Mrs. A. Little, Misses Evelyn Laughlin Mabel Wilton, Kenneth Scott and Eleanor McCartney and Mrs. A. McAdam of Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Scott will reside in Pakenham.

GILLAN - SCOTT (Aug 9, 1944)

The wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock, of Muriel Agnes Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Scott and Cpl. Robert Hudson Gillan, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Gillan. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. The wedding music was played by Miss Margaret Wilson. Attending the bride was Mrs. R. A. Scott, sister of the bridegroom, as matron of honor, and Miss Mary Scott cousin of the bride, as bridesmaid. Mr. R. A. Scott, the bride's brother, was best man and J. T. H. Gordon and Welland Gillan ushered. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore her mother's wedding veil of tulle over her gown of ivory brocaded taffeta. The dress was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves, coming to points over the hands. The veil was caught with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and bouvardia. A reception at the home of the bride's parents was held after the ceremony, following which the couple left for a short wedding trip. For travelling, the bridge wore a beige gabardine suit with brown accessories and Kolinsky furs.

GILLAN - SCOTT (Aug 9, 1944)

The wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew's United Church Pakenham, on Thursday afternoon, August 10th, at 3.30 o'clock, of Muriel Agnes Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Scott, and Cpl. Robert Hudson Gillan, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Gillan. Rev, H. A. Turner officiated. The wedding music was played by Miss Margaret Wilson. Attending the bride was Mrs. R. A. Scott, sister of the bridegroom, as matron of honor, and Miss Mary Scott, cousin of the bride, as bridesmaid. Mr. R. A. Scott, the bride's brother, was best man and J. T. H. Gordon and Welland Gillan ushered. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore her mother's wedding veil of tulle over her gown of ivory brocaded taffeta. The dress was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves, coming to points over the hands. The veil was caught with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and bouvardia. A reception at the home of the bride's parents was held after the ceremony, following which the couple left for a short wedding trip. For travelling, the bride wore a beige gabardine suit with brown accessories and Kolinsky furs.

Ladies' Curling Club Annual

The annual meeting of the ladies' curling club was held in the club room on Monday evening, when a new slate of officers was appointed as follows: President, Mrs. P. H. Burgess; vice president, Mrs. A. E. Wilson; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Robert Scott; rink committee, Mrs. Ira Smith and Miss Evelyn Bole; refreshment committee, Mrs. Cecil Wood and Mrs. J. W. Barber; price committee, Mrs. G. G. Noonan and Mrs. Edgar McCann. The club presented Mrs. Robert Scott with a pair of silver candle sticks. Prizes were presented by the president. To Mrs. P. H. Burgess, Mrs. A. E. Wilson, Mrs. R. Gillan and Miss Evelyn Bole for the winning of most games. A donation of $15 was made to the Red Cross while a generous donation was made to the men's curing club.

Men's Curling Club Annual

The annual meeting of the men's curling club was held on Monday evening, April 3rd, in the curling club room with the president, A. E. Wilson, in the chair. It was decided to have a plaque placed in the rink showing the year the building was erected. The following officers were elected: Hon. President, Alex Lesage; President, A. E. Wilson; vice present, H. S. Groves; secretary-treasurer, Allan Ross; chaplains, Rev. H. A. Turner and Rev. G. Carryer; board of directors, Dr. Buttle, George Noonan, Stanley Groves and A. E. Ritchie. At the close of the meeting, Ira J. Smith, on behalf of the members of the curling club presented a Kenwood blanket to the secretary, A. Ross, in appreciation of his work during the year.

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GILLIE - LAVALLEE (1944)

Miss Delta Christena Lavallee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lavallee of White Lake, and James Greig Gillie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gillie, Pakenham, were quietly married at the Presbyterian manse, Arnprior, on Saturday, August 12th, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Alexander Mills, BA., BD., officiated. Attendants were Miss Susie B. Lavallee of White Lake and C. H. Shaw of Pakenham. The bride and groom are well and popularly known young people, the bride being a nurse in New York and the groom is principal of Braeside school.

HOGAN - STEWART (Aug 15, 1944)

The marriage of Miss Violet Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stewart, to Dennis James Hogan, son of Mrs. Alice Hogan and the late Dennis Hogan, was solemnized at St. John Chrysostom's, rectory at 12 o'clock noon, on Tuesday, August 15th, Rev. Father J, E. Austin officiating. The rectory was tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers and out flowers. Miss Cecile Charbonneau was bridesmaid and best man was John Hogan, brother of the groom. The bride was attired in a white sheer floor length dress with full skirt, shirred bodice, round neckline with gold stitching and tiny buttons to waist. She wore a hip length veil with orange blossom halo and carried, a sheaf of gladiolas. A wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Charbonneau, 66 Harriett street. Friends from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Downey and family of Ottawa and Mr. and Mrs. Angus Carswell of Lochwinnoch. On their return from the honeymoon the young couple will reside on Harriett street, Arnprior.

CAMPBELL - AIKENHEAD.

RENFREW, May 2. - (Special) - A quiet but charming wedding ceremony was solemnized here yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, when Jean Elizabeth Aikenhead, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Aikenhead, Raglan street, became the bride of Sgt. George P. Campbell, Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Campbell, Peterborough. The bride and bridegroom were attended by Miss Margaret Wilson and Sgt. Charles H. Loken, R.C.D.C. The wedding music was played by Kenneth Scott, Rev. H. B. Neal, pastor of Trinity St. Andrew's United Church, performed the ceremony. The bride was becomingly attired in a street length dress of tide blue crepe with matching accessories. Her colonial bouquet was of Sweetheart roses and forget-me-nots. The bridesmaid wore a dress of similar design of dusky rose with matching accessories. Her corsage bouquet was of Sunset roses. Following the ceremony, a buffet luncheon was served after which the happy couple left on a short trip. For travelling, the bride wore a delph blue suit with navy accessories. Her corsage was of American Beauty roses and forget-me-nots. Out-of-town guests were: Mrs. L. P. Campbell, Peterborough; Miss Joanne Tosh, Ottawa; Mrs. Jack Barker, Almonte; Miss Margaret Wilson, and Kenneth Scott, Pakenham; Sgt. C. H. Loken, Petawawa.

COADY - QUIGLEY

With Rev. Father Burke officiating, St. Michael's church, Douglas, was the scene of a pretty autumn wedding on Tuesday morning, November 7th at 9 o'clock, when Miss Carmel Mary Quigley of Douglas, became the bride of William Jos. Coady, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Coady of Almonte. Given in marriage by her father, she looked lovely in a floor length gown of white rayon chiffon, over satin with a panel of shirring for the waistline, soft bodice, long fluid skirt and long bishop sleeves, shapely neckline exquisite with embroidery and self flowers with a finger tip veil with halo effect. She wore silver slippers, and carried red roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Kathleen Quigley attended her sister as bridesmaid and was gowned in a floor length dress of pale blue rayon chiffon with sweetheart neckline and carried a bouquet of bronze mums and maiden hair fern. She also wore a blue shoulder length veil and silver slippers. The groom was supported by Mr. Hugh Grace of Almonte. Following a wedding dinner was served at the bride's home. The happy young couple left on a honeymoon for Niagara Falls. The bride travelled in a golf crepe dress, brown hat, brown top coat, and brown accessories. The young couple will take up residence on the groom's farm near Almonte.

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SCOTT - SOMERTON (1945)

PAKENHAM, April ) 11. - (Special) - ­Miss Clara Isabel Somerton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Somerton, of Pakenham, and Pilot Officer Duncan Malchon Scott, R.C.A.F., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Scott, of Kitchener, Ont., were united in marriage Saturday in St. Andrew's United Pakenham. The bride wore a two-piece suit of lime green with fuchsia hat and brown accessories. Her shoulder corsage was Talisman roses and Maiden Hair fern. Returning to Ottawa by train the couple attended a wedding dinner given for immediate friends by the bride's sister‑in-law, Mrs. W. E. Somerton and her mother, Mrs. Myra Cavanagh, at 63 Cartier street. Mr. and Mrs. Scott left for Kitchener and other points. For travelling the bride wore a brown tailored suit with matching accessories.

TIMMINS - LEVI  (1944)

The marriage was solemnized at one o'clock on Saturday afternoon, November 25th, in Arnprior of Marion Elizabeth Levi, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Levi of Pakenham, to Lloyd J. Timmins, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Timmins of Pakenham. Rev. R. Lawson officiated. The bride wore a two-piece dress of turquoise blue crepe with matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie Timmins were the attendants. The young couple left on a motor trip to Toronto and other points and on their return they will take up residence on the first line of Fitzroy.

  Born at the A. & D. Memorial hospital on November 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Timmins, Pakenham, a daughter.

HAVEY - QUIGLEY 

The marriage of Miss Rita Mary Quigley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Quigley, to Thos. Patrick Havey, son of Mrs. Havey and the late Mr. John Havey, took place at 8.30 Saturday morning in St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham. Rev. George D. Larose officiated. Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the wedding music and the soloist was the bride's sister, Miss Mary Quigley. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Theresa Quigley. Lieut. J. S. Havey, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride wore a gown of navy blue transparent velvet, with lace trimming. Her halo hat was of the same shade, and she wore a corsage bouquet of Bettertime roses. A wedding breakfast for the immediate families was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the couple left for Montreal and Quebec. The bride travelled in a wine-coloured, wool dress, with accessories to match. They will take up residence on the bridegroom's farm at Arnprior.

ASHMAN - BENETEAU (1944)

The marriage of Miss Genevieve Frances Beneteau, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Beneteau, to Mr. Stanley George Ashman, R.C.A.C., Kingston, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ashman of Midsomer-Norton, Bath, England, took place quietly on Saturday morning, October 21st, in the private chapel of St. Joseph's church, Kingston. Rev. Dr. Anthony Hall, O.M.I, a friend of the bride-groom officiated, The altar was decorated with white chrysanthemums. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a French blue wool tailleur, with a corsage bouquet of American Beauty roses. Her hat and gloves were in fuchia shade. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for immediate friends. Mr. Ashman and his bride left for a short honeymoon trip, after which the couple will return to their respective duties. The bride is on the staff of the High school, Pakenham.

SOMERTON - ORFORD

Rev. Philip Duncan officiated in Erskine United church, Toronto, when Marion Reta Orford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Orford, Toronto, became the bride of P.O. Arthur Roland Somerton, R.C.A.F., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Somerton, Pakenham, on Thursday, March 22nd. Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a lace inserted white satin gown with floor length veil edged with lace. Her bridal bouquet was of deep red roses. Two sisters , Miss Vivian Orford, maid of honor, and Miss Jacqueline Orford, bridesmaid, were in street length frocks of aqua and pink with matching feathered headdresses. Each carried pink roses and sweet peas. F.O. W. J. (Bill) McKeague, R.C.A.F., was best man. Ushers were FIt. Lieut. Keith Dibble, R.C.A.F., and FIt. Lieut. Kenneth McDonald, R.C.A.F . Following the service  the bride's mother received at Haddon Hall in queen's blue with brown accessories and corsage of coral roses. For travelling the bride changed to a dressmaker suit of pussy chack grey with matching accessories and a deep beauty red topcoat. The young couple spent their honeymoon in Ottawa, Pakenham and Montreal. An interesting feature of wedding was the fact that the R.C.A.F. personnel in attendance have completed operational tours and are at presently posted in Canada.

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CAMERON - CAMERON. (1941)

CARLETON PLACE, Dec. I7.- (Special) - Regent Street Church, Portobello, Scotland, was the scene of an interesting wedding to Carleton Place residents on November 14, when Miss Ella Cameron, only daughter of Mrs. Cameron 8 Menton avenue, Portobello, was united in marriage with Sergeant John Byron Cameron, of the R.C.A.S.C., and son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Cameron, of Carleton Place. Rev. W. Lonie Fraser, M.A., officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Jean Peden, as bridesmaid, and Mr. McLean presided at the organ. The best man was Lance Corporal William Coburn, Harold Morris, also of Carleton Place, was an usher. Given in marriage by her uncle Archie Brockie, the bride was attired in a smart dusky pink two piece suit, the dress having a pleated skirt, short sleeves and a heart shaped neckline. She wore a brown hat with veil and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid chose a blue two-piece suit with black hat and matching accessories and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums. Sergeant Cameron and his bride left on a wedding trip, the bride travelling in a Glenurquhart tweed suit, motolux coat with matching hat and accessories. The bridegroom is well known throughout the Ottawa Valley in sport circles and for a number of years was an outstanding member of the Carleton Place Red Wings.

Born at Victoria hospital, Renfrew, on Saturday, October 11th to Mr. and Mrs. Connor Sutton Renfrew and formerly of Pakenham, nee Jean Snedden, a son.

MAGUIRE - CAMERON (Oct 22, 1943)

CARLETON PLACE, Oct 24‑(Special)‑St. James' Anglican Church was the scene of a pretty wedding Friday evening, at eight o'clock, when the rector, Rev. Canon T. H, Iveson, united in marriage, Miss Dorothy Lorraine Maguire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Maguire, of Vancouver, B.C., and Flying Officer Victor Stuart Cameron, of the R.C.A.F. Yarmouth, N.S. son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cameron, of Carleton Place, Miss Constance Edwards played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Earl Cotnam, of Pembroke, it sang "Because". Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. W. M. G. Wilson, of  Vancouver, B.C., as matron of honor, and Miss Alice Cameron, of  Toronto, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. The best man was Dr. Lloyd G. Coleman, of Kemptville, and the ushers were Private Robert Cameron, brother of the bridegroom,  of Brockville, and Mr. W. C. McLaughlin, of Pembroke. The young bride entered the church on the arm of her father wearing an exquisite model of white cobweb lace over white lustre satin. The tight fitting bodice had a sweetheart neckline and Elizabethian sleeves which tapered in points over her hands. Small clusters of orange blossoms adorned the sleeves and the full skirt extended into a train. Her over the face veil, worn by her mother on her wedding day, fell from a headdress of orange blossoms and extended the length of her dress. Her only ornaments were an heirloom brooch and single strand of pearls and her shower bouquet was composed of white mums and mauve orchids A reception followed at the home of the bridegroom's parents on Bridge street, after which the young couple left on a motor trip en-route to Yarmouth, the bride changing to a two‑piece turquoise blue wool suit with brown accessories and a corsage of orchids for travelling.

SUTTON - SNEDDEN

In the manse of Bethany United Church, Almonte, the marriage was solemnized last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock of Miss Elizabeth Jean Snedden, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Snedden, and Mr. Connor Sutton, son of Mrs. William Sutton and the late Mr. Sutton. Rev, W. J. Scott officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Arthur Blakeley, and the best man was Mr. Arthur Blakeley, of Simcoe. The bride wore a street length dress of dusty rose crepe, with trimmings of lace. Her accessories were in navy blue, and her corsage bouquet was of American Beauty roses. A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Snedden, and later the couple left for Montreal and Quebec. The bride travelled in a mauve eyelet two piece dress, with beige accessories. They will reside in Pakenham. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. Alice Sutton, Miss Glenna Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Blakeley and Jimmie Blakeley of Simcoe.

MILLER - RITCHIE (Apr 21, 1945)

The marriage of Mary Hilda Ruby Ritchie, daughter of Mrs. Green and the late William Green, to Ewart Graham Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Miller, all of Arnprior, took place quietly on Saturday afternoon, April 21st, in Holy Trinity Church, Ottawa South. Rev. C. A. Bender officiated at four o'clock. The couple were attended by Capt. and Mrs. R. H. Hitchman. The bride wore a dark grey suit with navy blue accessories and mink furs. Her corsage bouquet was of Sweetheart roses. Following the ceremony, Capt. and Mrs. Hitchman entertained at dinner at the Chateau Laurier. Later the couple left for a motor trip to Western Ontario. The bride wore a top coat of camel's hair over her wedding costume. They will take up (no more)

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BEALL - BURGESS (June 18, 1945)

In St. Mark's Anglican Church Pakenham, Ontario, yesterday afternoon the marriage was solemnized of Nettie Elizabeth (Burgess) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Burgess, of Pakenham, to Gordon Edward (Beall), son of Mr. and Mrs., W. W. Beall, of Renfrew. Rev. G. Carryer, of Pakenham, officiated at the ceremony. Delphinium and ferns adorned the church. Mrs. Russell Andrews played the wedding music and accompanied the soloist, Mrs. Frank Dubois. The bride was given away by her father, and attended by Mrs. J. T. Forsythe as matron-of-honor, and Miss Claire Sylvain, of Ottawa, as bridesmaid . The best man was Mr. Robert Martin, of Renfrew, and Mr. J. T. Forsythe, and Mr. Donald McPhail were the ushers. The bride wore a floor-length gown of white net and satin, the heavy satin top ending with points at the waistline, and going into a double net skirt over taffeta. Her finger-tip veil was held in place by a coronet of seed pearls, and she carried an arm bouquet of American Beauty roses. After a reception at the bride's home the couple left for Algonquin Park. For travelling the bride wore a navy and white printed silk dress with matching accessories. On their return, they will reside in Renfrew, Ontario. Among the Ottawa guests were Misses Peggy and Lilas Daley, Mrs. J. A. McLean, Capt. and Mrs. G. A. Belford, Mrs. E. Taylor, Mrs. S. Pickett, Mrs. F. Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bowen, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Bowen.

COX - PILON (July 21, 1945)

St. Jean Baptiste Church was the scene of the marriage at nine o'clock this morning, of Miss Marie Therese Pilon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pilon, and Mr. Bernard S. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox, of Pakenham. Rev. Father Daviau officiated and Summer flowers were used in decoration. Miss Gabrielle Bourque played the wedding music and the soloist was Mrs. A. Liles. Given in marriage by father, the bride was attended her sister, Miss Jackie Pilon and Mr. Thomas Sicard was bestman. The ushers were Mr. Earl Foisy, and Mr. Roger Loyer. The bride wore a floor-length gown of white taffeta made princess lines, with long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. A coronet held in place her long white embroidered net veil, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Following a reception at Standish Hall Hotel, the couple for Kingston and the Thousand Islands. The bride travelled a gold suit, with brown trimmings, and white accessories. She wore a corsage bouquet of roses. Upon their return, they will take up residence in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Cox, Miss Mary Cox, of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Sauve, of St. Andrew's Que., Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Beaumieu, Montreal.

? of Ottawa were Sunday visitors with Mrs. L. A. Mayne.

Born at Vancouver on April 12th, (1946) to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Scott, nee Claire Somerton, a son.

Born at Toronto on Thursday, April 11th, (1946) to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Somerton, a son James Arthur.

Born at the R. M. Hospital, Almonte, on Tuesday, April 23 (1946), to Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Cox, nee Lois Moore, a daughter, Cecelia Ann.

COX - MOORE (June 22, 1945)

St. Theresa's rectory was the scene of the wedding at 10.30 a.m. on Friday of Miss Lois Pearl (Moore), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Moore of Prescott to P.O. Gerard Patrick Cox, R.C.N.V.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cox of Pakenham. Rev. D. D. MacDonald officiated. The bride wore a gown white triple sheer with white accessories and a corsage bouquet of Talisman roses. She was attended by Mrs. Evelyn Perrin, as matron-of-honor. Bernard Cox was best man for his brother. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the Lord Elgin. The couple left for North Bay and Lake Nipissing.

NEEDHAM - HOLMES (Oct 4, 1944)

The Pentecostal church, Arnprior, was the scene of the marriage at twelve-thirty on Wednesday afternoon of Miss Frances Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Holmes, and Kenneth George Needham, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Needham, Pakenham. Rev. S. S. O'Brien officiated and the church was decorated with autumn flowers and ferns. Miss Dorcas Scheel played the wedding march. Given away by her father the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Audrey Holmes, as bridesmaid. Mr. Russell Needham was best man and the ushers were Mr. Rector Miller and Mr. Clete Greene. Mrs. Leslie Albus sang "I Love You Truly"', during the signing of the register. The bride was lovely in a floor length gown of white slipper satin with front panels, and a yoke of lace. The gown was fashioned with a shepherdess waistline and a sweet-heart neckline with tiny covered buttons to waist, the sleeves came in points over her hands, her fingertip veil fell softly from a cap of satin petals. She carried a bouquet of Bettertime Roses with bouvardia roses. Following the ceremony a din­ner was held at the home of the bride's parents and later the young couple left on a trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo. For travelling the bride wore a chartreuse green flannel dressmaker suit with brown accessories. A shoulder knot of American Beauty roses completed her ensemble. Out of town guests included Mr. James Swantson, Toronto; Mr. Harold Smith, Pakenham; Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Hart, Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. George Needham, Pakenham.

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Kelly - Girourard (1945)

St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham, was the scene of the wedding on Saturday morning, September 22nd, of Regina Clare (Girourard), daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Girourard, Pakenham, to Elmer Francis (Kelly), son of Mrs. Kelly of Osgoode and the late Mr. F. Kelly. Rev. George Larose officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. John Girourard and was attended by her sister, Miss Kathleen Girouard. Mr. Reginald Kelly was best man for his brother. Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the wedding music and Miss Mary Quigley was soloist. The bride wore a floor length gown of white satin trimmed with lace. Her finger-tip length veil was held in place with a coronet of net and satin and she carried a bouquet of Briarcliffe roses and blue delphinium. After a wedding reception held at the home of the bride, the couple left for Niagara Falls and Sarnia. The bride travelled in a black tailored suit with a blue feather hat. They will take up residence in Osgoode.

AIDE - DOOL (1945)

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Peter Celestine's church, Pakenham, on Tuesday, September 25th when Rev. George Larose, pastor of the church, united in marriage Helen Theresa (Dool), youngest daughter of Mrs. Frank Dool and the late Mr. Dool of Pakenham to Leslie Milton (Aide), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Aide of White Lake. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Gordon Dool. She chose a two piece dress of wool crepe in heavenly blue with halo to match. Her bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses. She was attended by Mrs. Lenore Closs of Arnprior who chose a two piece wool suit of Aqua with mauve accessories and bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. The best man was Mr. Silas Dool, brother of the bride. A wedding dinner was served to about thirty immediate relatives after which the young couple left on a short honeymoon. For travelling the bride chose a gold crepe dress with fawn coat and brown accessories. On their return they will reside at White Lake.

Cpl. Joe Bowman returned to Pakenham last week after four years and seven months service overseas, in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Joe will not soon forget the horrors of war.

DICKSON - WAHL (Aug 4, 1945)

In a quiet military wedding performed by Rev. R. B. Geelhaar in St. Paul's Lutheran parsonage at Listowel on Saturday, August 4, L.A.W. Gwendolyn Eleanor Wahl, R.C.A.F., (J.D.), Centralia, daughter of William Wahl, Listowel, and the late Mr. Wahl, became the bride of W.O.2 John Gillies Dickson, R.C.A.F., Mount Hope, son of Mrs. Dickson, Pakenham, and the late William Dickson. Wearing her dress uniform, with a corsage of red roses, the bride was given in marriage by her father. L .A .W. Lillian Letcher, Centralia, also in uniform, was the bridesmaid. She wore a corsage of pink roses. W.O.2 Richard Youn, Listowel, stationed at Mount Hope, was best man. A reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wahl, aunt and uncle of the bride, at their home on John Rosa street. Mrs. Wahl received the guests in a powder blue costume with a corsage of white roses. For a honeymoon trip around the Thousand Islands the bride donned a turquoise silk jersey dress, with fawn colored "shortee" coat and hat and matching accessories. Upon their return each will return to their respective R.C.A.F. stations for duty.

Born at Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Oregon, on July 11th to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Shirtcliffe, a son, Ernest Alfred.

WOOD - McFARLANE (1945)

First United church, Hamilton, adorned with Christmas mistletoe and beautiful white mums placed at each side of the altar, was the setting of the wedding Saturday afternoon, December 22nd at two p.m. when Doris Jane McFarlane of Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McFarlane of Lanark, became the bride of William Y. Wood of Pakenham. Rev. Melville E. Aitken officiated, and the music, Lohrengrins wedding march was played by Mr. Harry Allen, organist of the church. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Pearl McFarlane of Toronto, and the best man was Mr. Tommy Lowe of Hamilton. The bride's ensemble was street length crush petal pink crepe with front drape, feathered head dress of powder blue and pink with shoulder length veil and elbow length gloves of powder blue. She carried white roses and mums with blue forget-me-nots. The bridesmaid was gowned in powder blue crepe, pink feather hat and white gloves, her bouquet being pink mums. Immediately following the ceremony the bride and groom left on a motor trip. The bride travelled in a cerise crepe dress and muskrat coat, with matching accessories. A family dinner was held Christmas day at the bride's home in Lanark. Out-of-town guests present included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sutherland, Paul and Patsy, of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McFarlane and Diane of Arnprior, and Miss Pearl McFarlane of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wood will reside In Pakenham. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Wood was entertained to a shower in Winston Hall, Hamilton by girl friends, the hostesses being Misses Dorothy Gracie, Betty Cowan and Bernice Zavitz. Also a cup and saucer shower was tendered by Mrs. Bie at 11 Mountview, Toronto. A dinner party was held by the staff of Stinson Street school and the Home and School Club of Hamilton, the bride being a member of the permanent staff of the school.

Helen Waldron Married July, 1945.

Frank DuBois came home Jan 3rd, 1946.

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DOYLE - LARKIN (1945)

At nine o'clock Saturday morning, November 3rd, in St. Peter Celestine church, Pakenham, Miss Francis Geraldine (Larkin), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Larkin of Fitzroy, became the bride of William Frances (Doyle), son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doyle. Rev. George Larose officiated. Chrysanthemums, baby's breath and roses were used in decoration of the church. Mrs. D. J. Smith played the organ music and the soloist was Miss Theresa O'Neill. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eileen Larkin. Mr. William Cannon was best man, and Mr. Manning Larkin was an usher. The bride wore a dawn blue dressmaker suit with a top coat of slightly darker shade. Her hat was a model of brushed wool felt, with a shoulder length veil. Her corsage bouquet was of pink roses. Following a reception at the Standish Hall hotel, the couple left for Montreal and other points. The bride travelled in her wedding costume. They will take up residence near Pakenham.


Posted: 19 July, 2004