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0'NEILL
- LALONDE (Jan 21, 1946)
At
Sacred Heart Church, Bourget, on Monday with Rev. Father A. Lapointe
officiating, Marcelle Lalonde, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lalonde,
became the bride of William E. (Bill) O'Neill, son of Mr. and Mrs. James
E. O'Neill, of Kemptville, and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Smith of Pakenham.
Mrs. A. Tasse played the wedding
music and D. Goulet sang during the mass.
The bride given away by her father
wore a long white sheer gown with high neckline, long full sleeves and fitted
bodice, and a halo of tulle and finger tip veil. She carried a bouquet of
orchids, American Beauty roses and White mums.
The bride was unattended. A. Lalonde
and J. E. O'Neill acted as witnesses.
After the wedding ceremony about 80
guests were entertained at luncheon at the bride's home, where a reception was
held.
The young couple left on the
afternoon train for Montreal and points east. For going away the bride wore a
casewood Wool suit with brown accessories and a muskrat coat.
On their return they will reside in
Ottawa. Miss Margaret Roney of
Ottawa caught the bride's bouquet.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. D. T Smith, Pakenham.
AUTHERS
- BARR (1946)
A
marriage of interest to a large circle of friends was solemnized at St. Mark's
Anglican church, Pakenham, on Tuesday, February 19th at 2.30 p.m., of Mary
Elizabeth Barr, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barr to Harold C.
Authers, son of Jesse Authers of Newport, Monmouthshire, South Wales, and
the late Mrs. Authers.
Canon G. Carryer officiated.
The bride chose a wild rose
featherweight flannel costume, with top coat of beige, and brown accessories.
Mr. Dickson McClure and Mrs.
McClure, nee Ada Barr, sister of the bride, of Kinburn, were attendants.
The happy couple left on a trip to
Kingston Toronto and other points. On their return they will farm near Pakenham.
Born on Monday, February 18th at
Penhold, Alta., to Mr. and Mrs. Telfor Peddy, nee Dodge, a daughter.
PERSONALS
By Verna Humphries
Our
sympathy is extended to the Whyte family in the sudden death of Mr. Ian Whyte
on Tuesday, February 8th. Funeral services were held on Friday last from Boyce
Funeral Home to Pakenham Union Cemetery.
Sympathy
is extended to Mrs. Pearman and family in the death of her husband, Richard
(Dick) (Pearman), on Thursday, February 10th.
Funeral
services were held at Boyce Funeral Home with interment in St. Mark's Anglican
Cemetery, Pakenham.
We
are pleased to report Mrs. Earl Sadler is improving and has been moved
from the Ottawa Civic Hospital to Carleton Place Hospital. Our best wishes are
extended to her.
McLAREN
- FRASER (1946)
A
quiet but interesting wedding took place on Saturday, March 16th, in
Grace‑St. Andrew's church, Arnprior, when Miss Mary Audrey (Fraser),
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fraser, Pakenham was united in marriage to Kenneth
Arthur (McLaren), son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McLaren, Arnprior. Rev. D. H.
Woodhouse officiated at the ceremony. Flowers adorned the pulpit.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and was attended by her sister Miss Grace Fraser. Mr. Jack McLaren,
brother of the groom was best man.
The bride wore a floor length rayon
crepe, gown of white fashioned with a moulded bodice, a full skirt effectively
shirred at the waist line and long full sleeves.
The bridal veil fell to the floor
from a tiny flowered halo. She wore a bouquet of Sweetheart roses.
The bridesmaid was dressed in powder
blue with matching accessories and wore roses.
Following the marriage dinner was
served to the immediate relatives at the home of the brides parents.
The young couple will reside in
Arnprior.
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FLEMMING
- SWETTENHAM (April 27, 1946)
Miss
Evelyn Annie Swettenham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Swettenham, was
married to Mr. James Murray Fleming, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Fleming of Antrim, Ont., in a ceremony which took place on Saturday afternoon at
three o'clock at All Saints Anglican Church, Westboro, with Rev. R. H. Steacy
officiating. The wedding music was played by Mr. W. R. England, and Miss Ardeth
Allen was soloist. The church was adorned with pink and white snapdragons.
Mr. Sydney Swettenham gave his
daughter in marriage and she was attended by Miss Catherine Dickson, of Halifax
and Ottawa. Mr. John Serson was best man and the ushers were Mr. Frank Meade of
City View, Ont., and Mr. Edward Swettenham, brother of the bride.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of imported French white velvet cut on Princess lines, the graceful skirt ending
in a long train. Her veil was arranged from a coronet of lilies of the valley,
and she carried a Colonial bouquet of forget-me-nots and sweetpeas.
Following a reception, the couple
left by motor for Niagara Falls, Toronto and North Bay. Mrs. Fleming travelled
in a two-piece suit of fuchsia wool and black accessories. Upon their return
they will take up residence in Ottawa.
Out-of-town guests included Mr.
Robert Fleming, of Antrim, Ont.; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lilie, Mrs. Lyle Argue, of
Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Arnott, of Belmont, Mr. Edward Argue, of Arnprior,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Argue, of Dunvagen, Ont., and Mr. L. Gohier, of Montreal.
Born at the A. & D. Memorial hospital on April 30th to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Craig of Pakenham, a daughter, Ethne Dianne.
Born
at the A. & D. hospital on Tuesday, April 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Caldwell, nee Margaret Lillie, Pakenham, a daughter.
McCAFFREY
- EVANS (1946)
A
wedding of local interest was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon, May 1st, at 3
p.m. in St. Mark's Anglican church, when Miss Christabel Evans, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans of Pakenham, was united in marriage to
Mr. Aylwin James McCaffrey, son of Mr., and Mrs. James McCaffrey of
Stittsville.
Canon G. Carryer officiated as
clergyman. Mrs. Russell Andrews played the wedding music.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, wore a long white dress, with satin bodice, net skirt, and floor length
veil, and a corsage bouquet of roses.
She was attended by her sister, Mrs.
Everett Hewitt as matron of honor, who chose a long pink chiffon dress with
shoulder veil and colonial bouquet. Miss Marjorie McCaffrey, sister of the
groom, and Miss Marion McLennon of Ottawa as bridesmaids, they chose floor
length blue chiffon dresses with shoulder veils and colonial bouquets.
The groom was attended by. Mr.
Kenneth Evans, brother of the bride as best man. Little Lloyd McCaffrey, nephew
of the groom, acted as ring bearer, while little Susanna Tanner of Ottawa acted
as flower girl. She wore a long white dress, with little yellow flowers and
shoulder length veil.
Mr. Everett Hewitt of Pakenham and
Mr. John Larkin of Ottawa acted as ushers.
For travelling the bride wore a
tailored blue suit with black plastic accessories. They left on a honeymoon to
the United States, after which they will take up residence in Ottawa.
Out of town guests included friends
from Ottawa, Stittsville and Arnprior.
A buffet luncheon was served to
about 50 guests at the bride's home immediately after the wedding. In the
evening a reception was held in the Agricultural Hall, Pakenham, attended by
about 400 people.
Waitresses at the luncheon included
Misses Pearl Barber, Bessie Douglas, Doreen and Isabel Bradley of Ottawa, Misses
Margaret Ziebarth, Cora Cavanagh and Alice Andrews of Pakenham.
Mrs. Cecil Granger of Antrim and
Mrs. Bert Manary of Ottawa cut the ices.
Born
at the Civic hospital on Friday, April 25, to Murray and Evelyn Fleming,
nee Swettenham, of Ottawa, a son, James Sydney.
COLE
- MOFFITT
The
wedding of Miss Marjorie Moffitt, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J.
Moffitt, of Kemptville, and Mr. Graham P. Cole, only son of Mrs. J. E.
Steen, and the late Mr. C. W. Cole, took place at two o'clock this afternoon at
the home of Rev. Gordon Dangerfield, United Church minister at Britannia
Heights.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by Miss Pauline Tompkins. Mr. Henry Richards was best man.
The bride wore a street-length frock
of white crepe, designed in draped effect. She wore a wide white picture hat,
and carried a nosegay of American Beauty roses.
Following the ceremony, a reception
was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Steen. Later Mr. and Mrs. Cole left
for Long Beach, and on their return they will reside in Brockville. Going away
the bride wore a black Shantung suit, with a white hat and accessories, and a
corsage bouquet of gardenias.
Out-of-town guests were Miss Blanche
Dangerfield, Miss Lorena Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moffitt, Kemptville; Miss
Pauline Tompkins, Smiths Falls; Mr. Wallace Campbell, Montreal; Miss Rosalynd
Simpson, Mr. Arthur Virtue, Carleton Place.
KENT
- ANDREWS (1946)
On
Saturday, July 13th, at Chicago Heights, Ill., at 5 p.m., Claire Helen
(Andrews), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell S. Andrews, Pakenham, to Thomas
Manly (Kent), eldest son of Mrs. T. M. Kent and the late Mr. Kent of Chicago
Heights, Ill. Miss Noami and Mr. Joe Kent, brother and sister were witnesses.
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DANN
- ELLIS (22 June, 1946)
The
marriage of Sgt. Major Dawn Ellis, of Army Public Relations, daughter of
Capt., and Mrs. R. A. Ellis, of Ottawa, to AB. George Dann, RCN, of Lac
Vert, Sask., son of Mrs. T. Graham, and the late Mr. George Dann, was solemnized
at seven o'clock an Saturday afternoon in St. Martin's in the Field Church,
Woodroffe.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father, was attended by her two cousins, Miss Mona Turner, and Miss Ruth
Pretty. Staff Sgt. Brian O'Regan was best man, and the bride's two brothers,
Messrs. William and Robert Ellis were ushers.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of white satin designed with a sweetheart neckline and a brief train. A heart
shaped head-dress held in place her long veil, and she carried a shower bouquet
of American Beauty roses. The bridegroom, who was in uniform, has just arrived
back from a trip around Cape Horn on HMCS "Uganda".
Following a reception at the home of
the bride's parents on Carling avenue, the bride and bridegroom left to spend
their
honeymoon at Bristol Beach.
Going away, Mrs. Dann wore a rose
colored suit with black accessories.
The
Ottawa Journal, Thursday, June 20, 1946.
Sgt. Major Dawn Ellis, Army Public
Relations, daughter of Capt. And Mrs. R. A. Ellis, of Woodroffe, and Able Seaman
George Dann, RCN, of Lac Vert, Sask., son of Mrs. E. Graham, whose marriage will
take place on Saturday, at seven o'clock at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields,
Woodroffe.
PIERCE
- AMM (1946)
The
marriage took place at 6 p.m. Friday, July 5th, in St. George's church, Fitzroy
Harbour, of Myrtle Amm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Amm of Woodlawn
to Armistice Garwood Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pierce of
Pakenham. Rev. Robert Strachan officiated.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by Miss Marion Ritchie. Mr. Grenville Pierce was best man for
his brother.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of heavenly blue sheer. The bridesmaid wore a floor length gown of pink sheer.
Both wore a coronet in their hair and carried a bouquet of pink roses and maiden
hair fern.
Following, a reception was held in
the Agricultural Hall, Pakenham, where a large crowd gathered to wish them
happiness.
Many beautiful and useful gifts were
received.
The groom's gift to the bride was a
wrist watch, to the bridesmaid a string of pearls and to the best man a lighter.
After the reception the young couple
left on a motor trip to South Porcupine and Timmins.
For travelling the bride chose an
aqua blue suit with white accessories. On their return they will take up
residence on the groom's farm on the 2nd line of Fitzroy.
RAY
- J0RDAN (26 July, 1943)
St.
Peter Celestine's church, Pakenham, was the scene of the wedding Saturday
morning at nine o'clock of Miss Mary Evelyne Jordan, only daughter of
William Jordan, Pakenham, to Charles Ephriam Ray, Ottawa, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Ray, Carp. Rev. Father A. J. Gorman officiated and the wedding music
was played by Mrs. Arkie Nugent with Miss Mary Nugent, Ottawa, as soloist.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, was attended by Miss Nora O'Neill of Arnprior, and Mr. Thomas Lamothe,
Ottawa, was groomsman.
A floor-length model of blush pink
net over satin, designed with a fitted bodice, sweetheart neckline and short
puffed sleeves, was worn by the bride. The full skirt was appliqued with satin
flowers. Her silk net veil in finger-tip length was arranged from a scalloped
coronet, and Better Time roses and baby's breath formed her arm bouquet.
Miss O'Neill was in a long frock of
ice blue net over satin, styled like the bride's, and her matching veil was held
in place by a scalloped headdress. She carried Premier roses and baby's breath.
Following the reception at the
Standish Hall the couple left for Toronto, Mrs. Ray travelling in a heavenly
blue silk jersey dress, a white flower hat, white accessories and a martin fur.
They will reside at 287 Somerset Street east, Ottawa.
The out-of-town guests were Mrs.
George Jordan, Pembroke; Miss Margaret O'Neill, Arnprior; Miss Mary Nugent,
Ottawa and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Leslie, Galetta.
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ATKINSON
- WOOD (July 21, 1945)
In
the manse of St. Andrew's United church, Pakenham, the marriage was solemnized
at high noon Saturday, of Miss Thelma Frances (Wood), eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Alec Wood and Sgt. Charles William Atkinson, R.C.A.F., Pendleton,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Atkinson of Fergus. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lois Wood, as bridesmaid. The best man
was Mr. Percy Timmins, brother-in-law of the bride.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of white frosted sheer over satin, with a sweetheart neckline, and long sleeves,
pointed over the hand. Her floor length veil of embroidered tulle was held in
place by a matching heart-shaped coronet, and she carried a white bible, with
rosebuds affixed to the markers and wore a corsage of sweet peas and baby's
breath. Her only adornment was the gold locket worn by her mother on her wedding
day.
The bridesmaid wore a yellow lace
dress with a matching halo of flowers and her corsage was of sweet peas and
baby's breath.
After a reception at the home of the
bride's parents the couple left on a short honeymoon trip. For travelling the
bride wore a two piece gold dress with brown accessories and a corsage bouquet
of sweet peas.
Out-of-town guests included Miss Ina
Hodgins and Miss Madeline Wilson, Carp; Mrs. Robertson, Miss Swant, Miss
Naismith, co‑nurses of the bride at R.M. Hospital, Almonte, and Dr.
MacDowell, Carleton Place.
(1946)
Born at the A. & D. Memorial hospital on September 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. (Eileen
Campbell) D. J. Scott, White Lake, a son.
COWAN
- POOLE (1945)
St.
George's Anglican church, Clayton, was the scene of the wedding on Wednesday,
June 13th, of Miss Bernice Eleanor Poole, youngest daughter of Mrs.
George Poole and the late Mr. George Poole, of Almonte, and Earl Barber Cowan,
only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan of Pakenham. Rev. D. F. Weegar performed the
ceremony.
Given in marriage by her brother-in-law,
Wilbert McKay, the bride wore a floor length model of white sheer with fitted
bodice, sweetheart neckline and long full sleeves. Her three quarter length veil
of tulle illusion was held in place by a halo of orange blossoms. The bride wore
a necklace of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Briarcliffe roses, maiden-hair-fern
and baby's breath composed her arm bouquet.
Mrs. Stewart Paterson, sister of the
bride, was matron-of-honor. Stewart Paterson, brother-in-law of the bride, was
best man.
Following the ceremony a wedding
supper was served at the home of the bride to the immediate friends. In the
evening a reception was held in Pakenham Hall, where the young couple were
tendered congratulations and good wishes.
Later the bride and bridegroom left
on their honeymoon trip to Toronto and Niagara. The bride wore a powder blue
suit with white sheer blouse, blue hat and matching veil. On their return they
will reside at Pakenham.
AIKENHEAD
‑ At Victoria Hospital Renfrew, on November 8, 1946, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald
M. Aikenhead (Ruth Fraser), a daughter.
AIKENHEAD
- FRASER (July 28, 1945)
Banks
of hollyhocks and snap-dragon formed a background at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.
J. Fraser, Renfrew, for the marriage of their daughter, Ruth Helen (Fraser),
to F.O. Donald Matthew Aikenhead, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Aikenhead,
also of Renfrew. Rev. H. W. Pointen officiated, and Frances Foster played the
wedding music.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride wore a full skirted gown of white mousseline de sole, over satin. The
fitted bodice had panels of lace in the back and ended in a bertha collar in
front. The long sleeves had lace insets and fell in points at each wrist. The
bride's veil was held in place by a halo of flowers, and she carried white
marguerites. Miss Gwen Slinn, of Toronto, was bridesmaid, and Mr. Donald Fraser
was best man for his brother-in-law.
A buffet lunch was served after
which the couple left on a short honeymoon. The bride travelled, in a suit of
heavenly blue crepe, with black accessories, and a corsage bouquet of tea roses.
SCHEEL
- LATENDRESSE (1946)
On
Tuesday, May 28th, a wedding of much interest took place in Renfrew when Lillian
Theresa (Latendresse), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Latendresse became the
bride of Milton Irvin (Scheel), son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Scheel of
Arnprior.
The bride looked lovely in a floor
length gown of heavy white satin, bodice being of net, and the skirt had a
bustle effect. She wore a finger tip veil and carried a bouquet of American
Beauty roses. Her cousin, Miss Lillian Stella Latendresse, was bridesmaid. She
wore a gown of blue net over taffeta with finger tip veil to match. She carried
a bouquet of Talisman roses.
Best man was Michael McIntyre of
Arnprior.
A dinner was served at the bride's
parents to immediate relatives after which the bride and groom left on a motor
trip to Algonquin Park and district.
Out of town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Scheel, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuehl, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Langford, Mr.
and Mrs. Tony Lapierre, Mrs. Herman Scheel, Mrs. John Woermke, Marlyn, Verda,
Adele and Dorian Scheel, all of Arnprior, and George Latendresse of Ottawa.
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COCHRAN
- WILSON (July 27, 1946)
In
St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, at 3.30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon,
Miss Margaret Eva Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Allan E. Wilson, and the late
Mr. Wilson, was united in marriage to Mr. Russell Cochran, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Alex Cochran. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated and summer blooms were used in
decoration of the church.
Mrs. H. L. Luffman, of Toronto,
played the wedding music, and the soloist was Miss Margaret Hillis, of
Belleville.
Mr. R. K. Scott gave his niece in
marriage, and she was attended by Miss Amy Cochran, sister of the bridegroom.
Mr. Bert Wilson, the bride's brother was best man and the ushers were Mr. R. A.
Scott and Mr. Joe Jamieson. The bride wore a floor-length gown of white net over
satin, with fitted bodice and finger-tip veil. She carried an arm bouquet of
Bettertime roses.
Following a reception at the home of
the bride's mother, Mr. and Mrs. Cochran left on a short motor trip. Going away
the bride wore a turquoise lace dress, with white accessories. They will take up
residence in Almonte.
Out-of-town guests were Miss
Margaret Hillis, Belleville; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gillan, Kemptville; Mr., and
Mrs. R. K. Scott, Mrs. George Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Loken, Miss Mary
Scott, Ottawa: Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Luffman, Mrs. A. T. McKenzie, Toronto.
BURGESS
- DUNCAN (1946)
A
wedding of local interest was solemnized on Saturday, May 25, at 3 p.m. in St.
Mark's Anglican church when Lillian J. Duncan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harold E. Duncan of Pakenham, was united in marriage to Ross Woodrow Burgess,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burgess. Rev. Canon Carryer was the officiating
clergyman.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, wore a floor length model of white net over satin. Her long veil was
held in place by a coronet of white orchids. Her arm bouquet was snapdragon,
carnations and maiden hair fern.
She was attended by her cousin, Miss
Hazel Johnston of Arnprior, who chose a floor length pink gown of French lace
over satin, long veil and corsage of carnations, forget-me-not and fern.
Mr. Douglas Heise, of Arnprior was
best man.
A luncheon was served at the home of
the bride to immediate friends and relatives. For travelling Mrs. Burgess chose
a suit of American Beauty shade, with black accessories.
On Monday evening a reception was
held in the Agricultural Hall attended by about 250. They will reside on the
groom's farm at Pakenham.
RUSSELL
- ROSS
Pakenham,
July 22. - (Special.) 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 a 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 maiden-hair fern.
Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs.
Russell left on a motor trip to Muskoka and Northern Ontario.
NUGENT
- LUNNEY
St.
Peter Celestine's church, Pakenham, beautifully decorated with summer blooms for
the occasion, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday, June 29th,
when Rev. Geo. Larose united in marriage Mary Rita Lunney, Reg. N.,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lunney, and John Joseph Nugent, son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Arthur Nugent, all of Pakenham.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father, wore a floor length gown of white brocaded marquisette with a
sweetheart neckline and fitted bodice. Her ornate headdress of white embroidered
tulle ended in a veil of finger-tip length. She carried an arm bouquet of red
roses.
Miss Clare Lunney of Ottawa was her
sister's bridesmaid and wore a gown of blue net over taffeta with matching
headdress of flowers. Her bouquet was also of roses.
Mr. Wilfred Nugent acted as best man
for his brother.
Mrs. T. A. Nugent presided at the
Organ. During the nuptial mass Schubert's Ave Maria and Panis Angelicus were
rendered by Miss Fonsie Lunney, Toronto, aunt of the bride, and Edmund Lunney of
St. Patrick's College, Ottawa, brother of the bride.
Mr. Burke Nugent and Mr. Bill Lunney
were ushers for the occasion.
After the ceremony luncheon was
served at the home of the bride's parents when several girl friends of the bride
assisted. Later a reception was held after which the happy couple left on a
wedding trip. For travelling the bride wore a dress of turquoise with large
white hat and matching accessories.
Out-of-town guests at the wedding
were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nugent, John and Elizabeth, Deep River; T. B. Lunney,
Margaret and Grace, South Mountain; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donnelly, Westport; Miss
Kathleen Shea, Pembroke; Mr. and Mrs. Gerv Teevens and Helen, Montreal; Mr. and
Mrs. Burke Nugent, Mr. Alex Lunney, Miss Mary Mahoney, Misses Bernadette and
Teresa Nugent, all of Ottawa; Miss Fonsie Lunney, Toronto; Mrs. Delia Keyes, New
York.
Mr. and Mrs. Nugent will reside in
Ottawa.
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BRAY
- FUMERTON (Sept 14, 1946)
At
3.30 o'clock, on Saturday afternoon in Bethany United Church Miss Margaret
Jane Fumerton, daughter of Mrs. D. L
Fumerton, became the bride of Mr. John
Reynold Bray, son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. D. Bray. Rev. W. J. Scott officiated and gladioli were used in
decoration. Mr. H. G. Dallimore
played the wedding music.
Given in marriage by her brother,
Mr. Douglas C. Fumerton, the bride was attended by Miss Verla Waugh. Mr. Stanley
Bray was best man for his brother, and the ushers were Sub Lt. Arthur Bray and
Mr. Stewart Cavers.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of white chiffon, and her finger tip veil was held in place by pink roses. She
carried a nosegay of pink roses and bouvardia.
The young couple left for Rideau
Ferry, following a reception at the home of the bride's parents. Going away the
bride wore a pale blue suit, with black accessories. They will take up residence
at 433 Athlone avenue Westboro.
STUART
- WOOD (Sept 4, 1946)
Bell
Street United church was the scene of a wedding yesterday afternoon at 4.30
o'clock when Miss Elizabeth S. Wood, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W
J. Wood, became the bride of Mr. Ronald Alexander Stuart, of Sudbury,
Ont., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart, of Galt, Ont. Rev. A. O. Lloyd
officiated at the ceremony.
For her wedding the bride chose an
afternoon dress of smoked white crepe designed with a double draped skirt. She
wore a grey feather hat with a shoulder‑length veil, grey accessories, and
a shoulder-knot of American Beauty roses.
Miss Margaret Wood attended her
sister as bridesmaid, and the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. C. G.
Stuart, of Galt, Ont., as best man.
A reception was held in the Tudor
Room of the Chateau Laurier, and later the couple left by airplane for Montreal.
For going away Mrs. Stuart wore a two-toned black and tomato-red suit, with
black accessories. They will take up residence in Sudbury, Ont.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. W. Y. Wood, and her daughter, Cathrine, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Dickson, Mr. and
Mrs. E. J. Rose, of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Wood and family, of Smiths
Falls; and Mr. C. G. Stuart, of Galt, Ont.
JAMES
- BOURK (1946)
Of
interest to a number of friends was the wedding ceremony on Saturday, August 10,
in St. Mark's church, Pakenham, when Amy Laura (Bourk), daughter of Mrs.
Bourk and the late Mr. Richard Bourk, became the bride of Benjamin Alfred
James, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred James of Almonte. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. J. Lowe of Almonte. Mrs. W. W. Buttle, aunt of the
bride, played the wedding music.
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother, Mr. Walter Bourk and was attended by Miss Edna Armstrong of Carp.
The best man was Mr. Russell Robertson of Perth, cousin of the groom and the
ushers were Mr. Gordon Armstrong and Mr. George Rodger.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of white chiffon fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and basque waist. Her
fingertip veil was held in place by a beaded halo. She carried a bouquet of pink
and white snapdragon and white babies breath. Her only ornament was a silver
necklace, gift of the groom.
The bridesmaid wore a gown of pale
blue chiffon with sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. Her matching veil was
shoulder length. She carried a bouquet of pink snapdragon and babies breath.
After the ceremony a luncheon was
served at the bride's home. The couple left on a motor trip to Western Ontario
and the States. For travelling the bride chose a turquoise wool dressmaker suit
with black accessories. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm
near Almonte.
COCHIZAN
- WILSON (1946)
In
St. Andrew's United church, Pakenham, at 3.30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon,
July 27, Miss Margaret Eva Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Allan E. Wilson and
the late Mr. Wilson, was united in marriage to Mr. Russell Cochran, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cochran of Almonte.
Rev. H. A. Turner
officiated and summer blooms were used in decoration of the church.
Mrs. H. L. Luffman of Toronto, played the wedding music and the soloist was
Miss Margaret Hillis of Belleville.
Mr. R. K. Scott gave his niece in
marriage and she was attended by Miss Amy Cochran, sister of the bridegroom. Mr.
Bert Wilson, the bride's brother, was best man, and the ushers were Mr. R. A.
Scott and Mr. Joe Jamieson.
The bride wore a floor-length gown
of white net over satin, with fitted bodice and fingertip veil. She carried an
arm bouquet of Bettertime roses.
Following a reception at the home of
the bride's mother, Mr. and Mrs. Cochran left on a short motor trip. Going away
the bride wore a turquoise lace dress with white accessories.
They will take up residence in
Almonte.
Out of town guests were Miss
Margaret Hillis, Belleville; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gillan, Kemptville; Mr. and Mrs.
R. K. Scott, Mrs. George Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Loken, Miss Mary Scott,
Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Luffman, Mrs. A. T. McKenzie, Toronto.
ARGUE
on Wednesday, March, 12, 1947, at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital,
to Mr. and Mrs. A. Lyall Argue (nee Grace Ritchie) a son, Allan
Douglas.
Married:
Mary Cannon, Sept. 21, 1946.
Grace
& Lyall Argue married, March
17, 1941.
Murial
Gillan, baby born about 4 Mar. 1947.
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NIELSEN
- LINDSAY (1946)
The
home of Mrs. Myra Lindsay was the scene of a very quiet wedding on Saturday
afternoon, September 7th, when her daughter, Jean May (Lindsay), was
united in marriage in a double ring ceremony to Svend Aage (Art) Nielsen,
of Ste. Agathe des Monts, Que., son of Mr. and the late Mrs. N. Christian
Neilsen of Aalborg, Denmark. Rev. D. H. Woodhouse officiated. The rooms were
decorated with ferns, zinnias, gladioli and hydrangea.
Attendants were Mrs. Victor Alp, nee
Corrine Lynn, R.N., of Oshawa, cousin of the bride, and James C. Munro, uncle of
the bride. Wedding music was played by the bride's aunt, Mrs. P. J. Morin of
Corbeil, Ont.
The bride's dress was a floor-length
brocaded white silk faille, full skirt gathered on a bodice, scalloped neckline,
leg o'mutton sleeves ending in a point over the hand. She wore a Juliet cap with
shoulder length veil and a string of pearls, the gift of the groom, and carried
a shower bouquet of red Better Time roses.
The matron of honor's dress was a
blue floor length with sweetheart neckline, full skirt gathered on a bodice and
short puffed sleeves. She wore pink long mittens and a pink flower hat.
The bride's mother wore an afternoon
dress of grey crepe with black hat and shoes and a corsage of sunglow roses.
The bride and groom left on a
honeymoon trip to Western Ontario, Muskoka and Northern Ontario, the bride
travelling in an imported tailored brown wool suit, small brown hat and brown
accessories. On their return they will take up residence in Ste. Agathe des
Monts.
Guests from a distance were Mr. Hugh
Lynn, Mr. James Lynn, Miss Lois Lynn, Master (no more)
Mrs.
Myra Lindsay announces the engagement of her only daughter, Jean May (Lindsay),
to Svend Aage (Art) Neilsen, of Ste. Agathe Des Monts, son of Mr. and the
late N. Christian Nielsen, of Aalborg, Denmark. The marriage will take place
quietly on September 7.
DUFFEY
- ANDREWS
A
quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized in the rectory of St. Peter Celestine
Church, Pakenham, Saturday, January 18th by Father George Larose, parish priest,
of Edna Andrews, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Andrews,
Pakenham to Joseph Patrick Duffey, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick
Duffey of Carleton Place. The bride chose a pale blue jersey silk, street length
dress with black accessories and corsage of red carnations and fern.
The bridesmaid was miss Margaret
Andrews of Ottawa, sister of the bride. She chose a printed blue street length
dress and black accessories and corsage of pink carnations and fern.
The bride's mother wore a black
dress with matching accessories and a corsage of pink carnations.
The groom was supported by Mr. Leo
Hammond, of Arnprior.
For travelling the bride wore a grey
suit with black top coat, trimmed with silver fox.
The young couple left on a short
trip to Toronto and Montreal after a wedding supper at the bride's home.
PIERCE
- FARRELL (1947)
St.
Andrew's United Church Pakenham, was the scene of a pretty wedding ceremony on
Friday, January 10th, when Miss Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Farrell, eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Farrell, of Pakenham, was united in marriage with
Robert Wellington Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pierce, of Pakenham.
Rev. Harold A. Turner, minister of
St. Andrew's United Church, officiated, and Miss Jean Needham played the wedding
music. During the signing of the register little Miss Jeanne Blair and Miss Mary
Catherine Campbell sang "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden."
The bride entered the church to the
strains of Wedding March carrying a white prayer book with pink and white
streamers.
The bride wore a floor-length fitted
gown of French lace over white satin, and her long train veil was caught with a
headdress of orange blossoms. She wore silver slippers and carried a bouquet of
deep pink carnations and maiden hair fern.
She was attended by her friend, Miss
Marion Ritchie while little Miss
Lois Cavanagh, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl, daintily attired in
pink chiffon with matching shoulder length veil and silver slippers. She carried
a nosegay of mixed flowers caught with pink and white streamers.
The bridesmaid was attired in blue
sheer over taffeta with sweetheart neckline and matching shoulder length veil
and silver slippers. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations and maiden hair
fern.
The bridegroom was attended by his
brother Grenville Pierce, as best man.
Following the ceremony a large
reception was held in the Agricultural Hall, Pakenham, at which about 400 guests
were present. Many useful and beautiful gifts were received by the young couple.
The newly weds left on a short
honeymoon, the bride travelling in black suit, topper, hat and accessories to
match. On their return they will take-up residence on the groom's, farm near
Pakenham.
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BENNETT
- GILLAN (1947)
A
quiet, but pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon, May 7th, at 2 p.m., at
the United Church Manse, Beachburg, when Miss Norma A. Gillan, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gillan of Foresters Falls, became the bride of Mr. Delmer
W. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bennett. Rev. H. S. Cooke was the
officiating clergyman.
The bride looked lovely in a floor
length gown of white satin, with fitted bodice, sheer yoke with a drop shoulder
effect, and long sleeves tapering to points over her hands. Her finger tip silk
net veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a
shower bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. She wore a cameo necklace, the gift of the
bridegroom.
The bridesmaid was Miss Helen E.
Gillan, sister of the bride, who wore a pink embossed organza gown, with fitted
bodice, sweetheart neckline, short puff sleeves, and long full skirt. She wore
pink mittens, and a shoulder length veil of pink net, and carried a bouquet of
Johanna Hill and Butterfly roses. The best man was Mr. Osborne Bennett, brother
of the bridegroom.
Following a buffet luncheon served
at the home of the bride's parents to about forty-five guests, the young couple
left on a wedding trip to Toronto and points west.
Out of town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Tosh, Mrs. C. H. Loken, Miss Mildred Moody, of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Gillan and Grace of Renfrew; Mrs. Frank Gillan, Mrs. Charles Gillan and
Joan, of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Graham and family, Virginiatown; and
friends from Beachburg and Westmeath.
ROY
- CANNON (Sept 14, 1946)
A
double ring ceremony took place in Arnprior Saturday morning at St. John
Chrysostom Church of Margaret Mary (Cannon) daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas J. Cannon, to Flt. Lt. Paul Jean Roy, DFC, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
H. Roy of Moncton, N.B. Flt. Lt. the Rev. M. J. Mooney, uncle of the bride,
officiated and Mrs. D. O'Connor played the organ. The solo was sung by Mrs. A.
Meek.
Given in marriage by her father the
bride was attended by Miss Grace Cannon, as maid-of‑honor. The best man
was Capt. J. A. E. Roy of Moncton, and the ushers were Flt. Lt. P. Davies, DFC
and bar and Lac. V. H. Streich.
For her gown the bride chose white
lace and net over satin modeled on princess lines. Her finger-tip veil had a
coronet headdress arrangement and she carried a white satin prayer book with
corsage of white orchid.
The reception was held at the home
of the bride's parents after which the couple left by plane for the Laurentians.
For travelling Mrs. Roy wore a costume of Algonquin gray wool with navy hat and
mink scarf.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs.
A. H. Roy, Miss Rachel Roy and Capt. J. A. E. Roy of Moncton, N.B.; Miss Olive
Cannon of Cleveland, Mr. J. Meldowney of Brockville, Mr. and Mrs. F. Cannon of
Temiskaming, Mr. B. S. Ough of Marathon, Mrs. A. J. Charbonneau of Toronto, Flt.
Lt. the Rev. M. J. Mooney, Miss M. Mooney, Mrs. J. T. Morrissey, Mr. and Mrs. W.
Tubman, and, F. Sgt. E. Cody, all of Ottawa.
GILLAN
- BENNETT (May 7, 1947)
The
wedding of Miss Norma A. Gillan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gillan,
to Mr. Delmer W. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bennett, was held this
afternoon at two o'clock in the United Church manse, Beachburg. Rev. H. S. Cooke
conducted the service.
For her wedding the bride wore a
floor‑length gown of white satin designed with a fitted bodice, sheer yoke
with a drop shoulder effect, and long tapered sleeves. Her silk net veil was
held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet
of Briarcliffe roses. She wore a cameo necklace, the gift of the bridegroom.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Helen E. Gillan as bridesmaid, and Mr. Osborne Bennett acted as
best man for his brother.
Following a reception held at the
home of the bride's parents the couple left on a wedding trip to Toronto and
points west. For going away, Mrs. Bennett wore a beige gabardine suit under a
brown topcoat, with brown accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett will reside in
Forester's Falls, Ont.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Tosh, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Loken, Miss Mildred Moody, of Ottawa; Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Gillan and Grace, of Renfrew; Mrs. Frank Gillan, Mrs. Charles
Gillan and Joan, of Pakenham: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Graham, of Virginiatown.
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GILES
- MacD0WALL (1947)
The
home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. MacDowall, Pakenham was the scene of a very pretty
wedding Thursday afternoon, June 12th at 2.30 p.m., when their youngest
daughter, Muriel Rae (MacDowall) was united in marriage to Mr. Willard
Giles, son of Mr. T. H. Giles and the late Mrs. Giles.
The rooms were adorned with pink and
white streamers and baskets of mixed spring flowers. The ceremony took place
under a decorated arch with Rev. H. A. Turner officiating and the wedding music
was played by Mrs. Howard Boal of Almonte, sister of the bridegroom.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and attended by her sister, Mrs. Marino Cameron as matron-of-honor,
and by little Miss Merle MacDowall, niece of both the bride and bridegroom, as
flower girl. Mr. James Giles, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
For her wedding the bride chose an
afternoon dress of white silk jersey made on simple lines. Her head-dress was
made of white mohair with finger-tip veil, and she carried a shower bouquet of
American Beauty roses and lily-of- the-valley with long white streamers.
The matron-of-honor was dressed in a
street length dress of pink silk jersey with matching hat of pink mohair with
shoulder length veil. Her shoulder knot was formed of talisman roses.
The flower girl was winsome in a
pale blue nylon dress with white lace trimming and doll hat of same colour. She
carried a nosegay of pink and white sweet peas with pink streamers.
The bride's mother was becomingly
dressed in a maize and mauve flowered silk dress with black accessories. Her
corsage was white carnations and maiden hair fern.
Following the luncheon which was
served to forty guests, the couple left on a motor trip to points in Western
Ontario. For going away Mrs. Giles wore a black and white check suit and pink
sheer blouse with black accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations.
A special feature of the day, it
being the 40th wedding anniversary of the bride's parents Earle, the eldest son,
on behalf of the family presented them with gifts, also a basket of forty spring
blooms from the grandchildren.
HOOPER
- NEW (17 June, 1947)
The
wedding of Miss Ann New, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. New of Antrim to
Mr. William Hooper, son of Mr. William Hooper and the late Mrs. Hooper of
Cardiff, Wales, took place at the parsonage, Pakenham, on Tuesday evening at 8
p.m. Rev. H. A. Turner conducted the service. The bride was attended by Miss
Donna Stewart of Braeside as maid of honor, and Mr. Douglas Fraser of Arnprior
was best man.
For her wedding the bride chose a
street length dress of white crepe with a flowered hat and white accessories.
Her shoulder knot was red carnations, lilies of the valley and maiden-hair fern,
and she wore a single strand of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom.
Following a reception was held at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Robillard, McGonigal street, Arnprior.
The couple left on a short wedding
trip. Mr. and Mrs. Hooper will reside in Antrim.
FEDERATION
PRESIDENT
R. A STEWART (Went to Holland May, 1947)
A
Lanark county dairy farmer, R. A. Stewart, Almonte, president of the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture for 1947, has just returned from a trip to
Holland and has a message for the people of this province.
PIERCE
- RITCHIE (Sep 10, 1947)
Gladioli
and zinnias formed the setting for the double ring wedding ceremony of Miss Marion
Louise Ritchie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ritchie, and Mr. Grenville
Leslie Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pierce, which took place in St.
Mark's Anglican Church at Pakenham on Wednesday.
Rev. Canon Carrier officiated, and
wedding music was played by Mrs. Allen White of Ottawa. Mrs. Mervyn Meredith,
Ottawa, aunt of the bride, sang "The Lord's Prayer", and "My
Happy Day".
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by her cousins, Miss Betty Ritchie, of Cobden, and Miss Dora
Sadler 'of Richmond, as bridesmaids. Mrs. A. Pierce was matron of honor, and
little Misses Donna Pierce and Jean Blewitt, nieces of the bridegroom, were
train bearers. Mr. Armistie Pierce was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Morris
Ritchie, cousin of the bride, and Mr. Cyril Pierce, brother of the bridegroom.
For her wedding the bride chose a
floor-length gown of white velveray nylon on princess lines, fashioned with a
high neckline, long fitted sleeves, land back buttoning on the bodice. The skirt
extended into a long train. Her three-quarter length veil was caught with a
wreath of lily-of-the-valley, and she carried an arm bouquet of red roses.
After a reception at the home of the
bride's parents the couple left for Toronto and Niagara Falls. Mrs. Pierce
travelled in a heavenly blue wool dress, with black accessories and a black
topcoat. She wore a corsage bouquet of pink roses. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce will
reside in Pakenham.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr. and Mrs. W. Fred Meredith, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb, Meredith of North Gower;
Dr. and Mrs. Ritchie, Cobden; Mr. and Mrs. W. Sadler, and Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson, of Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. G. Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Meredith,
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Meredith and Miss Florence Meredith, all of Ottawa.
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CAMPBELL
- MAITLAND (1947)
A
quiet wedding took place on Thursday, October 9 at, two o'clock in the United
Church parsonage at Pakenham, when Iva Laura (Maitland), daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. R. Webster Maitland of Pakenham, became the wife of Edgar Ross
(Campbell), son of Mr. and Mrs. . W. J. Campbell of Waba. Rev. H. A. Turner
officiated.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and wore a wine gabardine suit with black accessories and a corsage
of mums. She was attended by her twin sister, Miss Ina Maitland.
The groom was attended by Mr. Arthur
Morphy.
Following the ceremony a luncheon
was served at the home of the bride's parents.
In the evening a reception was held
in the hall at Pakenham after which Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left on a short
wedding trip.
MONETTE
- SHAW (George's Teacher - 1947)
A
quiet wedding took place on Monday afternoon, June 30, at one o'clock in
Emmanuel Church, Arnprior when Rev. H. 0. Hodder united in marriage Miss Beatrice
Edna Shaw, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shaw of Arnprior, and Mr. Russell
Monette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Monette, White Lake.
The bride wore an afternoon dress of
white silk jersey with a small white hat and matching accessories. Her corsage
bouquet was formed of red carnations. She was attended by Miss Mildred Shaw as
bridesmaid and Mr. James Monette was best man
Following the luncheon at the home
of the bride's parents the couple left on a wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Monette
will reside in Arnprior.
O'CONNOR
- DEVINE (Oct 6, 1947)
The
wedding of Miss Mary Devine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Devine, of
Pakenham, to Mr. Arthur W. O'Connor, of Renfrew, son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. William O'Connor, took place on Monday morning at St. Peter Celestine's
Church, Pakenham. Rev. Alphonsus O'Neill, of Ottawa, officiated at the ceremony.
The wedding music was played by Mrs. T. A. Nugent, with Rev. W. G. Moore of
Ottawa, as soloist.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and attended by her cousin, Mrs. John Nugent, as matron-of-honor.
Mr. Harry Devine was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Archie O'Connor and Mr.
John Devine.
For her wedding the bride wore a
floor-length gown of white Chantilly lace, with a fingertip veil. She carried an
arm bouquet of red roses and maidenhair fern.
Following a reception held at the
home of the bride's parents, the couple left on a wedding trip
the United States. For travelling
the bride wore a grey wool dress under a black topcoat, with black accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor will reside in
Renfrew.
Out-of-town guests included Msgr.
John O'Neill, Rev. Alphonsus O'Neill, Rev. W. G. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. James
Grace, of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Mr. James McDonald, of
Peterborough; Miss Ethel O'Connor, Mr. Archie O'Connor, of Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs.
John F. Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grace, of Almonte; Mrs. G. H. Devine of
Arnprior.
McVEAN
- NUGENT (Sept 18, 1947)
St.
Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham, was the scone of a wedding on Thursday morning
when Miss Mary Bernadette Nugent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nugent of
Pakenham, became the bride of Mr. Howard Francis McVean, son of Mr.
Alexander McVean and the late Mrs. McVean of Arnprior. Rev. George Larose
officiated at the ceremony, and the wedding music was played by Mrs. T. A.
Nugent, with Miss Loretta Nugent as soloist.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and attended by her sister, Miss Teresa Nugent, as bridesmaid.
Mr. Bernard Valiquette was best man,
and the ushers were Mr. Clifford McVean and Mr. Thomas Nugent.
For her wedding the bride wore a
floor length gown of white brocaded satin, with a three-quarter length veil of
embroidered net arranged from a halo. She carried a cascade bouquet of American
Beauty roses and white gladioli.
Following a reception held at the
home of the bride's parents, the couple left on a wedding trip to Quebec City
and points East. For travelling the bride wore a blue gabardine dress under a
black topcoat, with black accessories and a shoulder knot of gladioli.
Mr. and Mrs. McVean will reside in
Arnprior.
Out of town guests included Mrs.
Frank Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. C. Legree, Miss Carmel Ryan, Miss
Hazel McVean, all of Ottawa.
Ruth
Cunningham, boy born Sept. 1 st, 1948.
Kenneth
Redtman, hurt on 27 or 28 August, 1948.
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STANTON
- O'NEILL (Sept 17, 1947)
A
very pretty wedding Look place in St. Peter Celestine's Church Pakenham on
Wednesday, September 17th at 10 a.m. when Mary Theresa (O'Neill),
daughter of Mrs. Joseph O'Neill and the Late Mr. O'Neill became the bride of Martin
Austin (Stanton), son of Mr. Patrick Stanton and the late Mrs. Stanton of
Fitzroy Harbour. Rev. Alphonse O'Neill, cousin of the bride, officiated.
The church was decorated with
gladioli, asters and roses. The wedding music was played by Mrs. T. A. Nugent.
Rev. G. Larose sang "Heart of Jesus we are Thankful" during the
signing of the register.
Given in marriage by her brother,
Mr. John O'Neill, the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Gordon Dool, as
matron of honor; by her cousin, Miss Nancy O'Neill as bridesmaid, and by little
Miss Marilyn Herrick as flower girl. Mr. Ritchie Stanton was best man and the
ushers were Mr. Oswald Stanton and Mr. Terrance O'Neill.
The bride chose a floor length gown
of white brocaded satin, fashioned with sweetheart neckline, long sleeves ending
in points over the hands and a fitted bodice buttoned down the back; ending in a
polonaise effect. Her finger-tip veil fell from a halo headdress and she carried
an arm bouquet of Bettertime roses and a crystal rosary, the gift of the groom.
Mrs. Doal wore a floor length dress of pale blue sheer fashioned with a brocaded
neckline, long full sleeves and a fitted bodice. Her shoulder length veil fell
from a sweetheart headdress and she carried an arm bouquet of pink gladioli.
Miss O'Neill wore a floor lace
length dress of pale green crepe at with sweetheart neckline, long tight
sleeves, the tight fitting bodice ending in a peplum. Her hat was of matching
material. She carried an arm bouquet of red gladioli.
The flower girl wore a floor length
dress of pink taffeta shoulder length veil falling from halo headdress. She
carried nosegay of mixed flowers.
After the ceremony breakfast was
served to 55 guests in the Agricultural Hall. Later the happy couple left on a
trip to Montreal and the United States.
Going away the bride wore a pearl
grey suit, pink blouse, pink feathered hat and black accessories. She wore a
corsage of sweetheart roses.
Out of town guests were Rev. J. L.
Reynolds of Fitzroy Harbour, Mr. John O'Neill of North Bay, Mrs. M. J. Manion of
Pembroke, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gunsinger of Martintown, Mr. and Mrs. L. H.
Thompson, Mrs. R. A. Coleman, all of Ottawa, Mrs. Stanley McQuarrie of Arnprior,
Mrs. M. L. Farrell, Miss Joan Farrell of Kinburn, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. O'Neill,
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Coady, Mrs. Terrence
O'Neill, all of Almonte.
WICKWARE
- DEMPSEY (1948)
A
quiet wedding took place on Tuesday, January 20th at 2 p.m. in the United Church
manse, Ramsayville, when Mary Eileen (Dempsey), only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Dempsey, became the bride of Walter Nestor Alfred (Wickware),
eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wickware, all of Hurdman's Bridge. Rev. John
McCaskeill officiated at the ceremony.
Given in marriage by her uncle, she
was attended by Miss Lily Jensen, of Maryfield, Sask., as bridesmaid and Mr.
Frank Kroop was best man.
Miss Dempsey is well know here, and
spent the past three weeks at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. J. F. Gillan.
BOAL
- CURRIE (1947)
On
Tuesday, October 21st at 2.30 p.m. at the United Church manse in Pakenham, Rev.
H. A. Turner united in marriage Miss Vera May Currie, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Currie of Pakenham and Mr. Harold Stuart Boal, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Boal of Pakenham.
For her wedding the bride chose a
floor length gown of brocaded satin with long full skirt of net, a floor length
veil of net with halo headdress, and an arm bouquet of red roses and maiden hair
fern. The bride was assisted by her, sister Miss Gladys Currie. Mr. Howard Boal,
twin brother of the groom, was best man.
The bridesmaid chose a floor length
gown of pink brocaded nylon, with net shoulder length veil and carried a nosegay
of pink carnations and chrysanthemums.
Following a reception held in the
agricultural hall, Pakenham the young couple left on a motor trip. For
travelling the bride wore a wool dress of turquoise blue, brown coat, and brown
accessories. On their return they will take up residence on the grooms farm in
Cedar Hill.
McHARDY
- FULTON (1948)
The
marriage of Miss Helen Fulton, daughter of Mrs. John Fulton of Cedar Hill
and the late John Fulton, to Mr. Donald McHardy, son of Mr. and Mrs.
James McHardy of Galetta, took place in the United Church, Cedar Hill on Monday
evening, May 29th, at 7 o'clock, Rev. Harold Turner officiating.
The attendants were Miss Helen
Trafford and Mr. Stuart McHardy.
The bride chose a dress of white
satin with lace insertion and wore a long bridal veil.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held in the Agricultural Hall, Pakenham where dancing was enjoyed. Many
beautiful and useful gifts were received. Mr.. and Mrs. McHardy will reside at
Galetta.
BARKER
- HOGARTH (13 Sept 1947)
At
three o'clock in the Manse of the United Church, Pakenham, on Saturday,
September 13th, Rev. H. A. Turner officiated at the double ring marriage
ceremony of Margaret Janet Melba (Hogarth), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Hogarth of Pakenham, to Allan Robert Barker of Renfrew, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barker of Almonte.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and attended by Miss Lois Wood, as bridesmaid. Mr. Joe Jamieson of
Almonte was best man.
A street length gown of grey crepe,
fashioned with a high simple neck line and full pleated skirt. Her hat was an
open crown model trimmed with black lace. She wore black lace mittens and grey
suede shoes.
A semi-cascade bouquet of pink roses
completed her costume.
Miss Wood wore a pale blue crepe
dress with black lace peplum. Her hat was a large brimmed black felt, with which
she wore black lace mittens and black suede shoes. Her corsage was of yellow
roses.
Immediately following the ceremony a
buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents. Misses Jean
Watchorn, Lois Blair and Mary Cox, friends of the bride, assisted at the tables.
Out of town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. Robt. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Jack, Mr. James A. Barker, Mr. Mervin Tosh and,
Mr. Cameron Smithson of Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Drummond and Heather Ann, Mrs.
Aubrey Nesbitt of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. Allen MacDougall of Finch; Mr.
John Wishak, Mr. and Mrs. Weston Knox and Mr. James Knox of Arnprior, and Mrs.
Wm. Matthews of Capreol.
Mr. and Mrs. Barker motored through
New York State. For travelling the bride chose a grey gabardine suit with brown
accessories.
On their return the young couple
will reside in Renfrew.
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MILLER
- BOLE (June 4, 1948)
The
wedding of Miss Lillian Gwendolyne Bole, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ermel Bole of Pakenham, to Lawrence Robertson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Miller, White Lake, took place at 3.30 on Friday afternoon in St. Andrew's
United, Church manse, White Lake with Rev. A. E. Jaster officiating.
The bride chose a floor length model
gown of white nylon made with a fitted bodice and full skirt. Her finger tip
veil held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms. Her only ornament was a
single strand pearl necklace. She carried an arm bouquet of American Beauty
roses.
Miss Isobel Logan attended as
bridesmaid and Mr. Ray Fulton was best man.
After a reception in Pakenham hall,
the happy young couple left on a trip to Niagara. For travelling Mrs. Miller
wore a turquoise street-length dress under a mulberry shade shortie coat and
black accessories.
On their return Mr. and Mrs. Miller
will reside on the bridegroom's farm in the White Lake section of Darling
township.
BAIRD
- BRADLEY (1948)
St.
Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, was the scene of the marriage on June 9th, at
2.30 when Grace Margaret (Bradley), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E.
Bradley, became the bride of Ivan James (Baird), son of Mr. and Mrs.,
Ebert Baird of Kinburn. Canon G. A. Carryer officiated.
The church was decorated with red
peonies, lupins and white spirea for the occasion.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Edward
T. Vance, as matron-of-honour, and by Miss Isobel Blair as bridesmaid. Mr.
Stewart Baird was best man. The ushers were Bill Bradley and Gerald Reid.
The bride was radiant in a
floor-length model of white slipper satin in off the shoulder effect, with nylon
yoke outlined with white lace frilling, a fitted bodice buttoned down the back,
long sleeves ending in points, over the
hands, and a bouffant skirt. Her floor-length embroidered veil fell gracefully
from a pleated halo of orange blossoms.
She carried a bouquet of Better
time roses, white snapdragon and maiden hair fern.
The matron of honor wore a pink gown
of triple sheer with a lace yoke and fitted bodice with a very full skirt. She
wore a pink net bonnet with a halo of pink flowers and carried a bouquet of
mixed flowers.
The bridesmaid wore a turquoise
blue gown with a sweet a heart neckline and pleated bodice trimmed with tiny
buttons. Her headdress was similar to the matron-of-honor, and she carried a
bouquet of mixed flowers.
The bride's mother wore a navy blue
ensemble with side drape and navy accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations
and fern. The groom's mother wore a flowered jersey dress with black accessories
and a corsage of yellow roses.
Following the ceremony, supper was
served to the guests at the bride's home. The rooms were tastefully decorated
with pink and white streamers and the four-tiered wedding cake centred the
bridal table. A toast was proposed to the bride by Canon Carryer and was
responded by the groom.
For travelling the bride wore a
dusty rose crepe ensemble with small peplum and a corsage of pink and yellow
carnations. She wore a pale blue shortie coat with white hat and gloves.
Following their honeymoon by motor
to Toronto, Niagara Falls and points in U.S.A., a reception was held in Pakenham
Hall, where they received many beautiful gifts. The young couple will take up
residence in Arnprior.
Out of town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. George C. Brown of Green Bay, Wis.; Mrs. W. J. MacDonald, Mrs. O. E.
Bradley, Mrs. Elliott Sherman, Stanley and Miss Doreen Levi of Ottawa; Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Patterson of Cobden, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith of Maryland, Que.
PELTON
- MAITLAND
St.
Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, was the scene of the wedding at 12.30 on
Saturday of Miss Doris Ruby Maitland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster
Maitland, Mr. Trevor Lysle Pelton, son of Mrs. Jessie Pelton of Ottawa,
and the late Mr. Pelton. Rev. H. A. Taylor officiated, and baskets of gladioli
were used in decoration.
The organ music was played by Miss
Helen McClure of Galetta and the soloist was Miss Nora Bailey of Shawville.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and attended by her sister, Miss Beulah Maitland, and Mr. Don
Pelton was best man for his brother, and the ushers were Mr. Harold Pelton and
Mr. Ross Campbell.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of blue chiffon with a blue net veil falling from a tiara of orange blossoms.
She carried an arm bouquet of red roses.
Following a reception at the home of
the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pelton left for Toronto and Western points.
Going away the bride wore a brown gabardine suit, with brown accessories. On
their return Mr. and Mrs. Pelton will take up residence at 3 Larch street,
Ottawa.
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19 July, 2004