50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Sheppard
An event of unusual interest took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
Sheppard, third concession of
They were married by Rev. Mr. Shaw, Methodist minister. Although Mr. Sheppard is 83
years of age and Mrs. Sheppard is 74, both are in splendid health.
Their family of six sons and one daughter were all present, together with
their respective families. The sons are Messrs. John P., of this city; William Garwood, of
Supper was served in the early evening and the reunion proved a most delightful
event. Congratulations were showered upon Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard, and best wishes for many
years of continued health and happiness. Speeches were made by Rev. Edward Sheppard, Lynden;
Rev. G. F. Watts, Millgrove; Mr. Richard Doidge, Garwood Sheppard, Mr. Ebbs and others.
The aged couple were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents suitable
for the occasion, showing the high esteem in which they were held by their numerous
relatives and friends.
Mr. Sheppard is a staunch Liberal and has been a subscriber to the Times ever since
it was first published.
Coincident with the golden wedding celebration last night, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Doidge, of this city, celebrated the 27th anniversary of their wedding and were also the
recipients of many congratulations.
Ferguson
’s Falls Couple celebrate
Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Rothwell Entertain
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos A. Rothwell,
Tea was served to the guests in the dining room, which had been
Guests from a distance were included Rev. J. M. R. Meakin, Rector of St.
John's church, Boyd’s, where Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell worshipped for their entire
married life; Rev. Canon R. Turley, Ottawa, and Rev. W. J. R. Brunet of Perth, both former
Rectors of St. John’s; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Graham, Wilmer and Thelma Graham, Maryland, Que.,
Mr., T. A. Thompson, M. P., and Mrs. Thompson, Almonte; Mr. and Mrs.
T. J. H. Rothwell and Master Jack. Mrs. J. B. Morris and Miss L. M.
Morris and Mr. A. E. Sheppard,
During the
evening a beautiful clock was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell by the Churchwardens on
behalf of the Guild, Auxiliary and the congregation of St. John’s Boyd’s, where both
have been active in all church work for a half century.
The accompanying address read:
Dear Mr. and Mrs.
Rothwell,-
Time, in its rapid flight, has rolled along and brought us to the fiftieth
anniversary of your wedding day. We, the Guild, W. A. and Congregation of St. John's church,
Boyd's, could not let such an unique occasion as your anniversary pass without extending to
you our sincere congratulations and all good wishes for many more happy years together. As a
member of these organizations, Mrs. Rothwell, you have given your faithful services,
lovingly and cheerfully. You, Mr. Rothwell, as a member of the congregation and as Warden
for over 20 years, have served us faithfully and well. We now ask you to accept this small
gift as a slight appreciation of our regard for you and your work. May it serve as a
remembrance of your life amongst us. May you enjoy many more years of wedded happiness: we
trust that the richest blessing which the future holds, may by yours; and when your own star
shall set at life’s close, may it be as the morning star, which goes not down behind a
darkened west, but melts away into the brightness of heaven.
Signed on behalf of your fellow workers.
Mr. (Thomas) Rothwell was born in
To them were born three sons and three
daughters: John, killed at Paschendale;
Mr. Rothwell has three brothers, Wm. J. , on the original homestead; J. Albert,
Mrs. Rothwell, the groom of fifty years,
has always been active in all community and church affairs. He was for 13 years a member of
Lanark township Council, and ever interested in municipal and educational affairs. he has
been a life-long Conservative in politics. For over 20 years he served as Warden in St.
John’s church, Boyd’s , and it is most interesting to note here that he followed his
father in this office, their combined service reaching 60 years. Their friends and
neighbours wish them long continued happiness.
Neighbours Honor the Wesley Pauls
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Paul were taken by surprise
Monday evening when some forty neighbours came to see them. Wesley had his car loaded and
they were about ready to take off to their apartment with it when their neighbours started
arriving.
Wesley and Jennie (Gavin) welcomed them all in
and a pleasant evening was spent visiting and playing games. A beautiful lunch was served.
Then the couple were presented with lovely gifts from their neighbours.
They were thanked by Mr. and Mrs. Paul and all were invited to visit them in their
new home in
Honor Cramptons On 50th Anniversary
Innisville-(Special)-Mr. and Mrs. George Crampton
- (Nettie McPhail) celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary at their home in Innisville on Wednesday,
September 20 with an open house from
The tea table was decorated with a lace cloth and orange candelabra, with bronze
mums, also a three tier wedding cake.
Mrs. Winnie Crampton and Mrs. Elsie Kilfoyle poured tea from
Those who attended included Mr. and Mrs. Crampton’s
five sons and daughter-in-laws, Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Crampton, Stittsville, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Crampton, Perth, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Crampton, Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Crampton, Peterborough, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crampton of
Kingston, also 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild little Debbie Lon, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. David Crampton, Stittsville.
At
The Cramptons received many nice gifts and
cards from their many friends who wish
MR.
AND MRS. R. O. GARDINER
Fifty Years of Married Life Celebrated by District Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Robert 0. Gardiner - (Mary
Ellen Dowdall), of Scotch Corners, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
Tuesday, when they were “at home” to more than 100 friends and relatives in the evening
from
The happy couple were married at Cedar Hill, by the Rev. Foster Bliss Tup, of
Pakenham. They have five children, John and Clifford of Scotch Corners, Herbert, of
Black’s Corners, Mrs. J. Ireton, Drummond Centre, and Mrs. W. Sample, of
There are also seven grandchildren.
Couple Observe Their Diamond Anniversary
Honoring their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George J. Warren, the family held a dinner
party Saturday at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Brown,
Many messages were received by Mr. and Mrs. Warren including a telegram from Premier
Leslie Frost.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren were married at the home of Mrs. Warren's parents, the late Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Lett, of Wilberforce. Mrs.
Warren's maiden name was Esther Lett. Mr. Warren was a
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Warren, of Pembroke.
The bride of sixty years ago was attended by her cousin, Miss Annie Cobourn, now Mrs.
Waldo Empey, of Edmonton Alta., and the best man was Mr. Warren's nephew the late R. A.
Warren of
Until seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Warren operated a farm at
Of their union were five daughters and one son: Mrs. W. J. Fraser, Pembroke; Mrs. W.
A. Smith, a missionary on furlough from
Mr. Warren, 89, is the last survivor of a large family and Mrs. Warren, 80, has a
sister, Mrs. Stella Hamilton, living at
The Kilfoyles Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Willard. P. Kilfoyle - (Elsie McLaren),
Innisville, were at home to their friends on Saturday, May 7th, from three to five in the
afternoon,
Many friends called to extend congratulations
and to present gifts. The tea table was centred with a three-tiered wedding cake and
decorated with spring flowers and pink and white tapers.
Miss Blanche McKim, of
Serving were their three daughters-in-law, Mrs. W. C. Kilfoyle, Mrs. L. S. Kilfoyle
and Mrs. T. G. Kilfoyle, also Miss Verna Sutherland and Mrs. Ronald MacFarlane,
Their four sons were present, Stanley, of
Friends were present from
Mrs. Albert Haneman's Nursing Home,
Tea was served from three to
Assisting were Misses Margaret Gillespie, Lorraine Gillespie, Helen Warren, Ruth
Warren, Elaine Rothwell, all granddaughters and ushering
the guests was Donald Rothwell, grandson of the celebrants.
The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Warren, the latter wearing a becoming gown
of black and white with white trim and a corsage of yellow roses.
The bride of 50 years is the former Miss Mary Edna Churchill,
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Churchill, of Innisville, and Mr. Warren is the son
of the late, Mr. and Mrs. John Warren, of
The couple were married at the home of the bride's parents, in Innisville, on
The bridesmaid was Mrs. Robert Baker, the former Miss Mabel Churchill, sister of the
bride, who was unable to be present at the celebration and the best man was the late Mr.
Frank Warren, brother of the bridegroom.
Following their marriage the couple resided at
In their earlier life, Mr. and Mrs. Warren were active in the social life of the
Boyd's Settlement community and since coming to
town but, of late years both have been unable to take part in activities due to impaired
health. The couple are both members of the Free Methodist church.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren have one son, Mr. Garwood Warren, of
Mrs. Warren has two brothers, Mr. James
Churchill, of Innisville, and Mr. Harold Churchill, of
Dezell Family Honored By District
Friends
On Friday evening A. M. Sheppard, Katie
and Mabel went down to have a little visit with them as they intended leaving Saturday
morning on a motor trip to celebrate.
Well, they were only there a short time when there was a great honking in the yard
and on looking out the yard was full of cars and lights and a host of neighbours and friends
came in and filled the house, (a real surprise party), a very jolly crowd who kept things
moving.
During the evening, Rev. Allsopp read an address and two of the neighbours presented
Oliver and Iva with a nice table and table lamp. Oliver, who said he was somewhat excited,
(the second time in his Iife - he said, the first time was when he was getting
married), thanked the friends for their kindness.
He said, he did not know they had so many friends.
A neighbor cut in. "Well, Oliver, we have filled your house and your yard, we
will fill your farm if you say so."
Well, the evening passed very happily and after a splendid lunch, the friends
departed and on Saturday morning the happy couple left on a motor trip intending to be away
three or four days.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mahon and Alvin, of Drummond, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
S. J. Rothwell.
Miss Mabel Sheppard, of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. S. Fleming,
During the evening, which was enjoyably spent, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were presented
with a silver dish by the assembled guests. The recipients voiced sincere
thanks and appreciation for the kind gesture and acknowledged the lovely useful gift
in gracious manner.
On January sixth, 1932, Doris Tonson, Reg. N.,
daughter of Mrs. Percy Tonson, and the late Mr. Tonson, was married in Wesley United church,
Jarvis, to Mr. Edwin S. Fleming, then, of Hamilton, son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming, of Ashton. The couple, have one daughter, Miss Anne
Fleming, Reg. N., of the
The numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fleming in
Scotch Corners Couple Celebrate
25th Anniversary
On Friday evening, September 20th, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Chamney were pleasantly surprised by friends and neighbours at a party held in
their honour at their home in Scotch Corners. The occasion was their 25th wedding
anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Chamney (the former Florence Horne)
were married on Sept. 17, 1932, in Carleton Place by Rev. Osterhout. Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Poole who had attended the bride and groom
were present at the party. The bride's mother, Mrs. Robert Horne who is in her 89th
year, was also present.
On behalf of the neighbours, Mrs. Annabelle Dezell read an address wishing the couple
many years of married happiness and Mr. George Gardiner presented them with a lovely coffee
table. They also received a silver tea service from their family and other beautiful gifts
from friends.
Although completely taken by surprise they thanked their friends and neighbours in
sincere appreciation of the lovely gifts.
The evening was spent pleasantly playing cards and dancing after which a delicious
lunch was served.
They have three children, Mrs. Robt.
Morris' To Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Sam
Morris will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at the home of their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Bogaerts, 22 Church St., Almonte on Sunday,
November 6th and will be "at home" to their friends and relatives from 2 p.m.
to
This will be a great day for celebrations at the "Bogaerts" home as Mr. and
Mrs. P. J. Bogaerts will celebrate their 35 wedding anniversary and Master Jeffrey Bogaerts
Will celebrate sixth birthday all on the same day.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris were married at
Mrs. Morris, the former Annie Dowdall was born at
Scotch Corners, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Dowdall. Mr. Morris was also born
at Scotch Corners son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris.
Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Morris farmed for a number of years at Scotch
Corners and about thirty-seven years ago they retired and came to
Mr. and Mrs. Morris have one daughter, Mrs. P. J. Bogaerts of Almonte; two
grandchildren, Judy Bogaerts of Almonte and Don Bogaerts of town and three great
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Deborah and Gregory Bogaerts.
Cookes Celebrate 40th Anniversary
1968
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Cooke, Scotch Corners,
celebrated their 40th anniversary at a surprise party held at the home of their son-in-law,
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickens, Queen St. town,
The couple were married,
The couple have a family of five sons, four daughters and nine grandchildren.
A delicious buffet dinner was served to about thirty five guests. A very enjoyable
evening was shared by all. Mr. and Mrs. Cooke received a number of lovely gifts. Mr. Cooke
expressed his thanks to everyone.
Those attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred
Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Cooke, Miss Iva Cook, Scotch Corners; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cooke,
Brian Linda, Brent and Mrs. Alice McMunn, Kemptville; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cooke, Miss Joyce
Cooke, Mr. Mike Jaques, Smiths Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cooke and Krista, Stittsville; Mr.
Ernie Childs, Carp.
Those present from
Wedding Anniversary
Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford E. Sheppard of North Gower, Ont., will celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary at their home on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Neighbours and friends are invited to “open house” between 2 and
The Sheppards have four children: Gordon, Kitchener; Mervyn,
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Miller
celebrates their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on August 30th. 1971.
They were married on August 30th. 1911, in Clayton.
They have three children, Jean (Mrs. W.
A. Van Sickle), Robert Miller and Irene (Mrs.
John F. Leeson) and five grandchildren.
Congratulations were received from Her Highness, Queen Elizabeth 11;
Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Elliott Trudeau; Prime Minister of Ontario,
William Davis and a plaque was presented on behalf of the Ontario Government by local
member of Parliament, Mr. George Gomme.
They received cards and gifts from their many friends and neighbours. Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Code honoured them with a dinner at their summer home near
On Sunday, September 5th the entire family gathered to honour Mr. and Mrs. Miller at
the Olympia Restaurant in
Other guests present were Mrs. William Miller, Mrs., William McDougall, Mr. Albert
Miller, Miss Marion Van Sickle and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Stanley and family.
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Couroux will celebrate their 50th wedding Anniversary on Sunday, July 8th. 1973.
The reception will take place in the auditorium of Carleton Place St. Mary' s School,
40th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Osmond E. McNeely,
294 Bain St., Carleton Place who were married 40 years on January 31.
The young couple were married by the late Rev. Turley in the Trinity Anglican Church,
The couple have five children, four boys and a girl. They are Harold of Ottawa, Allan
in Almonte, Bob, and the twins David and Dorothy reside in
Sunday, January 25, they were given a dinner by their family at the home of their
son, Allan. They received an 8-piece set of dishes.
We wish them many more years of health and happiness.
Married couples reunion
by Inez McCoy
The UCW members of Boyd's
The church records as far back as 1925 were searched through and invitations for the
special day were sent to all the couples who had been married in Boyd's United
Among the 30 couples attending the service were 25 children. Coming the farthest
distance were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woods of
Mr. Robert Bowker was in charge of the service assisted by the Junior Farmer Choir,
with Mrs. Thora Pugh, Pakenham, as soloist and Mrs. Heather Skuce, organist of
During the service Mrs. Pugh sang "Where er'e you walk” and "No Man is an
The word “balance" was the subject of
Mr. Bowker's sermon. He illustrated the meaning of the word in daily Iife. With
balance, one gives a little, bends, adjusts until a balance is obtained and so it is with
love, he said. Using examples applicable to all of us and all kinds of situations, he
illustrated how balance and love go hand in hand.
Many of the ladies wore their wedding gowns and showed the changing styles in 25
years. The period following service and during the luncheon was a time for picture taking
and visiting and reminiscing.
The present church was built in 1875. The first church building was of logs on the
grounds of the present cemetery.
Following are the couples married in Boyd's
Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Woods,
Mr.
and Mrs. John McGill, Nov. 1951;
Mr.
and Mrs. Maurice Bruce, April 1956;
Mr.
and Mrs. Craig Stratton, May 1957;
Mr.
and Mrs. Alvin Kelford, June 1957;
Mr.
and Mrs. James Miller, Nov. 1957;
Mr.
and Mrs. Glen Fisher, July 1960;
Mr.
and Mrs. John Wedge, August 1960;
Mr.
and Mrs. William Prohaska, April 1961;
Mr.
and Mrs. Donald White, August 1962;
Mr.
and Mrs. Gill Lalonde, July 1964;
Mr.
and Mrs. Alex McNeeley. May 1968;
Mr.
and Mrs. Michael Jaques, November 1968;
Mr.
and Mrs. William Craig, June 1971;
Mr.
and Mrs. Donald
Sheehey, October 1971;
Mr.
and Mrs. James Burke, November 1971;
Mr.
& Mrs. David Menard, June 1972;
Mr.
and Mrs. Douglas McEwan, June 1973;
Mr.
and Mrs. James Moffitt, July 1972;
Mr.
and Mrs. Allan Lowry, June 1974.
50th Anniversary Celebrations
A well-known Drummond couple, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin
J. Code
- (Violet M. Foster), celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary, Oct. 12 at their home, when over 200 relatives, friends and
neighbours called to extend best wishes and congratulations to the happy couple.
Mrs. Elsie Kilfoyle of Innisville and Mrs. Ruby Malloch of Drummond poured tea and
coffee while their granddaughters served a tasty lunch. Their son, Arthur and his wife Joyce
of Lanark, and their daughter, Shirley and her husband, George of Richmond Hill, welcomed
the guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Code were married
Mrs. Code wore an aqua full-length gown with a corsage of yellow roses for the
afternoon tea. The couple has four grandchildren, Douglas and Dawna Code of Lanark and
Debbie and Donna Warr of
Mr. and Mrs. Code have farmed in the Drummond area all their married life, and their
many friends wish them many more years of health and happiness.
Congratulatory messages were received from Premier William Davis, Douglas Wiseman,
MPP, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Governor-General.
40th Anniversary for Stanley & Betty Dowdall
An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Neville and Margaret Johnston, Carp,
Saturday March 13 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Stanley
(Dowdall) and Betty (Elizabeth Cardiff)
Dowdall of R. R.
The couple were married
The anniversary table was nicely decorated with flowers, candles, anniversary cake
and bride’s cake. The guests sat down to a delicious turkey and ham dinner at
The master of ceremonies was Art Byrne of Almonte, who did an excellent job.
The couple received a number of lovely gifts including several gifts of money. About
twenty relatives and friends were there to celebrate this happy occasion, coming from
The bride and groom thanked everyone for the lovely gifts, money, cards, best wishes
and for joining them on this happy occasion.
Alva
& Helen Rintoul honored
1977
On Sunday, August 28, the family of Alva
(Rintoul)
and Helen (Somerville)
Rintoul honored them with an At Home on the
occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married at the bride's home by Rev.
Osterhout, Memorial Park,
Many friends and relatives came during the afternoon and evening hours. It was held
at the farm of Bill and Ethel Rintoul, which was farmed by Alva and Helen for 34 years, and
was Alva's home for 54 years. Among the friends attending were several classmates of Alva's
from the first KAS Class of 1922.
Tea and coffee were poured their cousins, Mrs. Kathleen Affleck of Lanark, Miss
Margaret Rodger of Perth, Mrs. Maysie Hammond of Innisville
and Mrs. Rae Tennant of Kemptville.
The evening was climaxed by a presentation by Borden and Opal Hilliard, Jim Paul and
Muriel Sadler. Jim made particular mention of Alva's active part in laying the groundwork
for the co-operative selling of farm products in
Alva's brother Archie and his wife Isabelle from
Archie and Isabelle’s family of Mrs. Mary Quilling,
Alva's Cousin, Mrs. Maysie Hammond said grace, and toasts were given by brother
Archie, sons Kelvin and Archie and grandson Bob;
Bill McKnight, Ethel Rintoul and Ernie Hammond.
Greatly missed from this special occasion, due to ill health, were Alva's sister
Margaret and her husband Bill Shortt of
Walters Anniversary celebrated with guests
On the 30th day of June, 40 years ago, Catherine
A. Murray and Albert T. Walters were married
in the town of
Following their marriage they farmed near
Mr. and Mrs. Walters have four daughters: Dorothy (Mrs. William Stevens) Innisville;
On Sunday, July 2, their daughters honored them with a reception held at the home of
Mrs. Grace Drummond.
Present for the reception was the bridesmaid, Mrs. Tena Graham, sister of the bride.
Other sisters included Mrs. Eleanor MacDonald, also of Scotstown, Mrs. Anna Drysdale of
About 150 guests enjoyed a lovely afternoon and evening visiting with the guests of
honor and other friends present.
Mr. Bordon Hilliard, a former neighbour, presented Albert and Katie with a lovely
gift on behalf of friends and neighbours. They were also presented with gifts from their
many good friends of Innisville and area.
40th wedding anniversary
A surprise 40th wedding celebration was held to honor Norman
(Buffam) and Lulu Buffam on
The dinner and reception were held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Almonte.
Lulu Buffam was the former Lulu
Morris, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. Buffam have resided in
Lulu and
The grandchildren presented their grandparents with rose corsages.
Terry Willows was Master of Ceremonies and the toast to the anniversary couple was
given by their brother-in-law, Tom Watkins.
A hundred friends and relatives were present from
Rathwell’s mark 40th anniversary
Herb and
Elsie Rathwell,
Mrs. Rathwell wore a long gown in a printed
pattern with a white background and a matching corsage. The best man and bridesmaid of 40
years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dowdall, were present for the reception.
The former Elsie Dowdall, was bridesmaid, and Herb
Rathwell, best man, when their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dowdall
were married.
The bride and groom of 40 years were presented with ruby cornflower bonbon dish
containing forty silver dollars as well as an additional monetary gift from their nieces and
nephews. Gifts were received from other relatives and friends, including some of monetary
value.
The tea table was centred with a beautiful wedding cake made and decorated by a
niece, Barbara (Mrs. Mac Dowdall). Other nieces and grandnieces served during the afternoon.
About 200 relatives and friends called to extend best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Rathwell
during the afternoon. They came from St. George,
Jim and Edith Miller marks 50th Anniversary
Jim (Miller) and Edith
(Cooke) Miller celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at an afternoon at an
afternoon reception from
They were married April 19 at the former Memorial Park United Church Manse,
Edith, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George
Cooke and Jim, son the late Matthew Miller, were attended by the bride's, sister, Dorothy
Cooke (now Dorothy Malloch) and the late Ray Lancaster. Jim and Edith have lived in the same
house in
Their family - Ruth (Mrs. Ray Chambers), Arnprior, Helen Reid,
Pouring tea during the afternoon were Alice Turner, Mary, Emmerson, sister of the
bride and Audrey Marshall. Edith and Jim received their guests. Assisting at the reception
were Ruth, Helen, and daughter-in-law, Margaret, as well as the grandchildren of the bride
and groom of 50 years.
A unique feature of the decorated tea table was the heart-shaped three-tiered wedding
cake with a gold 50th on top. The same decorative motif as that of the cake was carried out
in other refreshments.
Bells and streamers were used to decorate the tearoom. The decorated wedding cake
centred the tea table with lighted candles on each side.
Flowers, plants cards and gifts were received by Jim and Edith. They also received a
plaque from the Government of Ontario, a certificate from the Governor-General Edward
Schreyer, letters of congratulations from Paul Dick, MP, Douglas J. Wiseman, MPP and Prime
Minister Pierre Trudeau.
The editor and staff of the Canadian join with Jim and Edith’s many friends in
extending congratulations to these long-time residents of
Stittsville Couple Celebrate Milestone
The Lion's Hall in Stittsville was resplendent with Lilacs and pink and white ribbons
on
Joan (Dezell) and
The party was given by their family Vickie, Diane, David and James Graham and was
attended by relatives and friend from
Seven of the original bridal party were present and spent an evening reminiscing and
picture taking.
The Good Time Orchestra provided music for dancing and a bountiful buffet supper was
served at
The bride of 25 years ago cut the cake and it was served to one hundred and twenty
guests.
Stittsville
25th Wedding Anniversary for Joan and
About 100
relatives, friends and neighbours gathered at the Stittsville Lions Club Hall in the
basement Medical Centre Saturday evening, May 31 to celebrate Joan
(Dezell) and Sterling Graham’s 25th wedding
anniversary.
The event was hosted by their children Vickie, Diane, David and James.
Joan and
Joan’s mother, Mrs. Oliver Dezell from
The Matron of Honour from 25 years ago, Gwen Brown travelled from
Groomsman Gilmour Graham from Hamilton and ushers Bob Dezell of
Bridesmaids Claire Strong of
Mary Stedman, the organist of 25 years ago, travelled from
Guests danced to the music of “Sounds Great” during the evening.
Joan now operates
the Hazeldean Motor Vehicle License Bureau at the Hazeldean Centre shopping plaza along
highway seven at Glen Cairn.
They live on Avenue Road in Stittsville.