Newspaper Articles compiled by Grant McFarlane of Lanark.

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Announce Engagement - Gault - Burke

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gault, of North Gower, announce the engagement of their daughter, Muriel Evelyn, to Nor­man William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed­mund Burke, of Perth, Ont. The marriage will take place the latter part of August.

Announce Engagement – Gilmer - Keays

The engagement is announced of Bertha Winnifred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmer, Heckston, Ont., to Roy Everard, son of Mr. Alex Keays and the late Mrs. Keays, of Perth, Ont. The wed­ding will take place the latter part of September.

Announce Engagement 1940 – Graham - McEwen

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Graham announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Nancy, to John Gordon, son of Mrs. Ewen McEwen of Prestonvale, and the late Mr. McEwen. The marriage will take place early in December.    

ANNOUNCEMENTS – GRAY - MACDONALD

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gray announce the engagement of their daughter, Greta Helen, to Mr. Donald Roy, son, of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacDonald., Toronto. The marriage will take place early in January.

HAGGINS – RALPH 1931

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Haggins announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Elizabeth Ada, to Mr. William Ralph of 'North Gower, only son of W. Ralph and the late Mrs. Ralph. Marriage to take place Saturday morning, February 14th

Interesting Engagement 1928 - Halpenny – Von der Osten

Mr. and Mrs. William Halpenny Easton's Corners, Ont., announce the engagement of their only daughter, Ruth Elizabeth Halpenny, registered nurse, to Mr. Harold Rudolph von der Osten, youngest son of Mrs. and the late William von der Osten, of Staten Island. New York City. The marriage will take place in August.      

ENGAGEMENT 1928 – Hubbell - Ferguson

Mrs. William H. Hubbell, Smiths Falls, Ontario, announces the engagement of her daughter Bessie, to J. Douglas Ferguson, son of Rev. J. J. Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson, Meadowvale. Ontario. The marriage will take place the middle of September

ANNOUNCEMENT Jan 1929 – Maitland - Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Maitland announce the engagement of their sister, Mildred Katherine to Mr. Harry S. Hall of Sudbury, Ontario, the marriage to take place early in January.

ANNOUNCEMENT 1929 - McCORD - CHURCHILL

Mrs. David McCord, of Ottawa, announces the engagement of her youngest daughter, Frances Elizabeth, to William Harold, son of Mrs. Churchill and the late Thomas Churchill, of Carleton Place. Marriage to take place in July

ANNOUNCEMENT - MCEWEN - BRITTAIN

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McEwen RR 1, Lanark, Ontario, are happy to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Kathleen, to Captain James Norman Brittain of Minto, N.B. Marriage to take place June 19th 1971 at 3:30 p.m. in St. Andrew's United Church Lanark, Ont.

ENGAGEMENT SEPT 1929 – ROSE - FINDLAY

The engagement is announced of Miss Anna Catherine Rose, second daughter of Inspector and Mrs. R. C. Rose of Ottawa, formerly of Smiths Falls, to Mr. William Fraser Findlay, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Findlay of Carleton Place.        

ANNOUNCEMENT - SANSOME - MILNE

Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Sansome, Jasper, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Margaret Ruth, to Mr. Frank V. Milne of Mountain, Ont. the marriage to take place early in December.

Engagement Announced 1929 – Shields - Sanders

The engagement has been announced of Miss Jean Sophia, Shields, daughter of Mrs. Benjamin Shields, Montreal, to Mr. Norman M. Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sanders, of Kemptville, Ont. The marriage will take place quietly early in September.  

ANNOUNCEMENT 1930 – Smith - Fleming

Mrs. Wes. Fleming wishes to announce the engagement of her youngest daughter, Jennie Mary, to William James, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Peter Smith, both of Smiths Falls. The marriage to take place the latter part of January

ENGAGEMENT 1928 - SPENCE - CURRIE

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Spence of Carleton Place announce the engagement of their daughter, Clara Marion to Mr. Victor R. Currie, of Peterboro, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Currie of Lanark, the marriage to take place early in October.

ANNOUNCEMENT 1940 - Willoughby - Dalgleish

The engagement is announced of Edna B., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Willoughby to Mr. Furman M. Dalgleish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Moore Dalgleish. The marriage will take place early in September.

ANNOUNCEMENT 1929 Willoughby - Hewitt

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Willoughby of Montague announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Adella Pearl to Dr. Edwin Harold Hewitt of Lanark. The marriage to take place early in June.

ANNOUNCEMENT 1938 - WOOD - SPALDING

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wood Lombardy, Ont., announce the engagement of their daughter, Wilma Sybil, to Percy Mitchell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William R. Spalding, of Perth, Ont., and the marriage to take place in July.

Newly-Weds Honored 1939 Charlie and Blanche Woods

The young people of Prestonvale gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Woods on Friday evening, June 16th, for a social time and wieners. During the evening a rug was presented and the following address read, to which each made a fitting response.

Dear Blanche and Charlie:

We, the members of Prestonvale Y. P. U., have gathered here this evening to extend to you both our very best wishes, and to express to you, Blanche, our hearty appreciation of the many ways in which you have co­operated with us. You were ever an earnest and faithful worker in ours society and always willing to give a helping hand. Who of us will forget our associations with you in the different activities? It is therefore with sincere regret that we realize you have left us, but while we shall miss you in our community, we know it will be the gain of another community. As a slight token of our appreciation and the memory of these days and times we have spent together, we ask you to accept this rug with our best wishes for a life which will bring you the greatest happiness and prosperity.  Signed on behalf of Prestonvale Y. P. U.

Petty Officer and His Bride Are Honored 1941

McCleverty - Cousins

Cornwall Township Hall was the scene of a very enjoyable social evening, recently, when a large gathering of friends of Petty Officer and Mrs. Joseph McCleverty met to honor them on the occasion, of their marriage on October 25. Prior to her marriage Mrs. McCleverty was Miss Gladys Cousins, teacher of Eamer's Corners School. The evening was spent in dancing. A pleasant part of the program was the presentation to Mrs. McCleverty of a purse of money by Charles Johnston, and by Mrs. N. Alguire of some Spode china on behalf of the Senior Branch of the Women's Instigate. Mrs. Robert Esdale, on behalf of the Junior Branch, presented her with other pieces of Spode china. Mrs. Thomas Carpenter, on behalf of the War Emergency branch, presented Petty Officer McCleverty with a Christmas parcel. An address was read by Miss Helen Alguire to Mr. and Mrs. McCleverty, extending to them the best wishes and congratulations of the various groups joining in the presentations. Both replied in a few, appropriate words expressing their pleasure and appreciation of the gifts.  After the serving of refreshments dancing continued for the remainder of the evening

MARRIED RECENTLY (PIC) ANDERSON – DE MUY

Above are shown Lieut. and Mrs. F. De Muy who were married recently in Toronto. The bride is the former Jean E. Anderson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O, F. Anderson, of Orangeville, formerly of Smiths Falls, and the groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. De Muy of Smiths Falls.

Honor Miss Guthrie.

In honor of Miss Ethel Guthrie, one of this month's popular brides, a delightfully arranged picnic supper was given last evening by the Misses Charlotte Whitton, Margaret Greer and Stella Hamilton. The guest of honor was presented with a handsome fitted picnic hamper from those present.

Bride-to-Be Honored, 1941 Miss Gladys Burns

A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Scott, 55 Main street east, Smiths Falls, when Mrs. Scott was hostess at a shower given to her sister, Miss Gladys Burns, an October bride. As Miss Burns entered the drawing room, which was decorated with pink and white streamers, thirty guests sang "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." Progressive euchre and Chinese checkers were played, Miss Freda Gilchrist winning first prize for euchre, Miss Veronica Bissonette the consolation prize and Alice Acheson winning first prize for Chinese checkers and Doreen Scott the consolation. Miss Mary Acheson and Miss Edna Chaplin wheeled in a little wagon decorated with pink and white paper laden with beautiful gifts. After the bride opened the gifts she expressed her thanks in a few well chosen words. A dainty luncheon was served. Assisting were Miss Laura Gilchrist, Mrs. Russell White and four teachers, Misses Morna Cameron, Isobel Acheson, Matilda McLenaghan and Jessie Scott. The guests wished Miss Burns every success and happiness in her new home and took their departure.

HONOR BRIDE-ELECT 1937 Hazel Graham

MERRICKVILLE, Ont., Sept. 29, - Special - Mrs. John and Miss Edith Davies were joint hostesses at a kitchen shower at their home at Burritt's Rapids last night in honor of Miss Hazel Graham, of Merrickville, whose marriage takes place early in October. About 35 ladies were present and the rooms were tastefully decorated with cut flowers and pink streamers. A feature of the evening was a treasure hunt, when the bride-to-be found numerous gifts. Later, Master Neil Derrick wheeled a decorated carriage laden with gifts into the room and presented them to the guest of honor, who expressed appreciation for the gifts. Refreshments were served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs. C. Morris, of Ottawa and Miss Marion Graham, of Merrickville.

HONORED BY FRIENDS 1938 Ella McRae nee Murray

MERRICKVILLE, Ont., Sept. 28. – Special - Mrs. Russell McRae (nee Ella Murray) whose marriage took place recently was guest of honor at a social evening held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Murray, at Burritt's Rapids Monday evening. Contests, games and music were enjoyed. Winners of the contests were Miss Mary MacDonald and Mrs. McRae. Master Teddy Murray and Cecil Weir wheeled in a decorated carriage laden with gifts which were presented to the bride. Mrs. McRae, after opening the parcels, thanked her friends. Later, refreshments were served by Miss Hilda Balance, Miss Muriel Hyland, Miss Ada Green, Mrs. Harold Young, and Miss, Grace Murray. Tea was poured by Misses Marion Hyland and Mary McDonald

Altar Lugsdin-Clement 1937

Decorated with autumn flowers and bitter sweet, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday when Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Clement, was married to Mr. Harvard Lawrence Lugsdin, only son of Mrs. Lugsdin and the late J. Harvey Lugsdin of Toronto. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white suede lace gown, the long graceful lines of the skirt forming a slight fan shaped train. Her matching hat was in halo style, and she carried, an arm bouquet of white Killarney roses. She was attended by Miss Kathleen Clement, her sister, wearing a gown of cocktail red Beulah lace with matching accessories. She carried a bouquet of Pernet roses. The groom was attended by Mr. John F. Rothwell of Toronto, while Mr. William Clement of Perth, and Mr. Earle Duffy of Winchester, acted as ushers.

Rev. H. A. Berlis of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiated, and Miss Rose Peck of Toronto was at the organ. During the signing of the register Mrs. W. A. Davidson sang "Because."  Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Imperial Hotel, The tables were decorated with tall pink tapers in crystal candelabras, which lit up the attractively arranged' T-shaped bridal table. Pink and white roses were effectively arranged down the centre. The mother of the bride received wearing a gown of phlox French sheer with a corsage of orchids. She was assisted by the groom's mother Mrs. Lugsdin wearing a gown of hunters' given velvet with corsage of Johanna Hill roses.  Later Mr. and Mrs. Lugsdin left on a motor trip to New York City, the bride travelling in a latour blue dress, coat trimmed with Persian lamb and matching hat. On their return they will live in Toronto.

Marriage Hutton - Saunders

A quiet but pretty wedding took place at noon Wednesday, September 17th, at the house of Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton, when the Rev. J. G. Joyce officiated at the marriage of their second daughter, Amey Alexandria, to Harold Russell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Saunders, of Prospect. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a light cocoa gown of crepe gloria with shoes and hose to match. The rooms were tastefully decorated for the occasion with autumn flowers. After the ceremony the immediate relatives, who numbered about thirty, retired to the dining room, where a buffet luncheon was served. After receiving the good wishes of those present, the bride and groom left on a motor trip to Rhode Island, where they will spend a time with the bride's sister, Mrs. F. R. Warden, and Dr. Warden. The bride travelled in a dress of pale green silk crepe, brown broad­cloth coat; with Siberian fox trimming and hat and shoes to match. Upon their return the couple will reside at Prospect where the groom is a prosperous young farmer

Marriage Learoyd – Strong 1929

A very quiet wedding was solemnized in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Toronto, at 8:30 p.m. on March 31, of Marjorie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Strong, of Perth, Ont., to Lyall A. Learoyd, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Learoyd, of Ottawa. Rev. G. D. Lightbourn officiated. The bride was becomingly gowned in porcelain blue French crepe, with hat and shoes of navy. They were attended by Misses Billie Strong, sister of the bride, and Dr. Robert J. E. Hanna, both of Perth .

Marriage Sept 1937 Allison - Clow

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Allison and Mr. Charles Allison of town and Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Davies of Burritt's Rapids were guests yesterday at the marriage of their son, Mr. Arthur Allison, to Miss Clow, of Kingston. The ceremony took place in Zion Church and the reception was held in the Lasalle Hotel, Kingston.

Marriage 1933 Atyeo - MacMartin

A very quiet but pretty wedding took place in the Delta United Church, Hamilton, on Saturday, December thirtieth when Maxie Olga, elder daughter of Mrs. F. D. MacMartin and the late F. D. MacMartin of Smiths Falls was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel Delos Atyeo, Vineland. Mauve and yellow mums against a bank of ferns made an effective setting for the bridal party. The bride who was given in marriage by her mother, wore a princess style gown of orchid transparent velvet with hat and shoes to match. She carried orchids and talisman roses. Mrs. E. C. Gliddon, cousin of the bride, was matron of honour wearing pale blue satin and carried pink and white mums. Miss Phyllis MacMartin, sister of the bride was bridesmaid; she wore yellow lace with pink velvet hat and shoes and carried yellow and white mums. Dr. E. C. Gliddon attended the groom. During the signing of the register Mrs. Lee sang very sweetly "U Promise Me" The ushers were Mr. Ivan Frety of Buffalo, cousin of the groom; and Mr. Alden MacMartin of Smiths Falls, brother of the bride. Rev. Mr. Johnston assisted by Rev. Mr. Pipher of Vineland were the officiating clergymen. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Corner House Tea Rooms where the bride's mother received the guests. Her gown was of beige lace with dark brown trimmings and accessories. Miss Pauline Kerr, Belleville, niece of the groom caught the bride's bouquet. The bride travelled in green triple sheer crepe and lace with seal coat and green accessories. After a brief honeymoon the bride and groom will reside in Vineyard

Alter Badour - O'Neil 1933

St. Edward's Church, Westport, where the parents of both the bride and groom were married, was he centre of exceptional interest on Monday, September 26th, at nine o'clock, when Miss Marion Ruth, O’Neil, of Hamilton, only daughter of Mr. S. D. 0,'Neil, of Detroit,­ Mich., and the late Mrs. O'Neil, was united in marriage to Leo Alphonse Badour, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Badour, of Ferguson's Falls. Reverend Father Corrigan performed the ceremony. The bride entered the church to the strains of the wedding march, played by the organist, Sister M. St. John, and during the Mass appropriate hymns were rendered by the choir. The bride was attractively gowned in forget-me-not blue sheer chiffon over taffeta. Her veil of blue, arranged from a ribbon coronet was shoulder length. She carried a bouquet of Sweetheart Roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Mary M. Stack, of Hamilton, attended the bride, dressed in shell pink sheer, taffeta trimmed, with matching halo hat and veil. Her bouquet was of Premier roses. The groom was ably assisted by Mr. Andrew McGarry, of Perth. The sanctuary of the church was very beautifully decorated with gladioli, asters and other flowers of the season. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the Lexena Hotel, Westport, to sixty guests. The tables were prettily decorated, one being centred with the bride's cake. The bride was a popular teacher on the staff of the Hamilton Separate Schools. The many beautiful gifts received testified to the esteem in which the bride and groom are held. Immediately after the reception, the bride and groom left by motor for Gananoque, Ivy Lea, crossing the new Thousand Island Bridge, Watertown, Oswego and various other points in New York State. The bride travelled in a fox trimmed navy suit with a matching Parisian model hat and navy accessories. The groom's gift to the bride was a pendant, to the bridesmaid a gold and sapphire rosary, and to the best man pearl cuff links. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Badour will reside, at Fergusons Falls.

Guests were present from Detroit, Hamilton, Toronto, Fergusons Falls, Perth, Toledo, Stanleyville and Westport. Among those from a distance were Mr. S. D. O'Neil, Detroit, Misses Mary M. Stack and Eva E. Commerford, of Hamilton, and Misses Loretta and Margaret? of Toronto.

  Barker - Cowles Nuptials 1929

A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cowles yesterday morning when their daughter, Keitha Pearl became the bride of F. William Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Barker, of Lombardy. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Jas. Semple, pastor of the United Church and numerous friends and relatives of the young couple were present for the event. The bride looked charming in a pretty gown of apple green with blonde shoes, hose and hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses, sweet peas and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Laura Hicks who was lovely in a gown of sand flat crepe with shoes and hose to match, also wearing a fox fur. The groom was attended by Mr. Seymour Keir. The groom's gift to the bride was a silver fox fur, to the bridesmaid an amethyst pendant and to the groomsman a pair of gold, Masonic cuff links. Immediately, after the ceremony a reception was held when a buffet lunch was served to the immediate friends and relatives of the young couple. The rooms were prettily decorated in white with flowers also being effectively used in the decorations. The table was centred with the wedding cake which was cut by the bride. The toast to the bride and the groom was, proposed by Rev. Dr. Semple and the groom responded in a few well chosen words. Afterwards the young couple left for Montreal on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit, sand hat with shoes and purse to match. The young, couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. The bride, who was employed in Montreal until recently, was tendered a shower on her departure when many girl friends assembled to present dainty gifts including a beautiful table lamp, by fellow workers in the office in which she was employed. Mr. and .Mrs. Barker have been very popular in Smiths Falls and their popularity was indeed evident in the large number present to witness the ceremony. At the station, the young people were showered with confetti and congratulations. They left on the 2.35 train for Montreal. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Barker will take up residence in their summer cottage at Otter Lake. The groom is one of Smiths Falls' best known young men and is a partner in the well known firm of Barker Brothers.

Marriage 1930 Barton - Halliday

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian manse Smiths Falls, by Dr. Davies on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when Gada Marie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Halliday was united in marriage to Mr. Harold Barton youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barton of Merrickville. The bride looked charming in a dress of powder blue crepe with hat and shoes to match. The young couple was attended by the bride's sister, Marion Halliday and Mr. Kenneth Buttimore of Merrickville. After the ceremony the young couple left on a short wedding trip. The bride travelled in a navy blue suit with hat and shoes to match. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Burton will reside in Merrickville. Brockville papers please copy.

Marriage 1929 Bass - McCrea

The home of Mrs. John Shields, 95 Main Street, was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding yesterday afternoon at 2.00 o'clock. When her granddaughter Marion Margaret McCrea. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. F. McCrea became the bride of Mr. Merrill Clark Bass.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bass, Lombardy. Rev. George Code performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives. Mr. Robert Jones played the wedding music. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle. Mr. W. T. Hands of Perth wore a period gown of white silk crepe with over­skirt of old lace and white shoes, and stockings. Her veil was arranged in cap effect and caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers. Her bridesmaid, Mrs. Roberta Jones wore rose crepe de chine with touches of black and shoes and stockings to match. Mr. Ormond Bess was groomsman. Following the ceremony a dainty buffet luncheon was served, the dining room being decorated with streamers and bowls of daffodils. Later Mr. and Mrs. Bass left for Ottawa, Montreal and other points and on their return will reside on the groom's farm near Lombardy. The congratulations of the community are extended to this young couple.

Posted: 22 April, 2005