The Collegiate Scrapbook

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]

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MacHARDY -  FULTON (May 31, 1948)

The wedding of Miss Helen May Fulton, daughter of Mrs. John C. Fulton and the late Mr. Fulton, to Mr. Donald James MacHardy, son of Mr. and Mrs. James MacHardy, took place on Monday evening in Zion United Church, Cedar Hill. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated at the ceremony, and the wedding music was played by Miss Lilliann Bale. The church was decorated with Spring flowers. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Arthur MacHardy, and attended by Miss Helen Trafford as bridesmaid. Mr. Stewart MacHardy was best man. For her wedding the bride chose a floor-length gown of white slipper satin with insets of lace. It was designed with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves ending in points over the hands. Her fingertip veil was held in place by a halo of flowers, and she carried an arm bouquet of red roses. A wedding reception was held in the Pakenham Agricultural Hall, and later Mr. and Mrs. MacHardy left for points east. For travelling the bride wore a grey crepe ensemble with black accessories. Mr. and Mrs. MacHardy will reside in Galetta.

WOOD - STANTON (Aug 7, 1948)

In St. Patrick's Church at seven o'clock this morning, Miss Clare Elizabeth Stanton, registered nurse, daughter of Mrs. Joseph T. Stanton and the late Mr. Stanton, formerly of Pakenham, was married to Mr. Thomas Alexis Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wood, of Georgetown, PEI. Rev. Alexander Ferguson officiated and gladioli and ferns were used in decoration. Mr. M. Hurtubise played the wedding music and the soloist was Mr. Alan Martin. Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Patrick A. Stanton, the bride was attended by Mrs. Ambrose Murch, and Mr. Murch was best man. The bride wore a sky blue gabardine suit in dressmaker style, the coat opening over a white blouse. She wore a black felt off-the-face hat and black suede accessories. She wore the bridegroom's gift, a double strand of Pearls and earrings. She carried a white prayer book trimmed with a gardenia and her corsage bouquet was also of gardenias. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Wood left to spend their honeymoon in Prince Edward Island. They will take up residence in Ottawa.

LOWE - REID

PAKENHAM, July 7. (Special) On Saturday, at 1.30 p.m., St. Andrews United Church, Pakenham, was the scene of a Summer wedding, when Miss Lois Olive Reid, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Reid, became the bride of Mr. Gordon Milton Lowe, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe, Scotch Corners, with Rev. H. A. Turner officiating. The wedding music was played by Mrs. J. T. Forsythe and Ivan Lowe, brother of the bridegroom, and Lloyd Reid, brother of the bride were ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Miss Dorothy Brydges, Almonte as bridesmaid and little Miss Jean Fulton as flower girl. Allan Lowe, brother of the bridegroom was best man. For her wedding the bride choose a full gown of ivory brocaded satin. It was styled with long moulded bodice, buttoned down the back, sweet‑heart neckline, long tapering sleeves, with gloves, and the bouffout skirt ended in a graceful train. Her long tulle veil was held with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a cascade bouquet of Better-Time red roses, maiden hair fern and bouvardia. Her only ornament was a triple strand of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home to about 70 guests. The young couple left on a trip to Kingston, Niagara Falls, Toronto and other points. For travelling the bride wore a blue jersey dress, brown shortie coat and brown accessories. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Lowe will take up residence in Carleton Place. Friends attending were from Scotch Corners, Elgin, Carleton Place, Almonte, Sudbury, Ottawa, Galetta, Arnprior, Perth, Antrim and Pakenham.

BAIRD - ADAMS  Nuptials Held (1948)

CARLETON PLACE, Sept. 12. (Special) ‑ The marriage of Gene Marston (Adams), only daughter of Dr. Marston E. Adams and the late Mrs. Annie E. Adams, of Magog, Que., to Rev. Leonard Johnston Baird, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. Baird, of Carleton Place, took place recently in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Magog. Rev. Arthur E. Tulk was the officiating clergyman and celebrant at holy communion. The bride, given away by her father, wore a gown of white satin, the fitted bodice having a sweetheart neckline and sleeves ending in points over the hands and the full skirt falling into a train. Her finger-tip veil was held by a coronet of apple blossoms, and she carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty roses. Miss Mary K. Hamilton was maid of honor. Miss Bernice Baird, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. Philip S. Irwin acted as best man, and the ushers were Arthur D. Leaker and Francis N. Gooch, all three of Bishop's University. The church was decorated with pink, yellow and white gladioli, Mrs. James B. Cannon played the wedding music. The reception was held at the home of the bride. Later, the Rev. and Mrs. Baird left by car on their wedding trip. For travelling the bride wore a steel grey suit with plum colored accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. Both the bride and bridegroom are graduates of Bishop's University, Lennoxville, Que., and they will reside in Mattawa.

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WISHAK - WOOD (1948)

Rev. J. E. Brisson officiated at a double ring wedding ceremony which took Place in St. Cyril and Methodius Church, Windsor, at ten o 'clock on Saturday morning, June 26th, when Lois L. Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wood, Pakenham, became the bride of John J. Wishak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wishak, Windsor. The bride was given in marriage, by her uncle, Mr. William Wood, Detroit, Mich., and attended by Miss Katherine Noonan and Miss Julie Wishak as bridesmaids. Mr. Alfred Wishak was best man and Mr. Herbert Cagle acted as usher. For her wedding the bride chose a floor length gown of ivory satin and flowered lace, on princess lines, designed with tight fitting bodice, self-covered buttons down the back, lace insets at the waistline and long, sleeves tapered to points over the hands. Her paneled skirt of satin and lace fell in a slight train. A sweetheart halo trimmed with seed pearls, held in place her floor length embroidered veil. She carried a white prayer book adorned with a corsage of red roses and white satin streamers knotted with pale yellow rosebuds. Her only adornment was a gold locket set with a single pearl which was worn by her mother on her wedding day. Following a reception in the Church hall, Mr. and Mrs. John Wishak left for Toronto to visit the bride's sister after which they will leave by bus for New York. For travelling the bride wore a turquoise flowered dress with black accessories. Her corsage bouquet was formed of red roses. Mr. and Mrs. Wishak will reside in Arnprior.

JOHNSTON -  FILSHIE (Sept 4, 1948)

Standards of white gladioli and oak leaves decorated Emmanuel College Chapel, Toronto, for the wedding on Saturday of Marion Elizabeth (Filshie), daughter of Mrs. L. Filshie and the late Mr. Archibald Filshie of Mount Forest, Ont., and Mr. Keith Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnston of Almonte. Rev. J. A. Filshie, brother of the bride, officiated. Miss Marjorie Filshie of Mount Forest played the wedding music, and Mr. Wilbert Connery of Ottawa sang. Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Ian S. Filshie, the bride was attended by Miss Joan Connery of Ottawa, as maid of honor, and Dr. Norma Cook of Orillia, as bridesmaid. Miss Elizabeth Filshie was flower girl. Best man was Mr. Charles Connery of Lachine, Que., and the ushers were Mr. Gerald Connery and Ben Shephard. The bride's gown was of white satin, designed on princess lines, and her lace fingertip-length veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried Sweetheart roses. After a reception held at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Ian Filshie, the couple left on a trip through Northern Ontario. Travelling, Mrs. Johnston wore a suit of pale blue wool, with brown accessories and a corsage bouquet of roses. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston will live at "Riveden Farm", Almonte.

COMBA - JOHNSON (1948)

RENFREW, Sept 26 - (Special) - A quiet wedding took place in the chapel of Trinity St. Andrew's United Church, Renfrew, at 2.30 o'clock on Wednesday, September 22, when Annabelle (Johnson), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Johnson of Portage du Fort, became the bride of Mr. Carl Comba, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Comba, of Renfrew. Rev. J. Houston officiated. The bride wore a street-length dress of Copenhagen blue crepe with black satin trimming her off-the-face hat. Her accessories were in black and she wore a corsage bouquet of pink roses. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Beulah Johnson, as bridesmaid, and Mr. Bob Mason, nephew of the bridegroom, was best man. After the ceremony, the bridal party motored to the home of the bride's parents at Portage du Fort, where a reception was held for the immediate relatives of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Comba left on a wedding trip to Sudbury. For travelling, Mrs. Comba wore a rose Wool dress with a teal blue coat and brown accessories. They will take up residence in Renfrew. (36 guests)

RENWICK - CAUGHEY (1949)

PAKENHAM, June 6. - (Special.) - Marriage vows were exchanged Saturday between Miss Mary Theresa Caughey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Caughey, and Mr. Roy Walter Renwick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burns Renwick, all of Pakenham. Rev. G. Larose officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, chose a grey gabardine suit with matching accessories. She carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Fred Johnston of Ottawa was bridesmaid and the best man was Mr. Fred Johnston. Following the ceremony, dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. Later, the couple left on a wedding trip to the West. On their return they will reside in Pakenham.

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MacWILLIAM - JACK (Dec 18, 1948)

The marriage took place in Halifax on Friday evening at eight o'clock in St. Andrew's United Church, of Miss Elizabeth Ruth Jack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jack, of Almonte, Ont., to Mr. Herbert Dawson MacWilliam, son of Mrs. Helen MacWilliam and the late Mr. Alexander J. MacWilliam, of St. Andrews, NB. Rev. Dr. J. A. MacKeigan officiated at the ceremony. Mr. Delbert Jones played the wedding music and Miss Marjorie Swift was the soloist. The church was decorated with flowers and palms. Given in marriage by her, father, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Nancy Jack: and Miss Mary Josephine Mitton as bridesmaids. Mr. Garnet Colwell, of Halifax, was best man and the ushers were Mr. Stewart  Wenning, Mr. Franklyn Hicks, Mr. Allan Myrden and Mr. Bruce Morton. The bride wore a white velvet gown styled with long sleeves, a basque bodice and long skirt extending into a short train. A full length veil fell from her bridal headdress and she carried a cascade bouquet of white carnations and chrysanthemums. A reception was held at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, and later Mr. and Mrs. MacWilliam left on a trip to Montreal. Travelling the bride wore a maroon wool crepe dress with white accessories. Mr. and Mrs. MacWilliam will reside In Halifax. The out-of-town guests included Miss Elizabeth Rhind, of Toronto; and Mrs. L. C. Kirkpatrick of Kingston, Ont.

O'NEILL - MIFFLEN (Nov 13, 1948)

Sprays, gladioli and mums decorated the altar of the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption at North Bay on Saturday morning last, when Miss Vina Florence Mifflen of Newfoundland, became the bride of John Thomas O'Neil of North Bay, son of Mrs. P. Stanton and the late Mr. Joseph O'Neil of Pakenham. Rev. R. A. Carrol officiated. The wedding music was played by Miss Eunice Saya, who during the ceremony sang, On This Day, and O Sacred Heart. Given in marriage by Thomas Peever, she was attended by her aunt, Miss Lucy Mifflen of Mass., as maid‑of honor, and Miss Charlotte O'Connor of Espanola as bridesmaid. Little Carol Morgan was flower girl. Best man was Leslie Barker of North Bay, and ushers were E. Cullin and Ed. Tremblay of North Bay, The bride was beautifully gowned in floor length ivory satin, her long tulle veil was caught to a halo headdress of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses, white mums with streamers of white satin ribbon. She wore the groom's gift, a matched pendant and earrings of rubies set in gold. After the ceremony a reception was held at Mayjoy Lodge. On behalf of the bride's mother, Mrs. Thos. Peever received the guests, assisted by the groom's mother. Later the newly weds left on a trip to Montreal, Boston, New York, Pakenham and Fitzroy Harbour. Mr. and Mrs. P. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Stanton and Mrs. G. Dool attended the wedding.

MUNRO - MCNAB (1949)

St. Andrew's Presbyterian church was the setting for a pretty summer wedding on Wednesday afternoon, August 17, when Miss Isobel Johnston McNab, Reg. N., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. McNab of Waba became the bride of Mr. James Campbell Munro only son of Mr. James W. Munro and the late Mrs. Munro of Arnprior. Rev. Alexander Mills officiated. Baskets of pink and white gladioli decorated the church for the occasion. The guest pews were marked with bouquets of pansies tied with white satin ribbon. W. Glynn Thomas presided at the organ. Sandy Vair rendered "All Joy Be Thine" during the signing of the register and the Church Choir, of which the bride is a member, sang "The Lord's Prayer." Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Edna Wolff as maid-of-honor and Mrs. Lester Barrie and Miss Jean Watchorn of Ottawa as bridesmaids. Mr. Douglas Ray was bestman and the ushers were Mr. Donald McNab, brother of the bride and W. Harold Morin of Corbeil Ontario, nephew of the groom. The bride wore a gown of embroidered white organdy over white taffeta, fashioned on princess lines with a V-neckline with self covered buttons to the waist, long sleeves coming to points over the hands and a full skirt with ruffles of the same material falling into a slight train. A halo headdress of the same material held her floor length veil of silk tulle illusion In place and she carried a cascade bouquet of pink and white roses and stephanotis. A single strand of pearls was her only jewellery. The bride's attendants were attired in pastel shades of frosted organdy over taffeta made on similar lines, the maid-of-honor in green and the bridesmaids in pink and blue. They wore bonnets of the same material, elbow length gauntlets, and carried nosegays of pink roses and mixed sweet peas. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The couple later left on a wedding trip to Montreal and the Saguenay boat cruise. For travelling the bride wore gray shantung dress with wine accessories and a corsage bouquet of dark red roses. Out of town guests at the wedding included: Mrs. Archie Broone, Havanna, Cuba; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Morin, Corbeil, Ont.; Mr. and Mrs. William O'Neil, Matachewan; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lynn and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Cannon, Temiskaming; Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Collins, Pembroke; Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Ray and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hobbs. Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lindsay, and Mr. Allan Lindsay, Renfrew; Mr. Earl Lindsay, also of Renfrew; Mrs. George Cooke, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Art Neilson, St. Agathe, Que.

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SHEAN - HUTT  (Aug 20, 1949)

ALMONTE, Aug. 23.-(Special) -St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Almonte was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, when Margaret Ellen Shean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shean became the bride of Norman Michael Hutt, son of Mr. Charles Hutt and the late Mrs. Hutt. The altar was decorated with gaily colored gladioli while the seats were marked by flowing bows of white satin. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length white brocaded satin gown with a nylon yoke off the shoulder effect gathered up by small clusters of pearls. Her long sleeves extended to points over her nylon gloves, a torso waist fell into a full skirt. The bride's veil of net extended into a slight train and was held in place by a coronet of shining beads. She carried a bouquet of red roses tied with a bow of white satin and long streamers. The bride was attended by her sister Mary as bridesmaid, Agnes as junior bridesmaid and Beverley Sadler, niece of the bridegroom, as flower girl. Ray Spencer of Prescott, brother-in-law of the bridegroom was best man. After the wedding dinner served at the brides home by Mrs. Howard Julian, Mrs. Austin Stanton, Misses Mary Wark and Rita Horton to approximately 40 immediate guests, the young couple left on a trip to Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Ogdensburg and Massena, New York. For travelling the bride chose a green tailored gabardine suit with grey accessories and wore a corsage of red roses. On their return there wilt be a reception held in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. Hutt will make their home in Almonte. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Spencer, Prescott; Mrs. Frank Dool, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dool, Messrs. Clifford and Silas Dool, Mrs. T. H. Sadler, Mr. and. Mrs. William Coady, Mrs. Austin Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Hutt all of Pakenham; Mrs. Peter Shean, Cobden and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Aide of White Lake. Rev. Father Nevans officiated at the ceremony and the ushers were Messrs. Ambrose Hutt and Francis Shean.

ZIEBARTH - HILL (June 9, 1949)

St. John's Anglican Church, Antrim, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Thursday evening at 7.15 P.m., when Miss Marjorie Helen Hill daughter of Mrs. Jean Hill was united in marriage to Kenneth Robert Ziebarth, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ziebarth, Pakenham. Rev. Philip Caiger Watson officiated. The bride entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr. Clark Hill of Cobden, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Alva Read of  Kinburn. Peonies, snowballs and other early summer flowers adorned the altar and chancel of the church. The guest pews were marked with white bows. The bride, for her wedding, chose a gown  in the Empire Princess model icy satin, with insets of chantigony lace both back and front and around the waist. It was buttoned down the back to waist with tiny buttons and the sleeves were long, which fell in points over her hands. Her veil was floor length of tulle illusion, embroidered corners, and held in place with a coronet of beads and seed pearls. Her only ornament was a double strand of pearls. She carried a bouquet of Talisman roses. Miss Margaret Ziebarth, sister of the groom, was maid of honour. Her dress was of sheer chiffon in the daffodil shade, silk embroidered in same color, Peter Pan collar, long puffed sleeves with tight bands at the wrists. Her linger-tip veil was of illusion net in same shade. She carried a bouquet of Delight roses. The two junior bridesmaids were Miss Lois Hill sister of  the bride, and Miss Edna Hill  of Cobden cousin of the bride. Their dresses were the marquis style in blue and pink taffeta  respectively. They wore head dresses and necklaces of the same shade as their dresses, and carried nosegays of sweet peas and baby's breath. Mr. Melvin Hill brother of the bride, was best man, and the ushers were Eldon Hill of Cobden, cousin of the bride, and Murray McMillan, cousin of the groom. Following the wedding a reception was held in Pakenham, were many friends and relatives gathered to congratulate and extend their best wishes to the young couple. After the reception they left on a honeymoon to Toronto, Niagara Falls and other points. For going away the bride wore a flowered blue mesh dress, grey-blue top coat and white accessories. Upon their return they will reside near Pakenham.

MAITLAND - SMITH of Kinburn (April 27, 1949)

St. Andrew's United Church Pakenham was the scene of a pretty wedding when Nora Blythe (Maitland), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Maitland of Pakenham, became the bride of Lorne Calvin (Smith), son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Smith of Kinburn. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white satin gown with a floor length veil. She carried a bouquet of roses. She was attended by Miss Shirley Baird of Kinburn who wore a blue sheer gown with a shoulder length veil. Mr. Earl Burden of Kinburn was best man. Mr. Gordon Smith of Almonte, brother of the groom, and Mr. Wilson McEwen of Buckingham, Que., cousin of the bride, were ushers. The wedding music was supplied by Miss Helen McClure of Arnprior. During the signing of the register Miss Beulah Maitland, the bride's sister, sang "Because". Following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.

(50 years of age - Sept 29th - Almonte Paper)

Miss Myrtle Cavanagh and Miss Isabel Bole of Pakenham left on Thursday for Kingston where they have secured positions.

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BARR - GIASSON (1949)

A quiet Autumn wedding was solemnized in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, on Friday, November 12th at 3 p.m., when Dorothy Claidia Giasson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Giasson of Thessolon, Ont., became the bride of Wm. Robert Barr of North Bay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Barr of Pakenham. Given, in marriage by her cousin, Mr. Dalton Gordon of North Bay, the bride was attended by Mrs. Earl Barr as matron of honor. Best men was Earl Barr, brother of the groom. Rev. Canon Carryer officiated. Miss Jean Needham played the wedding music. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with lace trimmings, V-neckline, long fitted bodice with long fitted sleeves and pointed cuffs, finger tipped veil with halo, type bridal crown, and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses. She wore silver slippers. In the evening a reception was held in the Agricultural hall attended by about three hundred. The young couple will take up residence in North Bay where the groom is employed with the Bell Telephone Company.

SAMPSON - CURRIE (1950)

In St. Andrew 's United church Pakenham, at 7.30 Saturday evening, May 20, Miss Audrey E. Currie younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldin G. Currie of Almonte, became the bride of Mr. Gordon A. C. Sampson son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Sampson of Pakenham. Rev. Wm. Sunter officiated. A basket of tulips and daffodils decorated the altar. Mrs. Russell Andrews played the wedding music and Miss Jean Hudson, soloist, sang "O Perfect Love." The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Ruth Currie as bridesmaid. Mr. Russell Needham acted as bestman. Mr. Frank Lowe and Mr. Gerald Nugent were ushers. For her wedding the bride chose white brocaded satin, finger-tip veil and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridesmaid wore blue taffeta, shoulder length veil and carried pink roses. Following the ceremony a reception, was held at the home of the bride with 50 guests in attendance. Afterwards the bridal couple left for a short motor trip. For travelling the bride wore a grey suit with black accessories. The bride and groom received many lovely gift's, cheques and telegrams. The young couple are leaving this week for their new home in Drumheller, Alberta where the groom has secured a position.

REID - STEWART (1976)

Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Stewart, Kinburn, are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Nancy Ann (Stewart) to Dr. Everett C. Reid of Montreal. Rev. Gordon Cann performed the ceremony at St. Andrew's Norwood, United Church In St. Laurent. The couple will be residing in Montreal where Dr. Reid is urologist-in-chief at the Montreal General Hospital.

WATCHORN - SMYTH (Oct 7, 1950)

Ruth Anna (Rusty) Smyth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilmour Smyth of Ottawa, was united in marriage on Saturday to Robert Burke Watchorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Watchorn of Pakenham. Rev. H E. Warren performed the double-ring ceremony in Parkdale United Church Ottawa, which was decorated with chrysanthemums and ferns. Reg and Jackie Rosebrooke sang at the wedding accompanied at the organ by J. Albert Smith. Given in marriage by her father the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys I. Smyth of Toronto. Earl Sadler of Pakenham, was best man and Dudley Humphries and Kenneth Smyth ushered the guests to their places. For her wedding, the bride, wore a gown of white slipper satin, styled with a net yoke in an off-the-shoulder effect. The dress was shirred around the yoke also from the waist and at the back to the end of the train. Her embroidered fingertip veil was held in place by a cap of lace and satin and she carried a cascade bouquet of baby mums. Following a reception at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left on a wedding trip through southern Ontario. Mrs. Watchorn travelled in a suit of cessories and small navy blue hat. A corsage bouquet of Sweet-grey gabardine with navy acheart roses completed her ensemble. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Watchorn plan to reside in Ottawa. Misses Susie and Lucy Watchorn are aunts of the groom. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smyth, Miss Ruth Smyth and Miss Margaret Smyth all of Verdun, P.Q.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Storr and Miss Claire Lang all of Hamilton; Miss Edith Smyth and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Porter, all of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Davis of Aylmer East, P. Q.

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BOTHWELL - STEWART (1950)

The First Congregational Church, Northampton, Mass. U.S. was the scene of a very lovely double ring ceremony at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 14th when Helen Dorothy (Stewart), daughter of Mrs. Andrew Stewart of Pakenham, became the bride of Samuel Pratt Bothwell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bothwell Sr. of Northampton, Mass. Rev. Benjamin Andrews officiated. The church was tastefully decorated with white carnations and mums. Mr. Moog supplied the wedding music. The bride given in marriage by her brother Dr. John A. Stewart of Bellows Falls, Vt. U.S., she wore a two‑piece suit of Autumn blue wool with brown and carried a bouquet of white camellias. Miss Rosamond Bothwell, sister of the groom, was maid of honor and wore a suit of aqua wool with brown accessories and carried white camellias. Mr. R. Arthur Stewart, Almonte, Ontario, brother of the bride was best man. The ushers were Wm. Scott, Francis White, Leonard Scott of Smith College Northampton, Mass. After the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors at which refreshments were served to about 100 guests. Following the reception the bride and groom left far a trip through New England States and Ontario. On their return the couple will reside at 48 Revell Ave., North__on, Mass. The bride's mother was attired in black with black accessories and wore a corsage of white camellia and pink roses. The  grooms mother was attired in black with black accessories and wore a corsage of white camellia and pink roses. (this part unable to read) - Miss Mina early of Montreal, Que., Dr. And Mrs. J. A. Stewart and family of _______ Vt., Dr. And Mrs. W. A. Stewart and family of Watervliet, N.Y., Miss Ian Ball of Susquehanna, Penn., Miss Mary Webb of Chesterfield N.H., Miss Bertha Davis of Springfield, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis and family of West Springfield, Mass., Miss Bernice MacCarthy of New York City, N.Y.

MUNNING - FARRELL - At Pakenham (Nov. 25, 1950)

PAKENHAM, Nov. 29.(Special)-Rev. Father J. R. Murray officiated at the marriage, in St. Peter Celestine's Church, of Miss Catherine Farrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Farrell, to Lawrence Ernest Munning, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Munning of Arnprior. Mrs. T. A. Nugent presided at the organ and Edmund Lunney was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her aunt. Mrs. R. Woods. as matron-of-honor, Miss Helen Renwick, as bridesmaid, and little Carol Farrell, as flower girl. Leslie Farrell was best man, and the ushers were James Carron and Royden Farrell. The bride wore a gown of white slipper satin with fitted bodice and full skirt, ending in a short train. A braided coronet held the long tulle veil, and her only ornament was a choker of pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty roses. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The couple left later for points east, and on their return will reside in Pakenham. For travelling the bride wore a dark green velvet dress with grey top coat and green accessories, and a corsage of tea roses and bronze mums.

BARR - STEEN (1950)

In a double ring ceremony in Bethel United Church, Kinburn, on Saturday afternoon, October 28th at 2.30 the marriage was solemnized of Miss Marion Jean Steen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sedley Steen and Mr. William Elswood Barr, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Barr of Pakenham, Ont. Rev. E. Martin officiated at the ceremony. The soloist was Mrs. E. Martin and Mrs. Leo Colton played the wedding music. Ferns, decorated the church. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Mrs. Ed Vance as matron-of-honor, her sister Miss Margaret Steen as bridesmaid and little Miss Jane Craig as flower girl. The best men was Mr. Ed. Vance and the ushers were Mr. Beattie and Mr. Garnet Barr, brothers of the bridegroom. A wedding gown of white brocaded satin was chosen by the bride. It was fashioned with net yoke, with a frilled off-the-shoulder effect, long sleeves tapering to points over the hands and a fitted bodice. The full gathered skirt finished in a short train. Her floor-length veil was held in place by a halo of net and she carried a cascade bouquet of Bettertime roses. Her only jewelry was a gold locket, a gift of the bridegroom. Following a reception at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left on a motor trip to New York State. For travelling the bride wore a green gabardine suit with black accessories and a corsage bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Barr will reside in Pakenham.

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SAMPSON - CURRIE (May 20, 1950)

ALMONTE, May 29 - (Special) - A quiet wedding was solemnized recently in St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, when Audrey E. Currie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Currie of Almonte became the bride of Gordon A. Sampson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Sampson of Pakenham. Rev. William Sunter officiated at the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose white brocaded satin, finger-tip veil and carried a bouquet of red roses. Her attendant was her sister who wore blue taffeta, shoulder-length veil and carried a bouquet of pink roses. A basket of tulips and daffodils decorated the altar and the wedding music was played by Mrs. Russell Andrews and Miss Jean Hudson sang "O Perfect Love". Russell Needham acted as best man and Frank Lowe and Gerald Nugent were the ushers. Following a reception held at the bride's home to some 30 guests the young couple left on a honeymoon by motor car. For travelling the bride wore a grey suit with black accessories. The couple will take up residence in Drumheller, Alta., where the bridegroom has secured a position.

STEVENSON - FLOYD (1950)

The marriage of Miss Elsie Elizabeth Floyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Floyd of Arnprior, and Mr. Allan Lindsay Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stevenson of Braeside, took place on Saturday, September 23rd in the Pentecostal Church Arnprior. Rev. J. W. Beam, officiated. The wedding music was played by Miss Iris Stevenson and Miss Jean Bond was soloist. Ferns and gladioli were used to decorate the church. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Miss Jean Glenn as bridesmaid and little Miss Barbara Dean as flower girl. Mr. George Stevenson of Braeside was best man and the ushers were Mr. Cameron, Robertson, brother-in-law of the bride and Mr. Cameron Stevenson. A wedding gown of white satin and lace was chosen by the bride. It was fashioned with a round neckline and net yoke. The bodice was fitted, the long sleeves ended with points over the hands and the full skirt was trimmed with lace and, satin frills. Her floor-length veil fell from a wreath of white roses and lily-of-the-valley, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Following the ceremony a buffet lunch was served in the Parish Hall to around 75 guests. The room was tastefully decorated for the occasion with flowers and streamers, and the bride's table was centred with the three-tiered wedding cake. For travelling the bride wore a green gabardine suit with dark green velvet accessories and a corsage bouquet of pink roses. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, left for a motor trip to New York and different points in the Eastern States. Upon their return they will reside on the groom's farm at Braeside. Out-of-town, guests were The Misses Gladys Craig, Joan Summers, Alvinia Bourke, Marjory Devlin and Mr. Robert Stevenson of Ottawa; Mrs. George Stevenson of Saskatoon; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Watson, of Kingston; Mrs. Edward Watson of Ompah; Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Jean Deniham, Mrs. Dan Deniham of Renfrew; Mr. Harry Sutton of Deep River; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Morphy of Cobden; Mr. and Mrs. James Lowe of Almonte.

FULTON - LOGAN (June 1, 1951)

Ferns and spring flowers decorated the St. Andrew's United Church, White Lake, Friday at 7 p.m. for the marriage of Miss Isabell Elizabeth Logan, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Logan of White Lake and Robert Raymond Fulton, son of Mrs. J. C. Fulton and the late Mr. Fulton of Pakenham. Rev. A. E. Jaster of White Lake officiated. Mrs. Lawrence Millar played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Aileen Logan as bridesmaid and Miss Bethel Yourt as junior bridesmaid, with little Miss Barbara Dean as flower girl. Mr. Cecil Millar was best man and the ushers were Lornie Logan, brother of the bride and Wilmer Melanson. A floor-length gown of white bridal satin, with nylon yoke was worn by the bride, styled with long train and long sleeves tapering over the hands. Her floor-length veil of embroidered lace was caught up with a halo of Lily-of-the-Valley and she carried a bouquet of red roses and fern. Wearing gowns of similar design the bridesmaid was dressed in green brocaded rayon sheer with a matching shoulder length veil, while the junior bridesmaid wore a mauve ensemble. The flower girl looked charming in a floor-length gown of yellow taffeta with a poke bonnet. The bride's mother wore a navy sheer with gray accessories and corsage of red carnations. The groom's mother wore a white figured sheer with black accessories and similar corsage. Later in the evening a reception was held in Pakenham Community Centre hall where some 600 guests attended, after which Mr. and Mrs. Fulton left on a motor trip for points along the St. Lawrence. For travelling the bride wore a gray tailored suit with pink accessories. On their return the young couple will reside on the groom's farm at Pakenham.

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MASTER - FOX (1951)

On Saturday, May 26th as 12 noon, the marriage of Eleanor Louise Fox, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fox, took place at the Friends Church at Wooler, Ont.; to Carman James Masters of Trenton. Rev. Burton, Hill officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father. For her wedding she choose a dove grey gabardine suit, navy and white lace hat, and navy accessories. She was attended by Miss Beverley Ellis of Toronto. The groom was attended by his brother Mr. Ross Masters of Trenton. Following the ceremony fifty guests attended a reception at the home of the bride's parents at Wooler. The young couple will reside in Trenton. Mrs. Masters was a former resident of Pakenham.

CUMMINGS - COX (1951)

St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham, was the scene of a pretty autumn wedding on Saturday, October 6th, when Mary Alice (Cox), only daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. James Cox of Pakenham became the bride of James Cummings, son of Mrs. I. J. Cummings, Eleena Road, Guelph. The church was appropriately banked in Autumn leaves and cut Fall flowers. Rev. Fr. J. L. Lesage, parish priest of St. Patrick's parish, Ottawa, performed the marriage ceremony and celebrated the nuptial mass. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown ending in a slight train of white Chantilly, lace over satin, rows of long covered buttons and Queen Ann collar. Her three-quarter length veil was caught in a headdress of pearls She carried a white missal trimmed with a corsage and streamers of sweetheart roses Miss Geneva Girouard of Ottawa, gowned in yellow American taffeta and carrying bronze mums was bridesmaid. Little Cecelia Ann Cox as flower-girl, gowned in American taffeta, looked sweet in her rose floor-length dress and nosegay of baby mums. Michael Cox of Ottawa, nephew of the bride acted as ring bearer for the double ring ceremony, Mr. Frank Cox, Chesterville, performed the duties of best man. The ushers were Mr. Bernard Cox of Ottawa and Mr. Frank Cummings of Vancouver. The soloists were Miss Fonsie Lunney of Toronto and Mr. Edmund Lunney of Pakenham. A reception and wedding break fast was held in the C.W.L. club rooms, Arnprior. For going away the bride wore a gold wool dress with brown coat and accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings will reside in Chatham, Ont.

HIGGINSON - ZIEBARTH (1951)

Autumn flowers and ferns decorated the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Arnprior, on Saturday morning, October 20th, at 11.30 o'clock when Margaret Mary Agnes (Ziebarth), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ziebarth became the bride of Harold Gilmore Higginson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Higginson of Antrim. Rev. J. N. Wettlaufer officiated and Mrs. Wettlaufer was organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor-length gown of double net over satin with a Chantilly lace jacket which had a peplum falling to the hemline across the back. The bodice of the jacket had a pointed collar with buttons from there to the waistline and long sleeves coming to points over the hands. Her embroidered veil was held in place by a pearl beaded coronet. She carried an arm bouquet of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Minor Evans who attended her sister as matron of honor wore a gown of mauve nylon marquisette over taffeta with a low ruffled neckline and puff sleeves. She wore a mauve shoulder-length embroidered veil. The two bridesmaids, Miss Helen McClure and Miss Mary Story, wore identical gowns to that of the matron-of-honor, only of green and yellow respectively. All attendants had matching mittens and headdresses and carried bouquets of roses and mums. The groomsman was Mr. Kenneth Higginson, brother of the groom, while Mr. Minor Evans and Mr. Lloyd Morrice were ushers. Following the wedding ceremony, a reception dinner was served at the Parish Hall to about seventy-five guests. The young couple left on a motor trip to North Bay returning by Niagara Falls. For travelling the bride wore a blue lace dress and wine coat with navy accessories and a corsage of pink carnations.

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BARRIE - McNAB

Attended by her three sisters, Berna Isobel McNab, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. McNab, became the bride of Lawrence Howard Barrie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barrie of Waba on Friday, August 10th. Pink and white gladioli decorated White Lake United church for the ceremony performed by Rev. A. E. Jaster. Wedding music was played by Alma Morphy and solos were sung by Mrs. James Munro and Mrs. Lester Barrie, cousins of the bride. Mrs. Bernard McEwen was matron of honor and Morna and Fern McNab were bridesmaids. Mr. McNab gave his daughter in marriage. For her wedding Miss McNab chose a floor-length gown of brocaded nylon with yoke trimmed with seed pearls and lace. The hemline of the skirt was caught with three satin bows showing an under skirt of tiers of lace. Her floor-length veil was held in place by a halo of rosebuds and she carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses and bouvardia. Her only jewelry was a double strand of pearls, a gift of the groom. Milford Barrie, brother of the groom, served as best man. Following the ceremony, luncheon was served to about 75 guests and in the evening a reception was held in Pakenham Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Barrie then left for a trip to Western Ontario, the bride wearing a cinnamon Shantung dress with brown, accessories and a corsage bouquet of Talisman roses.

WALLACE - MEYER (1952)

The marriage took place July, 12th in Emmanuel Church, Arnprior, of Doreen May Meyer, Reg. N., daughter of Mrs. Ferdinand and Meyer and the late Mr. Meyer, McNab Township to Mr. Emerson Earl Wallace, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wallace of Renfrew. Rev. Philip Caiger-Watson of Galetta officiated. The Church was decorated with ferns, white gladioli and mixed summer flowers. Charlie Fraser played the organ music. Given in marriage by her uncle, James C. Munro, the bride was attended by Mrs. Bruce W. Knox, Ottawa. Norman Wallace was bestman for his brother and the ushers were Harold Morin, cousin of the bride, and Dean Smith. The bride wore a clear blue gown of Chantilly lace over taffeta, made in shoulder strap design with a matching bolero with long pointed sleeves. Her taffeta halo with white forget-me-nots held her embroidered shoulder-length nylon veil. She carried a white prayer book with a white orchid and knotted streamers. The matron-of-honor wore yellow nylon net over appliqued taffeta. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink carnations. Following a reception at the bride's home, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace left for Algonquin Park Niagara Falls and the United States. Going away the bride wore a pale blue linen dress trimmed with lace and a white gabardine coat. They will reside in Renfrew. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. P. J. Morin with Harold and David, Corbeil; Mrs. A. T. Broome and Lorna, Havana; Mrs. Myra Lindsay, Sandy Beach; Mr. and Mrs. Nelsen, Ste. Agatha; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. N. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lavallee, Mr. and Mrs. A. Dickson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. A Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morphy, Mrs. D. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jamieson, Miss Evelyn Draper, all of Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs. Eady, Pembroke; Mr. and Mrs. B. Ferguson, Castleford and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Barber, Ottawa.

HOGAN - FULTON (Nov. 17, 1950)

The marriage of Lillian Fulton, daughter Mr. Roy Fulton and the late Mrs. Fulton of Pakenham to Mr. Milton Dennis Hogan, son of Mr. arid Mrs. Emmet Hogan of Arnprior was solemnized on Friday November 17th at 7 p.m. at the United Church parsonage by Rev Wm. Sunter. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attended by Miss Marjory Hogan, sister of the groom and Mr. Gordon Ferguson was best man. The bride chose a beige suit with brown accessories and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridesmaid chose a grey suit with blue accessories and a corsage of roses. A buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride. Out of town guests included, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Hogan, Miss Iona Hogan of Arnprior Mr. and Mrs. Evans Maxwell of Temiskaming and Mr. Keith Clark of Fitzroy Harbor. The happy couple left on a trip to Montreal and other points. On their return they will reside in Arnprior.

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CHATEAUVERT - NOONAN

St. Peter Celestine's Church, Pakenham, was a beautiful setting on Thursday, Sept. 14th, for the marriage of Miss Mary Margaret Noonan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Noonan, to Mr. Joseph Desmond Chateauvert, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Chateauvert of Arnprior. Rev. J. R. Murray performed ceremony and celebrated the nuptial mass. Present in the sanctuary was Rt. Rev. Mons. Geo. Prudhomme, who officiated at the marriage of the bride's parents thirty years ago on the same day. Rev. Geo. D. Larose of Ottawa was the soloist and the wedding music was played by Mrs. T. A. Nugent. The bride was given in marriage by her father and attended by her sister Katherine as maid of honor. Mr. Ab Chateauvert was best man and ushers were Mr. Bernard Noonan and Mr. Leonard Chateauvert. The bride chose a gown, of white Calais lace over blush satin, fashioned with a lace yoke and long full skirt ending in a train. Her tulle veil was held in place with a lace cloche and she carried a bridal prayer book with streamers and rosebuds. Miss Katherine Noonan wore a gold taffeta gown with bouffant skirt and a small gold hat with ostrich plumes. She carried a bouquet of gold chrysanthemums and Talisman roses. Following a reception held afterwards at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chateauvert left on a trip to Montreal and Quebec. For travelling the bride wore a beige wool gabardine suit with kola brown suede accessories. Her corsage was of bronze chrysanthemums. The couple will reside in Arnprior. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Holmes, Mr.­ and Mrs. E. H. Minns, Mrs. J. L. Lynott, Mr. Maurice Rose all of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Heney, Fort William; Mrs. F. L. A. Dunn, Toronto; Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Noonan and Brian, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. McGuiggan, Mr. George Noonan, grand uncle of the bride, Mr. Wilbert Noonan.

STEWART - BOLE

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the Parsonage here on Saturday, August 12th, at 4 p.m. when Charlotte Ann Bole, niece of Mr. George and Miss Annie Comba of Pakenham became the bride of Lloyd Osborne Stewart, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Andrew Stewart of Kinburn. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. The bride was very charming in a navy blue sheer frock, with embroidery in pastel shades, and hat, shoes, and accessories to match. She wore a corsage bouquet of sweetheart roses. Miss Hazel Timmins, who acted as bridesmaid, was smartly gowned in a sheer frock of lilac shade, with accessories and wore a corsage of pink and mauve sweetpeas. Mr. John Early of Caledon was bestman. Immediately following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride's uncle, Mr. George Comba to twenty-six guests. The Misses Edna McCreary, Mary Scott, Grace Ritchie, Muriel Scott, a d Mary Gillan assisted in serving. The young couple then left on a motor trip to Montreal and other points east. The bride's travelling costume was of black and white figured crepe with accessories to match and she wore a smart summer coat of rose blush shade. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm on the 3rd line of Fitzroy. The best wishes of this community are extended to this popular young couple for their future happiness.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Halliday, 324 Beaverbrook street, entertained Thursday on the occasion of the 16th birthday of their twin daughter and son, Sheila (Halliday) and Brian (Halliday).

SCOTT - SCHRADER

(By Pakenham Correspondent)

Amid a setting of gladioli and fern, Annabelle Monica (Schrader), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schrader, and William Murray (Scott), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Scott, all of Pakenham, were united in marriage in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, on Friday, August 22, at 2.30 P.M. Rev. P. Caiger-Watson officiated at the double‑ring ceremony. Miss Rose Singard played the wedding music and Miss Bethel Yourt, cousin of the bride, sang "A Wedding Prayer" during the signing of the register. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was attended by her sister, Miss Joan Schrader as maid-of-honor, Miss Thelma Scott, sister of the bride groom, and Miss Isabel Blair, were bridesmaids. Miss Donna Schrader and Miss June Schrader, sister and cousin of the bride, were flower girls. Allan Fulton was bestman for his cousin, and the ushers were Lloyd Yourt and Harold Levi. For her wedding, the bride chose a white, floor-length gown of double net over satin with a Chantilly lace jacket which extended to a peplum. The bodice of the jacket had a pointed collar with buttons to the waist line, and long sleeves coming to points over the hands. Her full length embroidered veil was held in place by a beaded coronet. She carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses and baby breath. Miss Joan Schrader was gowned in a yellow, strapless dress of nylon net over satin with matching cape. Misses Thelma Scott and Isabel Blair wore similar gowns in blue and pink shades. The flower girls looked lovely in mauve dresses. All wore matching head dresses and gloves and carried nosegays of sweet peas and baby's breath. Following the ceremony, a reception dinner was served in the dining hall of St. Andrew's United Church to about 55 guests. In the evening a large reception was held in Pakenham Community Hall, the young couple receiving many lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Scott left on motor trip to Northern Ontario, the bride wearing a yellow organza dress with white accessories.

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MUNNING - FARRELL

St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham provided an impressive setting at 9.30 on, Saturday morning, November 25th, when Miss Catharine Farrell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Farrell exchanged marriage vows with Lawrence Earnest Munning, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Munning Arnprior. Rev. Father J. R. Murry officiated and said the nuptial mass. Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the organ and Mr. Edmund Lunney, as soloist, sang several suitable hymns. Given in marriage by her father, the lovely young bride was attended by her aunt, Mrs. R. Woods, as matron of honor and, Miss Helen Renwick as bridesmaid. Little Carol Farrell was flower-girl. Mr. Leslie Farrell was best man and the ushers were Messrs James Carron and Royden Farrell. The bride made a charming picture in, a white slipper satin dress with fitted bodice and full skirt ending in a short train. A braided coronet held the long tulle veil and her only ornament was a choker of pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Woods matron of honor wore a long blue taffeta dress with peplum and full skirt and a halo of the same shade. Miss Renwick wore a similar long, fuschia taffeta dress with halo of the same shade. Both carried nosegays of baby mums. The flower girl was in a dainty long yellow gown and carried a nose-gay of tiny mums and baby's breath. The bride's mother wore a brick colored crepe dress with brown accessories. The groom's mother wore a blue ensemble. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where girl friends of the bride assisted in serving. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for points East, and on their return will reside in Pakenham. For travelling the bride wore a dark green velvet dress with grey top coat and green accessories and her corsage was of tea roses and bronze mums. The bride, a popular member of he younger set, was widely entertained previous to her marriage. Out of town guests included Mr. James Carron, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Frappier, Mr. and Mrs. E. Munning, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Frappier, Miss Diane Clouthier, Mrs. Ron Woods all of Arnprior, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lavigne of Carleton Place.

McWATTY - KEALEY (Sept 3, 1955)

Miss Joan Rita Kealey, daughter of Mrs. G. Kealey, Ottawa, became the bride of John Joseph McWatty, Ottawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McWatty, Pakenham, in St. Mary's Church. Rev. A. O'Neil performed the ceremony, with Rev. Sister Austin as organist and Edmond Lunney as soloist. White gladioli adorned the altar, and the pews were marked with white and blue streamers. Given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Murray Thomson, the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Murray Thomson, as matron of honor, and Miss Colleen Cain and Miss Frances Milroy as bridesmaids. Bernard Smith was best man, and the ushers were Paul Smith and George Kealey, brother of the bride. The bride chose an original waltz-length wedding gown of imported white velvet fashioned with a draped bodice with panels of tulle illusion in the back, a bolero jacket, low neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. The skirt, which was worn over a very full triple layered illusion underskirt, was fashioned with eight gores and a draped, scalloped edge. Her veil of French illusion was held by a cloche which was hand embroidered with opalescent jewels, and she carried a semi-circular cascade bouquet of deep red roses. Following a reception at the Chaudiere Golf Club, the couple left on a motor trip to Glasgow, Montana. They will make their home in Ottawa. Travelling, the bride wore a charcoal grey dress designed on princess lines with a rose velvet collar and matching original model hat, charcoal grey metallic accessories and a corsage bouquet of shell pink carnations. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. Hudson, Detroit; Mrs. Ernie Taylor, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. William Kenny and Stirling Kenny, Brockville; Edmond Lunney, Mr. John Coady, Mr. and Mrs. C. Pierce, Mr. Jack Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. P. Smith, Mrs. D. J. Smith, Murray Dark, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McWatty, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McWatty and Tom McWatty, Pakenham.

IRWIN - DUNKLEY (1955)

The marriage was solemnized in St. Clair Avenue United Church, Toronto, on Wednesday, June 29, of Miss Marion Elizabeth Dunkley, daughter of Major and Mrs. A. W. Dunkley of Toronto, and Mr. James Lynch Irwin, son of Mrs. Robert Irwin and the late Mr. Irwin of Oshawa. The church was decorated with pink and white snapdragon, gladioli and two candelabra, and Mr. George Dunkley, F.T.C.L., presided at the organ. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length strapless gown of net over white taffeta topped with a long sleeved lace jacket. A tiara of pearls and sequins held her finger-tip veil and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bride was attended by Mrs. William Shaw as matron of honor and by Miss Merrill Lyon as bridesmaid, both of Toronto. Their gowns were of waltz-length pink crystalette. Little Miss Roberta Mae Lockyer, niece of the groom, was flower girl, wearing a waltz-length dress of pink net over taffeta. All the attendants wore flowered head dresses to match their gowns and carried nosegays of pink, white and blue flowers. The best man was Mr. Bruce Irwin of Oshawa and the ushers were Messrs. Peter Riordan and Thomas Anderson. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Prince Arthur House, Toronto. The bride's mother wore a street length dress of dusty pink silk and lace, white accessories and a corsage of roses. The groom's mother chose a gown of powder blue silk and lace, navy blue accessories and a corsage of roses. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin left on a motor trip to Chicago and Milwaukee. For travelling, the bride chose a powder blue linen dress with matching jacket and white accessories. On their return they will reside in Toronto. The bride is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Comba of Toronto and a grand niece of Miss Hattie Clark and Mrs. H. C. Boyd of Almonte. Among those present at the wedding were Miss Hattie Clark and guests from Picton, Milwaukee, London and Oshawa.

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BLACKMORE - KIRK (1954)

In a double-ring ceremony in St. Andrew's United Church, North Bay, on Saturday, July 17, Elizabeth Loreen (Betty) (Blackmore), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Blackmore, Temiskaming, Quebec, became the bride of Robert Bruce Kirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kirk, Douglas. Baskets of yellow shasta and rose gladioli were used to decorate the church for the one o'clock ceremony. Rev. F. L. H. Stymiest officiated. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Hansman. Before the ceremony, 'Through the Years' was sung by Mrs. Bert Blackmore, aunt of the bride, and during the signing of the register, Robert Mulligan, cousin of the bride, sang, "The Lord's Prayer." Given in marriage by her father the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Shirley Blackmore, as maid of honour, Miss Marilyn Kirk and Miss Norma Cathcart, as bridesmaids. Hugh Kirk was best man for his brother, and the ushers were Stuart McLeod and Steve Bonk, Sudbury. The bride' chose a floor-length gown of white lace and nylon net over taffeta. It was made with a scooped neckline, long sleeves coming in points over her hands and a full skirt caught up in one­ side. Her finger-tip veil of tulle illusion net fell from a cap of lace and seed pearls. She carried a crescent shaped bouquet of red roses and stephanotis and wore the gift of the groom, a pearl neck lace and earrings. The bride's attendants were all gowned alike, in gowns of strap­less old rose and silver shot taffeta with wide pleated collars in cock­tail lengths with hats of the same material in crescent shape. They carried bouquets of pale yellow shasta singles in crescent design lightly touched with blue velvet. A reception was held at White Oaks Inn, Temiskaming, Quebec, where the mother of the bride received in a printed nylon gown with aqua taffeta jacket and navy accessories. She wore a corsage of Virginia pink carnations The groom's mother wore a navy figured sheer and navy picture hat, with corsage of butterfly pink roses. Later, the happy couple left for a trip to the Muskoka district. For travelling the bride wore a summer frock of figured pure silk with white accessories and corsage of pink carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk will reside in Sudbury. Out-of-town guests included: Mr. and Mrs. John Normand, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Normand and Beverley, Mrs. Jennie Kirk, Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kirk and family, Douglas; Mrs. Roy Mulligan and son, Robert, Miss Pat McGinnity, Highland Park, Mich; Miss Margaret Simpson, Marcy, N.Y.; Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Gardner and sons, Cornwall; Miss Shirley Blackmore, Ottawa; Amos Blackmore, Sand Point; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Blackmore, Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cathcart, Manotick; Mr. and Mrs. John Blackburn, Kirkland Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Pennell, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Kirk, Noranda, Quebec; Mr. and Mrs. Lougheed, Elmvale; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart McLeod, Miss Norma Cathcart, Steve Bonk, Sudbury; Mrs. R. S. Hiltz, Victoria Harbour; Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson, Ferris; Mr. and Mrs. Lyman McCullough, Miss Bud Brandy, North Bay.

RITCHIE - HALPENNY - Spring Wedding (1954)

(By Kinburn Correspondent) - Bethel United Church, Kinburn the scene of a very pretty wedding at three p.m. on Saturday May 8 when Rev. J. Gordon Cruikshank united in marriage Eleanor Ida Ann (Halpenny), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Halpenny, Galetta, and Morris Evans (Ritchie), son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Ritchie, Arnprior. Spring flowers adorned the church. Mrs. Isobel Munroe rendered two solos "Wedding Prayer" and "I'll walk beside you" accompanied by Mrs. Leo Colton, organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a princess style dress of brocaded satin with sweetheart neckline and long sleeves coming to points over the hands. Her coronet of pearls held her three-quarter length veil of tulle illusion. She wore a single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses. Mrs. W. A. Fumerton, cousin of the bride, was matron of honour and Miss Alice Halpenny, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Little Brenda Halpenny cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Allan Ritchie, cousin of the groom, was best man and the ushers were, Robert Halpenny and Gordon MacIntyre. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served in the dining hall of the church. The young couple received many beautiful gifts. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie left, on a honeymoon trip. For travelling, the bride chose a beige suit with pink and brown accessories. Her corsage was red roses. Upon their return, they will reside in Arnprior.

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DE JOURDAN - MacDONALD (Oct 1952)

The marriage of Miss Pearl I. MacDonald formerly of Pakenham, and Alan M. de Jourdan, Ottawa, took place recently in Canadian Martyrs Church Ottawa. White chrysanthemums were used in decoration. The bride is, the daughter of Mr. W. J. MacDonald and the late Mrs. MacDonald, Ottawa, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. M. de Jourdan and the late Mr. P. M. de Jourdan, Lethbridge  Alta. Given away by her father, the bride was attended by Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, as bridesmaid, Mr. Sullivan was best man. The bride wore a street-length ensemble in powder blue nylon net over taffeta with elbow length sleeves. She wore matching mittens, a navy blue feather hat and matching shoes. She carried a nosegay of Pink roses and white baby chrysanthemums. After a reception at 95 Echo drive the couple left on a wedding trip to Montreal. To travel the bride wore a rust checked wool dress with a camel hair coat and navy blue accessories. Her corsage bouquet was of bronze chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. de Jourdan will make their home in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests were: Mrs. M. de Jourdan, Lethbridge; Mr. (no more info)

COLTON - RENWICK (1952)

St. Peter's Celestine's Church, Pakenham, was the scene of a quiet autumn wedding, Saturday, October 11, when Rev. George Larose united in marriage Helen Elizabeth (Renwick), daughter of Robert Burns and Mrs. Renwick, Pakenham and Francis James (Colton), son of Wilfred Roy and Mrs. Colton, Kinburn. The bride chose a suit of French grey, with pink feathered hat and pink accessories, and was attended by Miss Maryalice Colton who wore a hunter's green suit with black feathered hat and black accessories. The groom was attended by his brother, James Colton. Mrs. George Noonan was soloist and Mrs. A. Nugent was organist. After the wedding breakfast at 3 the home of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Colton left by motor for Kirkland Lake and Sudbury and on their return, they will reside in Arnprior.

BLAIR - HAWKINS -  In Pakenham

A wedding of interest to Ottawa and district took place Saturday afternoon at two-thirty in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kinburn, when Miss Isabel Dorothy Blair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Harold Blair of Pakenham became the bride of Mr. Robert McNaughton Hawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hawkins of Almonte. Rev. A. H. Morrison officiated at the ceremony and the church was decorated with early Summer flowers and ferns. Mrs. A. I. Morrison played the traditional wedding music and accompanied Mrs. C. H. Campbell who was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her cousin, Mrs. Carl Harris as matron-of -honor, and her bridesmaid was her cousin, Miss Marylea Dodds. Flower girl was the bride-groom's niece, Miss Barbara Fee. Mr. Preston Hawkins, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and the ushers were his brother, Mr. Currie Hawkins, and brothers of the bride, Mr. James Blair and Mr. Ray Blair. The bride wore a gown of fine silk net over satin, the bodice fashioned of shirred net with a Bertha of fine French Chantilly lace. The nylon tulle yoke was outlined with pearls. Her bouffant skirt with a deep flounce of net and Chantilly lace fell in cascades back and front from the waist. Her three quarter length veil of French illusion net with Swiss embroidery was held in place by a tiara of pearls and rhinestones. The bride carried a cascade bouquet of Bettertime roses and gypsophila. Her only jewelry was a necklace of pearls and earrings, a gift of the bridegroom. Following a reception at St. Andrew's Dining Hall, Pakenham, Mr., and Mrs. Hawkins left on a wedding trip to the United States and Western Canada. Going away Mrs. Hawkins wore a Wedgewood blue melange worsted suit, a light blue top coat and navy and white accessories. Her corsage bouquet was of pink carnations. On their return trip they will take up residence near Carleton Place. Out-of-town guests were: Mr. (no more info)

MELANSON - NEILSON (1952)

A Pretty March wedding was solemnized in the manse of the Almonte United Church, when Miss Alice Mae Neilson, daugh­ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Neil­son, Appleton became the bride of Wilmer Lawrence (Melanson), son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Melanson of Pakenham. Rev. H. C. Wolfraim officiated and Miss Ann Wolfraim played the wedding music while Miss Ruth Wolfraim sang, "I'll Walk Beside You", while the register was signed. The bride, who was attended by her sister, chose a pink brocaded taffeta, with pink accessories and corsage bouquet of pink carnations and fern. Miss Marion Neilson, as bridesmaid, was gowned in yellow taffeta with accessories to match and a corsage bouquet of rose carnations and fern. Elmer Currie acted as  bestman for his cousin. A reception was held at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Melanson will taken up residence in Pakenham.

GRAINGER - DARK (June 6, 1953)

PAKENHAM, June 10, - (Special) - A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Mark's Anglican Church here when Barbara Mary Dark, Reg. N., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dark, of Pakenham, became the bride of William E. Grainger, son of Mrs. Cecil Grainger, of Kinburn, and the ate Mr. Grainger. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, wearing a grey suit with navy hat, shoes and accessories and wore a corsage of red roses. The bridesmaid was Mrs. Harold Nesbitt, sister of the bridegroom. The best man was Harold Nesbitt. The ushers were Murray Dark and Tommy Grainger, brother of the bridegroom. Following the ceremony a buffet lunch was served to the immediate friends at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. H. A. Irwin, the rector, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Russell Andrews played the wedding music and during the signing of the register. Mr. Gordon Andrews sang "I'll Walk Beside You". The bride and bridegroom left on a wedding trip to the United States. On their return they will reside in Ottawa.

Posted: 19 July, 2004