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WEDDINGS – WELLER-MCDOWELL

[Welland Tribune January 5, 1945]

A quiet ceremony was performed in the vestry of St John’s Presbyterian church, Toronto, on Saturday, December 30 at seven o’clock, when Dr. Stuart united in marriage, Flora McDowell, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. McDowell, Toronto and James E. Weller, son of Mr and Mrs J.E. Weller, Port Colborne.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a turquoise street-length dress with brown accessories. She wore a corsage of pink tea roses.

Mrs Ken Harris, matron-of-honor wore a pink dress with navy blue accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations.

Sgt. Ken Harris recently returned from overseas, was the best man.

A reception for 20 guests was held at the bride’s home. Mrs McDowell received the guests in a grey flowered dress with black accessories. And a corsage of red roses. For travelling, the bride changed to a melon pink wool dress with brown accessories.

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