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AIRMAN FROM FENWICK WEDS

[Welland Tribune November 25, 1943]

Fenwick, Nov. 25-A wedding of interest to many in this district was solemnized in Knox church, St Catharines, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20Th, when Violet Helen, daughter of Mr. And Mrs William T. Thompson of Decew Falls, was united in marriage to L.A.C. Carman Daw, of the R.C.A.F., son of Mr. And Mrs David Daw of Fenwick.

The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a graceful gown of white slipper satin, with full net over-skirt. Her veil was caught to her head in a heart-shape arrangement and she carried a bridal bouquet of red roses.

Mrs Robert Graham, wearing a turquoise chiffon gown with a halo of flowers was her sister’s matron of honor. Miss Betty Daw, sister of the groom, in pink chiffon and a halo of flowers was bridesmaid. Both attendants carried colonial bouquets. Leslie Sheppard of Niagara Falls acted as groomsman. The ushers were John Thompson and Lawrence Daw. Rev. H.M. Coulton officiated.

A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, during which airplanes in formation flew over the house in honor of the bride and groom. Following a  short trip the  groom will resume his training at Dunnville.

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