[Welland Tribune December 11, 1943]
An interesting wedding took place at Holy Trinity Anglican church at 2 p.m. today, uniting two popular young Welland residents, when Miss Colleen Marie Reilly, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. Park Reilly 34 Margery road, Welland became the bride of Frederick James Walker, elder son of Mr. and Mrs James Walker of this city. Rev. A, H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in her two piece suit ofAirforce blue with smart brown fur felt hat trimmed with veiling. She wore brown accessories with a corsage of sweet peas and roses.
Mrs Jack Skitch, the bride’s only attendant, was gowned in a frock of Queen’s blue crepe, with matching hat, and wearing a corsage of roses.
Jack Skitch was groomsman
A reception and buffet luncheon for the immediate family was held later at the home of Mrs D.E. Smith, 168 West Main street. Mrs J. Park Reilly received, wearing a two piece turquoise blue ensemble with a small brown velvet hat and nose veil and a corsage of roses. Mrs James Walker, mother of the groom assisted. She chose a two piece wine crepe dress with a wine colored hat with fur trim and a pretty corsage.
Later Mr and Mrs Walker will leave for a honeymoon trip to Toronto, the bride travelling in the dress in which she was married. With a royal blue wool chesterfield coat. They will reside on their return at 11 Margery road.
[Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]
Wellandport, Oct. 19-A wedding of more than ordinary local interest was solemnized on Sunday, Oct 17 at 10.30 a.m. in Anglican Temple, Los Angeles, California when Elizabeth Elimore, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Clarence M. Webber was united in marriage to Lieutenant Wayne Melvin Morse, United States Army.
The bride is the daughter of the former Miss Nellie Seldon, daughter of the late James P. Seldon and Mrs. Seldom of Wellandport, who resided here until Miss Seldon’s marriage to C.M. webber who was clerk of the city of Welland for several years prior to taking up residence in Los Angeles. The bride is an ordained minister in the temple and a valued member of the choir of 150 voices. Rev. Aimee Semple McPherson, pastor of the temple, officiated at the ceremony, following which felicitations were received in the parsonage.
[Welland Tribune December 16, 1943]
A pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday, December 11, at 4p.m., when Margaret Ada Jolley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Gordon Jolley, Schofield avenue, became the bride of James Duliban, son of Mr. and Mrs S. Duliban of St Ann’s. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s parents, by Rev. F,A. Sayles.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, woe a street length dress of pastel blue crepe with navy accessories and a corsage of red roses.
The matron of honor, Mrs Neil Braid of Buffalo, cousin of the bride wore a two-piece beige crepe dress with brown accessories and corsage of red roses.
The best man was Jack Stevens R.C.A.F, of Toronto. David Mooly Braid, uncle of the bride sang “Oh Promise Me.”
A reception was held at the bride’s home with Mrs Jolley receiving the guests in a navy crepe dress and Mrs. Duliban, mother of the groom, wearing a two=piece black dress. Both wore corsages of roses.
Later the bride donned a navy coat over her wedding dress and the happy couple left for a wedding trip to Hamilton and on their return will reside in Toronto. St Anns, Smithville and Buffalo.
[Welland Tribune December 18, 1943]
The wedding took place this morning at St Thomas Anglican church , St. Catharines, at 11 a.m. of Jane Elizabeth Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.E, Davidson, Fonthill and James Fortnam Bell son of W,J, Bell and the late Mrs. Bell of Toronto. Rev. Canon James officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a brown suit with matching hat, brown accessories minkl scarf and corsage of yellow and white orchids.
The bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Pritchard of Toronto, wore a brown suit with matching accessories and corsage of yellow roses.
George H. Hammond of Toronto was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon for the immediate families was held at the Welland House, St Catharines.
Mr. and Mrs. Bell will spend their honeymoon at Limberlost Lodge, Muskoka and on their return will make their home in Welland.
[Welland Tribune November 20, 1943]
St Terresa’a church was the scene of a lovely wedding this afternoon at two o’clock, when Rev. B. Malone united in marriage Betty Alberta Bell, daughter of Mrs. Fred Morgan and John Bell of Goderich to John Torok, son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Torok, 105 Mitchell street, Port Colborne.
An attractive street-length frock of moss green brown accessories and a corsage of pink rose buds was chosen by the bride.
Miss Margaret Bell, sister of the bride was dressed in brown, heightened with beige accessories and a corsage of Joanna Hill rose buds.
The groomsman was Alex Korikas, uncle of the groom.
A reception for 50 guests was held following the ceremony at the home of the groom’s parents where the bride’s mother received wearing navy blue with corsage of roses. Mrs. Torok, mother of the groom, chose navy with touches of white and rose corsage.
The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake and decorated with white baby mums.
For travelling to Hamilton and Goderich, the bride chose a brown tweed coat with her wedding ensemble.
Mr. and Mrs. Torok will make their home in Port Colborne.
Out-of-town guests attended from Goderich, Delhi and Buffalo, N.Y.
[Welland Tribune December 15, 1943]
A quiet wedding took place at 1p.m. on Dec. 2 at the home of Mr. And Mrs F. Dunn, St Catharines, when their daughter, Dorothy, was united in marriage to LAC. Mishel Rose, son of the late Frank Rose and Mrs. Rose of Port Robinson.
The house was decorated with mums and ferns and Rev. Van Loone performed the ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a pale blue two piece wool suit with tai punto embroidery, a matching blue veiled hat, black accessories and a corsage of tea roses.
The maid of honor, Miss Betty Dunn, sister of the bride, wore a gold wool suit with brown accessories and a corsage of roses.
Frederick Dunn, brother of the bride, was the best man.
Following the ceremony the bride’s mother received the guests in a brown crepe dress with matching accessories and Mrs. Rose, mother of the groom, chose a wine wool dress.
The bride’s table was covered with a lace cloth and centered with a bowl of mums and tall tapers.
Later the bride and groom left for a honeymoon at St. Thomas. The bride choosing a turquoise wool princess dress trimmed with brown stitching matching hat and muskrat coat.
The groom will return to his post at Dafoe, Sask., and the bride will reside with her parents.
FURLONG-JORGENSEN
[Welland Tribune, 30 December 1943]
A wedding of interest took place in the chapel of St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto, on Christmas Day when in a quiet ceremony Vivian Astrid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K.S.G. Jorgensen of Toronto was united in marriage to Lieut. Michael J. Furlong, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Furlong of Port Colborne.
The bride was attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eric Jorgensen.
The groomsman was Lieut. George Chalklin, stationed in Eastern Canada.
After a dinner and reception at the home of the bride’s parents, the couple left for a honeymoon in the United States and on their return will reside in Brandon, Man., where the bridegroom is stationed.
[Welland Tribune December 8, 1943]
In a pretty ceremony at St Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone yesterday afternoon at three o’clock Agnes Eleanor, daughter of Mr. And Mrs Peter Ruch, 30 Forest avenue, Port Colborne, became the bride of Bdr. Alfred Millar, son of Mr. And Mrs David Millar, 48 Randolph street, Welland Rev. J.F. Schitt officiated and the weddding music was played by Rev. M.J. Toewe.
A lovely floor-length gown of white silk jersey made on princess lines with shirring was worn by the bride who was given in marriage by her father. A lace headdress held her three-quarter length veil and she carried a white prayer book. Her corsage was roses and mums.
Mrs Edson Hardman, sister of the bride attended and chose a floor-length model of gold silk jersey with matching headdress. She carried a nosegay of mums and roses.
Lloyd Millar, brother of the groom was best man and John Spry, bother-in-law of the groom, and Bruce McIntyre ushered.
A reception for 45 guests was held at 4.30 o’clock at the Parish hall which was decorated in white and pink. The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake flanked by tall tapers in crystal holders. Bouquets of mums made up the floral arrangement.
Navy wool crepe with white accessories and a black hat was worn by Mrs. Ruch for her daughter’s wedding. Mrs. Millar, mother of the groom, assisted in receiving and chose black silk with corresponding accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of roses.
For travelling to Toronto and northern points the bride wore a fox-collared coat with green accessories and a corsage of roses and mums.
[Welland Tribune November 22, 1943]
Central United church, Port Colborne, beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums, ferns and lighted tapers, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday afternoon a 2.30 o’clock, when Audrey Jean, elder daughter of Mr. And Mrs Cecil F, Purdy became the bride of Flight Lieutenant D.K. (Don) Govier, R.C.A.F., only son of Mr. And Mrs C.T. Govier, Delhi street. Rev. George H. Knighton officiated. Reg. M. Steeves was at the organ and accompanied Mrs. Pamella Foster who sang “I’ll Walk Beside You” during the signing of the register
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a gown of gardenia white faille taffeta with yoke of fine lace appliqued with lovers’ knots. It had full gathered floor-length skirt and a narrow pleated peplum. Her finger-tip veil of bridal illusion was held n place with a Mary Queen of Scots headdress of shirred net. The bride carried a cascade of pink roses and pale pink and white mums.
The attendants wore frocks of taffeta with full skirts, velvet jackets and caps to match. The maid of honor, Miss Maxine Govier, sister of the groom chose twilight blue and the bridesmaid, Miss Betty Purdy, sister of the bride, wore romancepink. They carried colonial bouquets of pink carnations and white pom mums.
Robert J. Freeman, cousin of the groom was best man and ACI M. (Pete) Herbert R.C.A.F., was usher.
Later at Rathfon Inn the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a black crepe gown with powder blue accessories and corsage of gold and white pom mums.
The bride;s table centred with a three-tier wedding cake, was effectively decorated with two large bowls of white mums and white tapers.
For travelling, the bride donned a two-piece wool suit of gold, brown accessories, muskrat coat and a white gardenia corsage.
On their return the couple will reside in St. Thomas, the groom having recently been transferred to the R/C.A.F. station at Fingal.
Out-of-town guests were present from Toronto and Buffalo.
[Welland Tribune December 21, 1943]
At the Welland County General hospital on Tuesday, December 21, 1943, Alvin George Dafoe, beloved snb of Mr, and Mrs I.A. Dafoe, 404 River road, in his 19th year. Resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home , 152 Hellems Ave, for private service at 8.30 p.m. Tuesday. The remains will be shipped from Welland on Wednesday morn ing, December 22, to Tweed, Ont. For service and burial Thursday morning in Tweed cemetery.
A prayer service was conducted last night by Rev. A.H. Davis at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, for Alvin George Dafoe, 18 who died yesterday morning in Welland County General hospital after a brief illness. The remains were shipped today to Tweed Ont. For the service and interment.
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