>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/9/1939 RICHARDSON - WILSON A quiet wedding took place Nov. 3 in the vestibule of First United church, Brandon, when Muriel June, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. WILSON, Strathclair, was united in marriage to Laurence Stanley, son of Mr. Thomas and the late Mrs. RICHARDSON of McConnell. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. JAMES. The bride was attired in wine silk crepe with accordian pleated bodice and sleeves and bustle effect, with gilt chain at the neck. The bride was attended by the groom's sister, Doris, who wore a gown of black sheer with wine accessories. The groom was attended by the bride's brother, Roy. Guests included Misses Evelyn WARRINGTON, Helen HUNTER, Marjorie TRAGORD and Mr. Robert ROBINSON. The couple will reside on their farm north of McConnell. ============================ 11/9/1939 BEATON - BRADLEY A quet wedding was solemnized at the manse in Newdale, Saturday, November 4th, at 3:15 p.m. when Rev. W. P. SMETHERAM united in marriage Gladys A. BRADLEY, Newdale, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin H. BRADLEY, and Gordon BEATON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil BEATON, Elphinstone. The bride's dress was of navy blue crepe with harvest wine accessories, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaid was Miss Sabrz BRADLEY, cousin of the bride, also in navy crepe. Mr. Lachie BEATON supported the groom. The bridal party left the manse amid showers of rice and confetti. Several pictures were taken of the bridal party at the bride's home where a dinner was served to immediate relatives. The table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. The happy couple left by motor for Minnedosa. On their return they will reside on the BEATON farm north-east of Newdale. ==================== 11/9/1939 RAPLEY - MC GREGOR The marriage of Esther Elnora, second daughter of Mrs. Grace MC GREGOR and the late Donald MC GREGOR, Strathclair, to Kenneth David, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert RAPLEY, Strathclair, took place Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother. The ceremony was performed in the parlor by Rev. Duncan RITCHIE, pastor of the Baptist church, before a bank of geranium and fern, which was decorated in pink and white with wedding bells. The bride entered the room to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin played by Miss Helen RITCHIE. The bride was attired in a wine alpaca gown with bustle effect and carried Johanna Hill roses and fern. She wore a pendant, the gift of the bride's father to her mother on her wedding day. She was attended by her sister, Evelyn, who chose wine silk crepe trimmed with white, and carried bronze pompom chrysanthemums and fern. The groom was supported by his brother, Eric. The bride's mother chose navy blue sheer, and the groom's mother chose wine sheer. During the signing of the register, Mrs. Wm. HOGG, cousin of the bride, sang "Love's Old Sweet Song." Following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served to 44 friends and relatives. A four-tier wedding cake, resting on the high cakestand of the bride's great-grandmother, centered the table. Mrs. BRIDGES and Miss Irene MC FADDIN presided over the tea cups. The couple left for a short honeymoon in the east, amid showers of confetti and good wishes. For travelling, the bride chose green with wine accessories. On their return the couple will reside on their farm four miles west of Strathclair. Out of town guests included Mr. Stuart MC FAYDEN, Miss Irene MC FAYDEN and Mrs. Clara MC FAYDEN and family of Shoal Lake, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. TAYLOR and Mary, and Mr. Irvin MC FAYDEN of Rossburn. ======================= 11/9/1939 LOVEDAY - CUNNINGHAM On Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. a quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the manse of Rev. DUCKWORTH, Winnipeg, when Grace Lillian, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. J. CUNNINGHAM of Oak River, became the bride of John Ivening LOVEDAY, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry LOVEDAY of 662 Victor St., Winnipeg. The reception and wedding breakfast were held at the home of bridegroom's parents. The bridal cake was flanked with pink tapers and pink and white blossoms, the remaining decorations being pink and white. Mr. Harry LOVEDAY, the groom's eldest brother, acted as best man. Mrs. MITCHELL, the groom's sister, was matron of honor. Mr. and Mrs. LOVEDAY will reside in Winnipeg. ========================== 11/9/1939 MC NUTT - LUDOWY Miss Mary LUDOWY of Ozerna and Mr. Phillip MC NUTT of Basswood were married in the Roman Catholic church at Ozerna Nov. 1. Mr. and Mrs. MC NUTT will reside on the groom's farm at Basswood. =============================== 11/9/1939 TESARSKI - KOWA A large wedding was held in the Elphinstone Memorial hall Nov. 4 when Thelma KOWA became the bride of Mike TESARSKI. Rev. SYMCHYCK performed the ceremony. The bride was beautifully gowned in floor length white satin and white accessories. She was attended by her sister, Miss Martha KOWA, and cousin, Ann SOPKO, who wore pink silk gowns with pink netting and little veils to match. The groom was attended by his cousins, Mike BAUBEY and Mike CHERKAS. (rest of article possibly cut off) ======================= 11/2/1939 ROBERTS - WELLAR A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson WELLAR, Strathclair, Oct. 28, when their second daughter, Lucy Ella, was united in marriage to Walter, youngest son of Mr. Hugh and the late Mrs. ROBERTS of Strathclair, Rev. Duncan RITCHIE officiating. At 3 p.m. the bride entered the room on the arm of her father to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by the bride's cousin, Mrs. V. SNOWDON. The ceremony took place under an arch decorated with spruce boughs and wedding bells with a background of fern. The bride was beautifully gowned in a floor length dress of white vanity fair satin, with a veil held in place by lillies of the valley. She carried a bouquet of Briercliff roses and lily of the valley. During the signing of the register, Miss Vera WELLAR, sister of the bride, sang, "I Love You Truly," accompanied by Mrs. SNOWDON. The bride and groom received telegrams of congratulation from the bride's brother and sister in the east. Dinner was served to immediate relatives, the table being centered with a four-tier wedding cake. For travelling, the bride chose a brown transparent velvet dress with rust accessories. AFter a short honeymoon in Winnipeg the couple will reside in the Green Bluff district. ===================================== 11/2/1939 WESTBROOK - RAWLINSON A quiet wedding was solemnized at the manse at Cardale on Monday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m., when Rev. J. L. FARGEY united in marriage Violet Adeline, daughter of Mr. W. H. WESTBROOK and the late Mrs. WESTBROOK, and Albert Amos, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. RAWLINSON of Bede, Man. The bride chose blue crepe for her wedding dress and was attended by Miss Edna ESPEY also in blue. Mr. Teddy BURNELL supported the groom. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. R. ESPEY. ================================= 11/2/1939 DONAHUE - BRERETON The home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude BRERETON, Holylea, was the scene of a pretty wedding Oct. 25 when their only daughter, Beatrice Marie, became the bride of Thomas Edward DONAHUE of Tweed, Ontario. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. G. A. COLPITTS in the presence of immediate relatives and a few close friends, including Mr. and Mrs. A. J. CHURCH, the oldest married couple in the district. At 2 p.m., to the strains of the Bridal Chorus, played by her aunt, Mrs. Geo. BRERETON, the bride entered the living-room on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. She was attended by Miss Martha SCHEIBEL while the groom was escorted by Mr. Lloyd PARKER. The ceremony took place under an arch of pink and white, centred with a wedding bell. During the signing of the register Miss Rose WILSON sang, "I Love You Truly." Congratulations followed, pictures were taken and a buffet luncheon served. The house was then open from 3 till 5 p.m. when neighbors and friends called to offer their good wishes. At 7 p.m. a turkey dinner was served to 14 guests, following which the wedding party took in the Orange dance at Strathclair. The bride's dress was silk and wool faille in soft Regina blue with matching shoes, and she wore a corsage of pink and white bissoms. In place of flowers she carried a finely-drawn handkerchief trimmed with a wide net frill, the work of her great-grandmother. The bridesmaid wore a graceful dress of figured sheer, in shades of wine and Regina blue. The bride's mother was becomingly attired in soft black sheer with tiny silk spots and corsage bouquet. Mr. and Mrs. DONAHUE will leave by car for Ontario Nov. 16 accompanied by another pair of newlyweds from Marney. ================================== 11/2/1939 MASON - LAMING A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. at the home of the bride's father, when Avis Ellen (Nellie), youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Kenneth LAMING of Makepeace district, became the bride of Mr. Robert Harvey MASON, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. MASON of Newdale. The bride, who was given away by her father, entered the room during the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, played by the groom's sister, Miss Shirley MASON. The bride wore a dress of Empire blue silk gaberdine and carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses and fern. She was attended by Miss Mary BRIGHT, who wore blue georgette with corsage of white camellias. The groom was attended by Mr. Arnold WYTON of Newdale. "Melody of Love" was played during the signing of the register. The ceremony was performed by Rev. WILSON of Basswood. The room in which the wedding breakfast was served was very tastfully decorated with white bells and pink and white streamers. The lovely wedding cake centred the table. The happy couple left amid showers of good wishes and confetti, the bride wearing a wine-colored coat with grey hat and accessories. She carried a wine-colored hand bag, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. MASON will take up residence north-east of Newdale. ================================================= 11/2/1939 CRAWFORD - PARTRIDGE Mrs. Ellen E. PARTRIDGE of Sandy Lake and Mr. William Nichol CRAWFORD of Dauphin were married at the manse, Newdale, at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. and Mrs. T. MC KEE of Sandy Lake accompanied the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. CRAWFORD will reside at Daupin. ========================== 11/2/1939 TEMPLETON - BENT The marriage took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Brandon, of Miss Bertha BENT of Rapid City and Mr. James TEMPLETON, Sr. of Basswood. They will reside at the groom's farm north of Basswood. =========================== 11/2/1939 ENGLISH - ROCKLEY A quiet wedding was solemnized at the ROCKLEY home, Lavinia, October 25, when their daughter, Blanche, was united in marriage to Oran B. ENGLISH of Newdale. The bride was lovely in pale blue crepe with navy accessories. She was attended by Miss Frances PORTER of Neepawa. Charles ENGLISH attended the groom. After the wedding supper, served to the relatives present, the newly married couple motored to their future home at Newdale, where many friends and relatives gathered to ovver their congratulations. The evening was spent in dancing, during which a delicious luncheon was served by relatives and friends. The bride and groom left for a brief honeymoon at Winnipeg and other points east. =============================== 11/2/1939 MILLAR - ROBERTS A quet but pretty wedding took place Saturday at the home of Mr. Hugh ROBERTS when his youngest daughter, Lillian, was united in marriage to Hugh MILLAR, formerly of Scotland. The ceremony was performed by REv. G. COLPITTS of Strathclair, Mrs. COLPITTS playing the wedding music. The bride looked charming in a floor length blue velvet gown. She carried a bouquet of roses. She was attended by Miss Gertrude MC COMB of Winnipeg. John ROBERTS, brother of the bride, supported the groom. Following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served by Mrs. Ed. HERBISON, Mrs. Geo. HARVEY and Mrs. Geo. ANDERSON. The happy couple then left by motor for Winnipeg. On their return they will reside in the Green Bluff district. ================================