The Daily News
August 30, 1956
Page: 9
Spaniard's Bay, August 20 -
Barrett & Roberts
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Bishop's Cove, on Saturday, August 18 at 7 p.m. when Queenie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Barrett of Bishop's Cove became the bride of Stephen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Roberts of Spaniard's Bay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. M. Batten, rector of the parish and the organist was Mr. E. H. Vokey.
The bride entered the church on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. She looked lovely in a light blue suit with white accessories and carried a white hymnbook, from which hung white satin streamers, decorated with rosebuds.
The maid of honor, Miss Sue Mercer wore a suit of pea green with white accessories and carried a bouquet of lilies and fern. Miss Shirley Lane as bridesmaid wore a suit of mottled whine. Her accessories also in white with bouquet of lilies and fern.
The groom was attended by his brother Samuel and the brides' brother, Moses. During the ceremony, the hymns, "The Voice That Breathed o'er Eden" and "Lead Us Heavenly Father" were sung by the congregation.
After the ceremony the guests in twenty-eight cars motored to Bay Roberts then back to the L.O.L. Hall at Bishop's Cove where a reception was held. After a delicious supper of cold meats and salads the usual toasts were honoured. Toastmaster for the evening was Mr. John R. Barrett. The toast to the bride and groom was proposed by the Rev. Batten and responded to by the groom. Mr. E. H. Vokey proposed the toast to the bridesmaids, which was responded to by the best man. The toast to the parents of the bride and groom was proposed by Mr. John R. Barrett and responded to by the father of the bride, Mr. Nathaniel Barrett.
The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and a good time was enjoyed by all. We join with their many friends in wishing the bride and groom all that is good in life.

The Daily News
August 4, 1956
Page: 5
Brazil & Butler - Wedding Bells
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Bell Island was the scene of a very beautiful wedding on July 4, when Mary Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Butler, East End, became the bride of Bernard Leonard, son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Wm. Brazil of Spaniard's Bay.
The double ring ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev. G. G. Bartlett, D.P., P.P. celebrant of the nuptial mass. The organist was Miss Margaret Ezekiel who also accompanied Mrs. Jean Metcalfe as she rendered very beautifully "Ave Maria."
The bride given in marriage by her father looked radiantly beautiful in a floor length gown of billowing tiers of white lace and nylon tulle over satin. The bodice was fashioned of embroidered lace. The long veil of tulle illusion was edged in chipped Chantilly lace and was held in place by a tiara of sequins and pearls. She carried a white wary prayer book from which hung white ribbons decorated with purple and yellow sweet peas and ferns.
The bride was attended by her sister Miss Helen Butler as matron of honour who wore blue taffeta with nylon net overskirt with matching headdress. She carried a prayer book from which hung matching ribbons. Bridesmaids were younger sister Alice and Miss Kay Kent who were similarly gowned in mauve and yellow taffeta with nylon net overskirts. They too, carried prayer books and matching ribbons. Little Patricia Clarke, the grooms' niece was flower girl and looked adorable in blue nylon lace with headdress consisting of matching band and adorned with flowers. She carried a bouquet of multi coloured flowers.
Gerald Brazil, cousin of the groom acted as best man and ushers for the occasion were Messrs. Gordon Dwyer and Kevin Carroll. Little Keith Perry served as ring bearer.
After a motor tour of the Island, the wedding reception was held in St. James Hall. Receiving with the bride and groom were members of the bridal party and the bride's parents. The bride's mother wore a blue dress with matching accessories and a corsage of white roses.
The toast to the bride and the groom was proposed by Rev. Fr. O'Dwyer and responded to by the groom. The best man proposed a toast to the bride's attendants. After the reception the bride and groom left by T.C.A. for Gander. For traveling the bride wore a pale blue suit with white accessories and wore a corsage of white sweet peas.

The Daily News
September 21, 1956
Page: 2
Markland
Cooke - Vokey Wedding
Christ Church, Markland, Friday, August 31 at 8 p.m. was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Pearl Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vokey of Markland, became the bride of George E. A. Cooke, also of Markland. The ceremony performed by the Rev. Camp R.D. with C. H. Pynn as organist.
The bride looked radiant as she entered the church on the arm of her father. She wore a floor length gown of nylon net over satin and lace bolero. Her floor length veil hung from a halo of pearls and she carried a bridal book overlaid with lace with suspended streamers.
The bridesmaid was Miss Bernice Cooke, sister of the groom who wore a formal gown of lemon with matching accessories. She was assisted by Miss Juanita Vokey, a cousin of the bride. She wore a formal pale green gown. Each brides-girl wore shoulder length veils and halos and carried nosegays of flowers.
Attending the groom Llewellyn Yetman, who was best man, and George Parsons.
During the service the Wedding March was played and hymns "O Perfect Love" and "Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us" were sung.
Immediately after the ceremony, the bridal party and guest formed a motorcade of 20 cars and drove to Whitbourne and back to Number 3 School, Markland where 220 guests were received and catered to.
The toast to the bride and groom was proposed by W. J. Kelloway and responded to by the groom. Toast to the parents of both the bride and groom was proposed by C. H. Pynn and was responded to by Robert Vokey, the bride's father. The toast to the grandparents were proposed by Charles Butler and responded to by the Rev. George Camp.
Dancing to music by Harold Noseworthy continued all through the night.
Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. Peckham, St. John's, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butler, Mr. William King and Mr. and Mrs. William Sellars of Dunville, Miss Alliston Butler, Mrs. McGory, Harold McGory, Miss Florence Power, Mr. and Mrs. George McGory, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hutchings, all of St. John's. Mr. and Mrs. William Hedderson of Spaniard's Bay and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Day of Old Shop, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McGory, George Baker and Edward McGory also of St. John's.
The happy couple spent their honeymoon on Bell Island.
They now reside at Markland where Mr. Cooke is Principal of Number 3 School.

The Daily News
August 10, 1956
Page: 7
Spaniard's Bay, August 6 -
Holy Redeemer Church, Spaniard's Bay, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday, August 4, at 7 p.m., when the Reverend Canon T. E. Loder united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Jessie Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Elliott, of Cook's Harbour, and Bertram Gosse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seymour of Spaniard's Bay.
The bride looked radiantly lovely in a floor length gown of white lace and satin with overskirt of nylon net and long-sleeved lace jacket with tiny collar trimmed with sequins. Her floor length veil of nylon net was held by a wreath of nylon trimmed with pearls and she carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. She was given in marriage by the groom's father, Mr. Robert Seymour.
The maid of honour was Miss Freda Seymour, sister of the groom, who was attractively gowned in lime green nylon net over satin with short-sleeved bolero. Her bouquet was lime and white mums.
The bridesmaids, Miss Mary Seymour, sister of the groom, and Miss Ann Chipman wore similar gowns of lemon and mauve respectively, with matching bouquets. Their headpieces were identical wreaths matching their gowns.
Little Miss Paula Vaughan, niece of the groom, presented a charming picture as flower girl, dressed demurely in a floor length gown of white satin and nylon with matching bonnet. She carried a basket of pink and white mums.
The groom's attendants were his brother Calvin, who ably performed the duties of best man, and Mr. Robert Harnum and Mr. Robert Moore. The ushers were Hayward Seymour and Ebenezer Strickland.
As the wedding party entered the vestry the hymn "O Perfect Love" was sung by the congregation. During the signing of the register the organist played the ever beautiful "Because" and "I'll Walk Beside You," and as the bride and groom followed by their attendants re-entered the church, the organ pealed forth the strains of the Bridal Chorus and the Wedding March.
After the marriage the guests in about twenty-five cars motored to Clarke's Hotel, Georgetown, where the reception was held and the bride and groom received the good wishes of their guests.
After a delicious supper had been served the usual toasts were honoured. Toastmaster for the evening was Mr. E. H. Vokey who called on the Rev. Canon Loder to propose a toast to the bride and groom. This Canon Loder did in a very capable manner and was responded to by the groom who in turn proposed a toast to the bridesmaids. This was responded to by Mr. Calvin Seymour. Mr. Vokey then proposed a toast to the parents of the bride (who were absent owing to geographical reasons) and to the parents and grandparents of the groom, both of whom were present. It is worthy to note that four generations of the groom's family were represented at the wedding.
After the beautiful wedding cake had been cut and passed around the bride and groom mingled with the guests. Music and dancing brought an enjoyable evening to a close.
The bride and groom were the recipients of many useful and beautiful gifts. We join with their many friends in wishing them "bon voyage" over the sea of matrimony.
Out-of-town guests included: Mrs. Isabel Smith, Mr. Thomas Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith, Mr. Giles Smith, Mr. David Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoff, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Derm Walsh, Miss Elizabeth Bolt, and Mrs. John Lundrigan, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gosse, Miss Berdina Mercer, Miss Stella Osbourne, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Abbott.
Gowns by the Royal Stores.
Cake - by Mrs. Butler
Flowers - Howse of Flowers.

The Daily News
August 17, 1956
Page: 9
Spaniard's Bay, August 13 -
Greeley & Cain - Wedding Bells
Miss Joan Evelyn Greeley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leander Greeley of Tilton was united in marriage with A-2C Robert Sherman Cain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Cain of Tipton, Indiana, at Pepperrell Air Force Base Chapel on Tuesday, July 31. The double ring ceremony was performed by Chaplain Schoeder. Appropriate wedding music was supplied by the chapel organist.
For her wedding the bride chose a floor-length gown of white nylon net over shimmering satin and a lace jacket with long sleeves buttoned from the waist to the wide collar. Her fingertip veil was of nylon net trimmed with lace and was held in place by a coronet. She carried a bouquet of roses, and she was given in marriage by her father.
Attending the bride were Miss Melvina Branton and Miss Barbara Ralph and they wore pretty gowns of aqua and pink respectively. The groom was supported by A-2C Paul Henry and Tech. Sgt. William Knight. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the N.C.O. Club where supper was served and the usual toast honoured.
The honeymoon was spent on the Avalon Peninsula.
Mr. and Mrs. Cain will in a few months take up residence in the United States and we offer them our best wishes for all that is good in life.

The Daily News
September 6, 1956
Page: 2
Spaniard's Bay, September 4 -
Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sheppard who celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary on Monday, September 3.

The Daily News
September 14, 1956
Page: 13
Spaniard's Bay, September 10 -
Ryan & Foley - Wedding Bells
The marriage was solemnized at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Harbour Grace, by the Rev. W. P. Hogan, on Saturday, September 8 at 7:15 p.m. of Miss Mona Ryan, daughter of Mrs. James Coombs and the late John Ryan, to Mr. John Foley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Foley of Brigus Junction.
The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather, Mr. James Coombs, looked radiant in a gown of white nylon tulle over satin with inserts of lace in the bodice round neck and long sleeves. The full-length skirt had a row of nylon retching held in place with sequins. Her fingertip veil of white nylon net was attached to a coronet of studded sequins and pearls. Her bouquet was of multi-coloured roses.
The maid of honour was Miss Annie Foley, sister of the groom, and the bridesmaid was her sister, Miss Bridie Ryan, who wore similar gowns of pink and lemon lace, with matching veils, respectively. They also carried bouquets of roses.
Little Miss Sadie Coombs, niece of the bride was flower girl, and her gown was of pink satin with inserts of ribbon.
The groom was supported by the bride's brother, Mr. William Ryan and by his own brother, Mr. Jerome Foley.
Following the ceremony a motorcade of twenty cars drove as far as Bay Roberts and then to the home of the bride's parents where a delicious and bountiful supper of cold meats and salads was served and the usual toasts honoured. Mr. E. H. Vokey proposed the toast to the bride and this was responded to by the groom.
The lovely three-tier cake was a product of and a gift from Manny's Bakery, St. John's where the groom is employed.
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan will live here for the present, and we wish them all that is good in life.

The Daily News
October 4, 1956
Page: 7
Carbonear, Oct. 1 -
Young - Young Wedding
A large congregation witnessed the marriage of Phyllis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Young, of Gadden's Marsh, this town, and Llewellyn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Young of Upper Island Cove. The ceremony was performed in St. James' Anglican Church by Rev. W. H. B. Gill. The bride entered the church to the strains of the Bridal Chorus played by the organist, Mrs. George Forward. She was given in marriage by her father and was dressed in a light brown costume, with blue accessories and she carried a bouquet of mixed flowers. She was attended by her sister Phyllis and Louise Young, sister of the groom, both wearing red costumes, with white accessories. The groom was supported by Warrick Young, brother of the bride, and Albert Drover, a long-time friend. Following the ceremony the bridal party motored as far a Birch Hill, Bay Roberts, thence to Upper Island Coved where the reception was held in the school hall, with some one hundred and fifty guests in attendance. The happy couple were the recipients of a host of good wishes and numerous presents. They will make their future home in Upper Island Cove. We join with Mr. and Mrs. Young's many friends in wishing them all that is best in the years ahead.