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Event Date : Friday, June 26, 1953
Event Type : Marriage

Description : At the Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld by Rev. Brondsema of Toronto. Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Matthews, Ansnorveld to the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Van Dyke, Holland Marsh. The bride's sister, Mrs. Havinga was Matron of Honour; bridesmaid Miss Knapper, junior bridesmaid was the bride's cousin, Joanne Horlings. Groomsman was the groom's brother Robert Van Dyke; ushers were Michael Havinga brother-in-law of the bride and Sidney Miedema. The bride is a member of the teaching staff of the Christian School, Ansnorveld. They will reside in their new home on the marsh.

Event Date : Friday, May 16, 1952
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Jeanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, to Michael Havinga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Havinga, all of the Holland Marsh. The wedding took place at the Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld. Rev. S. G. Brondsema of Toronto officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Henrietta Matthews, as maid of honour, and by her cousins, Miss Rena Van Zuiden and Miss Jean Hagan as bridesmaids. Little nieces of the groom, Marianne and Thelma Miedema, were the flower girls. Mr. Ralph Havinga of Windsor was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were Messrs. Sidney Van Dyke and Fred Havinga. The bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Flack, were host and hostess to the guests for afternoon tea. Mr. George Horlings, the bride's uncle, was master of ceremonies at the reception in the Community Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Havinga will reside in Toronto. Before her marriage several showers "of gifts were held in honour of the bride who has been a member of the office staff at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited. "

Event Date : April 14, 1897
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Bennett-Bennet - At the residence of Mr. Robt. Wilson, Bradford, on Wednesday, April 14th, by the Rev. J. Locke, Mr. Wm. Bennett, of West Gwillimbury, to Mrs. Joshua Bennett, of Gilford.

(on the same page)
"On April 14 Mr. W. Bennett was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mrs. Joshua Bennett, of Gilford. The happy couple took the train at Gilford on Thursday evening and spent their honeymoon in Barrie. Your correspondent wishes them every success through life."

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"A quiet wedding was celebrated in town at the residence of Mr. Robt. Wilson on Wednesday evening of last week. The contracting parties were Mr. Wm. Bennett, of Deerhurst, and Mrs. Joshua Bennett, of Gilford. Their large circle of acquaintances will rejoice with them over the happy event. It is rather a strange coincidence that the bride and groom's name were the same."

Event Date : Monday, January 31, 1949
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Mary, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George Reilly, wed Adney, son of Mrs, Howard and the late Arthur William Howard. Ceremony at Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford. Rev. H.G. Blake officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Albert Wood. Mr. Albert Wood was groomsman. Reception for the immediate family was held at the home of the bride. The couple will reside in Saskatchewan. No date given for the wedding.

Event Date : Wednesday, May 01, 1940
Event Type : Marriage

Description : The wedding took place at the Ansnorveld Christian Reformed Church where the Rev. William Meyer officiated the ceremony.Nelly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rupke of Ansnorveld. Peter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Verkaik of Chatham. Following the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Tottenham.

Event Date : Thursday, November 20, 1941
Event Type : Marriage

Description : The wedding took place at the Ansnorveld Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. M. Schans conducting the ceremony. Elsey Helen Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Havinga.

Event Date : Monday, November 30, 1970
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Jacqueline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jermolow, Bradford, to Jack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Verkaik, R.R. 4, Bradford. The wedding took place in Springdale Christian Reformed Church.

Event Date : Sunday, April 09, 1944
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Miedema wed son of Mr and Mrs George Verkaik of Chatham. Rev. M. Schans performed the ceremony at the Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. A. Van Dyk was matron of homour, Miss Kitty Uitvlugt was flower girl and Mr John Miedema was best man.

Event Date : Thursday, May 30, 1963
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew de Beer of Brampton, to Jim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Verkaik of Springdale. The wedding took place in Springdale Christian Reformed Church. Rev. P. Kranenburg of Jarvis, formerly of Springdale, officiated. The maid of honour was the bride's sister, Miss Mary de Beer of Brampton and two other sisters, Miss Dorothy and Miss Frances de Beer, also of Brampton, were bridesmaids. Miss Lauretta Verkaik, niece of the groom, was flower girl. George Posthumus, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Mr. Gerald Verkaik was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were two cousins of the groom, George Verkaik and Dennis Van Dyke. Mr. and Mrs. Verkaik will reside in Springdale.

Event Date : Thursday, July 31, 1958
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Wilhelmina Catharine Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Maan of Springdale, to Gerald Carl, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Verkaik of Springdale. The wedding took place at Springdale's Christian Reformed Church. Rev. R. Wildschut officiated. The groom was the first baby in what is now the village of Springdale, this fact making the happy occasion an historical one. The bride's sister, Miss Jane Maan, was maid of honour and her two cousins, Misses Betty and Anne Maan, were bridesmaids. Mr. Jim Verkaik was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were the bride's brother, Brian Maan, and the groom's cousin, Harry Horlings. Mr. and Mrs. Verkaik will reside in their new home in Springdale.