A pretty wedding occurred at the Congregational parsonage Wednesday April 14, when Howard S Sherwood and his sister, Miss Elizabeth A. Sherwood, of this place, were united in marriage, by Rev. A.C. Salls, to Miss Lucy A. Weirs, of Ashland, N.Y., and Everett L. Stratton, of Norwich. The brides wore gowns of pale green and white lace and the grooms were attired in the conventional black. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. Stratton by Mrs. Nelson Sherwood, mother of Mrs. Stratton. The bridal party left that evening for a trip to Delhi and New York city, and will be at home in Norwich after May 15, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood returned Saturday, but Mr. and Mrs. Stratton are spending a few days in Wellsboro Pa. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 22, 1909]
The marriage of Miss Marie Mackey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mackey of 34 London avenue, to Walter Fritts, son of Mrs. Michael Fritts of 12 Richards avenue, was solemnized at 3 yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mackey, 90 Clinton street, Dr. Boyd A. McCleary of the First Presbyterian church officiated in the absence of their own pastor, Rev. Roger B. Glazier of Elm Park Methodist church. The bride was attired in wine chiffon velvet and wore a corsage of forget-me-nots and Johanna Hill roses. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Elva Houck of Winney Hill road, who wore raspberry crepe and a corsage of chrysanthemums and carnations. The best man was Clifton Houck, also a cousin of the bride. Twenty-five attended a reception following the ceremony. An ornate wedding cake made by the bride's grandmother and trimmed with a bell used for four generations in the family was served. Following a wedding trip to Albany and other points of interest, Mr. and Mrs. Fritts will reside at 12 Richards avenue. Mr. Fritts is a graduate of Oneonta High school, class of 1936, and is employed at the West End Victory store. Mrs. Fritts attended Oneonta High school. [LMD notation: Jan. 7, 1940]
The marriage of Miss Marie Mackey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mackey of 34 London avenue, to Walter Fritts, son of Mrs. Michael Fritts of 12 Richards avenue, was solemnized at 3 yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mackey, 90 Clinton street, Dr. Boyd A. McCleary of the First Presbyterian church officiated in the absence of their own pastor, Rev. Roger B. Glazier of Elm Park Methodist church. The bride was attired in wine chiffon velvet and wore a corsage of forget-me-nots and Johanna Hill roses. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Elva Houck of Winney Hill road, who wore raspberry crepe and a corsage of chrysanthemums and carnations. The best man was Clifton Houck, also a cousin of the bride. Twenty-five attended a reception following the ceremony. An ornate wedding cake made by the bride's grandmother and trimmed with a bell used for four generations in the family was served. Following a wedding trip to Albany and other points of interest, Mr. and Mrs. Fritts will reside at 12 Richards avenue. Mr. Fritts is a graduate of Oneonta High school, class of 1936, and is employed at the West End Victory store. Mrs. Fritts attended Oneonta High school. [LMD notation: Jan. 7, 1940]
Walter & Marie (Mackey) Fritts
Miss Janice E. Pratt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pratt, Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] and Sergeant Howard A. Loker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Loker, East Brook, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], were married Wednesday, March 14, at 1 p.m. in Elm Park Methodist church in Oneonta. Rev. Paul Hulslander, pastor, performed the ceremony. Mr. Pratt gave his daughter in marriage. Mrs. Stanley Wasson, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and Loren Mann, Union, was best man. Snapdragons and candelabra featured the church decorations. The bride wore a gray pin-striped suit with blue blouse and gloves and black accessories. Her corsage was of white carnations and yellow jonquils. Mrs. Wasson was gowned in a sheer two-piece dress of two-toned blue with matching accessories and wore a corsage of white carnations. After a brief wedding trip, Sergeant Loker and his bride will live in Geneva, Neb., where he is stationed at the Fairmont army air base. Mrs. Loker is a graduate of Afton High school and Oneonta State Teachers' college, class of 1930. She has since been a member of the Bainbridge Central school faculty. The groom attended Walton High school and was employed at Scintilla before entering the service in April, 1942. He has recently returned from 20 months overseas, having taken part in the Egyptian, Libyan, Tunisian, Sicilian and Italian campaigns, and was awarded a presidential citation with Oak Leaf cluster in the Libyan campaign. [LMD notation: 1945]
Miss Thelma M. Hobbie, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Hobbie, 20 Benton avenue, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage to Robert E. Scofield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scofield, Walton, Saturday evening, July 27, 1t 8:20. Rev. H.G. Lincoln, pastor of the Frist Methodist church, Walton, officiated at the single ring ceremony, which took place at the home of the bride's mother. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, was attired in a street length pink chiffon dress and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses. She was attended by Miss Doris Jean Scofield, sister of the groom, who wore white and carried red roses. Best man was Lloyd M. Hobbie, brother of the bride. Immediate members of the family attended the wedding and small reception which took place following the ceremony. [LMD notation: 1946]
Mr. James N. Wilking and Miss Lois A. Lowman, daughter of Mrs. Fannie S. Lowman, Chemung street, were married at the church of the Redeemer at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Charles Haupt presided at the organ. The opening of the processional wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal party. The ushers, Messrs. Harry Lowman, Clare Welch, Ray Lowman and George Wilking, entered first, followed by the maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Hovey of Bainbridge. Lastly came the bride accompanied by her brother, Seymour Lowman of Elmira. At the altar they were met by the groom and the best man, Arch Wilking, brother of the groom. The Episcopal wedding ceremony as performed by the Rev. Robert Bell. The bridal party departed from the altar while the Lohengrin wedding march was rendered. A reception and wedding breakfast was tendered to the immediate relatives and out of town guests at the bride's home immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Wilking left on No. 4 this noon for a wedding trip to Easton, Allentown and vicinity. Upon their return they will reside at the groom's home on Elmer ave. The bride wore a brown tatlor made gown with cream white yoke. She wore a brown hat trimmed with white, and carried a prayer book. The maid of honor's gown and hat were of blue, trimmed with white. She carried a bouquet of red carnations. The church and residence were trimmed with holly and flowers. Mr. Wilking is a machinist in the Lehigh Valley shops. He is secretary fo the Wilbur Hook and Ladder company and is well and favorably known throughout the community.
Mr. James N. Wilking and Miss Lois A. Lowman, daughter of Mrs. Fannie S. Lowman, Chemung street, were married at the church of the Redeemer at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Charles Haupt presided at the organ. The opening of the processional wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal party. The ushers, Messrs. Harry Lowman, Clare Welch, Ray Lowman and George Wilking, entered first, followed by the maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Hovey of Bainbridge. Lastly came the bride accompanied by her brother, Seymour Lowman of Elmira. At the altar they were met by the groom and the best man, Arch Wilking, brother of the groom. The Episcopal wedding ceremony as performed by the Rev. Robert Bell. The bridal party departed from the altar while the Lohengrin wedding march was rendered. A reception and wedding breakfast was tendered to the immediate relatives and out of town guests at the bride's home immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Wilking left on No. 4 this noon for a wedding trip to Easton, Allentown and vicinity. Upon their return they will reside at the groom's home on Elmer ave. The bride wore a brown tatlor made gown with cream white yoke. She wore a brown hat trimmed with white, and carried a prayer book. The maid of honor's gown and hat were of blue, trimmed with white. She carried a bouquet of red carnations. The church and residence were trimmed with holly and flowers. Mr. Wilking is a machinist in the Lehigh Valley shops. He is secretary fo the Wilbur Hook and Ladder company and is well and favorably known throughout the community.
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