Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Marriages (April 2)

Hornbeck - Wilcox:  A very quiet wedding was solemnized Tuesday afternoon, July 14, at 4 p.m. at the Baptist parsonage [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] when Miss Laura B. Wilcox, daughter of Sherman Wilcox, of Trout Creek [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage to James l. Hornbeck, of Trout Creek, by Rev. M. DeForest Lowen.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Shackleton, of this village.  Mrs. Shackleton is a sister of the bride.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]

Nicholson - Swartfiguer:  Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, Aug. 1, occurred the marriage of Miss Mildred Grace Swartfiguer, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], to Raymond Nicholson, of Ilion [Herkimer Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in the Calvary Episcopal Church, the Rev. James F. Root officiating.  Miss Swartfiguer is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Swartfiguer, of Syracuse, and Mr. Nicholson is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  They were attended by Mrs. Milford Swartfiguer, of Syracuse, as maid of honor, and Mr. Sterling Swartfiguer, of Binghamton, acted as best man.  After Aug. 15 they will be at home at 11 Arline Apartments, Herkimer, N.Y.  The many friends of Mr. Nicholson, who is a Guilford boy, extend most sincere congratulations to them.  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson, of Guilford, attended the ceremony, returning home Saturday evening.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1936]

Wilson - Hattrick:  On Saturday evening, Aug. 1, Raymond Wilson, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Marjorie Hattrick, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage by the Rev. James K. Romeyn.  The ceremony took place at the First Baptist parsonage in the presence of the immediate families.  They were attended by Miss Lillian Hattrick, of Brooklyn, and Hugh Hattrick, of Guilford, sister and brother of the bride.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1936]

Hayes - Fleming:  A very pretty wedding was solemnized Thursday, August 6th, at the home of Miss Agnes Hayes when Miss Ruth Fleming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fleming, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Austin Hayes, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The couple was attended by Maurice Hayes, brother of the groom, and Mrs. Lewis Kirkland.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. Mr. Roberts, of Afton.  Mr. Hayes is employed at Jerry's Italian-America Restaurant.  Mr. and Mrs. Hayes will reside in the Purvis house, in Pearl street [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1936]

Walker - Hill:  Miss Alma Hill, of this village, and Gail W. Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Walker, East Side, were united in marriage Sunday, July 26, by the Rev. Evan Evans in the Presbyterian Manse in La Fayette, N.Y.  They were attended by Miss Eva Z. Nisbet and Mrs. Nina M. Evans, both of that village.  Mr. and Mrs. Walker are residing in the Ives house in Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Walker is employed at the American Plastics Corporation and Mr. Walker at the Casein Manufacturing Company.  The happy couple will leave this week for a short trip to Cape Ann and Portsmouth.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1936]

Hubbard - Herrick:  Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Evelyn B. and Lynn Hubbard, son of William Hubbard, which was solemnized at the Union Valley M.E. Church, the Rev. D.A. Dawson officiating.  Donald Loomis of Bainbridge sang "O Promise Me" and Rev. C.C. Knapp of Hyndman, Pa., uncle of the bride, sang "Because," Mrs. Bertha Wilcox, of Bainbridge, accompanied at the organ.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The attendants were her cousin, Miss Betty Herrick of Binghamton, bridesmaid; Llewellyn Hubbard, cousin of the groom, was best man.  the ushers were Everette Herrick, brother of the bride, and Glenn Herrick, a cousin. the bride wore a gown of white sheer silk lace and a veil of silk venetian lace worn 94 wears ago by her great grandmother.  the bridal bouquet was of white rosebuds.  the bridesmaid wore a gown of yellow lace with a satin jacket to match. Miss Herrick's bouquet was of yellow rosebuds and chrysanthemums  The church was decorated with gladioli, ferns and potted plants and lighted with candles.  After the ceremony the guests retired to the bride's home where the wedding breakfast was served.  During the refreshments John Spring sang "The Garden of My Heart."  A reception at the home of the bride was attended by relatives.  The bride later changed her bridal gown for an orchid suit with white accessories, leaving for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and points south.  Many beautiful and useful gifts were given to the bride and groom by friends and relatives.  Upon their return they will make their home near Brackett Lake where Mr. Hubbard is employed by his father.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

 

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