Prestidge - Fowlston: Monday evening, Aug. 8, at the M.E. parsonage, the Rev. Robert Wood officiating, Mrs. Pearl Fowlston of Willet [Cortland Co., NY] was married to Oscar Prestidge of Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY]. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Prestidge, who had only been married the Saturday previous at Brooklyn. Immediately after the ceremony and "a good old fashioned horning," the two brothers and their brides left on a honeymoon trip to Michigan, where another brother resides. The bride, although not known to many in the community, has made friends in the short time she has been here. Mr. Prestidge is a prosperous farmer, active in church and Legion affairs. Congratulations are extended to them. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 18, 1938]
Huxtable-Herbaugh: The Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, former pastor of Afton Baptist Church and present pastor of the Union Baptist Church, was married to Mrs. Ellen Herbaugh of Adams avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], daughter of Mrs. Mary H. VanBurg of Portville, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August F. Brucher, in Union. The ceremony was performed on Sunday night, Aug. 7, by the Rev. Frederick H. Sterne, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Endicott. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 18, 1938]
Carwin-Palmer: A very pretty wedding took place Tuesday, Aug. 16, at high noon when Miss Alta Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palmer, and Eena Carwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Carwin, were married at the home of the bride's parents in East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. They will reside in Roger's Hollow [Otsego Co., NY] after a short wedding trip. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 18, 1938]
Peck-Nearing: The historic and ancient old church at White Store, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], was the scene of an impressive wedding on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17, at 2 o'clock, when Miss Hannal Nearing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nearing, was given in marriage to Willis Peck, son of Mr. Herbert Peck of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]. To the strains of the wedding march, played on the old organ by Miss Linnetta Camp of South New Berlin, the couple and their attendants met at the altar and were united in marriage by the Rev. Bound of Greene. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Arthur Dixson, as matron of honor, and by Miss Nellie Dixson and Miss Ola Follett as bridesmaids. She was given in marriage by her father. The bridegroom was attended by Norman Cady as best man. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 25, 1938]
Pfeil-Barr: A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Calvary Baptist church, Norwich, when Miss Helen Barr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barr of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Lewis A. Pfeil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfeil of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Michael Klinoff and the ceremony was performed in the presence of immediate relatives and friends. Miss Barr was attended by her sister, Mrs. Earl Bates, as matron of honor, and the Misses Bertha Coy and Leola Kirchbaum acted as bridesmaids. Roscoe Owens of Guilford acted as best man. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in white lace gown with long train. The veil had a lace cap, caught with orange blossoms. It was previously worn by the bride's mother and sister at their weddings. She carried white roses. The matron of honor wore white net redingote over satin, with white accessories. Her flowers were white gladioli. The bridesmaids wore white brocaded organdie redingotes with hats to match. They carried arm bouquets of white gladioli. The bride's mother wore blue georgette with white accessories and a corsage of sweet peas. The bridegroom's mother wore navy blue with a corsage of sweet peas. Before the ceremony, Leland Benedict gave several selections on the organ. Miss Dorothy Pfeil, sister of the bridegroom, rendered "I Love You Truly" and "Because." White gladioli were profuse throughout the church. The double ring service was used. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride. After a honeymoon trip to the dedication of the International Thousand Island bridge and through Canada, they will be at home to their many friends in their newly furnished home on Mechanic street, Guilford. The bride was recently employed at the Penny Store in Norwich and the bridegroom has worked many years for the Town of Guilford. Pre-nuptial events were given by Mrs. Earl Bates, Mrs. Leland Benedict, Mrs. Wilber Turner, the Misses Bertha Coy, Leola Kirchbaum, Mary and Eva Barnes, all of Norwich. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 25, 1938]
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