Mr. and Mrs. Leroy N. Searles, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], former Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] residents, returned Tuesday to the Searles homestead, now occupied by their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Searles, where they were greeted by their children and families, who had gathered to help them celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Their former home presented a gala appearance with the rooms decorated with a profusion of yellow chrysanthemums and pom-poms, and amidst these surroundings, a most enjoyable day was spent. A four-course dinner was served at noon, following which an appropriate program was presented by the children and grandchildren under the direction of Mrs. Edwin Joscelyn, of Binghamton, which included the following: Baritone solo by Alfred Buckley; an anniversary greeting by Carol Ann Searles; a poem, "A Happy Golden Wedding" by Emily Searles; an appropriate selection to the tune of "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet," by a quartet of the children; reading, "From All Your Grandchildren" by Marion Davis; reading, "Fifty Years Ago," by Jessamine Davis; reading by Edward Searles; a history of the Searles family by Homer Searles; duet by Alfred Buckley and Homer King, and a piano solo by Mrs. Jocelyn. Mr. and Mrs. Searles were presented with a purse of money by their eldest son, Ralph Searles, in behalf of the guests. They were also recipients of other lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Searles were united in marriage in North Sanford, N.Y., Nov. 17, 1886, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Addison King; the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Leach, of Afton, N.Y. Following they lived in Binghamton until 1907, when they moved to Bainbridge, where they were engaged in farming on the Searles homestead. About ten years ago they returned to Binghamton, where they still reside. [Bainbridge News, Nov. 19, 1936]
Wilcox - Taylor: The marriage of Miss Alice Taylor and Carlton Wilcox was solemnized at 10 o'clock, November 26th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Taylor, by Rev. G.H. Orvis. Miss Charlotte Taylor, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Kenneth Wilcox, brother of the groom, was best man. The ceremony was performed in front of the fireplace, which was banked with evergreen and chrysanthemums. the wedding music was played by Miss Harriet Holman, Bruce Holman sang "O Promise Me." The bride wore a russet silk crepe dress with accessories to match and brown slippers. Her corsage was of bronze chrysanthemums and Talisman roses. The maid of honor was dressed in brown silk crepe with brown accessories. Her corsage was of bronze chrysanthemums and Talisman rosebuds. [Bainbridge News, Dec. 3, 1936]
Hollenbeck - Dickerson: At a lovely ceremony performed in the Hornbrook, Pa., M.E. Church, Miss Elizabeth Dickerson, daughter of Rev. J.H. Dickerson, became the bride of Earl S. Hollenbeck, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Hollenbeck, of this village, at 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father. The attendants were Miss Gladys Dickerson and Lucius Dickerson, sister and brother of the bride. Before the ceremony a recital was given by Miss Doris Antidale, Miss Mildred Lundy on violin and piano and Alton Hollenbeck on his baritone horn. Miss Dickerson was attired in a soft brown chiffon-velvet dress and carried a shower bouquet of yellow rosebuds, while her attendant wore a dress of royal-blue crepe and carried pink roses. All who took part in the ceremony wore yellow roses. The ushers were Leroy Hollenbeck, of Bainbridge, and Grant Cooper, of Hornborrk, Pa. Following the marriage rite, a wedding dinner was served in the church parlors with about 35 friends and relatives present. The bridal couple and their immediate families occupied one table, while at the other two tables, friends were gathered. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck left for Washington, D.C., where they will make their home. Mrs. Hollenbeck was graduated from Mansfield State Normal School while Mr. Hollenbeck was graduated from Hamilton College. [Bainbridge News, Dec. 3, 1936]
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