Marriages (May 13)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. and Mrs. Dexter Darling were most pleasantly surprised on Saturday evening, October 5.  The occasion was their 50th wedding anniversary.  they had spent the fore part of the evening at the home of their son, Clark Darling, at Rockwells Mills.  As they approached Camp Ravine, their summer home on Guilford Lake, no lights were visible, and they were greatly surprised to have more than 50 guests greet them as they opened the door.  The house was decorated with autumn flowers.  there was a background of autumn  leaves, which formed a bower.  They took their places under an archway of hydrangeas to receive their guests.  Miss Juanita Johnson rendered the ever beautiful "Oh Promise Me" and "The End of a Perfect Day."  Junior Dempsey sang "I Love You Truly," and Walter Hunt, of Unadilla, nephew of Mrs. Darling, made the remarks appropriate to the occasion.  The occasion was also Dr. Darling's birthday.  Games were played, Ice-cream and cake, including a beautiful wedding cake were served.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 17, 1940]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Anthony celebrated very quietly on Tuesday October 8, their Golden Wedding Anniversary.  Due to the illness of Mr. Anthony, the occasion was observed by old friends and neighbors and their children and grandchildren, who extended congratulations.  From out of town were their sons, Reinhold, of Norwich, Jack, of New Berlin, and Herbert, of Sidney, and their wives and families, and their daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Winsor and Mrs. Louella Jarvis, of Norwich; their grandson, Sgt. Donald Anthony, of Fort Dupont Del.; their granddaughter, Mrs. Norman Chase, and daughter, Sandra, of Edmeston.  They received many lovely cards of congratulations from friends everywhere, also flowers and silver totaling nearly $25.00.  Best wishes were extended to them for the years to come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 17, 1910]

 

Miss Dorothy M. Dean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], October 10, 1940, at the bride's home in Masonville.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harold Hammer, of Masonville.  They were attended by Miss Beatrice Dean, sister of the bride, and Bynum Moretz.  Upon their return from a wedding trip to New York City, they will make their home at 31 Pleasant street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 17, 1940]

 

The wedding of Bernice Sperry, daughter of Mrs. Queene Sperry, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Clarence Sherwood, son of Mrs. Jesse Sherwood, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], took place Wednesday, October 16, at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church.  The church was beautifully decorated with white chrysanthemums and colorful autumn leaves.  The service was read by the Rev. Clifford Webb.  Mrs. Arthur Grover sang "O Promise Me." The bridal march was played by Mrs. Webb.  Attendants to the couple were Ralph Sherwood, of Johnson City, brother of the groom, and Mrs. Fenton Gallup, of Afton, sister of the bride.  The bride wore a street dress of soldier blue with brown accessories and a corsage of bronze talisman roses.  After the ceremony the bridal party went to the Schohanna Restaurant, where a luncheon was served to 30 guests.  Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood left soon after for a short trip through the western part of the state.  Upon their return they will make their home in Mr. Tanner's apartment on Caswell street.  Mr. Sherwood is employed in the Afton Garage.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 24, 1940]

 

Curtis - Rice:  Saturday evening, October 19, at 8 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Mrs. Nora Rice, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mrs. James Oldfield, of Guilford, to Harry B. Curtis, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], son of John Curtis, of Rockdale. The ceremony as performed by the Rev. Norman B. Graves, of Oxford, and took place at the parsonage, in presence of Caroline E. and Reeve D. Curtis, daughter and son of the groom as witnesses.  After a wedding trip to New York City, where they attended the World's Fair Mr. and Mrs. Curtis are at home to their many friends in Mt. Upton, where Mr. Curtis is engaged in the feed business. Sincere congratulations are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 31, 1940]

 

Houck - Kirkham:  Margaret Kirkham, daughter of Mrs. Leon Pierce, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Donald Houck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Houck, of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], were united in marriage Friday evening, November 15, by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb, of Afton.  The couple will make their home near Afton.  Mr. Houck has employment in Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1940]

 

Young - O'Conner:  Robert Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Young, former residents of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] for many years, was united in marriage last week to Miss Catherine O'Conner, of Cortland. The ceremony took place in the rectory of the Catholic Church.  A reception followed at the home of the bride's sister. They will reside at Montclair, N.J., the groom being employed at the ammunitions works at Paterson, N.J.  Mr. Young is a brother of Mrs. Walter Felt, of Norwich.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1940]

 

Ostrander - Seeley:  Sunday, November 10, at 3 P.M. occurred the marriage of Ruth V. Seeley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Seeley, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], to Howard Ostrander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ostrander, also of Rockdale.  The ceremony took place at Masonville, the Rev. Harold E. Hammer officiating.  Witnesses were Miss Ruth G. Murray and Dever Matteson, of Rockdale.  Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander will reside in Rockdale, where he operates a farm.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1940]