Friday, May 2, 2014

Marriages (May 2)

Ward-Kinch:  The marriage of Miss Dorothy Mae Kinch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Kinch, and William E. Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward, was solemnized Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage by the pastor, the Rev. Roy T. Henwood.  The bridesmaid was Miss Aleen B. Martin, a lifelong friend of the bride.  Charles M. Kinch, a brother of the bride, was best man.  The bride was beautifully attired in white lace over white taffeta silk, with matching accessories, and a corsage of red talisman roses.  Miss Martin wore a bolero dress of blue linen with white accessories and a corsage of white rosebuds, a gift from the groom.  After the ceremony the young people left for a trip through central and northern New York.  Both young people are popular with the younger set.  Mrs. Ward has lived in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] since birth.  She is highly esteemed by all who knew her.  Mr. Ward, formerly of Schenectady, is a graduate of the Schenectady High School.  Since coming to Sidney he has been employed at the Scintilla Magneto factory.  After August 3, Mr. and Mrs. Ward will be at home at 19 Avery street.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1939]
 
Allen Harmon and Loretta Getter, two popular young people of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Friday, August 4, at the home of the bride's parents on North Main street.  The Rev. R.A. Johnson, of the First Baptist Church, of which the bride is a member, performed the ceremony.  Mrs. Harmon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Getter.  It was a very quiet wedding, only the immediate family being present.  Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. Foster June of Trenton, N.J., and Harry Harmon of Gloversville.  After the ceremony the couple left on a wedding trip and will return in ten days.  After September 1, the couple will make their home at 29 North Main street.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Harmon are natives of Bainbridge and graduates of the High School here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1939]

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