The wedding of Miss Olive Elizabeth Corbin, daughter of Mrs. Ralph Corbin and the late Mr. Corbin, and Corporal Charles William Gerlach, son of Mrs. William Mansfield, of Blanco, N.M., was solemnized Saturday afternoon, May 15, at 1 o'clock, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bainbridge. The Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector, officiated. Mrs. Lloyd Sipple was at the organ. A pretty reception for the immediate families followed at the home of the bride's mother. A tiered bridal cake centered the table, flanked by tall white candles in crystal holders. The flowers used both at the church and the reception were from the garden of the bride's mother. Mrs. Robert Hughston was matron of honor for her sister and Francis A. Demeree was best man for his brother-in-law. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Warren T. Corbin. Ushers were the 11-year-old nephews of the bride and bridegroom, Philip Demeree, David Corbin and Robert Hughston, Jr. The bride wore a turquoise blue crepe afternoon dress with a diadem of matching turquoise velvet flowers and veil, and a corsage of white orchids. The matron of honor's dress was of gold silk jersey with a matching gold felt hat, and a corsage of white gardenias. The mother of the bride wore a dusty rose dress, powder blue hat, and her corsage was also of white gardenias. The couple left for a wedding trip, the bride wearing a black suit with black and white accessories. Her wedding corsage of white orchids completed her costume. Mrs. Gerlach attended school in Bainbridge, State College of Teachers at Oneonta, and Syracuse University. She is now teaching in Valley Stream, L.I. Mr. Gerlach attended school in Glendale, Calif, and is now in the Air Force at Selman Field, La. Mr. Gerlach is a brother of Mrs. Francis A. Demeree of this village and before his induction was connected with the firm of G.F. Demeree & Son. [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]
Miss Margaret Gere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brewster Gere, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], was married to Graydon Cass, of Philadelphia son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cass, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in Sage Chapel at Cornell University. The double ring ceremony as performed by the Rev R. Lewis Johnson, of Bainbridge. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an ivory satin gown, with train, and her finger-tip veil was held in place with a tiara. She carried a bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor was Miss Mary Fabrizio, of Syracuse, who wore orchid chiffon. The bridesmaids were Miss Jo Ann Gere and Miss Harriet Gere, both of Syracuse, and they were dressed in pink and blue crepe. Susan Gere, of Syracuse, acted as flower girl and she wore yellow crepe. The best man was Charles Gere, of Syracuse, a brother of the bride. The bride's mother was attired in navy print with navy accessories and the bridegroom's mother wore beige crepe with green accessories. A reception followed the ceremony at Barnes Hall were punch and bride's cake were served. Mrs. Cass was graduated from Nottingham High School, Syracuse, and while a student there she was chosen in 1940 the Good Citizenship Pilgrim of New York State and sent to Washington D.C. She was also awarded the Lausch and Lomb medal and a New York State Scholarship. She will graduate from Cornell University in February where she has specialized in bacteriology. She is a member of the Independent Association. Mr. Cass is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and Cornell University in Bacteriology, and was a member of the student Council. He also was awarded a New York State scholarship. At the present he has a position with the National Can Company in Philadelphia. The couple will reside in Philadelphia. [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]
Miss Marjorie Louise Coolbaugh, daughter of Lieut, and Mrs. Robert H. Coolbaugh, of Groton [Tompkins Co., NY], and Thomas Woodrow Warren, son of Mrs. James I. Warren, of Newark, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 15, 1943, at 3 o'clock in the First Congregational Church of Groton. The Rev. Philip VanLuven read the ceremony, using the single ring service. The church was decorated with palms, antique candelabra, set with white tapers and baskets of pink, yellow and blue spring flowers. Mrs. Robert Houston, of Groton, was at the organ. Miss Donna Marie Coolbaugh, sister of the bride, sang "I Love thee," by Grieg, and "Because," by D'Hardelot, prior to the ceremony. Mrs. Robert Servies accompanied the singer at the organ. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, Lieut. Coolbaugh, wore a gown of lustrous white satin and net made with fitted basque and sweetheart neckline. The skirt was full with a short oval train. The divided net overskirt was edged with double ruching. The bridal veil was scalloped and fingertip length. She carried a shower bouquet of white rosebuds and sweetpeas. Miss Donna Coolbaugh, of Groton, was maid of honor. Her other attendants were Miss Ann Tompkins, of Towanda, Pa., and Mrs. Norman Steinberg, of Groton, cousins of the bride. The maid of honor wore shell pink taffeta. Miss Tompkins wore hyacinth blue and Mrs. Steinberg, daffodil yellow, all fashioned like the bride's gown. Each carried a semi-arm arrangement of pink, yellow and blue spring flowers and wore matching net headdresses, and single strands of pearls, gifts of the bride. Allison Wood, of Fulton, was best man, and the ushers were Garford Williams, Nicholson, Pa., Richard Hudson, Watertown; Leonard Bas,s of Leonardsville; and Corp. Norman Steinberg, of Groton. The bride's brother, Aviation Cadet Robert K. Coolbaugh, was unable to attend his sister's wedding, being stationed in South Carolina. A reception following the ceremony as held at the home of the bride's parents. When the couple left, the bride wore a soft grey flannel suit with black and white accessories and light blue topcoat. The bride is a graduate of Groton High School and attended Tusculum College at Greenville, Tenn. She also is an honor graduate of the Mandl School for Medical Assistants in New York City and has been employed in Syracuse for the past two years. The bridegroom, who is now employed in the laboratories of the Casein company of America, at Bainbridge, is a graduate of Lyons High School and of Syracuse University School of Applied Science in which he was a member of the class of 1943, majoring in chemical engineering--From the Groton Journal and Courier. Mr. and Mrs. Warren are residing at 13 Bixby street, Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican May 27, 1943]
Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara, to Donald Quinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Quinney, of Carbondale. [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Whitman entertained at their riverside home Sunday in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland and George M. Skinner, whose engagement was announced recently. Because of the driving restrictions, the guests were met at the river bridge in Bainbridge at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and conveyed back and forth in a hay wagon with rubber tires. A delicious buffet supper was served by the hostess at 8 o'clock. Guests included: Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney; the Hon. and Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich; Dr. and Mrs. Harold K. Salzberg, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Blakeley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell, Mrs. Helen Landon, Miss Margaret Skinner, all of Bainbridge; and Lambert Myers, of Albany. [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]
Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich, and Miss Margaret I. Skinner, of Bainbridge, were co-hostesses at a tea last Thursday afternoon in the Skinner home, 13 Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., nY], in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland, whose marriage to their brother, Attorney George M. Skinner, will take place in the near future. The guests were received by Mrs. George I. Skinner and Miss Ireland. The spacious living rooms were most attractive with many lovely bouquets of flowers tastefully arranged. The guest of honor was presented with a white corsage , a gift of the hostesses. The tea table was centered with an unusually tall white floral arrangement. Tasty sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee, and many other delicacies were served. Mrs. Edward Danforth and Mrs. Elliot Danforth poured. Guests included: Mesdames H.W. Dickinson, Henry V. Dunham, Raymond J. Spahr, Albert S. Mills, Sidney R. Bennett, Harold Payne, Duncan H. Copley, Edward D. Knight, W.E. Vawter, John Calhoun, Harold K. Salzberg, Harrison W. Nelson, James E. Wolfe, Charles H. Clark, Patrick F. Ryan, Leigh Evans, Kenneth Eldred, Francis A. Demeree, Paul Carman, Dow Campbell, Francis J. Casey, Helene Landon, Henry Pratt, Harry F. Noyes, Herman C. Newell, William C. Pross, Lawrence Bradshaw, Samuel Whiteman, Walter Kinney, Clarence l. Pearsall, Louis Fairbanks, Foster G. Neff, Ralph W. Kirby, F.L. Thomas, Lawrence Clark, Jr., Bryce Blakeley; and the Misses Janet Juliand, Dorothy Dickinson and Alice Freiot. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943]
The marriage of Miss Charlah Ireland, daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ireland, to George McCrea Skinner and the late Mrs. Skinner, took place Saturday morning in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The Rev. James E. Wolfe performed the ceremony. A wedding breakfast was served at Hotel DeCumber, Sidney. The bride was attired in a gown of gold brocade and matching hat. She wore a corsage of white orchids. Mrs. Dow Campbell, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. The best man was Dr. Roscoe C. Funk, of Scarsdale. Mrs. Skinner is a graduate of Syracuse University. After teaching in Oneonta and Schenectady, she returned to Bainbridge where she has been in business for the past few years. Her husband is an alumnus of Albany Academy, Colgate University, and Albany Law School, and is practicing law at Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 17, 1943]
Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara, to Donald Quinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Quinney, of Carbondale. [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Whitman entertained at their riverside home Sunday in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland and George M. Skinner, whose engagement was announced recently. Because of the driving restrictions, the guests were met at the river bridge in Bainbridge at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and conveyed back and forth in a hay wagon with rubber tires. A delicious buffet supper was served by the hostess at 8 o'clock. Guests included: Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney; the Hon. and Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich; Dr. and Mrs. Harold K. Salzberg, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Blakeley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell, Mrs. Helen Landon, Miss Margaret Skinner, all of Bainbridge; and Lambert Myers, of Albany. [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]
Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich, and Miss Margaret I. Skinner, of Bainbridge, were co-hostesses at a tea last Thursday afternoon in the Skinner home, 13 Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., nY], in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland, whose marriage to their brother, Attorney George M. Skinner, will take place in the near future. The guests were received by Mrs. George I. Skinner and Miss Ireland. The spacious living rooms were most attractive with many lovely bouquets of flowers tastefully arranged. The guest of honor was presented with a white corsage , a gift of the hostesses. The tea table was centered with an unusually tall white floral arrangement. Tasty sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee, and many other delicacies were served. Mrs. Edward Danforth and Mrs. Elliot Danforth poured. Guests included: Mesdames H.W. Dickinson, Henry V. Dunham, Raymond J. Spahr, Albert S. Mills, Sidney R. Bennett, Harold Payne, Duncan H. Copley, Edward D. Knight, W.E. Vawter, John Calhoun, Harold K. Salzberg, Harrison W. Nelson, James E. Wolfe, Charles H. Clark, Patrick F. Ryan, Leigh Evans, Kenneth Eldred, Francis A. Demeree, Paul Carman, Dow Campbell, Francis J. Casey, Helene Landon, Henry Pratt, Harry F. Noyes, Herman C. Newell, William C. Pross, Lawrence Bradshaw, Samuel Whiteman, Walter Kinney, Clarence l. Pearsall, Louis Fairbanks, Foster G. Neff, Ralph W. Kirby, F.L. Thomas, Lawrence Clark, Jr., Bryce Blakeley; and the Misses Janet Juliand, Dorothy Dickinson and Alice Freiot. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943]
The marriage of Miss Charlah Ireland, daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ireland, to George McCrea Skinner and the late Mrs. Skinner, took place Saturday morning in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The Rev. James E. Wolfe performed the ceremony. A wedding breakfast was served at Hotel DeCumber, Sidney. The bride was attired in a gown of gold brocade and matching hat. She wore a corsage of white orchids. Mrs. Dow Campbell, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. The best man was Dr. Roscoe C. Funk, of Scarsdale. Mrs. Skinner is a graduate of Syracuse University. After teaching in Oneonta and Schenectady, she returned to Bainbridge where she has been in business for the past few years. Her husband is an alumnus of Albany Academy, Colgate University, and Albany Law School, and is practicing law at Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 17, 1943]
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