Marriages (June 6)

Miss E. Eileen Ford, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mrs. J.W. Ford, of 1113 First North street, Syracuse, and Dr. A.J. Wood, of the Atlantic Fisheries experimental station, Halifax, N.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wood, of Marine Golf Club, Vancouver, B.C., were married in the First Ward Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, by the Rev. Evan Evans, Feb. 14.  Mr. and Mrs. David A. Fraser, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were the only attendants.  The bride was dressed in white wool jersey.  She wore a matching turban with a circle of white veiling and a corsage of white camellias.  Her sister was in dusty pink wool with dark blue accessories and wore blue iris.  Mrs. Ford wore powder blue crepe and a corsage of pink rosebuds.  After a wedding breakfast at the home of Mr. ad Mrs. Fraser the couple left by automobile for Halifax, where they will reside.  The bride is a graduate of Cornell University and has been teaching home economics at Whitney Point.  The bridegroom is a native of Vancouver and attended the University of British Columbia and Massey College of New Zealand.  He completed his work for a doctorate at Cornell University in 1940.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 26, 1942]

 

Mrs. Alice Barre, owner of the local Coffee Shop, and Arthur Wearne, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], formerly of Peekville, Pa., were married Saturday in Windsor.  The Rev. C.L. Holmes, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 26, 1942]

 

Miss Mildred Veronica McGowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McGowan, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage, Wednesday, Feb. 18 to David Richard Hodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hodge, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Baldwin of the Oxford Baptist Church in Oxford.  The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. William Edwins of Oxford.  The bride was attired in a navy blue, street length dress, with a corsage of American roses and her attendant was also dressed in navy blue with a similar corsage.  After a two day wedding trip to Niagara Falls, the young couple returned to Bainbridge where they are staying in the Marshall house.  Mr. Hodge is employed at Bob's Diner and Mrs. Hodge is employed in the local American store.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 5, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Gregory, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], celebrated the anniversary of their 50th wedding day Sunday.  A family dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory was held at the Red Shutters Tearoom in Afton.  Guests at the dinner included Miss Viola Gregory, of Afton, Mr. and Mrs. Glen T. Gregory, of Binghamton, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Drury, and daughter, Marylee, also Miss Jeanne Lewis of Utica.  Mr. and Mrs. Gregory were married at North Sanford, Mar. 2, 1892.  Mrs. Gregory was formerly  Nora Hamlin, of North Sanford.  The couple has lived for many years in this vicinity, and for the past 30 years have resided at Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 5, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Taft celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Tuesday evening, March 3, with a full-course dinner at 7 o'clock for their immediate family, relatives and friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Taft were presented with many beautiful gifts by those present and were the subjects of the warmest and heartiest congratulations.  Those who gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. Taft were Mrs. Martha Taft, Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Taft, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craver, Mr. and Mrs. George Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Craver, Mrs. Mildred Rowe, all of Bainbridge; Mrs. Viola Gridley, of Cortland; Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Bristol, of Afton, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Smith, of Afton.  The Misses Barbara Landers and Barbara Hitchcock assisted Mrs. Taft in serving the dinner.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 12, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. William Lawrence, of Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY], have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss E. Marie Lawrence, to Ralph Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Russell, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Miss Lawrence is a graduate of Whitney Point Central School and of Ridley's Secretarial School, of Binghamton, and is now employed at the Borden Research Laboratory in Bainbridge.  Mr. Russell is a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and attended Stetson University in Florida and is now employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney.  The date has not yet been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 12, 1942]

Earl B. Grover and Carrie Wright were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, January 7th, by the Rev. J.F. Geddes, pastor of the Congregational church at Coventryville.  A number of beautiful presents were presented.  The Enterprise joins with hosts of friends in wishing them a long life of happiness and prosperity.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 15, 1891]

On Monday evening last, a large number of the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Cole, of Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], assembled at their residence on the occasion of their 10th anniversary of their wedding day.  The celebration as a variety wedding.  A large number of presents were brought in expression of the very  high esteem and affection felt toward them.  Most of the articles were useful as well as ornamental.  Their value amounted to nearly fifty dollars.  A very hospitable reception was given and it was a pretty sight to see the bride and bridegroom after the years of wedded life, surrounded by so many true friends.  A congratulatory address was given them by Rev. A.B. Richardson, at the close of which he presented the articles to them.  Mr. Cole responded in a very appropriate manner.  A very social, pleasant evening was spent.  Refreshments were liberally provided.  Mr. and Mrs. Cole have won the regards of a large circle of society.  The friends dispersed, leaving behind them the best wishes for the present and future happiness, hoping that the family name might long be perpetuated.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1876]