Miss Audrey Grace VanLoon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Earl James Preston, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were married Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bainbridge. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James E. Wolfe. The bride wore a street length dress of light blue with dark blue accessories and a corsage of red roses. The maid of honor, Miss Mary Hovey, was attired in beige with brown accessories and a corsage of spring flowers. Howard Stilson, of Afton acted as best man. Mrs. Preston before her marriage was employed in the office of the Casein Company of America. Mr. Preston is employed by his father, Herbert Preston, and will reside on his farm. [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 13, 1944]
On Friday evening, Apr. 7, a group of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hamlin to help them celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary. Progressive pinochle was played as entertainment with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoyt winning high score and Mrs. Day and Lynn Klinetob low score. Refreshments were served and a beautiful anniversary cake was the highlight of the evening. Each lady was presented with a corsage by the host. Guests included: Mrs. Jeanne Delello, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Day, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coon, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Niles, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoyt and Mr. and Mrs. Moritz Roehlk. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1944]
Miss Ruby Bowen, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bowen, of Princeton, W. Va., became the bride of George Beckley, of Otego, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Otego Methodist Church. The ceremony as performed by the pastor of the church. A reception followed the ceremony after which the bridal couple left on a short trip to Albany. Both Mr. and Mrs. Beckley are employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co., [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1944]
Miss Jean A. Baird, daughter of Arvid F. Baird, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Mrs. William Kinch, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Cpl. Clifford C. Hulbert, USMC, of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Newport, R.I., were united in marriage Easter Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Methodist parsonage at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. George E. Youngs pastor of the church. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Birdsall, of Sidney. Mrs. Hulbert is a graduate of Sidney High School and is employed at the Scintilla plant. Cpl. Hulbert returned to the Naval Hospital at Newport on Apr. 12, but expects to be transferred to the Naval Hospital at Sampson in the near future. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1944]
Mrs. Walter Curtis announces the engagement of her daughter, Zita Charlotte, to Carl O. Osterhout, Private First Class, United States Marines. The wedding will take place in September. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1944]
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Loomis of East side, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], held open house, Tuesday, Apr. 18, in honor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Moore, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on that day. A buffet luncheon was served throughout the afternoon. Mrs. Ray Hathaway of Windsor, poured. The dining table was attractively decorated, gold and green decorations predominating. Two large bride's cakes flanked each end of the table, surrounded by tall white tapers in rose point candlesticks, and yellow roses. Baskets of yellow roses and calendulas added to the attractiveness of the living room. Mrs. Moore wore a corsage of yellow daffodils and white sweet peas while Mr. Moore wore a boutonniere of yellow roses. Donald Loomis, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. L.E. Loomis, sang several tenor solos, including "O Promise Me." Among those present were two sons of the honored couple, Vernon Moore, of Norwalk, Conn., and Lloyd Moore, of Milford, Conn.; another daughter, Mrs. Jerry Acquino, of Sandy Hook, Conn., was unable to attend because of illness. Besides a purse of money, Mr. and Mrs. Moore were recipients of many useful gifts, cards and flowers. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]
Marriages Notices
Chenango Union, October 28, 1863
In Vesper, Onondaga Co. on the 14th inst., by Rev. Thomas Brown, Mr. Divillo S. Root of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anna M. Brown, of Vesper, daughter of the officiating clergyman.
In Smithville centre [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Lemuel Terrell, to Miss Susan B. Wells, both of Smithville.
On the 21st inst., by Rev. M.S. Platt of Hamilton, Mr. Enos Wood, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], to Miss Della M. Mead, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].
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