Marriages (July 2)

Weeden-Chesbro:  Of interest to Guilford friends is the marriage of Mrs. Bertha Chesbro, of 18 Columbia street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Otis Weeden, of North Norwich.  The wedding occurred on Thursday, June 24th.  the Rev. Harold Knight, of the First Baptist Church, Norwich, performing the ceremony.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Byam, of Norwich, R.D. 1.  Mr. and Mrs. Weeden have recently purchased the Howard Hutchinson property in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and their future home will be here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

 

Miss Evelyn Mae Schlafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schlafer, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Robert Wahlberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wahlberg, also of Guilford, in the Presbyterian Church at East Guilford, Sunday afternoon, June 27, at 2 P.M.  The Rev. Ralph Gamewell, pastor, officiated at the ceremony.  Ferns, peonies, roses, syringas and lavandar decorated the altar.  Proceeding the processional, a program of wedding music was performed by Clinton Taylor at the organ.  Wilma Schlafer, cousin of the bride, sang "I Love Thee" and "Because."  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She was lovely in white satin with a fitted bodice, sweetheart neckline with lace yoke and small buttons extended down the back waistline.  The long sleeves ended in points over the hands and the full shirred skirt, ended in a train.  The finger tip length veil was held by a tiara of orange blossoms.  She wore pearls and her flowers were white roses and ferns.  Mrs. Conrad Schlafer, sister-in-law of the bride was matron of honor.  Her gown was of blue satin and inlaid with matching lace.  She wore a halo headdress and carried yellow roses.  Conrad Schlafer, brother of the bride, was best man.  Charles Hatton and Leroy Baldwin were ushers.  The bride's mother choose a gown of powder blue with white accessories.  The mother of the bridegroom wore dusty rose with white accessories and both wore corsages of pin and white carnations.  A reception for 70 guests followed at the home of the bride's parents.  The bride's table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake.  For traveling the bride wore a powder blue dress with navy blue accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.  Both the bride and groom were graduates of Guilford Central School.  The bride has been employed as cashier in the Montgomery Ward Store, Norwich.  The groom operates a farm with his father at North Guilford. Their apartment, all furnished, awaited them on their return from their honeymoon.  They are both popular young people of Guilford and a score of good wishes from their many friends go with them for a married life complete and filled with happiness.  Pre-nuptial showers in honor of the bride were given by Mrs. Joseph Schlafer, Mrs. Einar Dahl, of Guilford, Myra Sharpe and Bessie Purdy, of Norwich.  Many lovely and useful gifts were received at both the showers and the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

 

Miss Geraldine Woznica, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Woznica, of Cicero [Onondaga Co., NY], was married to Staff Sgt. Otis E. Cottet, U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cottet, of West Monroe, on June 20, in the Polish National Catholic Church of the Holy Cross, by the Rev. Joseph F. Kuila.  Miss Jennie Roscoe and Charles Cottet, brother of the bridegroom, were attendants.  The bride wore powder blue with white accessories and had a bouquet of red roses.  The maid of honor was dressed in a beige suit with white accessories.  Her bouquet was white roses.  Mrs. Woznica, the bride's mother, wore black with a bouquet of white carnations.  The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Cottet, was dressed in navy blue.  Her bouquet was white carnations.  Following a trip to Bainbridge the couple will live in Albany, Ga.  Wedding guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jobson.--from Syracuse American-Herald  S/Sgt Cottet is a brother of Mrs. Mark Jobson, of Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and was employed at the Casein Company before his entry into the service.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Hyde, of Charlton [Saratoga Co., NY], have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ruth E. Hyde, to Lt. Walter J. Roider, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Roider, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Hyde is a graduate of Scotia High School and attended Mildred Elley School.  She is employed at the Schenectady Army Service Forces Depot.  Lt. Roider, a graduate of Hamilton College in 1939, is a member of Lambda Chi Fraternity.  He is stationed at the Schenectady Army Service Forces Depot. The wedding will take place July 31 at Scotia Reformed Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. LaRue H. Skillman, of 680 Chenango street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Phyllis, to Third Class Aviation Machinist's Mate Roswell S. Monroe, stationed at Norfolk, Va., who is the son of Dr. and Mrs. R.M. Monroe, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place this summer.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1945]

Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Norton, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Norma Norton, to Daniel Mahoney, First Class Private in the U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mahoney, also of South New Berlin.  Pvt. Mahoney was a former barber at Dude's barbershop in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]

The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas John Collar announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Margaret, to the Rev. John Town Knight, chaplain in the United States Army, July 9, at St. Paul's Church in Aurora.  The Rev. Mr. Collar is a former rector of St. Peter's Church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]