Gardner - Smith: On Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4:30 p.m., Clarabelle Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith, of Lordville [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage with Pvt. Bernard A. Gardner, formerly of Deposit [Broome Co., NY] and now stationed in New York. Serving in the capacity of best man, was Walter Smith, while Mildred Smith, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. The bride was attired in a two-piece street length blue dress. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The very simple wedding conducted by the Rev. George L. Payne, was held at the bride's home and attended by close friends and relatives. A wedding breakfast was served immediately following the wedding, while soon after this the young couple left for Sidney, where they remained until Thursday with some relatives of the bride. Pvt. Gardner, who is a guard on Pier 9, New York, was home on furlough. He returned to duty on Sept. 22. Mrs. Gardner will join him later. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 28, 1944]
Van Schaick - Bennett: Miss Anna May Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn J. Bennett of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Karl L. Van Schaick, son of Mrs. Daisy Van Schaick, of Afton, Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Baptist Church, Afton. The Rev. Alan Douglas performed the ceremony. Music preceding the ceremony was played by Miss Ruth Chamberlain, and Mrs. Harold Tyson, of Unadilla, sang "Oh Promise Me" and "Beloved." Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Miss Mildred Bennett. Miss Shirley Fisher, Miss Irene Banks, Miss Anna Curtis were bridesmaids. Maurice Sherman was best man and Harold Davy was usher. Follwoign the ceremony a reception for 75 guests was held in the church. In the center of the bride's table was a five-tier wedding cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom on the top. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 28, 1944]
Wed 68 Years
Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Marshall
The oldest couple in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Marshall, observed their 68th wedding anniversary Saturday at their home. The honored couple received many cards, calls, and a substantial amount of money from their neighbors and numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, who are 89 and 86 years of age respectively, live alone and do their own work. Mr. Marshall, who is a cabinet maker by trade, was in charge of a furniture factory in Johnson City for seven years. During his latter years he has conducted a shop at his home.
Kelly - DePuy: The home of Mrs. G.R. Youngs of Sidney Center, was the scene of a pretty home wedding on Saturday evening, Sept. 23, when her granddaughter, Miss Olive DePuy, daughter of Mrs. John Robinson, of Johnson City, was united in marriage to Paul M. Kelley, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY]. Miss DePuy was given in marriage by her stepfather, John Robinson, Miss Susan Robinson was bridesmaid, and Lawrence K. Beames, of Oneonta, was best man. The Rev. Z. James Hall, pastor of the Sidney Center Methodist church, officiated. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1944]
Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Pratt, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Janice Eva, to Sergeant Howard A. Loker, U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Loker, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY]. No date has been set for the wedding. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1944]
Miss Dorothy Grace Money, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Money, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of John E. Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30. The ceremony as performed at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John Siebert, of McDonough. The Rev. William Howard performed the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a powder blue wool street length dress with navy accessories and a Juliet cap of white roses, with a matching corsage. The maid of honor Miss Jeanne Moore, of Binghamton, was attired in an aqua wool dress with a corsage of red roses. Robert Davy, of Greene R.D., was best man. Mrs. Money, mother of the ride, was attired in royal blue crepe with matching accessories, and a corsage of mixed flowers. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Lee, wore a navy blue ensemble with matching accessories. She also wore a corsage of mixed flowers. A reception was held, following the ceremony, for the immediate families and friends. The table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake, topped by a miniature bride and groom. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Lee left for a short wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside in Bainbridge R.D. The bride is a graduate of Oxford Academy and New York State Technical Institute at Delhi and is employed at the Afton Hospital. The bridegroom attended Afton Central School and at present is employed by his father. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 12, 1944]
Mrs. Ruth Meade announces the engagement of her daughter Ethel Allene, to James Morrow, Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy, son of Mrs. Frank Shofkom, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]. No date has been set for the wedding. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1944]
Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Lieb, of 39 Maplewood street, Pittsburg, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Alice, to Robert E. Hitchcock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. Hitchcock, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. Miss Lieb is a Third Class Petty Officer, stationed at the University of Illinois, in charge of the pay roll section for the training schools there. A graduate of Etna High School, she was employed by the J.H. Heinz Co. in the statistical department before entering the service. Mr. Hitchcock is a First class Petty Officer attached to the Supply Department and stationed at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, waiting for his ship to be commissioned there. He is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and was employed by the G.L.F. Egg station in Bainbridge before entering the service. No date has been set for the wedding. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1944]
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