One of the prettiest of early fall weddings occurred Wednesday morning, Sept 5 at 11 o'clock at Christ Church, Guilford, when Miss Katherine Anne Koot, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Koot, became the bride of Douglas Wilson Anthony, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mrs. Myrtle I. Wilson, of Guilford, and Reinhold D. Anthony, of Norwich. The Rev. Philip C. Pearson, rector, officiated. Beautiful baskets of autumn flowers filled the chancel and white gladioli and the three-branch lighted candlesticks symbolizing the Holy Trinity graced the altar. As the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march began to sound, the bride entered the church on the arm of her brother-in-law, Leroy B. Coe, of the Chenango Lake road, Norwich. She was met at the altar by the groom, and joined by the bride's sister, Mrs. Leroy B. Coe, acting as matron of honor, and the groom's uncle, John E. Hicks, acting as best man. The impressive marriage service of the Episcopal Church was read. The church organist, Mrs. Stuart B. Ives, rendered an interlude of appropriate music prior to the wedding. The bride choose a costume of sheer gray wool with matching hat and wore a corsage of white roses. Her matron of honor's dress was identical with the bride's, only in beige with green hat and her corsage was of Talisman roses. The men in the wedding party wore boutonnieres of white rose buds. The bride and groom took their places in front of the church and received congratulations, mid a shower of rice. The happy couple and the immediate relatives of both families of the bride and groom left for oxford where a reception and luncheon took place at the Oxford inn. Very soon after Mr. and Mrs. Anthony left for a two weeks' honeymoon to be spent in the North Woods. The bride's going away costume was brown with matching accessories. The bride was guest of honor at several pre-nuptial events, one held at the Sherburne Inn, another at the Hotel Chenango. Mrs. Vivian Deery and Mrs. John E. Hicks also gave variety showers. The bride has been a valued employee of the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for some time. The groom has received his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, having served nearly three years of the seven he was in the service in the Pacific Theatre of War. He held a rating of Technical Sergeant when he was discharged. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 13, 1945]
Hoke - Cooper: Miss Norma Mae Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ray of 2 Orchard street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] and T/Sgt Kendall E. Hoke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl I. Hoke of 22-1/2 Pleasant street, Sidney, were married at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Sidney Methodist church. The Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of near relatives and a few close friends. The bride wore a blue street-length dress with white accessories and carried an arm bouquet of white roses. Miss Alta Marie Cooper, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a pink street-length dress with white accessories and carried an arm bouquet of delphiniums and white flowers. The bridegroom had for his best man, S/Sgt. George Peck of Unadilla. Mrs. Cooper, mother of the bride wore a green dress with a corsage of pink roses, while Mrs. Hoke, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a navy blue dress and a corsage of red roses. Both wore white accessories. Traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Earl Case. The church was decorated with flowers of the season. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where refreshments were served, including a three-tier wedding cake ornamented by a miniature bride and bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Hoke left Tuesday for Romulus, Mich. where he is in the inspection office at the air base. Sergeant Hoke has been in army service six years. He was in the ground crew of the Air Force of the Pacific area for 37 months. Mr. Hoke graduated form Sidney Central High school in 1943, and was employed in the engineering department of the Scintilla Magneto Division. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Galley of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY] announce the engagement of their daughter, Glenda Louise Galley to Private First Class Delvin E. DeForest of Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co.], N.Y. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
Miss Bertha Francis Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Smith of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] and Cecil T. Laughman, were united in marriage in the Federated church in Unadilla Saturday afternoon at 2:00. The double ring service was performed by rev. Archie W. Benedict pastor. They will reside with the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Laughman have been employed by Scintilla, Sidney during the past several years. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
Joyce - Updyke: Mrs. Ethel H. Updyke, daughter of Mrs. Charles Hinckley of Royal, Pa. and Lewis S. Joyce, son of Mrs. Walter Joyce of Sidney, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were married in Frist Methodist parsonage, Oneonta, Saturday at 12:30 noon. Dr. Harold Buckingham performed the double ring ceremony. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bretton of Oneonta. The bride wore a two-piece linen suit, with white skirt and purple jacket. Her corsage was of roses and delphiniums. Mrs. Bretton chose a white print jersey dress and wore a corsage of red roses. A family dinner and reception followed the ceremony at the Rex. Mr. and Mrs. Joyce left for Elmira, Rochester and Syracuse on their wedding trip. On their return they will reside at 45 Main street, Oneonta. The bride is a graduate of Endicott High school. She is employed as cashier at the Puritan store. Mr. Joyce who is a graduate of Gilbertsville High school, is the owner of the Joyce Riding academy, dance hall and roller skating rink. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
Herdeker - Burnside: Mrs. Olive Burnside and Albert J. Herdeker, both of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were married Saturday night, June 30, by the Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of the Sidney Methodist church. they were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Burnside. They will reside at 54 Main street, Sidney. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
In Sherburne, on the 18th inst. by the Rev. L .A. Barrows, Jared Chapel, esq. of Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Savia Stebbins, daughter of Gaius Stebbins, esq. of Lebanon [Madison Co., NY].
At Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by the Rev. John Smitzer, Mr. Oliver T. Hammond, late member of the Hamilton Institution to Miss A. Louisa Prentiss, recent Teacher in the Charlestown Female Seminary, Mass.
Miss Bertha Francis Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Smith of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] and Cecil T. Laughman, were united in marriage in the Federated church in Unadilla Saturday afternoon at 2:00. The double ring service was performed by rev. Archie W. Benedict pastor. They will reside with the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Laughman have been employed by Scintilla, Sidney during the past several years. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
Joyce - Updyke: Mrs. Ethel H. Updyke, daughter of Mrs. Charles Hinckley of Royal, Pa. and Lewis S. Joyce, son of Mrs. Walter Joyce of Sidney, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were married in Frist Methodist parsonage, Oneonta, Saturday at 12:30 noon. Dr. Harold Buckingham performed the double ring ceremony. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bretton of Oneonta. The bride wore a two-piece linen suit, with white skirt and purple jacket. Her corsage was of roses and delphiniums. Mrs. Bretton chose a white print jersey dress and wore a corsage of red roses. A family dinner and reception followed the ceremony at the Rex. Mr. and Mrs. Joyce left for Elmira, Rochester and Syracuse on their wedding trip. On their return they will reside at 45 Main street, Oneonta. The bride is a graduate of Endicott High school. She is employed as cashier at the Puritan store. Mr. Joyce who is a graduate of Gilbertsville High school, is the owner of the Joyce Riding academy, dance hall and roller skating rink. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
Herdeker - Burnside: Mrs. Olive Burnside and Albert J. Herdeker, both of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were married Saturday night, June 30, by the Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of the Sidney Methodist church. they were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Burnside. They will reside at 54 Main street, Sidney. [Sidney Enterprise, July 5, 1945]
Marriage Notices
Chenango Telegraph, April 1, 1835
In Sherburne, on the 18th inst. by the Rev. L .A. Barrows, Jared Chapel, esq. of Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Savia Stebbins, daughter of Gaius Stebbins, esq. of Lebanon [Madison Co., NY].
At Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by the Rev. John Smitzer, Mr. Oliver T. Hammond, late member of the Hamilton Institution to Miss A. Louisa Prentiss, recent Teacher in the Charlestown Female Seminary, Mass.
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