Marriages (October 8)

In the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives at the First Methodist Church in Walton Sunday afternoon, Jan. 6, Miss Gloria Evelyn Higbie and Earl L. Clark, both of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage by the church pastor, the Rev. H.G. Lincoln.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Clark are graduates of Walton High School.  Mr Clark was recently discharged from the army, after serving three years in the Pacific Theatre with Company C, 184th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, where he saw extensive combat.  Mrs. Clark is employed at Scintilla division, Bendix Aviation Corporation, Sidney, and will continue her employment there.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 17, 1946]

 

Miss Lillian Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holmes, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Robert Howe, G.M., 3/C, United States Navy, son of Leland Howe, of North Afton, were united in marriage at a very pretty candle light service at the First Baptist Church of Afton, Wednesday evening, Jan. 2, the Rev. Alan Douglas performing the double ring ceremony.  Miss Ruth Chamberlin played the traditional wedding march and Mrs. Lewis Cooper, soloist, sang "I Love You Truly" and "Always."  The bride was given in marriage by her father, Carl Holmes.  A reception was held immediately following the service in the church parlors, with about 100 guests attending.  A huge three-tiered wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and groom, centered the table which was decorated for the occasion.  Ice-cream and cake was served and Mr. and Mrs. Howe received many lovely gifts and a purse of money.  The bride is a graduate of Oxford Central School, class of 1943, and is employed by the American Plastics Corporation in the office at Bainbridge.  After a short trip, they are staying for the present at the home of Leland Howe at North Afton. The groom returns to the navy on Jan. 18, after which Mrs. Howe will reside with her parents until his discharge which he expects within a few months.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 17, 1946]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Brown, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Betty Brown, to Paul Barber, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY].  No date has been announced for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 17, 1946]

 

Saturday evening, Jan. 5, at 9:45 o'clock occurred the marriage of Mrs. Bessie Franchino, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Pvt. Paul Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage, the Rev. David Wolfe officiating.  Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Foote, sister and brother-in-law of the groom.  Pvt. Smith is home on furlough.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 17, 1946]