Thursday, December 25, 2014

Marriage (December 25)

VanValkenburgh - Butts
Bainbridge News & Republican, May 9, 1946
 
Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Butts, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Neita Eloise, to Marvin Richard VanValkenburgh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis C. VanValkenburgh, of Ballston Spa [Saratoga Co., NY].  Mr. VanValkenburgh was discharged recently from the Army after serving 38 months, 23 months of which were spent in the Pacific Theatre. The date of the wedding has not been announced.

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Aldrich
Bainbridge News & Republican, May 9, 1946

A 35th anniversary surprise party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aldrich at their home Friday evening, May 3.  Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich were taken by complete surprise.  The evening was spent in cards, games and visiting, after which a delicious supper was served, topped with a large 13-inch three-tier cake.  A lovely chenille bedspread and purse of money were given to the couple.  Mrs. Aldrich was presented a corsage of carnations and a boutonniere for Mr. Aldrich. 

Haynes - Gonser
Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

Marie Louise Gonser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gonser, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Murray Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Haynes, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony occurred Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church at Mt. Upton, the Rev. David Wolfe, pastor, officiating.  The bride was attended by her sister, Elsie Gonser, and best man was Hanford Haynes, of Guilford, brother of the groom.  Ushers were John Gonser, the bride's brother, and Peter Haynes, of Binghamton.  Following the ceremony, there was a reception attended by more than 50 guests, at the home of the bride's parents.  Following a short wedding trip, the couple will reside at Guilford R.D.1.  Both are employed at the Scintilla in Sidney and have the best wishes of many friends.

Shupperd - Mertz
Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

Miss Veronica H. Mertz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mertz, Sr., of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Charles W. Shupperd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shupperd, of Tipton, Ind., Sunday afternoon, May 12, at 2 o'clock, in St. John's Church.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles Dee.  Mrs. Earl Leonard presented a program of organ music.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a street-length dress of pink sheer with a shoulder length veil and a corsage of pink carnations and snapdragons.  The maid of honor, Miss Theresa Mertz, a sister of the bride, was attired in blue sheer with white accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations.  Jerome Mertz, of Sidney, brother of the bride acted as best man. The bride's mother was dressed in light blue with navy accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations.  A reception was held following the ceremony at the home of the bride.  A three-tiered wedding cake centered the refreshment table.  Mrs. Shupperd graduated from Bainbridge Central High School in 1941 and was employed at the Scintilla, Sidney, before she enlisted in the WAVES in 1944 from which she was recently discharged.  Mr. Shupperd is a graduate of Tipton High School and was recently discharged from the Navy. The couple will leave in the near future to visit Mr. Shupperd's parents in Indiana. 

Youngs - Gardner
Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

Miss Betty M. Gardner and Eric P. Youngs, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married Saturday in the First Methodist Church parsonage in Oneonta, by Dr. Harold C. Buckingham.  Mr. Youngs was recently discharged form the service after serving four and one-half years. He is now employed by the Casein Manufacturing co. at Bainbridge.  The couple will live in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]

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