Marriages (February 9)

Brodie - Hickok

Utica Saturday Globe (no date)

 

 

Mrs. & Mrs. Joseph Brodie

At the home of her cousin, John Kershaw, 209 West One Hundred and Eighteenth street, New York city, on Wednesday of this week, occurred the marriage of Miss Corinne Hickok, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Joseph Brodie, of Brooklyn.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert N. Martin, formerly pastor of the Frist Baptist Church in this village, now of Greenport, L.I. Mr. Brodie is an accountant in the New York office of Berry Brothers, one of the largest manufacturers of varnish in the country.  Mr. and Mrs. Brodie will reside at 124 Kingston avenue, Brooklyn.  The bride is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hial Hickok and a niece of Charles H. Hickok, of this village.  Until her removal to New York city three years ago she made her home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a member of the First Baptist Church and being an accomplished singer was a valued member of the choir.  Among her wedding gifts was a beautiful set of sterling silver spoons form the choir.  Many Norwich friends extend congratulations and best wishes. 

 

Mertz - Norton

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 24, 1946

 

Miss Eleanor Norton was married to Wendelin Mertz Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church, with the Rev. Charleton Opdyke, pastor, officiating in a double ring ceremony.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Norton, 20 Overlook Drive, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendelin Mertz, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Frances Caracciolo, of Sidney, was the maid of honor.  The bridesmaids were Charlotte Norton, sister of the bride, and Veronica Hadden.  The best man was Otis Norton, brother of the bride, and the ushers were Joseph and Larry Norton, brothers of the bride.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, was dressed in white taffeta and net gown, long train, long-pointed sleeves and a sweetheart neckline.  Her shoulder-length veil was fastened to the crown with orange blossoms and pearls.  She carried a shower bouquet of white roses.  The church was decorated with autumn flowers and foliage.  Mrs. Harold Tyson played the wedding music and accompanied Mrs. Richard McClelland who sang "O Promise Me," "I Love You Truly" and "Because."  A buffet luncheon, served at the Community house, was featured by a three-tiered wedding cake.  This was followed by a reception at the bride's home for 60 guests. The home was decorated with bouquets of mixed flowers and lighted candles. The bride was graduated from Sidney Central School, class of 1945, and the bridegroom is a graduate of Bainbridge Central School.  He served 40 months in the Army Air Forces during World War II as a private first class.  Guests at the wedding and reception were form Bainbridge, Unadilla, Delhi, Binghamton, Walton, South New Berlin, Hancock, Coventry and Sidney. After a wedding trip to Niagara Falls the couple will reside in Bainbridge.