Marriages (August 13)

Hubbard - Crispel

Married June 12, 1937

In the Methodist church Sunday morning Rev. Robert Wood announced that the marriage of Rev. Theodore Hubbard of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Carmel Crispel would take place at the bride's home, the Methodist parsonage at Thompson, Pa., Saturday, June 12.  Rev. Hubbard is a former Guilford boy and many of his near relatives live in this village.  The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F.S. Crispel, who was a highly respected pastor of the Guilford Methodist church from 1928 to 1931.  To the coming bride and groom many friends will extend best wishes.  Rev. Hubbard was for many years active and prominent in Chenango county 4-H Club work.

Rev. and Mrs. F.S. Crispel of Thompson, Pa., announce the marriage of their daughter, E. Carmel, to Rev. Theodore I. Hubbard, pastor of the New Berlin M.E. church.  The ceremony was performed on Saturday, June 12, in the M.E. church at Thompson. Rev. and Mrs. Hubbard will return this week from their wedding trip and take up the church work here.

Cowles - Cady

Married January 20, 1940

Mrs. Carrie Cady and Walter Cowles were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Cady's daughter, Mrs. Arthur Barton, Jan. 20.  The Rev. Howard F. Deller, D.D., performed the ceremony and the attendants were Mrs. Barton and Ivan Cady of Brisben.

Lavendusky - Wales

Married September 5, 1935

Miss Berna Wales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wales, Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Richard Lavendusky, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lavendusky, Labor Day at 11:30 o'clock in the parsonage of the Plymouth Methodist church, Rev. Rexford K. Crounse, pastor, performed the ceremony.  The bride wore a street dress of ashes of rose with black accessories and a corsage of lilies and yellow roses.  Miss Ruth Wales, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a street dress of black and white with black accessories and a corsage of yellow asters and Talisman roses.  Carol Pike, daughter of the bride, was ringbearer and wore a corsage of yellow pompons.  Burton Wales, brother of the bride was Mr. Lavendusky's best man.  The parsonage was decorated with garden flowers.  Mr. and Mrs. Lavendusky will reside in Oneonta.

Coy - Marvin

Married September 4, 1938

Miss Mina Marvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marvin of 18-A Birdsall street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and Ralph Coy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Coy, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Montrose, Pa.  The groom is employed by the Christman Motor Sales.  They will make their home at 27 Guernsey Street.

McMillen - Rourke

Married June 24, 1939

Miss Katherine Patricia Rourke, daughter of Mrs. P.H. Rourke and the late P.H. Rourke, was married to Philip Brice McMillen, son of Mr and Mrs. R.S. McMillen, of Shadyside, Ohio, on Saturday at 10:30 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles M. Coveney.  The attending couple were Miss Emma Rourke, sister of the bride, and John H. Rourke, brother of the bride.  Following the wedding a breakfast was served at the Hostess House at Norwich. The bride was attired in an attractive wedding gown and carried a bouquet of white roses, sweet peas and baby's breath. The bridesmaid's flowers were a bouquet of pin carnations, sweet peas and baby's breath.  Mrs. McMillen is a graduate of Norwich high school, Tusculum college, Greeneville, Tenn., and the National Girl Scout Training School in New York city. For the past two years she has been affiliated with professional Girl Scout work in New Haven, Conn., acting as field director.  Mr. McMillen is a graduate of Shadyside high school and Tusculum college, Greeneville, Tenn.  He is associated with his father in business in Shadyside, Ohio.  Following a wedding trip through the south the couple will reside at 4418 Smithfield street, Shadyside, Ohio.  

McGuire - Button

Married August 28, 1939

Amidst a simple but effective setting of gladiolas and hydrangeas the very first wedding to take place in St. Mathews' chapel, at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] was solemnized by Rev. Nelson Parke, rector, at 9 o'clock Monday morning when Miss Ruth L. Button became the bride of John P. McGuire.  Miss Elizabeth Hayes of South New Berlin acted as Miss Button's bridesmaid while, Clifton Tamsett of Morris was Mr. McGuire's best man.  Leslie Button, brother of the bride, gave her in marriage.  An organ recital by Mrs. Adelbert Kullman, sister of the groom, preceded the ceremony.  "Because," "I Love You Truly," and "O Promise Me" were among the selections rendered.  The bride was daintily attired in a floor length gown of white chiffon over white satin.  Orange blossoms nestled in the tiny shirring of the square necked tight fitting bodice.  She wore a coronet of white chiffon with a shoulder length veil and wore white satin slippers.  Miss Button carried an arm bouquet of pink and white roses which was tied with white tulle.  Miss Hayes wore an attractive gown of Powder blue organdie over a matching taffeta slip.  Her headdress was of pink and blue ribbon and rosebuds with a shoulder length veil of blue organdie.  She carried an arm bouquet of pin roses and blue delphiniums.  Mrs. McGuire, who is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Harriette Button and the late Silas Button of South New Berlin is a graduate of the South New Berlin high school.  She attended Hartwick college and is a member of Phi Sigma Phi sorority.  Mrs. McGuire is valued employee of The Preferred Mutual Insurance Company at New Berlin.  Mr. McGuire, who is the son of Mrs. Charles Shaw and the Late Percy McGuire of South New Berlin, is also a graduate of South New Berlin high school and Utica Business school.  He is employed by the Z.&M. Independent Oil Co. A reception and wedding breakfast at the Majors inn, Gilbertsville, was tendered to 30 relatives of the bridal couple.  Mrs. McGuire's going away costume consisted of a charming navy blue suit and accessories to match.  Following a wedding trip through the New England states Mr. and Mrs. McGuire will be at home to their many friends in their newly furnished apartment in South New Berlin.  Mrs. McGuire was honored at several Pre-nuptial events by Mrs. Paul Smith, Mrs. A.J. Kullman and Miss Elizabeth Hayes of South New Berlin, Mrs. Alfred Leonard and Mrs. Percy Bowers of Norwich.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, June 20, 1861

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Andrew H. Ingersole, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Susan L. Thompson, of Guilford.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Andrew M. Dickinson to Miss Maggie I. Thompson, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, June 27, 1867

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Noyes B. Phetteplace, and Miss Cordelia S. Brown, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Brimfield, Mass., on the 18th inst., by Rev. Jason Moore, Mr. Theodore D. Miller of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah F. Brown, of Brimfield.

In Union Valley, May 20th, by Rev. S. Carver, Mr. Henry Hall, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Adeline Barber, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY].

In Hobart, Delaware Co., on the 5th inst., by Rev. Wm. A. Curtis, Mr. Erastus P. Smith of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Nancy F. Hauford, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 24th inst., by B.F Lownsbery, Esq., Mr. George W. Lewis, to Miss Olive A. Brooks, all of Oxford

Chenango American, July 4, 1861.

At Greenville, Ala, Monday, June 3d, Mr. Horace Smith, Jr., of New York, to Miss Anna [Gregory], daughter of Ossian Gregory, Esq., of the former place.