Marriages (December 12)

Phelps - Brookins

Chenango Telegraph, August 4, 1942

At a quiet wedding in Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Miss Gertrude A Brookins of 8 Northrup avenue, daughter of Nelson H. Brookins of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage with Lieutenant Theodore B. Phelps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Phelps of 10 Maple street, Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel church, performed the ceremony.  The attendants were Miss Helen M. Wilcox of 8 Northrup avenue and Lewis W. Phelps of 6 Terrace street, brother of the bridegroom.  Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left for a wedding trip to Bridgeport, Conn. After returning to Norwich for a few days, they will go to Jackson, Tenn., where lieutenant Phelps is stationed with the quartermaster corps of the U.S. army.

Lowe - Clark

Chenango Telegraph, August 4, 1942

The marriage of Miss Mary C. Clark, granddaughter of Mrs. Miller of Hayes street, to Vincent Lowe of Brooklyn, occurred Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Rectory Washington, D.C.  The U.S.N. chaplain officiated at the ceremony.  Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brooks of Washington D.C.  Mr. and Mrs. Lowe are at present residing at 3315, 12th street, S.E. Washington, D.C.

Haynes - Peeler

Married June 30, 1938, Norwich, NY

At St. Paul's rectory [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 8:45 Thursday morning occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth M. Peeler, daughter of Mrs. Earl Peeler, of Cleveland, O., and Levi G. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Haynes. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles M. Conseney. Attending the couple were the bride's sister, Miss Ruth Peeler and Warren Dayton, of Delhi, N.Y.  Following the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a wedding breakfast at Mrs. G.W Elliott's tea room.  Mr. and Mrs. Haynes left for a trip through the New England States and White Mountains. They will be at home upon their return at 77 Sheldon street, Norwich.

Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Payne, 50th Anniversary

South New Berlin Bee, June 14, 1940

The Editor of the South New Berlin Bee and wife celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, June 11.  They were assisted in doing so by their friends who planned and carried out a very successful party at the Methodist Church, of which Mr. and Mrs. Payne had been members for nearly forty years.  It was an informal affair, no invitations were issued and everyone was free to come, and did they come.  Every available seat in the little church being occupied and all seemed in a happy frame of mind.  The church was very prettily decorated with flowers by a committee selected for the occasion and they did their job well.  When the friends had nearly all arrived and were seated, at about eight o'clock the "bride and groom" made their appearance.  They were ushered to seats inside the altar rail at the front of the church They were assisted in receiving by Rev. and Mrs. Clinton Skinner.  Rev. Skinner made some interesting and timely remarks, followed by the groom who then commanded the bride to say a few words.  One of the happy features of the occasion was the presentation of a golden colored box, which upon opening was found to contain about $40.  Other gifts was a box of beautiful gladiolas and some beautiful roses.  Punch and cookies were served.  Thus ended one of the brightest happenings in the lives of your humble servants, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Payne.   Mrs. F.L. Matterosn, our neighbor across the road, composed some poetry which she read and which is being published in connection with this article:

Our Printer Thru the Window

The proud little printer stands in front of the mirror.

He brushes his hair, and cocks up one ear.

Then starting for home, he puts the key in the door,

Turns around, goes back, and looks once more;

Our worthy little printer comes striding down the street.

The dear little fellow always looks just so neat.

With a double quick step, he gets to his duty,

And as I see him thru the window,

He certainly is a beauty.

He works away diligently from morn till night

To make our "South New Berlin Bee turn out just right.

There is one thing certain that can be seen very plain.

That there's quite a lot of credit coming to Editor Payne.

Inasmuch as the Mrs. knows this better than the rest,

let's have her share the credit for coming thru the best;

For fifty years of patience is a long time to go,

And she deserves great honor as we all here do know.

Now, to you both together,

I sincerely wish my best.

And may your life-long pleasure be pure happiness

We are the reciients of many anniversary cards containing beautiful expressions.  Mr. and Mrs. Payne were married at a farm home about three miles south of Edmeston village, June 11, 1890, by Rev. Stephen H. Wood.  There was one person, a cousin, Frank E. Payne, present at the anniversary party Tuesday night, who attended the wedding fifty years ago.