Marriages (February 19)

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Lucas

October 1942

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Lucas entertained at a family dinner party at their home on the East River road [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday, the occasion being their 26th wedding anniversary.  The affair was made doubly pleasing by the fact their son, Pfc. Charles W. Lucas was home on furlough from the army air corps at Miami Beach, Florida and joined with them in the celebration. Ten guests were present to extend best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Lucas and to honor the son who is serving in the armed forces of his country.

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 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 [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] 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.

Lucas - Peck

Chenango Telegraph, October 30, 1942

Miss Evelyn Dorothy Peck, daughter of Mrs. Raymond E. Peck of Tillman avenue, and the late Mr. Peck, became the bride Tuesday of P.F.C. Charles W. Lucas, army air corps, Miami Beach, Florida. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Lucas of this city.  The nuptial ceremony as performed at 4 o 'clock in the First Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. Harold M. Quincy.  The bride was attended by Mrs. Donald Barrows as matron of honor.  Mr. Barrows served the groom as best man.  Following the ceremony a reception was held for the immediate families at Hotel Chenango. The bride was gowned in a street length dress of blue velvet.  Her corsage was of white roses.  Mrs. Barrows wore a navy blue street length dress.  Her corsage was of pink roses.  Mrs. Lucas is a graduate of Norwich high school and Cazenovia junior College, class of '38.  She is employed by the W.T. Grant Company. The groom attended Norwich high school and two years at Morrisville Agricultural School.  Before his induction into service in April he was employed at the Norwich knitting Company. After a short wedding trip the groom will return to his army station Friday.  Mrs. Lucas will remain at her home here.

Lumbard - Wales

Married February 14, 1942, Norwich, NY

Miss Ruth Helen Wales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon D. Wales of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Merwin Waite Lumbard of Etna, N.Y. [Tompkins Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Lumbard, at a ceremony performed at the home of the bride's parents, at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14.  Rev. Rexford Crounse, pastor of the Methodist church of Sidney Center and former pastor of the bride united the couple.  Prior to the ceremony Leland Benedict and George Frasier gave a short piano and violin recital, also playing the wedding march for the bridal party.  Attending the bride who was given in marriage by her father, was Miss Elda Lumbard of Etna, sister of the groom, as maid of honor.  The best man was Roger M. Wales of Norwich, brother of the bride. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white marquisette with sweetheart neckline and fingertip length veil trimmed with coronet of orange blossoms.  Her colonial bouquet consisted of white roses and sweet peas, showered with buddleia.  The maid of honor wore pink marquisette, shoulder length veil, and her colonial bouquet consisted of pink roses and pink sweet peas.  Mrs. Wales, mother of the bride, was attired in a shade of plum.  Mrs. Lumbard, mother of the groom, wore printed crepe.  Both their corsages were of Talisman roses and pink sweet peas. The home was set with an arch covered with evergreen and baskets of white calla lilies, stock gladiolas, palms and ferns.  The ceremony was followed by a wedding supper, with red and white decorations in keeping with Valentine's day, served to the bridal party and the 30 guests present.  The couple later left for a motor trip and will be at home after Feb. 23 at 143 Madison street, Cortland.  Mrs. Lumbard was graduated from Norwich high school in the class of 1939 and since that time has been connected with the J.C. Penney Company of Norwich.  Mr. Lumbard was graduated from Dryden high school in 1935.  He holds a responsible position with the G.L.F. in Homer. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.  For her traveling gown she was attired in Rose crepe and black accessories.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, September 3, 1863

In Middleport, Niagara Co., N.Y., on Tuesday, the 25th ult., at the residence of W.S. Fenn, Esq., by Rev. A. Kelsy, Mr. Wm. D. Hoyt, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Louisa E. Fenn.

Chenango American,, October 1, 1863

At Upper Lisle [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by the Rev. A.B. Harvey, Mr. Linus S. Freeman, of Buffalo [Erie Co., NY], to Miss Myra Baker, of Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. P. Simons, to St. Louis, Mo., to Miss Emily Louisa [Breed] eldest daughter of Charles R. Breed, of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., by Rev. Samuel Scoville, Mr. S.R. Follett, of Otego, Otsego Co., to Miss L. Frances Conkey, of Norwich.

At West Farms, on the 17th ult., by Rev. Dr. Winters, Mr. Charles F. Mead, late of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Eva M. Clarke, of Wilmington, Delaware.

Chenango American, October 15, 1863

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. Wm. M. Robinson, Mr. Theron G. Wilcox to Miss Emeline McPherson, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. M.S. Platt, Mr. John N. Holmes, of West Eaton, Madison Co., to Miss Attie M. Mead, daughter of George C. Mead, Esq., of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Henry Willcox, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Anvinette Buckley of Oxford.