Marriages (May 20)

Ross - Streich

Married May 3, 1944, Sherburne, NY

Cpl. Charles P. Ross of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ross, and Beulah M. Stretch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Streich of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage in the Methodist church at Sherburne at 2 o'clock on May 3.  The bride had as her bridesmaid her cousin, Phyliss Mills of Sherburne.  The groom was attended by Donald Barrows of Norwich. The bride's cousin, Mrs. Esther Morey, sang "O Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly."  the bride wore a dress of white silk marquisette with a fingertip veil and carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath.  Her only ornament was a cameo necklace, a gift of the groom.  She was given in marriage by her father. The bridesmaid wore an aqua taffeta gown and carried white carnations.  For her going away costume the bride wore a rose-colored suit with accessories.  A reception followed the ceremony at the bride's home for about 40 relatives and guests. After a short wedding trip the groom will return to Lincoln, Neb., where he is now stationed. The bride will make her home with her parents until the war is over.

Rowe - Carpenter

Married September 28, 1940, Norwich, NY

A quiet wedding took place Saturday at high noon at Chenango lake in the presence of 50 relatives and friends when Winola Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Telford Carpenter of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] became the bride of J. Ellsworth Rowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rowe of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Reginald Mathews in front of an improvised altar of white gladioli, cosmos and hydrangeas. the wedding march was played by Leonardo Nucero. The bride wore a long gown of white satin fingertip veil trimmed with rose point lace and carried an arm bouquet of white roses.  She was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her father and was attended by her sister, Miss June Carpenter, as maid of honor. The groom was attended by William Hoag of New Berlin as best man.  Miss Myrtle Carpenter, sister of the bride, Miss Florence Rowe, sister of the groom and Miss Mary K. McNerney acted as bridesmaids. They were dressed in long gowns of pastel shades and carried colonial bouquets of fall flowers. The bride's mother wore paisley satin and the mother of the groom chose soldier blue.  For traveling the bride was dressed in maroon with accessories of soldier blue.  The bride is a graduate of Norwich high school in the class of 1940.  The groom is a graduate of New Berlin high school in the class of 1938 and is associated with his father in farming.  They will reside in New Berlin.

Evans - Cole

Married January 17, 1942

Watertown [Jefferson Co., NY]:  Miss Betty Jane Cole, daughter of Mrs. G. Harold Cole, 1126 Academy Street, and the late Dr. Cole, and Merton P. Evans, son of  Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Evans of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], were secretly married Jan. 17.  Announcement of the marriage, which was performed in a southern New York State community, was made today by the bride's mother.  Mr. and Mrs. Evans are now residing at Chateauguay where he is employed as a chemist at the Sheffield Farms milk plant.  Mrs. Evans, an accomplished pianist, was graduated from Watertown High School in 1939.  She was a member of the National Honor society and active in extra curricular functions.  As a young girl she became a recital pianist playing a number of programs from memory.  Mrs. Evans completed her junior year at the Crane department of music, Potsdam State Teachers' College, this past year. At the state school she was a member of the Crane chorus, the Phoenix Club and the National Honorary Fraternity of Music Educators.  Mr. Evans was graduated from Norwich High School in 1938 and from Morrisville Agricultural and Technical Institute in 1941.

Rakowski - Thompson

Norwich Sun, September 29, 1942

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Edith Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thompson of 57 Front street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and niece of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fryover of Henry street, Sherburne with whom she made her home, became the bride of Anthony Edward Rakowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Rakowski of Utica [Oneida Co., NY] Saturday afternoon, Sept. 26 at 2:30 in St. Malachy's church, Sherburne.  Rev. Edward J. Kissane performed the ceremony.  Miss Norma Santola of Syracuse and Merle Tanner of Oneida were the only attendants. The bride chose a bright green silk crepe Victory suit trimmed with gold buttons, a green  hat and black accessories.  Her corsage was of yellow roses.  Miss Santola wore a grey suit with brown accessories and her corsage was of pink roses.  Following the ceremony a reception for 50 guests was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fryover after which Mr. Rakowski and his bride left for a short honeymoon. After Wednesday they will be at home on Henry street this village,  Mrs. Rakowski holds a responsible position with the Scintilla Corporation at Sidney and Mr. Rakowksi is employed at the Gaines Food company at Sherburne.

Marriage Notices

Binghamton Courier, February 6, 1845

In the town of Union [Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday, January 29th, by Elder Darby, Mr. Soloman Aldrich, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] to Eliza Ann [Bloomer], daughter of Coles Bloomer, Esq., of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th of December, by the Rev. Daniel Chase, Mr. Lyman Wooster to Miss Lucy A. Page, both of Windsor.

At Greene, Chenango Co., on the morning of the 23d January, by the Rev. J.J. Cole, Mr. Stephen J. Adams to Miss Viletta [Marcy], second daughter of A.L. Marcy Esq, both formerly of Dutchess co., N.Y.

Chenango American, February 16, 1865

In North Adams, Mass., by Rev. L.M./ Burlington, Samuel E. Lewis, Esq., of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lemira D. Sandford of the former place.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. B. H. Brown, Mr. A. Mead of Lawrence [St. Lawrence Co., NY] and Miss Salina Ireland, of Bainbridge.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. L. Sperry, Hon. Henry A. Clark, to Ellen A. Curtis, of Bainbridge.