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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1970
Page
3
Miss Lynn Marie Allen wed John David Hennessey in a Sacred Heart Church ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles Wallen. The couple, both graduates of St. Joseph College, plan residence in Atwater California after a Mt. Anthony Country Club reception for 150 guests.
Christine Lee Rice and Larry Clifford Herrington wed in a double ring ceremony at St. Francis de Sales Church, Bennington. The bride wore an eyelet organza gown with blue satin accents, the groom's family attended, and 175 guests gathered for a North Bennington reception before departing for a Maine wedding trip.
Miss Deanna Beals and Donald Duncan Jr. exchanged vows at the Pownal United Methodist Church in a candlelight ceremony at 8 30 PM. The event featured family attendants, floral gowns, and a reception at the firehouse. The couple plans to reside in North Adams after a wedding trip to Atlantic City and Pennsylvania.
Johnson and Colvin announce engagements. Deborah Ann Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Merle Johnson of 147 Morgan St., will wed Richard Alan Cutler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cutler of Webb Street. Deborah, a 1969 MAUHS graduate, studies medical lab tech at UVM. Richard, also a 1969 MAUHS graduate, attended Vermont Technical College and will study at Hudson Valley CC in Troy, NY. A date is not set. Sharon Lynn Colvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. Colvin of Bennington, engages David Holden Lyle, son of Dr. and Mrs. John S. Lyle of Norwich, VT. Sharon is a Mount Anthony grad and a Mary Fletcher Hospital nursing student. David, a Bridgeton Academy and UVM history major, is a junior at UVM. A December wedding is planned.
The Wynantskill church ceremony united Miss Elizabeth Anne Waterman of Troy and Richard Alfred Giard of Bennington in a 6:30 p.m. service officiated by Rev. Charles V. Dammann. The bride wore an Empire gown of silk organza with Venise lace and pearls, and the groom is an officer in the Vermont National Guard employed at Watervliet Arsenal. The couple planned residence on River Street, Bennington, after a reception at the American Legion Hall following a Poconos honeymoon.
Miss Donna Marie Merrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Merrow Sr of Danby wed Lyman F Whitman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Whitman of Manchester Depot in a July 18 ceremony at St Patrick s Church Wallingford Rev Charles Fitzpatrick officiated Bride wore organza and Chantilly lace Empire waist gown with Chantilly lace trim mantilla and lace bonnet bouquet of white carnations and baby s breath Banquet attendants included Brenda Merrow maid of honor and Gloria Merrow and Marcia Favreau bridesmaids Best man Raymond Favreau and ushers Edward Merrow Jr and William Whitman The couple later resided at 1690 Columbia Turnpike Castleton NY after a brief trip to Nashville TN He attended Burr and Burton Seminary and served in the US Navy now employed by Rowenberg Associates in Watervliet NY.
Bonnie Weisfley reported Sally the 6 foot boa constrictor missing from her car in West Allis Wisconsin. Police searched the area and later found Sally coiled around the springs beneath the rear seat in a brief, uneventful recovery.
A brief society note highlights The Brides Corner feature for upcoming weddings. Details include venue plans, dress trends, and local engagement notices shaping the season.
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