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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
19
Miss Helen Ann Osborne and Richard D. Ladd were married at Clendenin First Methodist Church with white flowers and candelabra adorning the altar. The bride wore a pearl white satin gown with a juliet cap, and the couple plans to reside in Oxford, Indiana, where Ladd runs an insurance agency.
Miss Wanda Joan Boyan daughter of Mrs Mary Boyan of Glen Jean wed Mr John Joseph Droppleman son of Mr and Mrs Henry Droppielman of St Clair at St Peter and Pauls Catholic church Scarbro in a noon ceremony conducted by Father Edward C Bias. Bride wore white satin gown with lace and tiara veil. her brother Frank Boyan gave her away. Groom attended by best man Paul Fenton. ushers J B Scott Jesse Cantley Lester Miller. Reception at Grant J Thomas home. Bride an Oak Hill graduate employed by Appalachian Electric Power Co. groom an alumnus of Doddridge County High School employed by Electro Metallurgical Co. They will reside at 118 Washington Ave Oak Hill.
Friday night ceremony at Sixth Street Methodist Church witnessed Miss Rojean Hinton daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Wil. A candlelight setting featured white flowers and greenery. Miss J. M. Jaigo sang with Miss Lois Wiant accompanying. The bride wore a white summer suit with twenty orchid corsages and carried a white prayerbook. Twin sister Aldes served as attendant. Reception guests included Mrs. H. Burdette, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Miller. local and Marion, Ind., attendees noted.
A detailed account of the Troy Hall wedding to J R Oliver held at Memorial Church with Rev. C Oral Lowe officiating. The bride Betty Blea wore ivory satin with lace, train, and a fingertip veil. groom Troy wore formal attire. Family attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cullums of Oakwood and Mr. and Mrs. A Oliver of Staunton. grandfathers and multiple bridesmaids and ushers from several towns attended. A garden reception followed at the Rummel home.
Miss Julia Caroline Winter married Harry N Crichton in a ceremony with nuptial selections by Mrs H A Crichton of West Chela N J. Many relatives attended at Norwood Re and Mor dantown preparations were noted. The couple will reside in Morgantown while completing studies at West Virginia University.
Miss Martha Gaines and her brothers George and Eb ersole Gaines Jr of Fayetteville will entertain with a dance Saturday night at Edgewood Country Club. Invitations have been issued to 400 guests.
Miss Betty Jean Frame daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Frame of Jefferson Park married William Curry McConihay son of Mr and Mrs William Newton McConh ay of Cabin Creek at First Baptist Church South Charleston. Officiating were Rev George M Curry and Rev Lloyd Parkinson with music by William Foglesong. The ceremony featured white flower decor and a modern bouquet for the bride. Attendants included Mrs Raymond Holcomb aunt and honor attendant, bridesmaids Bette O Connor Hetty Witherspoon, junior bridesmaids Patricia Frame and Noretta Coffin. Best man Morris McConihay and groomsmen Morris McConihay Fast Bank Mario Sneca Benjamin Wilshire Jr Carroll Crowder Chelyan Micheel Brannen Harold Prather. Reception at home with Elbert Elkins J L O Connor John Lucius O Connor Jesse Cook and others attending.
Miss Patricia Caro lyn Black daughter of Mrs Nell Straight Black of Park Ay was married to Mr Lachlan Leigh Campbell son of Dr and Mrs Strother A Campbell of Newport News The ceremony officiated by Dr Joseph Clare Hoffman featured Palmetto palms and huckleberry foliage The bridal gown a white satin Fitted bodice illusion yoke full skirt veil Mary Queen of Scots bonnet bouquet of lace flowers and stephanotis The maid of honor Miss Barbara Ann Guthrie wore fuchsia and net, with bridesmaids in pale blue The best man John Voxel of Louisville and groomsmen Ernest Nowell Waynesville NC, Morris Turley, William Turner, Joseph Mulholland Reception at Charleston Woman's Club
Mildred Jane Jackson daughter of State Sen and Mrs Glenn R Jackson of Logan to Mr Fred Wesley Moore son of Mrs H E B Moore of Huntington. The ceremony featured church decorations, readings by Rev Harry Ingram Fell, and musical numbers by Jackie Sizemore with organist Mrs Floyd Sefton. Family members and out of town guests attended. the couple plan a wedding trip to Chicago and western points while both pursue education at Marshall College.
June Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray L Williams married Wilson T Shelton son of Mr and Mrs Guland at St Matthew's Ep Church. The bride wore a satin and net gown with lace tiara and long sleeves, escorted by her father. Attendants wore aqua and marquisette. reception at the Daniel Boone hotel followed. The couple will reside in Forest Rd after a Cincinnati trip. The bride is a secretary with the Royal Liverpool Groups. the groom attended West Virginia University and works at Carbide.
Mr and Mrs W O Williams of Rensford announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Ella Louise to Youell Howard Quick Jr son of Mr and Mrs Y H Quick of Littlepage St Rev J Horton will read the ceremony on Friday July 11 at Emmanuel Baptist church Miss Jean Fowler Norman Quick Kenneth Miller and Earl Bitz og to attend The bride elect attended Sharples high school and works at Atlantic and Pacific Tean Her fiancé was educated in local schools and is employed by the American Fork and Horse
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