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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1962
Page
5
A reflective piece argues the American male has shifted from sole provider to partner in domestic life. It warns against domineering wives and absent fathers, urging men to share chores, model healthy affection, and resist punitive authority. It emphasizes father presence shapes daughters’ views of men and sons’ sense of self, and notes the enduring impact of parental behavior.
Miss Mary Louise Merrill and Harry Alvin Wallace III wed Friday morning in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Staunton Road. Rev Don ald H Goshorn officiated in the presence of immediate families. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Buffington Merrill, wore a peau de soie gown with lace, a tulle veil, and a juliet cap. Matron of honor was Mrs Sally Ann Cook, with bridesmaids Miss Sarah Imogene Agnew and others. Best man was the bridegroom’s father. groomsmen included his brother and Dr John McMaster Hartman. The couple left for a southern wedding trip. the bride wore a raspberry plaid frock for departure. The bride, a National Cathedral School and Vassar graduate, teaches at Holt Elementary. husband is with Bache and Co after study at Kimball Union, Babson.
Rebecca Tucker and Ronald Hinkle wed June 5 at the Tucker residence on Piedmont Road. Rev. Nolan Holstine officiated. Attendant Sheila Farmer and James Tucker stood beside the couple. The Hinkles reside at 420 Piedmont Road. she is a Charleston High School alumna and he is with the Senior Army Advisory Group in Charleston.
Miss Josephine Barbara Husson, daughter of Mrs. Eva Husson of St. Albans, married Jack Edward Kelly of Eleanor on June 17 at St. George Orthodox Church. Rev. Raphael Husson officiated. bridesmaids included Miss Yvonne Shaheen. guests included Hershel Miller and George Shaheen. Reception at the bride’s home followed by a trip to Carolina Beach. Mrs. Kelly works at the State Tax Department. Mr. Kelly at Shippers Car Line and is a member of Loyal Order of Moose Nitro Lodge No. 365.
Miss Nancy Joann Crockett daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Crockett Boomer married Harold Ray Perdue son of Mr and Mrs L H Perdue Ottawa June 9 at Montgomery Methodist Church. Rev Rolla J Matheny officiated with Miss Joy Roy organist and a music program. Bride given by her brother Jack Crockett wore a silk organza street length dress with lace waist and pearl crown veil. Best man was John McKinney of Baltimore Ohio. Victoria Volodkin served as matron of honor in a white lace dress with pink carnation corsage.
Miss Carolyn Christine Lawless and Charles Samuel Mahan Jr married at St. John’s Chapel Morgantown on June 23 with a reception at Hotel Morgan. The couple, WVU and Tech alumni, plan to live in Baltimore as he teaches and she works in Skokie. both have Phi Beta Kappa honors and Greek affiliations.
The wedding of Ellen Frances Board daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Board to Don V Wilson son of Mr was conducted at Rev A D Potter’s home on Big Tyler Road in a private ceremony two families attended with celebratory notes following the marriage event.
The Van Methodist Church in Van was the scene for the June 11 marriage of Mary Frances Herrera to Jack L. Clendenin with Rev. R. H. Kennedy officiating. The couple, with parents present, will reside at 1802 Ingersoll Street Des Moines Iowa.
Miss Beulah May Shank daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Shank of Elea nor married Alfred R Parsons son of Mr and Mrs John K Parsons of Buffalo June 9 at Eleanor Baptist Church Rev George Hagan officiated The bride wore a white ballerina dress with lace jacket and short veil She carried a Bible with white rose marker The Parsonses are Buffalo High School graduates and he works for the Federal Catering Service at Institute They will live at 4045 Ninth St St Albans
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