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Marriage Announcements These are marriage announcements I have gathered while researching my family history. |
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Marriage Announcements These are marriage announcements I have gathered while researching my family history. |
| Andrews-Learned | Andrews-Harrison | Andrews-Bense | Andrews-Loomis |
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The newspaper announcement: WEDDED LAST NIGHT Rev. W. O. Benadom, of the Methodist church, officiated last evening at a wedding which not only united two popular young people, but two pioneer families as well. The contracting parties Mr. William Andrews, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Andrews, the pioneers of Leland, and Miss Daisy Learned, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. H. Learned, two of Townsend's oldest and most highly respected pioneers. The marriage was performed at the home of the bride's parents in the spacious and elegant double parlors which had been, for the occasion, daintily decorated with ferns and flowers. Promptly at 9 o'clock to the inspiring strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, the bridal couple appeared and to the soft tones of a serenade Rev. Benadom pronounced the ceremony. After hearty congratulations had been tendered the entire party sat down to an elaborate wedding luncheon, after which dancing and music passed the evening most enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews left last night on the Kingston for a bridal tour of the British Columbia cities, and will upon returning temporarily reside at the Learned home. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Benadom, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. H. Learned, Mr. and Mrs. A. Francis Learned, Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mayo, Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Pringle, Miss Andrews and Miss Bishop. The Messrs. Andrews, J.B. Hogg, M.C. Pringle, A.S. Learned, W. F. Learned, Sanford Lake and Henry Lake, Jr. Their formal marriage announcement states: At home after November 25th
Three announcements: Harrison-Andrews Wedding The marriage of Miss Marianne Harold Harrison daughter of Dr. R. Harold Harrison to Mr. George Andrews of Lakeside, will take place next Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the wedding being solemnized at Trinity church in the presence of the family and a few friends of the bridal couple. No formal invitations have been issued for the ceremony. The bridal couple will leave immediately after the service for a wedding trip through British Columbia. Harrison-Andrews Wedding The marriage of Miss Flora Marian, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R, Harold Harrison, 620 North L street, to Mr. George Andrews of Lakeside, Wash., was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Trinity church. Rev. H. Horace Clapham, rector of the church, officiated, in the presence of a number of family friends, including many from out of town. The wedding marches were played by Mrs. McClelland, and the processional march from "Lohengrin" announcing the arrival of the wedding party. Little Aline and Standish Harrison, the small sister and brother of the bride, preceded the maid of honor, Miss Margaret Thompson of Sumner. The little flower girl wore a dainty frock of white with flowered sash and ribbons and carried a bouquet of white marguerites. Miss Thompson was gowned in brown, a large picture hat, a cluster of yellow chrysanthemums tied with yellow tulle completing her costume. The bride, who entered on the arm of her father, wore her traveling clothes of fawn colored chiffon broadcloth. She wore a large black picture hat trimmed in black and white ostrich plumes and carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and sweet peas. The bridal party was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Herman Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews left immediately after the ceremony for their wedding tour though British Columbia and, returning, will make their home at Lakeside, Wash. many beautiful wedding gifts were received, including handsome gifts in cut glass, hand-painted china, Haviland dinner set, Japanese tea set, a full set of solid silver and some very handsome Irish lace sent from Ireland by relatives of the bride. Among the out of town guests present for the ceremony were Mr. and Miss Andrews, father and sister of the groom; Mr. And Mrs. Thompson and Miss Kate Thompson of Sumner; Mrs. J. A. Cameron of Seattle, and others. The last announcement reads: The marriage of Miss Flora Marianne Harold Harrison, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. Harold Harrison, of North L street, and George Andrews of Lakeside junction, Jefferson county, was celebrated yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Trinity church, a small gathering of intimate friends and relatives witnessing the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. H. Horace Clapham. Miss Margaret Thompson, of Sumner, attended the bride, and Mr. Herman Andrews, bother of the groom, acted as best man. The bride is a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Name, of Spokane. The groom is a successful rancher of Jefferson county, owning several hundred acres of land near Lakeside, which will be the future residence of the young couple. The bride and groom left immediately after the ceremony for British Columbia, where they will visit all the principal cities and points of interest on their honeymoon journey. Out of town guests who were in the city for the wedding included the sister of the groom, Miss Andrews, and the Misses Thompson, of Sumner, who are old school friends of the bride.
The newspaper announcement (last half only, first part torn off): …lavender silk sash. Her flowers were pink La France roses. Mr. Herman Andrews acted as best man for the groom. Master Vernon Cleary, nephew of the bride, was usher. After the wedding a supper was presided over by Mrs. Frank La Pine and Mrs. Frank Bunn. The dining room was daintily in its decoration of pink and white. Mr. and Mrs. Bense left for a trip to Victoria, Vancouver and other points on the Sound. The bride's going-away gown was a gray tailored costume with which she wore a white Milan hat. Mr. and Mrs. Bense will be at home at Port Ludlow after June 30.
Miss Ruth Loomis Weds Geo. Andrews Two families met Wednesday evening, September 18, to witness the marriage vows of their youngest children at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Loomis of 11016 Phinney Avenue. Standing before a mantle banked with chrysanthemums and training vines, Reverend Paul Crooks performed the ceremony which united Miss Ruth Loomis and George Andrews, son of Mr. And Mrs. George Andrews, Sr., of Port Townsend. Their attendants were Miss Mary Porter and Jack Smith of Seattle. The bride is well known in the community, where she has been active in church and young people's groups. She was graduated from Lincoln High school in 1938 and is a member of the Philomel choral group. The groom is a 1940 graduate of Washington State College and is employed at Bremerton where the couple will make their home. Second announcement: Home Ceremony Unites Miss Loomis And Geo. Andrews Two families met Wednesday evening, September 18, to witness the wedding of their youngest children, Miss Ruth M. Loomis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Loomis, and Mr. George Andrews, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews of Port Townsend. The Rev. Paul Crooks read the service in the Loomis home. Attendants were Miss Mary Porter and Mr. Jack Smith. The bride is a member of the Philomel Singers. The bridegroom was graduated from Washington State College. The couple will live in Bremerton.
Andrews M'Cleary Wedding Beautiful Affair St. Paul's Episcopal Church was filled to overflowing Saturday night at 8 o'clock for the wedding of Miss Leslie Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews, Sr., of Crocker Lake, and George McCleary, son of Colonel and Mrs. W. R. McCleary of this city. The Episcopal wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry A. Post, M.A., rector of the church, in beautiful candle-lit surroundings. White tapers in triple holders stood on the altar and lined the walls of the church. Baskets of white chrysanthemums were at the altar and the chancel was banked with native huckleberry and salal. The bride, who entered on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage, wore her grandmother's wedding dress of white Japanese crepe, with sleeves shirred the full length, and a long train of beautiful Chinese brocaded satin. Her illusion veil was full length and had a short face veil which was removed at the end of the ceremony. Her halo-type cap was of Irish lace. She wore her great grand-mother's locket of yellow gold set with pearls, and her bouquet was of Cecil Brunner roses, bouvardia and orchids. Matron of honor was Mrs. Chester A. Gillett, sister of the bride, who wore electric blue crepe, full-skirted with a cowl neckline and puffed sleeves, and a blue flowered hat of the same material. Her bouquet was of yellow chrysanthemums. As main of honor, Miss Marianne Andrews of Longview, another sister, wore gold net with a low-cut square neck, full skirt and puffed sleeves. She carried a spray of yellow chrysanthemums. Little Jacqueline Gillett was the flower girl, wearing dotted swiss, and carried an old-fashioned nosegay of bouvardia and Cecil Brunner roses. Mr. McCleary's groomsman was Donald D. Minnock of Seattle and the ushers were J. J. Howser of Port Townsend and George Andrews, Jr., of Bremerton, brother of the bride. The nuptial music was played at the church organ by Mrs. Earl D. Sturrock and included the Wedding March from Lohengrin and the Recessional from Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The young couple exchanged their vows at the church chancel and plighted their troth and received the blessing at the altar. The wedding was followed by a reception, attended by a large number of friends and relatives of the young couple, at the Crocker Lake home of the bride's parents. In the receiving line the bride's mother wore soldier blue crepe and the groom's mother was attired in royal blue velvet. Both wore corsages of gardenias and bouvardia. Presiding at the tea and coffee urns were Mrs. R. H. Harrison of Tacoma, grandmother of the bride, and Miss Edith Delanty. After the bride and groom had made the first cut of the bride's cake, Miss Naomi Long continued the cutting and serving. Assisting were Mrs. Horace E. Geason, Mrs. Robert Nite, Miss Florence Nederlee, Miss Tollie Tooker and Miss Marianne Andrews. Miss Clara Peterson had charge of the guest book. Those from out of the county who were present included Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews of Bremerton, Mrs. Royal K. Green of Seattle and Henry Fehley of Port Angeles. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. McCleary departed on a wedding trip to Seattle. For going away Mrs. McCleary wore a navy blue crepe suit with matching accessories, and her corsage was of orchids. They returned here this week, and will be at home in the Welch Apartments after November 1. The bride is a member of a pioneer Jefferson County family and was graduated from Quilcene high school and from business college in Seattle. Mr. McCleary was graduated from high school in Carthage, Mo., and later attended Moran Junior College, Menlo Park, Calif., and was graduated from the California Institute of Photography at Los Angeles.
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