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DULING-- JACKSON WEDDING Owen County Leader January 13, 1932
Word has been received here of the marriage of James Duling, former Owen county young man now living near Hope, Bartholomew County to Miss Lois Jackson of Columbus, Rev. W. R. Wylie officiating. The groom is well known here .He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duling and is a graduate of Spencer High School. Later he attended Purdue and is now engaged in extension work at Marion, Indiana. The young couple will make their home near Zionsville where he will have the supervision of a large farm.
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING Owen County Democrat March 7, 1918
A beautiful wedding occurred Wednesday afternoon February 27 at 3 o' clock at the home of Mr and Mrs T.E. Baulch, one mile southeast of Cuba when their granddaughter, Miss Gertie Williams was united in marriage will Mr. Bert Allee, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Allee of Cuba. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. O.F. Kaylor in the presence of the family, the grooms parents, his sister, Angeline and Mr. O.F. Kaylor. Immediately after congratulations the wedding party was ushered to the dining room where a bounteous repast was served. The bride wore a most becoming gown of light blue silk messaline. Both the bride and groom are highly respected young folks and the community joins in congratulations. For the present they will reside with her grandparents and the groom will engage in farming.
RECENT WEDDINGS
Owen County Leader April 25, 1936
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Chester McGuire, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur McGuire and Miss Louease Benton, daughter of Lewis Benton, both of Owen County were married April 23rd by L.A. Warner
Ian J. Abrams of Putnam County and Miss Fredericka Thacker, daughter of Fred Thacker of Owen County, secured marriage license here April 23rd.
McGUIRE-TAYLOR
Owen County Democrat April 20, 1916
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Homer A. McGuire of near Cloverdale, Putnam County and Miss Maude Taylor of Jennings township were united in marriage in the marrying room of the county clerk's office by Esq. D.N. Johnson, Saturday April 15 at 2 pm. Emery Gray, Ezra Brown and Charles Spangler all of Jennings township, witnessed the ceremony and along with others congratulated the happy couple. May good luck, health and prosperity be their portion.
STINES-DEFORD WEDDING AT ELLETSVILLE
Owen County Leader May 28, 1942
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Miss Juanita DeFord, a member of the Women's Army Auxillary and daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ray DeFord of Spencer was married recently to Maurice Stines, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Stines of Ellettsville. A beautiful and impressive candlelight service was read in the Ellettsville Methodist Church by the Rev. C. O. Carnes. Attendants were the sister of the bride and groom, Mrs. Roberta Hall and Miss Betty Stines. Relatives and a few close friends attended the rites. Immediately following the wedding the bride and groom left for Chicago for a little wedding trip. Mrs. Stines will return to Fort Des Moines, where she is stationed and Mr. Stines will return to Muncie where he is employed in defense work. The bride is a graduate of Spencer high school in the class of 1938 and Mr. Stines was graduated from Ellettsville High in the class of 1938 and attended Indiana University.
WOOD-SHEESE NUPTIAL VOWS READ SUNDAY
Owen County Leader July 25, 1959
Submitted by Marlena Linne
David Thomas Wood and Marion Louise Sheese were united in holy marriage Sunday, June 21st in the
Freedom Baptist Church at four o'clock by the Rev. Lowell Mitchell. Rev. Lowell Mitchell read the double ring rites.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Sheese, Freedom, rte 1 are the parents of the bride and Mr and Mrs Rotha Wood, Spencer route are the parents
of the groom. The bride was attired in a beautiful white lace street length over pink taffeta. In her hands she carried
a white Bible, adorned with white carnations and pinks ribbons. The matron of honor, Mrs. Guy Evans, Jr., of Spencer chose
a light blue silk dress and her corsage was arranged in red carnations. Following the reading of the rites a reception
was held in the church with Mrs. Sam Wright at the punch bowl, and Mrs. Velda Stewart serving the wedding cake. The bride
and groom will make their home in Spencer within a few weeks. The groom in employed at Litten's IGA store in Spencer. The
bride is a graduate of Freedom High School in the class of 1959.
WILLIAMS-WOOD WEDDING FRIDAY NIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Owen County Leader October 18, 1962
Submitted by Marlena Linne
Miss Betty Louise Wood and Charles Williams were married in a candlelight ceremony in the Spencer
Christian Church at eight o'clock Friday night. Brother Ray Muncie, pastor of the Bloomington Church of Christ
performing the double ring ceremony. The alter was decorated with baskets of white chrysanthemums, palms, and
candelabra. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wood, R R 3, Spencer. The bridegroom is the son of
Mrs. Martha Williams, 279 West Jefferson Street, Spencer. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore
a ballerina length gown of white lace, fashioned with a portrait neckline. The long sleeves ended in bridal
points over the hands. She wore a strand of pearls. Her shoulder length veil of illusion was attached to a headpiece
of pearls. She carried a bouquet of white rosebuds.
Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Carl Abrell, organist, played bridal music. Mrs. Frank Esakson, the bride's
aunt sang "Always", "I Love you Truly" and "The Wedding Prayer". Mrs Wesley Jackson was the matron of honor. Miss Jane Wood
sister of the bride was the junior bridesmaid. They were dressed in blue and wore headpieces of the same color. Their flowers
were white mums.
Richard Williams, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Billy Wood and Wesley Jackson were the ushers. The bride's mother wore
a dress of brown lace with green accessories. The bridegroom's mother wore a dress of light green with beige accessories. Their corsages were bronze mums.
McCULLOUGH-BUTTERFIELD
Owen County Democrat December 25, 1919
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Miss Gypsie Butterfield and Fred McCullough both of Alaska, Indiana were united in marriage at the clerk’s office by Rev. E.E. Pedicord Saturday. The bride and groom have many friends who extend congratulations.
ST. CLAIR- BABBS
Owen Co Democrat March 17, 1892
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Married Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at the residence of James Babbs,
Charles A. St.Clair and Hattie Babbs, daughter of Kirk Babbs. Rev. C.E.
Wells performed the marriage ceremony. Mr. St. Clair is a brakeman on the
Big Four and lives in Mt. Carmel, Ill., to which place the bride and groom
took their leave Thursday morning on the ten o'clock train.
RECENT WEDDINGS
Owen Co Democrat "1941"
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Luther Abel of Quincy and Mrs. Della Mannan of Gosport secured marriage
license here Friday, Dec 12.1941.
Gilbert Hair of Coalmont and Miss Helen Cox of Linton obtain marriage
license here Dec 12th., 1941.
STINE-FLETCHER
Owen Co Democrat "31 March 1921"
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Miss Ora May Fletcher and Charles Roy Stine; both of Paragon, were married
Saturday afternoon at three o'clock at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs.
Charles Roberts, on North Graham Street, the Rev. Atherton, of Paragon
Christian church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were the only
witnesses -- Matinsville Reporter --
Mr. Stine is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stine of this place.
SIMS-DANIELS
Article published May 16, 1918 re wedding on May 12, 1918
Posted by Kathryn Martin
Ernest W. Sims and Mrs. Sallie Daniels were united in
marriage at the home of the bride near White Hall Sunday, May 12th at noon
by Rev. Avelo Bruner in the presence of thier friends and relatives
The bride wore a blue jacket suit and the groon was also dressen (sic)
in blue.
After the ceremony the repaired to the dining room and partook of a
bountiful dinner prepared by the bride and her friends.
Those present were Rev. Avelo Bruner and family, Daniel Ranard and
family, J.N. Sims and family, Roy Sims and family, Demcie Brinson and wife,
Mrs. Martha Atkins and sons, Mrs. Maud Gilland and daughters, Mrs. Fannie
Thomas, Misses Fraullen Livingston, Alma Livingston, Florence Arthur,
Ben Freeman, Roll Freeman, Owen Adkins, WIllie Brinson, Ray Freeman, Pete
Freeman, Lawrence Livingston, and Johnie (remainder of article missing)"
FOUTS-KLASS VOWS SOLEMNIZED JUNE 8
Newspaper unknown 1940
Posted by Layne Powell
Martha Fouts and Cleotis Klass were joined in holy
matrimony Saturday night, June 8, at 8 o'clock. The
single ring ceremony was used at the home of the bride,
the Rev. Bertha Hardy officiating. The wedding march "I
Love You Truly," was played by Elva Hardy.
The bride was attended by her twin sister, Mary, and
Florence Klass, sister of the bridegroom. The bridegroom
was attended by O.L. Huey and Lloyd Fouts, brother of the
bride.
Others present at the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. P. F.
Fount, parents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Klass,
parents of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Willen,
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fouts and Paul Mishler.
A beautiful two-tiered wedding cake was presented to the bride and groom by Lloyd Fouts, brother of the bride, with the compliments of the Omar Baking Company of Indianapolis. The wedding cake was cut by the bride, and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
The wedding party gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Klass for the wedding dinner, Sunday, June 9th. Ice cream and cake were served in the afternoon.
CHRISTY-MOORE MARRIAGE
Owen County Democrat, 7 August 1924
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
John M. Christy of Tipton county and Miss Martha Moore, of Gosport were
married Monday by Justice Lew Warner in the county clerk's office.
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