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McCord - Johnstone ----On Tuesday, June 20th at eleven o'clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Estelle Johnstone and Mr. Clarence McCord, the ring ceremony being performed by Rev. J. L. Boyd, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, at the home of the bride's mother Dr.  Emma Johnstone. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom and a few intimate friends were the invited guests. The bride looked most attractive and winsome in a traveling suit of blue cloth with hat to match.  Following the ceremony, an elegant three course wedding dinner was served by the bride's mother. The table was prettily decorated with roses which were also used as decorations in the parlor of the home.

The bride is a daughter of Dr. Emma Johnstone, of this city, having come to make her home in Denison but a few years ago. She graduated from the Denison high school with the class of 1913, and for two years was an efficient teacher in the Crawford county; schools. By her pleasing personality and charm she has won a large circle of friends in this community.

The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs.  H. M. McCord, is a young man of sterling qualities, industrious and up-right and bids fair to become a prosperous and successful farmer.

The happy young couple left on the noon train for Omaha, where they will enjoy a brief honeymoon and upon their return will be at home at the McCord farm west of Denison after July 1st.

The Review joins with the many friends of the young couple in wishing them all the good tidings that life affords. Denison Review June 21, 1916

 

Meyer - Marshall ----The marriage of Miss Grace Marshall to Mr. Henry F. Meyer occurred at the German Lutheran parsonage in this city Saturday evening. June 17th, Rev. Wm. Frese, the pastor of that church officiating. The wedding was a quiet affair, the only ones in attendance being Mr. and Mrs. Lochmiller and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Lochmiller, close relatives or the contracting parties.

The bride wore a becoming dress of white embroidered net and carried a pretty bouquet.

The bride is well and favorably known in this community, having been born and reared in this city. She attended the public schools of Denison and Is a young lady possessing many pleasing qualities. Mr. Meyer is also well known and respected here, having lived here for a number of years.

The happy couple departed Saturday evening for Minnesota, where they will visit relatives and friends. Denison Review June 21, 1916

 

Smutz - McBride ----The marriage of Miss Della S. McBride to Mr. Glen J. Smutz occurred Tuesday evening June 20th at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McBride, just north of Denison. The wedding was a quiet one, only the relatives and immediate friends of the young couple being in attendance. The bride was most becomingly gowned and was attended by her sister, Mrs. S. E. Rudd of Lincoln, Neb. The best man being L. G.  McBride, a brother of the bride, who resides at Logan. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. J. L.  Boyd, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in this city, the double ring service being used.

The service was performed in the spacious parlor of the McBride home which was artistically decorated, the color scheme being pink and white.  The wedding party took their places under a large white wedding bell, to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. L. G. McBride, of Logan.  Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding supper was served to the invited guests.

The bride is a charming young lady with many warm friends in this community. She received her education in the public schools or Denison and for the past few years has been living at Defiance helping to care for her aged grandparents. The groom is a plumber by trade; and for the past few months has been in the employ of the leading hardware firm at Defiance. He is a young man of good character and many sterling; qualities.

The happy young couple departed last evening on the 10 o'clock train for Omaha, where they will spend their honeymoon visiting friends and relatives. After their return they will make their home at Defiance.

The Review joins the many friends of the bride and groom in extending congratulations and wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity. Denison Review June 21, 1916

 

 

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