James married BATES, Genevieve on 10 Sep 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Genevieve (daughter of BATES, John and Mary) was born about 1910 in New York; died on 23 Aug 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/13/1945

The marriage of Miss Genevieve
Bates, daughter of Mrs. Mary Bates
and the late Mr. John Bates, of
1827 Cleveland avenue, to Mr.
James F. Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. J. Reid, of 421 Seventh street,
took place Monday, September 10,
at 4 o'clock, at the Zion Evangelical
Lutheran church.
The ceremony .was performed by
Dr. Arthur H. Schmoyer. The organ
music was furnished by Mrs.
Elsie Vohburgh. The church was
decorated with white gladioli.
The bride was given in marriage
by her brother, Mr. George F. Bates.
She wore a gown of candlelight velvet
with sweetheart neckline, prlndess
style, with full skirt terminating
in a short train. Her veil of
tulle was in three-tiered effect; attached
to a tulle period style coronet.
She carried an arm bouquet
of white gladioli.
Miss Mary Alice Bates, niece of
the bride, was maid of honor. She
was attired in, a romantic gown of
vintage wine velvet and wore a
matching Juliet cap. White gladioli
arm bouquet with wine ribbon accents
were her flowers.
The bridegroom was attended by
his brother, Mr. Phillip Rdd.
The mother of the bride wore a
becoming gown of ; black , crepe,
styled with side drape and trimmed
with silk fringe. Her shoulder corsage
was of white gardenias. The
bridegroom's mother was charming
In a navy jacket dress with white
accents. White gardenias were worn
on her shoulder.
The wedding dinner was served
for the immediate.families at the
Prospect House. The bride's table
was, centered with a three-tiered
wedding cake topped with a miniature
bride and bridegroom. A reception
was held at t h e same place
from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. for friends
and relatives.
Later In the evening the couple
left for a wedding trip to Philadelphia,
New York City and points
east, the bride traveling In a dressmaker
suit of aqua with brown accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. Reid will be at home
at 1821 South avenue after October
1.
.