Kenneth + GERBERT, Betty. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married WHITMIRE, Mamie Ella on 17 Oct 1942 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Mamie (daughter of WHITMIRE, Oscar and MEAD, Nettie) was born about 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/27/1942

Townsend-Whltmire
A very lovely candlelight service,
the setting of the marriage of
Miss Mamie Ella Whitmire and Mr.
Clarence Robert Townsend, was solemnized
Saturday; Oct. 17, 6 p. m.
in The Niagara United Presbyter-
Ian church, with the Rev. James B.
McGaffin officiating.
The musical selection, • "I Love
You Truly" and "At Dawning," were
beautifully sung by Mrs. Lillian
Schweitzer anud accompanied by
Mrs. Labias Schmitt.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. She was a picture of
loveliness in her gown of white satin,
trimmed with Spanish lace. A
crown of pearls held her fingertip
veil In place. She carried a bouquet
of white mums and pom poms.
Her only Jewelry was the locket
presented to her by the bridegroom.
Miss Audrey Benjamin, niece of
the bride, was maid of honor. Her
satin and lace gown" of rose was
fashioned similarly to that of the
bride. She wore a matching bonnet
of velvet, trimmed with an ostrich
plume. She carried a bouquet of
yellow mums with rose poms tied
with a gold and rose bow.
The bridesmaids were Misses
Myrle Benjamin and. Amber Whitmire,
also nieces of the bride. They
wore dresses of peach and blue
matching that of the maid of honor.
They wore matching velvet bonnets.
They carried yellow mums and poms
tied with gold ribbons.
The bride presented the maid of
honor with a rhlnestone pin and
the bridesmaids with gold compacts.
Mr. Glen Townsend, brother of
the bridegroom, was best man.
Mr. Ronald Whitmire and Mr.
Earl Armagast acted as ushers. The
best man received a cigarette lighter
and the ushers received tie sets.
The bride's mother wore a wine
dress with wine accessories. Her
corsage consisted of pink roses and
yellow poms.
The reception was held immediately
after the ceremony. It was
held at the home of Mrs. Howard
E. Benjamin, where 100 guests were
present. The bride's table was centered
with a three-tier wedding
cake.
Mr. and Mrs. Townsend left on a
short honeymoon trip. The bride's
going away costume was a blue suit
with wine accessories. She wore a
corsage of yellow pom poms.
Upon their return they will reside
at 3032 Maryland avenue.

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Niagara Gazette

TOWNSEND—In Ft. Lauderdale, F l a .
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1967, Clarence..
Husband of Frances, Ft. Lauderdale,
Flo . and formerly of Liberty Ave.,
Town of Nlogaro. Father of Russell
Townsend, of Toledo, Ohio; Glenn
Townsend, Costa Mesa, Colli.. Clarence
Townsend, ot Ft. Lauderdale, Flo.,
Gordon Townsend, U.S.N.. Oaklond,
Calif., Gerald Townsend of this city,
Robert L. Townsend. USAF, Germany,
and Earl Miller, of Depew, N.Y., 6
daughters. Mrs. Elmer (Frances) Honsberger,
of Clarence Center, N.Y., Mrs.
Lowson (Mory) Kooelev, of Dallas,
Texas, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) Schul,
Mrs. June Armogost, both of this city,
Mrs. Audrey Goodenough, of Conakry,
Guinea. Mrs. Frank (Marilyn) Rlchel,
of this city. Brother of Wllllom Townsend,
Mrs. William (Marlon) Williams.
Mrs. Edward (Berta) Slmoklns. all of
this citv, and Mrs. Otto (Florence)
Hemline, of Darlen Center. Also survived
bv 40 grandchildren ond 15 gfeot
grandchildren. Time of funeral to be
announced. Arrangements by Grldley
Funeral Home, Inc.

Clarence married WILLIAMS, Martha between 1916 and 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Martha (daughter of WILLIAMS, Samuel S and Ellen S) was born in Jun 1899 in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, PA; died on 17 Apr 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1942

Mrs. Mary Townsend. 42. of Liberty
avenue, Town of Niagara, died
this morning af 5:55 o'clock in
Memorial hospital as the result of
burns which she suffered on April
6 In the yard of her home. The case
is being investigated by Dr. Harry
R. Ernes, coroner.
Mrs. Townsend had been burning
some waste material in the yard and
the bottom of her skirt came in
contact with the flames. In a few
seconds her clothing was ablaze.
Mrs. Mary Kateley, her daughter,
ran to her aid and beat out the
flames but not before her mother
had been severely burned on the legs
and lower part of her body. First
aid treatment was administered and
Mrs. Townsend was rushed to the
hospital In an automobile.
A native of Wilkesbarre, Pa., Mrs.
Townsend had lived In the Town of
Niagara, for four years. She Is survived
by her husband, Clarence
Townsend; four daughters, Mrs.
Lawson Kateley and Mrs. Earl Armagost,
of this city; Mrs. Elmer
Horuberger, of Clarence Center, N.
Y, and Miss Ruth Townsend, of the
Town of Niagara; six sons. Private
Russell Townsend, of the United
States Air Force, now stationed at the
Cataract Rouse here; Seaman Second
Class Gordon Townsend. of the Unlted States Navy, station at San
Diego, Calif., and Glen, Clarence,
Jerald and Robert Townsend, of the
Town of Niagara: a brother, William
T. Williams, of this city, and three
sisters, Mrs. John Jones, of this city;
Mrs. Simon Flory, of Harrlsburg, Pa
and Mrs. Edward Bolton, of Detroit,
Four grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at
the Orldley funeral home at 2 pin.
Sunday with the Rev. James B. Mc-
Oaffin officiating. Burial will be
in North Ridge cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 4/20/1942

Townsend Rites Held
TOWN -OF NIAGARA—Funeral
services for Mrs. Martha Townsend,
wife of Clarence Townsend,
Liberty avenue, were largely attended
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Gridley Funeral home, Niagara
Falls. There were many lovely
floral tributes. The bearers were
Sanford Brownlee, George Dingwall,
William Weld, Melvln King. Alfred
Lange and George Higley. The
Ladies' auxiliary of Fire Company
No. 1 Inc., formed a guard of honor.
Interment was in North Ridge cemetery,
the Rev. James B. McGaffln
officiating

Oscar + MEAD, Nettie. Nettie was born about 1873 in PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]