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- Niagara Gazette - 6/12/1960
Miss Jeanette A. Townsend and Charles J.
Gorman Jr. Exchanged nuptial vows Saturday (June
11, 1960) at St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Church.
The Rev. Salvatore A. Piazza officiated at an 11
a.m. double-ring ceremony
The bride la the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Townsend. 25th St. The
bridegroom is the son of
Charles J. Gorman Sr., director
of the city department
of public safety, and
Mrs. G o r m a n , Wyoming
Ave.
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THE BRIDE chose a
gown of silk Organza and
Alencon lace, studded with
seed pearls and sequins. A
large bow and sash complimented
the f u l l gathered
skirt which extended to a
chapel-length train. A
crown of.pearls and crystal
held her tiered veil, and she
carried a cascade bouquet
of white carnationa centered
with a white orchid.
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MISS MARLENE Townsend
attended her sister as
maid of honor, attired in a
floor-length gown of print
organza. The skirt extended
.to a princess-style front
panel with fullness at back;
A large yellow picture hat
held her maline veil, and
she carried a colonial bouquet
of white and yellow
carnations.
The bridesmaids were the
Misses Gail Townsend, Patricia
Batt a n d E s t h er
Himes. E a c h was gowned
similarly to the honor attendant,
with lavender accents.
Mias Bonnie Jean Mlelke
was j u n i o r bridesmaid,
gowned aimilarly to the
bridesmaids. Miss Ruth Ann
Townsend waa flower girl,
Terrance Gorman was his
brother's beat man. Guests
were seated by Robert Miller,
Edgar Townsend, brother
of the bride, and Jerauld
Mick.
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AN AFTERNOON reception
waa held at the Boot
and Saddle Restaurant.
The bride'a mother greeted
guests in a powder blue
lace sheath of lace and silk
organza, with matching ac-
cessories and a white orchid
corsage.
The bridegroom's mother
chose a mint green organza
dress with matching accessories,
and a corsage of
white orchids.
After a w e d d i n g trip
through Pennsylvania and
Ohio, the couple will be at
home in University Ct
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