Family |
TOWNSEND, Clarence Robert, b. 1919, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. Bef 2000, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL (Age < 80 years) |
Marriage |
17 Oct 1942 |
Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY |
Notes |
- 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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Family ID |
F13406 |
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Last Modified |
10 Jun 2024 |