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- North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/23/1947
Before an altar bedecked in pink and white snapdragons,
baskets of cut flowers, and ferns and palms, Beatrice J.
Stenzel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Stenzel of
Ward road became the bride of Howard S. Sahr, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Benjamin Sahr of 612 Falls boulevard. The ceremony
took place in St. John's Lutheran Church, St. Johnsburg
on Saturday, June 7, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Walter
Thiemecke officiating.
The bride, given in mexriafe
by her father wore a gown of
white starched chiffon. Her veil
adorned with orange blossoms,
fell from a sweetheart bonnet and
she carried white carnations and
lilies of the valley. She wore a
rhinestone pin, choker and earrings,
the gift of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Alfred Schimschack was
matron of honor. Her gown was
of acqua marquisette with cap
sleeves and matching accessories.
She carried a bouquet of yellow
rosea and white carnations tied
with aqua ribbon.
The bridesmaids, Miss Lucille
Sahr and Mrs. La Verne Vorpahl,
wore gowns of pink marquisette
and carried bouquets of pink carnations
and pink roses.
Anna Elizabeth Killian was junior
flower girl wearing a gown
of pink organdy. She carried a
bouquet of pink carnations and
baby breath.
Donald Werth, attired in a white
suit, was ring bearer.
Arthur Rudnicke of Buffalo was
best man. Ushers were Howard
Stenzel, brother of the bride and
Bernard VerralL
Mrs. Stenzel, the brides mother,
chose a dress of blue print and
white accessories. Her corsage
was of white and yellow roses.
The groom's mother, Mrs. Benjamin
Sahr wore a acqua dress and
her accessories were white. Her
corsage was the same as the
bride's mother.
Mrs. Thiemecke sang two solos,
"Because" and "The Lord's
Prayer" and was accompanied by
Mr. Howard Passel, organist
A wedding supper was served
at Fanger's with covers for forty-
two. A reception was held in
the St John's Fire Hall.
The bride gave her attendants
rhinestone chokers.
Out of town guests were present
from Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
Lockport and Youngstown.
Mr. and Mr. Sahr took a trip
to Pennsylvania and are at home
at 153 East Felton Street.
Pre-nuptial showers were given
by Mrs. Alfred Schimschack, Mrs.
Walter Newman, Mrs. Louis
Werth, Mrs. Lavant Vorphal, Robert
Schoenfeldt, Mrs. Howard
Stenzel, Mrs. Marvin Schimschack
Mrs. Edgar Malke and Mrs.
Charles Tomm.
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