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1929 MARRIAGES




SIMPSON-FARMER

Miss Emma Lee Simpson and Delmor Farmer were married in  Union town
Saturday.  Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Thursday May 2, 1929



MARSHALL-NICHOLS

Mr. A.B. Marshall and Miss Margaret Nichols of Henderson were married at
the Presbyterian Manse in this city Monday Rev. J.F. Claycombe performing
the ceremony. Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Thursday May 2, 1929


POLLEY-OATEN

Mr. Clarence Polley and Miss Cleona Oaten of Evansville were united in
marriage at the home of Rev. W.T. Winstead in this city Wed. afternoon Rev.
Winstead performing the ceremony. 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Thursday May 9, 1929


HERRON-CATES

Mr. Clarence J. Herron and Miss Marie Cates were united in a secret
marriage Oct. 11, 1928 but the fact was not made public until this week.
The bride is the popular and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carney
Cates of this city and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The 
groom is a son of the late J.L. Herron and is one of the county's
successful young business men. He and his brother, Luther G. Herron, 
own and operate the Highland Dairy. 
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Thursday May 9, 1929


DEBOE-LUCAS

Miss Lucile Deboe and Mr. C.O.Lucas, both of this city, were quietly
married at the home of Rev. Geo H. Gass on May 18, Rev. Gass officiating.
The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Deboe. The groom
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Lucas. We extend to them best wishes of
happiness for the future.  Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; 
Thursday May 23, 1929


CLAYCOMBE-DORRIS

The wedding of Miss Willetta Claycombe to Mr. James Ramsey Dorris 
took place at the home of the brides parents, Rev. and Mrs. J.F. 
Claycombe, on Monday evening May 20, at eight o'clock.  The impressive 
ring ceremony was performed by Rev. J.F. Claycombe, father of the bride, 
in the presence of the immediate families of the couple. Long tapers held 
in brass candlesticks cast a soft light over the room which was decorated 
with baskets of flowers. Little Jean Carolyn Ratliff, of Princeton, niece of the 
bride, was ring bearer. Possessed of unusual charm and personality, the 
bride was lovely in a beige crepe ensemble, trechat hat and accessories 
to match. She is a teacher in the city schools and also a musician of talent.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Dorris, of this city. He holds a
responsible position with Sugg & Co., with whom he has been connected for
several years. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip 
through Southern Indiana, after which they will make their home in Providence.
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise;  Thursday May 23, 1929



FRASER-SISK

Mr. Herbert Fraser of Providence and Miss Lucile Sisk of Nebo were united
in marriage Friday morning. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Fraser 
of this city and is a popular clerk at the local post office. He is a prominent 
member of the American Legion and is held in high esteem by all who know him.
The bride is the popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Sisk of Nebo and is a
favorite in the community in which she resided. The happy couple have gone 
to house keeping in Providence where they will make their home.
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise;  Monday May 27, 1929


RICE-FORSYTHE

Mr. Than Rice and Miss Leona Forsythe of this city, were united, in marriage 
at the home of the bride's parents Monday night at eight o'clock.  The 
ceremony was performed by Rev. J.F. Clayton the pastor of the Presbyterian 
church, U.S.A. The groom, who is a son of Mrs. E.N. Rice, is one of the city's 
most progressive and popular young business men and is held in high 
esteem by all who know him. The bride is the beautiful and attractive daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. R.I. Forsythe and a favorite among the younger set. Immediately 
after the ceremony the newly weds left for a bridal trip to Chicago and other points, 
after which they will return to Providence to reside.  Twice-a-week Providence 
Enterprise;  Thursday May 30, 1929


HACKNEY-FRASER

Mr. Purley Hackney and Miss Elizabeth Fraser were married in this city Sat.
Rev. W.C. McConnell performing the ceremony. Mr. Hackney is the son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hackney, prominent citizens of Caldwell county, and is 
a splendid young man and holds a responsible position in Evansville.
The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr.and Mrs. J.H.
Fraser of this city and an industrious young lady who numbers her friends
by her acquaintances. She was a teacher in the Providence city schools
during the term that has just closed. The happy couple will make their home 
in Evansville. Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise; Thursday May 30, 1929


POLLEY-DINGLER

Society of Wheaton ILL. was offered a generous thrill when pretty Miss Lynn
V. Polley, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Blake Polley of 405 Lyon
Ave, and Roscoe Dingler also of Wheaton, slipped away to a secret marriage
and were quietly united in the ties of matrimony on Friday May 19 Rev. W.W.
Aylesworth, pastor of the Methodist church, Geneva, Ill. officiating at the
parsonage. The happy couple's home at present will be established at the 
home for the bride's parents. The bride is the popular and attractive daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Polley, former resident of this city. Miss Barnett Golde of 
West Chicago and Horace C. Ellis of Pontiac were attendants of the young
 people at the marriage. The groom whose  home was formerly at Rockford, 
ILL. is an industrious and energetic young man  and employed as saleman 
for the Gaylord Electrical Appliance Company of Wheaton. His scholastic 
attainments make his services invaluable to his company.
Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise;  Thursday May 30, 1929


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