Gale, Edward F. wed to Mary I. Boice 1948

Gale, Edward F. to Boice, Mary I. Nov. 25, 1948

Mary I. Boice, New Berlin,

Is Married at Rites in

Sidney Methodist Church

New Berlin---Miss Mary I. Boice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Boice of New Berlin, and Edward F. Gale of New Hartford, were married at 7:30 p. m. Thursday in the Methodist Church at Sidney.

The Rev. Robert P. Kellerman officiated at the double ring ceremony.

Ward Aldrich played the organ and accompanied the soloist, Mrs. Arthur Crawshaw of Walton, who sang “Because” and “I Love You Truly.”

The bride chose a gown of autumn fuchsia with crystal trim. The headdress was of matching net and roses. She carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Hiram S. Boice of Walton, wore a gown of grey crepe, and a corsage of pink rosebuds.

Clinton M. Gale of Oneonta was best man for his brother and ushers were Arthur J. Boice of Edmeston and Elbert M. Gale of Sidney.

Mother of the bride, Mrs. Boice, chose blue crepe with black accessories and wore a corsage of pink rosebuds.

A reception was held in the church parlors following the service given by the WSCS under the chairmanship of Mrs. Clarence Wheeler.

The decorations were of yellow and bronze pompons. The wedding cake, made by Mrs. Ivan Bryden of Hamden, centered the bride's table. Mrs. Charles Root and Mrs. Clinton Gale assisted.

Mr. Gale was graduated from the Sidney High School and is employed as a railway mail clerk on the New York Central.

The couple left for a wedding trip to Washington and Virginia.

They will make their home at Paris Road, New Hartford.

Addendum:  This is my Aunt Mary responsible for much of this collection of genealogy.