Stafford, James P. wed to Nelberta A. Armstrong 1956 Morris

Stafford, James P. wed to Nelberta A. Armstrong 1956 Morris

James Stafford Marries

Miss Armstrong in Morris

Miss Nelberta Ann Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Armstrong, New Lisbon, became the bride of James Perry Stafford, son of Mrs. Elsie Stafford and the late Frank Stafford, New Lisbon, on Saturday, October 17.

A double ring service was performed by the Rev. Joseph Quinn in Holy Cross Catholic Church here before an altar decorated with white cluster chrysanthemums.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a ballerina length gown of white nylon lace with pearl trim and lace mitts to match. A silk illusion long veil was fastened to a pearl trimmed tiara and she carried a pearl studded prayer book trimmed with white carnations.

The bride's only attendant was her sister, Mrs. Gloria Wessel, Binghamton, who wore a dress of pink satin in princess style and carried an old fashioned nosegay of white mums.

The best man was Donald Armstrong, New Lisbon, brother of the bride.

Mrs. M. Walkdin of Edmeston was organist.

Ushers were Lynn Hoyer of West Winfield and Lynn Harris, Morris.

A reception for 50 guests was held at the home of the bride's parents at New Lisbon.

The bride's table was decorated with silver candelabra, white mums and a three tiered wedding cake.

Afterwards the couple left for a wedding trip to Washington, D. C., Philadelphia, Pa., and Maryland. Upon their return they will reside in Norwich for a time until their new home at New Lisbon is completed.

The bride attended Liberty High School and for some time before her marriage was employed in Bresee's at Oneonta.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Morris Central School and a veteran of World War Two. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, F &AM, in Morris, and is employed at General Laboratories in Norwich.

Stafford, Ralph S. wed to Lois Ward June 1949 Garrattsville

Stafford, Ralph S. wed to Lois Ward June 1949 Garrattsville

Lois Ward, R. S. Stafford

Wed in Methodist Church

Ceremony at Garrattsville

The Methodist Church at Garrattsville was the setting for the marriage of Miss Lois Ann Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward of Garrattsville, and Ralph Stanley Stafford, son of Mrs. Elsie Stafford of New Lisbon and the late Frank Stafford.

Baskets of mixed flowers decorated the church for the ceremony which took place Sunday afternoon and was performed by the Rev. Samuel Little.

Miss Barbara Hull, Garrattsville, played traditional wedding music at the piano and accompanied Miss Beverly Ward, sister of the bride, and Clarence Gregory, vocal duet.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in eggshell nihon voil with long full sleeves, scalloped yoke, fitted bodice and a full skirt with short train. A shoulder length veil of the same material was fashioned to a head band of matching satin ribbon and flowers. She carried an arm bouquet of ivory roses.

Mrs. Harold Hand attended her sister as matron of honor gowned in light green nylon net over taffeta with short sleeves and full skirt. She wore a matching headdress and carried an arm bouquet of yellow carnations.

Clarence Stafford of Schenectady, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man.

Mrs. Ward chose a gown of grey, rose and white print with black accessories. Mrs. Stafford, mother of the bridegroom, wore a blue and white print gown. Each wore a corsage of white carnations.

The ushers were James Stafford of New Lisbon, brother of the bridegroom, and Harold Hand of West Laurens, brother-in-law of the bride.

A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for the immediate families and close friends.

The bride's table was decorated with white candles and a three tier wedding cake made by Mrs. Clarence Stafford. The family table was decorated with a centerpiece of pink and white carnations and white candles.

Returning from a wedding trip to Utica, Old Forge and Adirondack Mountains, the couple will live at New Lisbon. 

Link to Obituary for Ralph S. Stafford at Find A Grave Memorial created by Kathryn Hill.