Beckham County, OK - Marriages, 1934
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MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS - 1934:

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 Jan 1934):
TWELVE ISSUED LICENSE TO WED HERE LAST WEEK.
Drop Shown in Applications for Marriage Licenses in First Week.
Dan Cupid's aim took a turn for the worse last week, as only 12 couples
filed applications for marriage licenses in the office of the court clerk.
The 12 who filed intentions to wed are:
Valentine Deas, Morrilton, Ark., and Miss Lucille Oatley, Hobart;
Ollie Morrow, Granite, and Miss Mary Nobles, Canute;
Albert E. Bell and Miss Lena Mae Flasher, Durham;
Jay O. Mayberry and Mrs. Bertie Mayberry, Elk City; and
Royce Andslotta and Miss Eloise Gambill, Clinton.
S. B. Hayes, Canue and Miss Faye Reer, Redwater, Texas;
Wesley Porter and Miss Pauline Campbell, Elk City;
E. A. Wilson and Miss Flossie Lawton, Canute;
G. C. Halterman and Miss Mildred Taylor, Elk City; and
Deb Riley and Miss Margaret Watson;
Sterling Haynes and Miss Lela Irene Hostetler, Elk City;
Otha Bramelton and Miss Daisy Leckie, Granite;
R. N. Bradfield and Miss Cora Zellen Murray, Pampa, Tex.; and
Gilbert Burns and Miss Ethel Young, Texola.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 11 Jan 1934):
KEY - REAVIS VOWS EXCHANGED AT TEXOLA.
Miss Grace Key, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Keys, Allison, Texas,
became the bride of C. L. Reavis January 8 with only members of the family
present.  The vows were read by Rev. C. C. Blair of Bethal, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Reavis was attired in a green crepe afternoon dress fashioned with a
white satin cowl neck.  She wore matching accessories.
Mrs. Reavis received her education in the Allison school.  Mr. Reavis is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Reazvis.  Following his graduation from the
Texola high school he was associated in business with his father.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 Jan 1934):
TURNER - SCHOONOVER WEDDING ANNOUNCED.
Miss Maurine Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Turner of Hammon,
became the bride of H. H. Schoonover of Elk City Sunday night.  The
ceremony was read at the Baptist parsonage here by Rev. John Daniels in
the presence of Miss Eldean Bradley and Jimmy Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs. Schoonover will be at home in Elk City where Mr. Schoonover
is employed by the Herring grocery.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 Jan 1934):
Marriage Permits Take A Drop From Sixteen Granted Week Before.
Nine applications for marriage licenses were issued in the office of Lee
Goddard, court clerk, for the week ending January 27.  This is a drop of 7
from the 16 issued the week before.
Permits to wed were issued to the following:
Leo Reel and Miss Lillie Shipman of Sayre;
Omer White and Miss Ruth McGuire of Sayre;
Woodrow Milligan and Miss Cora Heard of Jester;
Lyle Wells and Miss Mable Gariepy of Skellytown, Texas;
A. C. Harkins and Miss Celma Clancy of Erick;
Frank Stafford and Miss Lorene Carter of Erick;
H. H. Schoonover of Elk City and Miss Maurine Turner of Hammon;
Marvin Cotton and Miss Esther Bradly of Erick; and
Eshel L. Ford and Miss Robie Hodges of Sweetwater.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 Jan 1934):
Miss Lillie Shipman and Leo Reel were married January 22 in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reel by Rev. G. W. McEntire, Mrs. Reel is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Shipman of Sayre.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 Feb 1934):
MARRIED.
Miss Isabelle Hensley, daughter of Mrs. L. K. Hensley and Von Muse, son of
Mr. and Mrs. V. Muse, were united in marriage in the home of the bride's
sister, Mrs. Leslie Herring, Saturday evening, Rev. M. J. Johnson, pastor
of the First Christian Church, reading the vows, in the presence of Mr.
and Mrs. Leslie Herring, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Anderson, of Texola, and Mrs.
Ethel Madden.
The Democrat wishes to extend congratulations to the young couple and
joins their many friends in wishing for them a long and happy married
life.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 Feb 1934):
DOYLE - BURTON
Marjorie Doyle and Claude Burton were united in marriage, Saturday
afternoon at five-thirty, in the Methodist Church parsonage, with Rev. J.
P. Atkins, pastor of the First Methodist church reading the vows, in the
presence of Mattie Seaney and Walter Stovall, both of Erick.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Doyle, now of Dalhart, but
formally of Erick.  She is also a graduate of the Erick High School and is
well and favorably known among the members of the younger set.  The groom
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Burton of Erick and is a graduate of Hext
High school.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 3 Mar 1934):
Miss Fern Spitzer and Guy Dawkins were quietly married February 19.  Mrs.
Dawkins is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Spitzer of Rose Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Spitzer entertained a group of young people Tuesday
evening February 20 with a dance in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dawkins.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 5 Mar 1934):
SIX ARE ISSUED PERMITS TO WED.
Marriage Licenses Take Drop to Six from Previous Week's Twelve.
Marriage licenses issued from the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk, the
last day of February and the first days of March dropped to 6 from the
previous week's total of 12.
Licenses were issued to:
Arthur Berry, Dill, and Miss Elsie Kieth (sic), Delhi;
Garland May and Miss Roberta Grover, Erick;
E. C. Soopes and Miss Leona Armstrong, Rush Springs;
Jess Richardson and Miss Loretta Galloway, Willow;
E. J. Lewis and Miss Ruby Davidson, Sayre; and
Stephens A. Sloan, Sentinel, and Mrs. Jennie Peeler, Elk City.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Mar 1934):
Climaxing a round of pre-nuptial parties was the marriage of Miss Margaret
Eloise Martin, daughter of Mrs. F. E. Chappell, 1537 Northwest
Twenty-eighth street, to Thurman Wallace Shockley that was solemnized
Saturday at 7 p.m. in the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.
George E. Mitchell, Waco, Texas.
The large living room was decorated with vases and baskets of pink
rosebuds that, together with the improvised altar of southern amilax and
roses, formed an attractive setting for the ceremony.  Preceding the
reading of the vows by Rev. J. M. Dawson, pastor of the First Baptist
church of Waco, Miss Lucile Dunagan sang "At Dawning," accompanied by Mrs.
Mitchell who also played "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin" for the
processional.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Mitchell, was
attired in a poudre blue wool traveling suit trimmed in gray fox fur.  Her
accessories were of gray and she carried an arm bouquet of roses and
lilies of the valley.  Miss Margaret Osburne, Oklahoma City, was maid of
honor.  She wore a suit of gray tweed and carried an arm bouquet of pink
rosebuds.  Only relatives and a few intimate friends of the family were in
attendance.
Mrs. Shockley is the daughter of the late Sergt. Glenn Russell Martin, who
lost his life with the Army of Occupation in Germany in 1915 and a
granddaughter of the late J. C. Martin and Mrs. Martin of Sayre.  Mr. and
Mrs. Martin came to Sayre about 28 years ago and were identified with
businesses, social and political life of the county in its infancy.
Mrs. Shockley lived here during her early childhood and have a wide circle
of friends in Sayre.  She has given recitals here on various occasions and
is well known in dramatic circles in the state.
Mrs. Shockley graduated from the Carroll school for girls in San Antonio
and also the Briggs school of expression there.  She also attended
Oklahoma City university and the university of Oklahoma.
Mr. Shockley, formerly of Lucas, Kan., is the son of Mrs. Daisy Tilacy
there.  He received his education in Emporia, Kan., and now is connected
with the Anderson - Kerr Oil Company, the couple will be home in Pauls
Valley.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 Mar 1934):
Mr. and Mrs. Chapman of Grimes announce the marriage of their daughter,
Mrs. Fannie Hawkum to Mr. Roy Roper on March 1.  Mr. and Mrs. Roper will
make their home in Reydon, where Mr. Roper is the city policeman.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 Mar 1934):
SEVEN ARE ISSUED LICENSES TO WED.
Records Show Gain of One over Previous Week's Total of Six.
Applications to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk,
to seven couples for the week ending March 10.  Of this number two were
for Beckham county, two for Texas, one for Washita county, one for Custer
county and one for Pottowatomie county.  Six permits were granted the
previous week.
Licenses were issued to:
Silas Johnson and Miss Birdie Solmon of Clinton;
D. H. Haner and Miss Lois Thatcher of Borger, Texas;
H. G. Lawley, Pampa, Texas and Miss Dorothy Farmer of Gray, Texas;
Eliza Shipman and Miss Geneva Odle, Texola;
Claude E. Helm, El, City and Miss Lorene Smalter of Sayre;
W. L. Parker and Miss Leta Maude Meadows of Sentinel; and
Archie Farter and Miss Ozelta Stewart of Maud.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Mar 1934):
FIVE WERE ISSUED PERMITS TO WED HERE LAST WEEK.
Permits Take Drop of Two From Previous Week's Total of Seven.
The marriage license business in the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk,
suffered a slump during the week of March 17.  Only five licenses were
issued during this week.  They were all issued on Saturday.  Of the five
issued only 1/2 or 1 was from Texas, the girls being from Chicago.  The
preceding week seven permits were granted.
Licenses were issued to:
Lafayette Burton, Pritchett and Miss Ollie May Grover, Erick;
A. J. Isaacs, Shamrock, Texas, and Miss Charlotte Baker, Chicago, Ill;
Bluford Griffin and Miss Marion Ayers of Reydon;
L. B. Joseph, Elk City and Miss Annie Forbes of Sayre; and
Liman Porter and Miss Joy Hackworth of Carter.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 26 Mar 1934):
SEVEN WERE ISSUED LICENSES TO WED HERE LAST WEEK.
Gain of Two Is Recorded Over Previous Week's Total of Five Granted.
The marriage license business in the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk,
increased during the week of March 24.  Sever permits were issued compared
with five issued the preceding week.
One and a half licenses issued were to Texas couples, two and two halves
were issued to Elk City couples, one to a Custer county couple and one to
a couple from Texola.
Licenses were issued to:
Edgar Thampson (sic) and Miss Golda Bowden of Shamrock, Texas;
John Howard and Miss Clara Btalh of Elk City;
Sterlin Hayes, Elk City, and Miss Thelma Cox, Foss;
R. B. Hammack, Freer, Texas and Mrs. Maude Rogers, Elk City;
Bill Schouver and Miss Letha Houchins, Elk city;
J. P. Keith and Miss Opal Francis, Texola; and
Ralph Hewitt, Clinton and Miss Myrtle Senior, Custer.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Mar 1934):
CUPID'S DARTS HIT TWENTY S. H. S. ALUMNI.
Dan Cupid Spends Busy Year as Twenty Former Students Are Married.
Dan Cupid was busy shooting arrows among the alumni of Sayre high school
during the past year.  The piercing of 20 hearts was so severe that the
romances ending in weddings.  Seven of the 20 began married life with
church weddings.
Francis "Skeet" Trimble and Miss Amelia Cunningham were married on April
16.  Others include Miss Helen Flournoy and Harold Teegerstrom; Miss
Maurine Hammon and Oscar McMahan; Miss Loucycle Weeks and Ansley
Aynesworth; Miss Bertha Jeffcoat and W. H. Mancill.
Miss Enolia Nix and Gordon Sandson, Miss Grace Thurmond and Hubert
Bernard, Miss Arlone Kurtze and Sam Watts, Miss Martha Mae Ryal and J. O.
Brown.  Miss Mable Reeves and Homer Warren, Miss Florence Leeper Cagle and
Asa Willis, Miss Jackie Wade and Clyde Wright, Miss Eula White and James
Speed, Elsie Wandle Lee and Ross Dugger, Miss Hazel Means and Copeland
Dewey.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, ? Apr 1934):
MISS MALLOUF HONORED AT TEA-SHOWER.
The Altar society of the Sacred Heart church entertained at a tea-shower
in the home of Mrs. T. R. Wise, North Fourth Street, honoring Miss Edgenie
Mallouf, who will become the bride of George Salaney, April 11.
Mrs. Fred Coogan and Miss Mallouf sang "Come where my love lies dreaming"
accompanied by Mrs. S. O. White.  Miss Mallouf accompanied by Mrs. White
sang "He Was A Prince."
Mrs. Wise presented the gifts to Miss Mallouf on a table.
Mrs. P. J. Devanney and Mrs. P. W. Moffett presided at the tea table which
was centered with a low bowl of pink sweet peas flanked by tall pink
tapers in pink holders.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 5 Apr 1934):
SPROWLS - SIMMONDS
Miss Nagould Sprowls and Clifford A. Simmonds were quietly married in the
parsonage of the First Baptist Church, in Cheyenne, Saturday afternoon, at
5:45, in the presence of the bride's parents, and E. D. Daniels, Mrs. W.
B. Thompson, and Dean Daniels, of Norman.  Rev. J. H. Bradley, past of the
church, read the vows.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sprowls, of
Cheyenne, and a niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Daniels, of this city.  She
graduated from the Cheyenne High School in 1931 after which she attended
the Oklahoma College for Women, in Chickasha for three years.  She is a
popular member of the younger set of Cheyenne and counts her friends by
her acquaintances.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Simmonds.  He graduated from the
Erick high school on 1930 and studied civil engineering at the Oklahoma A.
& M. College, in Stillwater for two years.  Mr. Simmonds is at present
engaged in the insurance business in this city, having established his
office in October 1932.  He is prominent in the social circles of the
younger set and is a member of the city's leading civic organizations.
The Democrat wishes to extend their congratulations to this young couple
and join their host of friends in wishing them health, happiness and a
long married life together.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 12 Apr 1934):
WEDDING AN EVENT OF MARCH 31.
Miss Nagould Sprowls and Clifford Simmonds were quietly married in the
parsonage of the First Baptist church in Cheyenne, Saturday afternoon at
5:45, in the presence of the bride's parents and E. D. Daniels, Mrs. W. B.
Thompson and Dean Daniels of Norman.  Rev. J. H. Bradley, pastor of the
church read the vows.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sprowls, of Cheyenne
and a niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Daniels of Cheyenne.  She graduated from
Cheyenne high school in 1931 after which she attended the Oklahoma College
for Women in Chickasha for three years.  She is a popular member of the
younger set of Cheyenne and counts her friends by her acquaintances.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Simmonds.  He graduated from the
Erick high school in 1930 and studied civil engineering at the Oklahoma A.
& M. College in Stillwater for two years.  Mr. Simmonds is at present
engaged in the insurance business in Cheyenne, having established his
office here October, 1932. He is prominent in the social circles of the
younger set and is a member of the city's leading civic organizations.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 May 1934): Carter
News:
Hershel Medford and Miss Gladys Trail were married Wednesday afternoon at
Durant.  The couple will be at home in Sherman, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 3 May 1934):
WILLIAMS - HILL WEDDING AN EVENT OF TUESDAY.
At a simply impressive service in the home of her parents, Miss Minta
Williams became the bride of Odell Hill, Tuesday, May 1.
The bride who was unattended wore a white taffett (sic) dinner dress
fashioned on long lines with matching white accessories.  The vows were
read by Rev. Spencer Austin of the Christian church.
Mrs. Hill is the daughter of Mr. and A. D. Wellman.  Before moving to
Sayre she received her education in the Hobart schools.
Mr. Hill is the son of W. C. Hill.  He was educated in the Sayre schools. 
For the past two years Mr. Hill has been employed by the Sayre Western
Union office.
Following the ceremony a buffet supper was served to Mrs. Hall, Miss
Dessie Hall, Mr. Signor and W. C. Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Hill will be at home informally to their friends Thursday
evening, May 3 at 411 East Popular.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 7 May 1934):
Marriage Licenses Granted Show Gain of Five Over Previous Week.
Continuing the tradition "May is the month of brides" the marriage license
business in the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk, made a gain of seven
licenses issued during the week of May 5.  Five permits were granted the
preceding week.
Permits were granted:
Gene Wells, Oklahoma city and Miss Beryldine Wright, Canute;
Hubert L. Hickox and Miss Sibyl Johnson of San Antonio, Texas;
Fryer Preston Halsey, Canadian, Texas, and Miss Clara Johnson of Sayre;
William Odell Hill and Miss Minta Williams, both of Sayre;
M. Edwards and Miss Odessa Trollinger, both of Perryton, Texas;
E. V. Admire and Miss Ruth Jones, both of Shamrock, Texas;
Roy D. Galloway and Miss Gertrude Blum, both of Nowata;
Roy Nettles and Miss Faye Hamilton, both of Elk City;
B. W. Brown and Miss Alta Davis, both of Shamrock, Texas;
E. T. Lummus and Miss Vesta Martin, both of Shamrock, Texas;
R. N. Linville, Jr., and Miss Jay Bee Kendrick, both of Elk City; and
Lewis K. Bolton and Miss Jewell Sewell, both of Wheeler, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 May 1934):
HARVEY-LOWRY WEDDING AN EVENT OF SATURDAY.
The wedding of Miss Laura Harvey, Chicago, daughter of C. E. Harvey,
Chicago, and Paul Lowry, son of John Lowry, Oilton, was an event of
Saturday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Teegerstrom.
The ceremony was lead by Dr. Rembert G. Smith before an improvised altar
of spring flowers wood ferns.
The bride who was unattended wore a tailored dress of  nay chiffon with
matching blue accessories.  She wore a shoulder corsage of white rose
buds.
Mrs. Lowry received her education in the Chicago schools.  Mr. Lowry is
associated in business with the chemical plant of the Oklahoma Carbon
Industry.
The couple are at home at 306 North Third street.
Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Teegerstrom entertained at dinner. 
Centering the table was a small bride and groom surrounded by sprays of
bridal wreath.
Guests included besides the honoree Miss Laura Hopkins, Miss Martha
Seligman, Miss Geneva Cotton, James McGrath, Dick Marsh and George
Flemmer.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 May 1934):
SPENCER - ALLGOOD VOWS EXCHANGED SATURDAY.
Miss Laura Spencer of Long Beach, California, became the bride of W. T.
Allgood, Tipton, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the office of Lee Goddard.  The
vows were read by G. C. Powers.
Mrs. Allgood wore a yellow crepe sport suit with matching accessories.
Mrs. Allgood has a decorating and contracting shop in Tipton where the
couple will make their home.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 10 May 1934):
Marriage Licenses Granted Show Gain of Five Over Previous Week.
Continuing the tradition "May is the month of brides" the marriage license
business in the office of Lee Goddard, Court clerk, made a gain of seven
licenses issued during the week of May 5.  Five permits were granted the
preceding week.
Permits were granted:
Gene Wells, Oklahoma City and Miss Beryldine Wright, Canute;
Hubert L. Hickox and Miss Sibyl Johnson of San Antonio, Texas;
Fryer Preston Halsey, Canadian, Texas, and Miss Clara Johnson of Sayre;
William Odell Hill and Miss Minta Williams, both of Sayre;
M. Edwards and Miss Odessa Trollinger, both of Perryton, Texas;
E. V. Admire and Miss Ruth Jones, both of Shamrock, Texas;
Roy D. Galloway and Miss Gertrude Blum, both of Nowata;
Roy Nettles and Miss Faye Hamilton, both of Elk City;
B. W. Brown and Miss Alta Davis, both of Shamrock, Texas;
E. T. Lummus and Miss Vesta Martin, both of Shamrock, Texas;
R. N. Linville, Jr., and Miss Jay Bee Kendrick, both of Elk City; and
Lewis K. Bolton and Miss Jewell Sewell, both of Wheeler, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 May 1934):
Marriage Licenses Granted Show Loss of Four Over Previous Week.
Eight permits to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the week of May 12.  Twelve licenses were issued the first
week of May.
Permits were issued to:
E. A. Weichert, Enid, and Miss Kittie Perry, Atoka;
Jim Todd and Miss E. M. Loghry, both of Elk City;
Otis Tate, Gray, Texas, and Miss Stella Butler of Wellington, Texas;
Paul Lowry, Sayre and Miss Laura Mesles (blurred surname), Chicago;
Zerold Been and Miss Pearl Keys, both of Wheeler, Texas;
Herbert Lawley and Miss Cecil Simmons, both of Erick;
Lincoln Stewart and Miss Addell Meadows, both of Elk City; and
H. H. Davis, Hammon and Miss Eloise Stalcup of Moorewood.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 15 May 1934):
Wedding of Miss Collums and Mr. Langston Solemnized in Home of Bride's
Parents.
The wedding of Miss Gladys Collums, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H.
Collums, Houlka, Mississippi, and Eric Langston of New Orleans, La., was
an event of Sunday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m., in the home of her parents.
The vows were exchanged before an improvised altar of roses and ferns. 
Rev. McGregor of the First Baptist church, Houlka, read the ceremony.
Mrs. Langston who was unattended, wore a white basketweave swagger suit
with a matching white hat and white accessories.  She carried a shower
bouquet of pink roses and lilies-of-the-valley.
Mrs. Langston received her education in the Deram school for girls and
graduated from the Houston hospital.  For the past year she has been nurse
for Dr. H. K. Speed.
Mr. Langston is employed by the Public Service company of New Orleans.
After May 19, Mr. and Mrs. Langston will be home at 8215 Neron Place, New
Orleans.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 May 1934):
Secret Wedding 'Farm Boy Poet' Announced Here.
Announcement of the marriage of Leo C. Turner of Sweetwater, known other
(sic) the state as Oklahoma's farm boy poet, to Miss Eunice Louise Burns
of Chattanooga, was made this week by Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Burns, parents
of the bride.  The marriage occurred last February but the announce was
not made until the close of Mrs. Turner's school at Lone Wolf last week.
Mrs. Turner is well known in Beckham county.  Her father at one time was
pastor of the First Baptist church at Sayre and Mrs. Turner taught in the
Sweetwater and Merritt schools.  She attended the Baylor College at
Baylor, Tex. and received her degree from the Southwestern Teachers
college at Weatherford.  She is a talented musician.
Mr. Turner has lived in Oklahoma since 1901 when his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. P. Turner, of Sweetwater, came to Oklahoma from Texas.  He was educated
at Oklahoma City University, the Oklahoma A. and M. college, the
University of Michigan and the Breadloaf School of English.
He is known as one of Oklahoma's most promising young poets as the
"Oklahoma's farm boy poet."  In 1927 he was awarded the young poet's prize
for a group of poems entitled "In Oklahoma".  His poems have been
published in "My Oklahoma."  "The southwest Scene" and anthology or
regional verse edited by B. A. Botking of the University of Oklahoma; and
in London, England, magazines.  His works also have appeared in "Folk
Say," a regional miscellany published by Mr. Botkin (sic), and in the
December issue of "Poetry," edited by John Gould Fletcher as guest editor.
 Mr. Turner had two poems "Oklahoma Trees" and "Drought."
Mr. and Mrs. Turner have gone to their ranch near Hereford, Texas, where
they will established their home.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 May 1934):
SEVEN COUPLES GET MARRIAGE LICENSES
Seven couple obtained licenses to wed at the court clerk's office at Sayre
during the past weeks.  They were:
C. L. Fuller and Miss Margaret Ryther, both of Pampa, Texas;
R. J. Gray and Miss Veldet Molder, both of Wheeler, Texas;
Clay Snodgrass and Miss Laura Jo Harper, both of Altus;
Han DeRoy and Miss Lou Shelton, both of Erick;
Buster Roles, Carter, and Miss Evelyn Mayer, Elk City;
Orville Greene and Miss Florence Peoples, both of Canadian, Texas;
Hurschel Jones and Miss Margaret Brooks, both of Comanche.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 May 1934):
BENNETT WELLS NUPTIALS ARE ANNOUNCED.
Mr. and Mrs. Wells to Be at Home in Sayre After June 1.
Mrs. J. W. Meadows of Tipton announced the marriage of her daughter Miss
Dorothy Bennett to Harry Wells, son of Mrs. H. D. Wells of Monitou.  The
wedding was an event of the winter.
Mrs. Wells who graduated from the Tipton high school attended Oklahoma
College for Woman and Southwestern State Teachers college where she was
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  She has been primary teacher in
the Berlin schools for the past three years.
Following his graduation from Sayre high school, Mr. Wells attended the
Texas School of Embalming.  he is associated with Litterel-Moore Funeral
Home.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jun 1934):
Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Will Be at Home After June Tenth.
Mrs. Ima Clay Hornbeck of Sunnyvale, California, and E. H. Gibson were
married Friday morning at 3 o'clock at his home, 908 North Fourth street,
with Judge R. S. Andrews officiating.
Mrs. Gibson is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Clay, pioneer
residents of western Oklahoma.  They came here in an early day and engaged
in the mercantile business at Berlin and later moved to Sayre where they
lived until their demise a few years ago.  Mrs. Gibson was educated in the
Sayre public school and Kidd Key college, Sherman, Texas, where she
majored in voice and piano.  She also studied pipe organ in Los Angeles,
California.
Mr. Gibson is a graduated of the Missouri university where he received his
degree in law.  He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.  He came to
Beckham county in 1906 and engaged in the practice of law at Erick.  In
1910 he was appointed county attorney of Beckham county.  Later he was
elected county judge and during 1917 was appointed adjutant of the state. 
He served in this office for more than two years and then moved to Wichita
Falls, Texas, where he engaged in law and oil business.  He returned to
Sayre about five years ago and established a law office.
Mrs. Gibson wore a navy triple sheer suit with three quarter-length
swagger coat, trimmed in white, and with blue accessories.
Immediately following the ceremony they left for Oklahoma City where they
will spend a week visiting friends.  They will be at home after June 10th
at 908 North Fourth street.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 Jun 1934):
BILLS - HARRIS
Miss Jean Bills and Dale Harris were quietly married in the home of the
bride's parents in Texola, Tuesday, June 5th by Rev. Hendry, pastor of the
Texola Methodist Church, in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bills, Mrs.
J. L. Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Byrl Sewell.
Mrs. Harris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bills of Texola.  She is
a graduate of the Texola High School and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts,
degree in music at the Oklahoma University, this year.
Mr. Harris is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harris of this city.  He
received his education from the Texola and Erick schools, graduating from
the Erick high school.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Harris are popular among the members of their set and
the Democrat wishes to extend their heartiest congratulations and best
wishes along with the many, many friends of the young people.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 Jun 1934):
HAMM - McCREERY
Miss Melverda Hamm and Bob McCreery stole a march on their friends
Saturday and went to Hobart accompanied by Vanelle Dollar, Joe Riley and
Billie Riley, where they were quietly married by Judge Thompson.
Mrs. McCreery is a nice of Mrs. Sam Douglas, with whom she had made her
home for the past year.  She is a very talented young lady and has
assisted in many programs for several occasions.  She is a student of the
Erick High School and has been active in many of the school's activities. 
Mrs. McCreery plans to complete her high school course in Norman.
Mr. McCreery is a son of Dr. and Mrs. R. C. McCreery.  He graduated from
Erick High school in 1930 and attended the University at Norman one year. 
He also engaged in many of the school activities and was a popular student
among the student body.  McCreery plans to re-enter the University thiss
fall where he will resume his study of law.
Both Mr. and Mrs. McCreery are well known to the people of Erick and it
was quite a surprise to many to hear of their wedding, but they are at
home at present receiving their many friends.
The Democrat wishes to join their many friends in wishing them a long and
happy married life.

(The Sayre Headlight-Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 21 Jun 1934):
APPROACHING MARRIAGE OF MISS WELLMAN AND ARNOLD HOHENSHELT IS ANNOUNCED.
An announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss
Charlotte Wellman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wellman, Shawnee, to
Arnold Hohenshelt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hohenshelt, has been made.
The wedding will be an event of June 24 in the home of the bride's parents
in Shawnee.
Miss Wellman is bookkeeper at the Perine building in Oklahoma City.  She
received her education in the Shawnee schools.
Mr. Hohenshelt is employed at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City. 
Following his graduation from Sayre high school he attended Oklahoma City
university and Oklahoma A. and M. college.

(The Sayre Headlight-Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 23 Jun 1934):
Mr. and Mrs. Edgecomb to Be at Home in Washington, D. C.
A wedding of interest to their friends in Beckham county was that of Miss
Charleyne Bryan, daughter of Mrs. Edna Alcott Bryan, 213 South Husband,
Stillwater, to Delbert Lee Edgecomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Edgecomb,
Delhi, which was solemnized Thursday, June 14, at 9:45 a.m. in the home of
the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. D. Alcott, Stillwater, in the
presence of intimate friends and members of the families.
The vows were read by Rev. Lloyd Roach, pastor of the First Christian
Church before an altar of palms and ferns, banked with baskets of roses
and floor candelabra.
Preceding the ceremony, Miss Hazel Donald sang "At Dawning" and "I Love
You Truly" accompanied by Mrs. A. B. Alcott, following which the
attendants entered to the strains of "Bridal Chourus" from Lohergrin. 
Mrs. Leslie Alcott, wearing a white organdy flock fashioned on long lines,
lighted the candles.  Master James Arthur acted as candle bearer.
Miss Mary Bryan, sister of the bride, and Miss LeVerne Edgecomb, sister of
the groom and sorority sister of the bride, were bridesmaids.  They wore
pink organdy afternoon dresses with matching accessories and carried
nosegays of summer flowers.
Miss Alyce Lee Alcott was maid of honor and Mrs. Ralph Hurst as matron of
honor were dressed in blue organdy frocks with matching accessories.  They
carried arm bouquets of pink roses.
Mrs. Bryan who was given in marriage by her uncle, A. B. Alcott, wore a
gown of white satin and lace fashioned with a formal train.  Her veil of
tulle had a crown of orange blossoms.
Bobby Alice, Elk City, fraternity brother of Mr. Edgecomb, served as best
man.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held for the bridal
party and guests.  Mr. and Mrs. Edgecomb departed by motor for Washington,
D. C., where they will be at home at 1426 K Street, N. W.
Mrs. Edgecomb attended A. and M. college where she received her masters
degree in 1932.  She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and an
honorary military Major in 1930.  For the past two years she has been
teaching English inn Erick high school.
Mr. Edgecomb is a graduate of A. and M. college.  He is a member of Kappa
Sigma fraternity, Ruf Next Chamber of Commerce, Young Democrats, and
Debate and Oratory club.  For the past year he has been employed in
Washington, D. C., as Labor Advisor for the Shipping section of  NRA.  Mr.
Edgecomb is also studying law in Washington.

(The Elk City Journal, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 28 Jun 1934):
Smalts-Galloway.
A wedding part of interest to their many friends was that of two of Elk
City's most popular young people, Miss Vinita Smalts and Gordon Galloway,
which took place on Saturday evening, June 23, at 9 o'clock, in the lovely
home of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Ward, former Elk City residents, at Lawton,
Oklahoma.
Preceding the ceremony, Kenneth Ward sang, "I Love You Truly," accompanied
at the piano by Miss Virginia Mae Lawrence, who also played the "Bridal
Chorus" from Lohengrin, as the bride entered on the arm of her father, C.
H. Smalts.
The bride was charming in a blue triple sheer gown with white accessories
and carried a bouquet of pink rose buds and lilies of the valley.  Her
only attendant, Miss Maxine Rumberger, was beautifully gowned in pink
crepe with a corsage of gladiolus.
The vows were impressively read by Re. Earle L. Stark, past of the Central
Baptist church of Lawton.  Mr. Galloway had, as his best man, his brother,
Arthur Galloway.
The only other relatives and friends witnessing the service were: Mrs.
Smalts and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Ward.
Following the ceremony Miss Lawrence and Kenneth Ward furnished music
during the serving of the wedding cake, after which the couple left for
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Mrs. Galloway is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smalts, who formerly
lived in Elk City.  She was a member of the 1930 graduation class of Elk
City high school and is Past Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow and member of
the Duo Decum Bridge Club.
Mr. Galloway who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Galloway, of Elk City, is
a graduate of the high school here and is associated with his father in
the Galloway Motor company.
The couple will make a trip to Colorado Springs this week after which they
will be at home at 505 West Second St., Elk City.

(The Sayre Headlight-Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 July 1934):
Mr. and Mrs. Hohenshelt Spend Honeymoon in the West.
The marriage of Miss Charlotte Wellman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L.
Wellman, of Shawnee, and Arnold F. Hohenshelt of Sayre, which was
solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, was one of the most
interesting of the June weddings in Shawnee.
The marriage vows were read by Rev. V. A. Hargis, pastor of the First
Methodist church before an improvised altar in the living room.  The
mantle was banked with shasta daisies and coreposis and ferns.  The ring
ceremony was read.
Miss Wellman was gowned in a lovely  long gown of white embroidered
organza with a white hat and white accessories and carried an arm bouquet
of Briarcliff roses.  Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served
the immediate families which was followed by an informal reception for
friends of the couple.  The cake decorated with a miniature was centered
with a two tier-cake bridal party.  The first slice was cut by Mrs.
Hohenshelt and Miss Ione Holland, maid of honor, then took charge of the
service.
Mrs. Hohenshelt graduated from Shawnee high school in 1930, and for the
past three years she has been employed as secretary to the manager of the
Perrine building.
Mr. Hohenshelt, who is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hohenshelt,
received his education in the Sayre high school and for the past three
years, has attended school at A. & M. College, Stillwater, and Central
State Teachers College at Edmond.  He plans to complete his work at the
state university this fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Hohenshelt left Sunday evening for a six weeks honeymoon trip
to Colorado, Yellowstone Park, the Grand Canyon and California.  For
traveling Mrs. Hohenshelt chose a smart costume of yellow pique with brown
hat, shoes and other accessories.  Mr. and Mrs. Hohenshelt will make their
home in Oklahoma City.  Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hohenshelt, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Clifner and Carl Hohenshelt attended the wedding.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Aug 1934):
MARRIED.
August 1st, Miss Myrtle Simmonds of Mayfield became the bride of Otha
Kimmer, a J. B. & G. Store employee.  Immediately after the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. N. C. Danner at Texola, the couple left for
Hot Springs, Arkansas, for a short honeymoon.  The Kimmers will establish
their home in Texola.
Mrs. Kimmer is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Simmonds, of Mayfield.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Aug 1934):
WEDDING.
R. R. Pebbley and Miss Rosa Pea, two well known citizens of the Mayfield
community were made one at the home of C. F. O'Connor, pastor of the
Advent Christian Church, Tuesday night at 10:00 o'clock.  Witnessing the
ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. D. Rowland.
Mr. and Mrs. Pebley (sic) will be at home to their friends at Mayfield.

(The Elk City Morning Times, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Aug 1934):
SANDS - TUNNEL
Friends last evening announced the marriage of Miss Esther Sands and
Edison Tunnel, as an occurence of Saturday evening by the Rev. Hickman of
the Adventist church in the presence of the bride's family and Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Edelen as the only guests.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sands and has grown to
womanhood in this community.
Mr. Tunnell (sic) is the local manager of the Western Lumber and Hardware
Company, having been assigned here for the past two years.
The couple left for a week's stay at Medicine Park before establishing a
home in this city.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 Aug 1934):
Drop of Six From Previous Week Is Reported by License Bureau.
The marriage license business in the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk,
suffered a drop during the week of August 25 when only six permits to wed
were issued.  Twelve permits were issued the week before.  Only one
license was issued to a county couple.  Permits were granted:
Ed Lanferman and Mrs. Mary Rimbery of Cheyenne;
J. G. Shipley and Miss Ruth Bolen of LeFors, Texas;
M. W. Burns and Miss Dorothy Drake of Shamrock, Texas;
Floyd Bailey and Mrs. Mary Bailey of Cheyenne; and
C. L. White and Miss May Giffin, both of Sayre.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Sep 1934):
PERMITS TO WED ISSUED TO SEVEN.
Marriage License Business Takes Drop of 5 From Previous Week.
Seven permits to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the second week in September.  Twelve licenses were issued
the first week.  Of the seven permits granted three were granted county
couples.  License were issued to:
Truman Nail and Miss Mildred Canthron, both of Elk City;
L. G. Brooks and Miss Ellaree Meares, both of Erick;
Dewey Robinson and Miss Vera Sanderson, both of Texola;
Bernice Freels and Miss Vineta Fletcher, both of Canute;
Claud Young and Miss Nadine Cunningham, both of McLean, Texas;
O. T. Davis and Mrs. T. N. Jones, both of Shamrock, Texas; and
Ottis Lewely, Pampa, Texas and Miss Mabel Locke of Amarillo, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Sep 1934):
Four permits to wed were issued to county couples during the past week in
the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk.  Eight other permits to wed were
issued to couples from Texas, Kansas, Michigan and Arkansas.
During the second week in September licenses were issued to seven couples.
 Licenses were issued to:
John Francis, Erick, and Miss Urma Lee Hardin, Texola;
C. A. Purcell and Miss Nancy Smith, both of Mayfield;
W. C. Hefner and Miss Alma Ruthledge, both of Mayfield;
Ralph Andrews and Miss Lucy Lauderdale, both of Elk City;
Lee H. Duckworth and Miss Ina Tillman, both of Pampa, Texas;
A. P. Hestand, Shamrock, Texas, and Miss Phoebe Daily of Elk city;
Asa Woodfin and Miss Emma Lokey, both of Amarillo, Texas;
W. H. Olney of Pampa, Texas, and Alta Walker of Shawnee;
C. V. Weber of Pampa, Texas, and Miss Clara Riggins of Fort Smith, Arkansas;
J. O. Byars of Shamrock, Texas, and Miss Peggy Bowers of Erick;
J. R. Crow of Wheeler, Texas and Miss Addie Cox of Detroit, Michigan; and
W. F. Warner of Hugaton, Kansas, and Miss Edna Earl Davis of Erick.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 Oct 1934):
Licenses to Wed Are Issued to Two.
Two permits to wed were issued during the last week of September in the
office of Lee Goddard, court clerk.  They were both issued to county
couples.
The preceding week 12 permits were issued.  Of the 12 only four were
issued to county couples.  The others were issued to couples from Texas,
Kansas, Michigan and Arkansas.  Permits were issued to:
Chester Whitledge and Miss Ethel Neal of Grimes; and
Elmer Gardner and Miss Robbie Reeves, both of Erick.

(The Elk City Journal, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 Oct 1934):
Former City Woman Is Wedded Sunday.
Word was received here this week announcing the marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth
Price to Eugene Ichorn, which occurred in the home of the bride's sister
and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tubb, at Stillwater, Sunday, Sept.
30.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Brown of Sweetwater, parents of Mrs. Ichorn, were
present for the occasion.
Immediately following the ceremony the couple left for Denver, Colo., for
a two weeks trip.  They will return to make their home in Oklahoma City,
where Mr. Ichorn is employed as a state salesman for the Wahl Shoe
company.
Mrs. Ichorn is a sister of Mrs. R. N. Linville, and C. Ray Brown, both of
Elk City.  She formerly resided here and is a graduate of the Elk City
High school.  For the past four years she has been an instructor in the
public schools at Erick.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Oct 1934):
The Wedding Will Be an Event of November First in Christian Church, Pawnee.
Rev. and Mrs. Albert J. Bradshaw of Pawnee announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daughter Belle to Robert Ray Couch.  The
wedding will be an event of November 1 at 8:30 p.m. in the First Christian
church, Pawnee with Rev. Bradshaw officiating.
Miss Bradshaw is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Bradshaw of
Sayre.  She served as city editor of the Sayre Headlight for several
months.  She graduated from the Fairfax High school and attended Christian
college, Columbia, Mo., and Oklahoma A. and M. college, Stillwater.  She
was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at A. and M.
Mr. Couch received his education at Boynton and since then has been
employed by the Marathon Refining company in Bristow.
Mrs. Harold Teegerstrom will served as matron-of-honor for Miss Bradshaw. 
Frank Couch of Bristow will served as best man for his nephew.
Other members of the bridal party will include:  Miss Redempta Moffett,
Miss Hazel Dodson of Cheyenne, Miss Louise Cowan of Mangum, Miss Florence
Scheck and Miss Bernice Rayborn both of Bristow as bridesmaids.  Wendell
List, Herbert Blair, Herman McCollough, Herman Neal all of Bristow and
Harold Teegerstrom as ushers.
Dr. C. S. Bates will give the bride in marriage.  The pre-nuptial music
will be given by Mrs. Alfred Seevers at the organ and Miss Eleanor
Thornton and Mrs. Robert Poage of Bristow, soloists.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Oct 1934):
Fourteen Marriage Licenses Are Issued for First Six Days of Month.
During the first week of October 14 permits to wed were issued in the
office of Lee Goddard, court clerk.
This is two more than half of the number issued during the entire month of
September.  Four of the licenses were issued to county couples.  The other
eight went to couples from Texas and other counties in Oklahoma.  During
the last week in September only two permits to wed were issued.  Licenses
were granted:
W. B. Presley and Miss Geneva Neece, both of Elk City;
Oba Monroe Loyd of Sayre and Miss Gladys Mutschler of Elk City;
Harold C. Wood of Carpenter and Miss Melba Briggs of Hammon;
W. A. Bartee and Miss Louis Hendrick, both of Shamrock;
R. W. Phipps of Twitty, Texas and Miss Daisy Shipman of Shamrock, Texas;
L. V. Thompson of Fairview and Miss Cara Belle Coffey of Mayfield;
J. Halbert Tarvin and Miss Bonnie Joy Shipman both of Mobeetie, Texas;
Henry L. Powers of Mobeetie, Texas, and Miss Viola Cunningham of Miami,
Texas;
Frank E. Sullins and Miss Mildred Marshall, both of Pampa, Texas;
A. C. Derryberry of Magic City and Miss Ola Sullivan of Wheeler, Texas;
Robert A. Sevier and Miss Jewell Lyne both of  Mo---?tin; and
Arthur Goostree and Miss Aline Ewton, both of Sayre.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Oct 1934):
THURMAN-MOORE NUPTIALS ARE ANNOUNCED
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Thurman announced the marriage of their daughter Fay to
Marvin Moore of Mayfield, which occured Saturday October 13.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore were attended by Miss Wilma Hays of Mayfield and Herk
Atkins of Mobeetie, Texas.  The couple are at home at Bulo where Mr. Moore
is engaged in farming.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 Oct 1934):
Six of the 11 permits to wed issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the past week were issued to county couples.  Fourteen
licenses were issued during the first week in October.  The number of
licenses issued the first two weeks total more than the number issued
during the entire month of September when only 24 permits were granted. 
Licenses were issued to:
D. S. Gardner and Mrs. Bessie Garrison, both of Erick;
Jack Bass of Mayfield and Miss Florene Fletcher of Sweetwater;
Austin Crawford of Hammon and Miss Lela Mae Cotton of Elk City;
Robert Levoy and Miss Oma Mae Younger, both of Sweetwater;
Henry J. Breeze and Miss Hazel Combs, both of Sayre;
Alvin L. Snowden and Miss Maggie Bell Berry, both of Reydon;
David Thornton and Miss Eula Marriott, both of Grimes;
N. A. Richman of Pampa, Texas, and Miss Novellia Brazil of Borger, Texas;
Ray Hunt of Elk City and Miss Grace Hays of Canute;
R. M. Huff of Pampa, Texas and Miss Lillie Pearcy of Vernon, Texas;
Marvin Moore of Mayfield and Miss Fay Thurman of Sayre.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 Oct 1934):
Two Sets of Sisters Are Issued Licenses for Double Wedding.
Ten permits to wed were granted in the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk,
during the week of October, the records in the office revealed.  Of the
ten issued four were issued to sisters who were married with double
ceremonies.  During the first two week of the month 26 marriage licenses
were issued.  This exceeds the number issued during September by two. 
Permits were issued to:
William Carpenter, Junior and Miss Lois McLaughlin, both of Willow;
James W. Mangum and Miss Oma McLaughlin, both of Willow;
O. B. Cornell and Miss Ethel Nixson, both of Dosier, Texas;
Robert Harvey and Miss Lusie Nixson, both of Dosier, Texas;
G. H. Ridley, Sayre, and Dorothy Hindman, both of Carter;
Robert Geddes and Mrs. Leoyin, both of Tulsa;
Monroe Bunkly and Miss Rennie Biffla, both of Elk City;
Homer Hathaway and Miss Mary Anita Herd, both of Mobeetie, Tex.,; and
Leo Sparks and Miss Hazel Kennedy, both of McLean, Tex.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 Oct 1934):
One of the 11 permits to wed issued during the past week in the office of
Lee Goddard, court clerk, was issued to O. T. Thompson and Miss Marie
Heard of Sayre, colored.
For the first 20 days in the month 51 licenses were issued outnumbering
the month of June 20 when only 31 permits were issued during the entire
month.  Permits were issued to:
Clayton Pettitt and Miss Edith Bryant, both of Elk City;
George Hise and Miss Cloa Haney, both of Elk City;
Ray Underwood of Willow and Miss Inez Hanna of Delhi;
Herman Vandegriff and Miss Opal Henson, both of Reydon;
M. H. Zachry and Miss Marthan Smoot, both of White Deer, Texas;
J. E. Dansly of Reydon and Miss Lillie Nelson of Carter;
Ralph T. Hood and Miss Dorothy Hammons, both of Sayre;
Oscar Chandler of Borger, Texas and Miss Catherine Sullins of Pampa, Texas;
Earl M. Butler of Claud, Texas and Miss Othella Poovey of Ashtale, Texas; and
George D. Tucker and Miss Cora Lummus, both of Shamrock, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 26 Oct 1934):
Mr. and Mrs. Lowry to Be at Home in Sayre.
The wedding of Miss Ethyl Warfield, niece of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bertwell of
Elk City and Loyd Lowry, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Lowry was solemnized
Sunday, October 21 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brickell, Cheyenne.
The vows were read by Rev. J. Preston Cole, pastor of the First Methodist
church, Cheyenne, in the presence of members of the families.
The bride who was unattended wore a blue taffeta afternoon dress with
silver trimmings.  She wore matching blue accessories.
Following the ceremony Mrs. Brickell, sister of the groom entertained at
dinner.  A three tiered wedding cake, topped with a bride and groom
flanked by blue tapers formed the centerpiece for the table.  The dining
room was decorated with baskets of pink roses.
Mrs. Lowry is a graduate of the Enid high school.  She is also a graduate
of the Hazelton School of Beauty in Oklahoma City.
Mr. Lowry is a graduate of the Sayre high school.  For the past several
months he has been employed by the Anthony Dry Goods company.  Mr. and
Mrs. Lowry will be at home in Sayre.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 Oct 1934):
Licenses Issued for First 20 Days of Month Greater Than June's Total.
One of the 11 permits to wed issued during the past week in the office of
Lee Goddard, court clerk, was issued to O. T. Thompson and Miss Marie
Heard both of Sayre, colored.
For the first 20 days in the month, 51 licenses were issued out numbering
the month of June 20 when only 31 permits were issued during the entire
month.  Permits were issued to:
Clayton Pettitt and Miss Edith Bryant, both of Elk City;
George Hise and Miss Cloa Haney, both of Elk City;
Ray Underwood of Willow and Miss Inez Hanna of Delhi;
Herman Vandagriff and Miss Opal Henson, both of Reydon;
M. H. Zachry and Miss Martha Smoot, both of White Deer, Texas;
J. E. Dansly of Reydon and Miss Lillie Nelson, both of Carter;
Ralph T. Hood and Miss Dorothy Hammons, both of Sayre;
Oscar Chandler of Borger, Texas, and Miss Catherine Sullins of Pampa, Texas;
Earl M. Butler of Claud, Texas and Miss Othella Poovey of Ashtale, Texas; and
George D. Tucker and Miss Cora Lummus, both of Shamrock, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 Nov 1934):
Fifty-six Marriage Licenses Issued During October in Office of Lee Goddard.
Eleven permits to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the last three days in October and the first three days in
November the records revealed Monday morning.  Four of the licenses were
issued to county couples and four to couples from Texas.  During the
entire month of October 56 permits to wed were issued.  "This is the
largest number issued in any month during the year," Mr. Goddard said. 
Permits were issued to:
Leon R. Rice of McLean, Texas and Miss Marie Atchley of Magic City, Texas;
Thomas G. Wood of Carpenter and Miss Helen Inez Heatt of Hammon;
H. P. Sharp and Miss Lewall Walthall, both of Pampa, Texas;
Warren F. Cretney and Mrs. Wyletta Cretney, both of Pampa, Texas;
James A. Cole and Miss Maurine Wallace, both of Elk City;
J. L. Bass of Pampa, Texas and Miss Irene Marshall of Tulsa;
R. L. Wyatt and Miss Dorothy Hiller, both of Erick;
Frank Stewart of Sweetwater and Miss Della Macklin of Berlin;
John E. Richardson of Willow and Miss Mary Burns of Hammon;
Paul Nesson Rolle of Custer City and Miss Sue Simmons of Elk City; and
John Story of Sayre and Miss Verna Davis of Erick.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Nov 1934):
Mr. and Mrs. Crouch Will Be At Home in Bristow After November 15.
The wedding of Miss Billie Bradshaw, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. J.
Bradshaw and Robert Couch (sic) was solemnized Thursday evening, November
1 in the First Christian church, Pawnee, in the presence of a large group
of friends and relatives.
Baskets of white chrysanthemums and fern were placed around the altar. 
The vows were read by Reverend Bradshaw under the lattice arch of
chrysanthemums.  Mrs. Alfred Severs, the organist, playing "Bridal Chorus"
from Lohengrim for the processional and Medndelssohn's "Wedding March" for
the recessional.  As the vows were read, she also played "Ah Sweet Mystery
of Life."  Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. R. C. Poge of Bristow and Miss
Eleanor Thornton sang "Oh Promise Me and At Dawning."
The candles were lighted by Miss Louise Cowan of Mangum who wore a rust
afternoon dress with matching accessories.  Mrs. Harold Teegerstrom
attended as maid of honor and wore a yellow crepe afternoon dress with
matching hat and hoes.  Her bouquet was of tailsman with a matching tulle
bow.
Miss Redempta Moffett, Miss Hazel Dodson, Miss Bernice Reyburn and Miss
Florence Schiek, the bridesmaids were gowned alike in rust crepe afternoon
dresses and with those they wore matching turbans.  They carried colonial
bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums and rust baby breath.
The bride who was given in marriage by Dr. C. S. Bates was lovely in a
gown of white satin, simply fashioned, with a short train, a cowl neck
fitted sleeves.  The cap of her waist length tulle veil covering was held
in place by a lace chin strap with a small cluster of orange blossoms at
each side of the throat.  For her "something old" she carried a lace
handkerchief.  Her bouquet was white roses tied with taffeta ribbon.
Frank Couch of Bristow, uncle of the groom served as best man while those
serving as ushers were Windell List, Herbert Blain, Ted Dicks and Herman
McCollough.
After the wedding, Reverent and Mrs. Bradshaw entertained the bridal party
and guests at a reception in their home.  The rooms were decorated with
baskets of chrysanthemums.
The table was centered with a five tiered wedding cake topped with a small
bride and groom.  After Mrs. Couch cut the first piece of cake, Mrs.
Teegerstrom presided.  The bridesmaids served in the dining room.
Mr. and Mrs. Couch will be at home in Bristow, following a wedding trip to
points in Mexico and Texas.  For traveling Mrs. Couch wore a brown wool
suit fashioned with a fur ascot tie and pockets.  Her accessories were of
brown.
Mrs. Couch was graduated from the Fairfax high school and attended
Christian college, Columbia, Mo., and Oklahoma A. and M. college.  She was
a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at A. and M.
Mr. Couch received his education at Boynton.  He is employed by the
Marathon Refining company in Bristow.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 15 Nov 1934):
Miss Mary Burns of Hammon and Mr. Johnnie Richerson of Willow were married
last week at Elk City.  Rev. Eugene Moore, pastor of the Nazarene church,
officiated.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 15 Nov 1934):
A Gain of Three Over the Previous Week Reported in Marriage License Business.
Four of the 14 permits to wed issued during the week of November 10 in the
office of Lee Goddard, court clerk, were issued to county couples, the
records revealed.  Five couples from Texas secured licenses during the
week.  Eleven permits were issued during the first week of November.
License were issued to:
Clyde Peters and Miss Nioma Reeves, both of Shamrock, Texas;
J. C. McAdams and Miss Bonnie Reeves, both of Wheeler, Texas;
Leslye R. Willis of Shamrock, Texas and Miss Eula Brumley of Sentinel;
Clifford Jackson and Miss Helen Sterbo, both of El Reno;
Odell Moore and Miss Connie Jackson, both of Willow;
Samuel C. Elliott and Miss Lois Holland, both of Fort Cobb;
R. T. Martrin and Miss Juanita Hayden, both of Strong City;
John Seago and Miss Clovis Stephens, both of Erick;
Kenneth Goodwin and Miss Gladys Johnson, both of Sayre;
Melvin Myers and Miss Glyds McCathern, both of LeFors, Texas;
J. W. Southwood and Miss Myrtle Warren, both of Shamrock, Texas;
Tommie Green and Miss Alice McDaniel, both of Sayre;
Arthur Harless and Miss Elva Stone, both of Elk City; and
Blake Anderson and Miss Jewel Watson, both of Altus.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Nov 1934):
Five Are Issued Licenses to Wed.  Loss of Nine Over Preceding Week Is
Shown in Court Clerk's Record.
Five marriage licenses were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the week of November 17, the records revealed.  This is a
loss of nine over the preceding week when 14 permits to wed were granted. 
Three of the five licenses were issued to county couples.  Permits were
granted:
W. H. Parish of Holtenville, Cal., and Miss Mary Bill Hefner of Mayfield;
Clifford Clark and Miss Rose Bohr, both of Groom, Tex.;
Denny Jester of Mayfield and Miss Pearl Stewart of Grimes;
Leonard Price and Miss Pearl Downer, both of Texola; and
H. A. Froelich and Miss Dorothy Stewart, both of Pampa, Tex.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 Nov 1934):
12 COUPLES GET LICENSE TO WED PAST WEEK.
November continues to be a popular month for marriages, judging from
applications for licenses to wed received by the court clerk's office. 
During the past week licenses were issued to the following 12 couples.
Dewey Jester and Miss Pearl Stewart, both of Mayfield;
Leonard Price and Miss Pearl Downer, both of Texola;
H. A. Franklin and Miss Dorothy Stuart, both of Pampa, Texas;
J. W. Southwood and Miss Myrtle Warren, both of Shamrock, Texas;
Tommie Green and Miss Alice McDaniel, both of Sayre;
Arthur Harless, Elk City, and Miss Elva Stone, Carter;
W. H. Parish, Holdenville, Calif., and Miss Mary Bell Hefner, Mayfield;
Black Anderson and Miss Jewel Watson, both of Altus;
Clyde Peteres and Miss Naomi Reeves, both of Shamrock, Texas;
L. R. Willie, Shamrock, Texas, and Miss Eula B. Brumley, Sentinel;
J. C. Adams and Miss Bonnie Reeves, both of Shamrock, Texas; and
Clifford Clark and Miss Rose Bohr, both of Groom, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 Nov 1934):
Gain of 12 Licenses Granted Is Recorded Over Previous Week.
Seventeen permits to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the week ending November 24, the records revealed.  During
the week of November 17, only five permits to wed were issued.
Jack Russell and Miss Jessie May Slater, both of Sayre, colored, purchased
the first license issued during the week.
Permits were issued to:
John Shackelford of Shamrock, Texas and Miss Cozett Whorton of Wheeler,
Texas;
J. R. Lawson and Miss Jurhee Moody, both of Hammon;
Bert Jenkins of Sweetwater and Miss Lee Brunson of Elk City;
O. R. Choate and Miss Pauline Kirksey, both of Elk City;
Pat Thrasher and Miss Delores Baskin, both of Oklahoma City;
Buddy Harrell and Miss Eva Comb, both of Canute;
Harry Vesey and Miss Virginia McCorke, both of Grimes;
Julian Smith and Miss Willie Birdsong, both of Sayre;
H. B. Peterman of Sweetwater and Miss Marie Gunter of Allison, Texas;
Lee Walls and Miss Verueli Williams, both of Clarendon, Texas;
Loyd Gray and Miss Doris Renfro, both of Carter;
H. E. Stockstill and Miss ---a? Beesinger, both of Texola;
Austin Deger and Miss Ruth Hobbs of Shamrock, Texas;
Marvin H. Martin of Reydon and Miss Osie Akers of Grimes; and
Lee Holmes and Miss Thelma Hamilton, both of Vinson.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 6 Dec 1934):
SEVEN ARE ISSUED PERMITS TO WED.
Loss of Ten in Number of Licenses To Marry Over Previous Week Reported.
Seven permits to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the last week in November the records revealed.  Of the
seven permits issued only one was granted an out of county couple.  This
is a loss of ten when during the previous week 17 permits were issued. 
Licenses were granted:
Henry Roles and Miss Margaret Sutton, both of Sayre;
Leo Donoghue of Moorewood and Miss Dorothy Stephenson of Sweetwater;
Walter Gantz of Durham and Miss Maye Underwood of Strong City;
Orester Maxwell and Miss Opal Coy, both of Carter;
Frederick I. Reed and Miss Hazel Bell, both of Erick;
Roy E. Sharp of Elk City and Miss Gracie Temple of Doxey; and
Otey Stone and Miss Lorene Vernon, both of Sayre.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Dec 1934):
BELL - REED WEDDING IS ANNOUNCED.
The marriage of Miss Hazel Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Bell of
Hext and Ira Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ace Reed, was an event of Thursday,
November 29, in the home of Reverend J. L. Davis.
Reverend Davis read the ring ceremony.  The attendants were Miss Frances
Burnum and Monroe Bell.
Mrs. Reed received her education in the Hext schools.  She was the school
song leader for a number of years.  She is also a talented reader.
Mr. Reed received his education in the Erick high school.  he is an active
member of the F. F. A. club and won several state prizes.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed are at home in the Heatley community where he is engaged
in farming.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Dec 1934):
TEMPLE - SHARP WEDDING EVENT OF THANKSGIVING.
Miss Gracie Fern Temple, daughter of Mr. E. E. Temple, Doxey, and Roy E.
Sharp were married Thanksgiving in the home of the bride's parents.
Reverend Eugene Moore of Elk City read the ceremony in the presence of
members of the family and intimate friends.
A dinner was served following the ceremony.
Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Sharp of Bales; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Temple of
Eldorado; Mrs. Homer Wheeler of McQueen, Ark., Miss Velma Putman of
Eldorado; Mrs. Marc Bloomer, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Phillips, Mrs. Thelma Day
of Elk City, Reverend and Mrs. Moore and Bruce Wagner of Eldorado.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Dec 1934):
12 COUPLES ARE ISSUED PERMITS.
Twelve permits to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court
clerk, during the week of Dec. 8, the records revealed Tuesday morning. 
This is a gain of five over the previous week when seven were issued.  Of
the 12 permits granted, five were county couples.  Licenses were issued
to:
James Fairless and Miss Bonnie Tyler, both of Sayre;
John Jones and Miss Frances Shew (sic), both of Hobart;
Q. A. Hendrick and Miss Floy England, both of Shamrock;
Jack Armstrong and Miss Gussey Murray, both of Erick;
R. E. Wilcox and Miss Freddie Stone, both of Sayre;
Harold Edwards of Fort FeWarren, Wyo., and Miss Josephine Hess of Erick;
L. C. Cooper of Pampa, Texas and Miss Eva Autrey of Amarillo, Texas;
Elra Ross and Miss Jane Cooper, both of Elk City;
Rufus Holmes and Miss Marie Moore, both of Pampa, Texas;
Arthur M. Harvey of Tulsa, and Miss Velma Nefeum of Petrolia;
Earnest Bratcher and Miss Kathleen Blevins of Shamrock, Texas; and
George Grigsby and Miss Clara Stockstill, both of Texola.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Dec 1934):
SIX ARE ISSUED PERMITS TO WED.
Loss of Six in Licenses Are Granted Is Record in Court Clerk's Office.
Six permits to wed were issued in the office of Lee Goddard, court clerk,
during the week of December 15, the records revealed Monday morning.  This
is a loss of six over the previous week when 12 permits were issued.  Four
of the licenses granted were to county couples and the other two to Texas
couples.  Permits were issued to:
Louis Roles of Sayre and Miss Lula Parham of Lone Wolf;
Marvin Rogers and Miss Martha Canady, both of Pampa, Texas;
H. F. Tucker of Grimes and Miss Lorene Baker of Mayfield;
Arthur Reynolds and Miss Pauline Stone, both of Sayre;
Edgar Thompson and Miss Iva Dodd, both of Sweetwater; and
G. B. Rush and Miss Ruth Curington, both of Charlie, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight Journal, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Dec 1934):
Six couples did their last minute Christmas shopping in the court clerk's
office Saturday before the office was closed for the holidays.  This is a
drop over the business Dan Cupid did last year when 11 couples purchased
marriage licenses the day the office closed to celebrate Christman.
During the week business was rushing when 20 permits to wed were granted. 
The preceding week only six licenses were issued.  During the same week
last year 32 permits were granted.
East met West in Sayre Sunday when J. K. Pingleton of Panhandle, Texas,
and Miss Betty Wheaton of Wellsville, New York, applied for a marriage
license in the office of Lee Goddard.
They were married by the Rev. Spencer Austin in the Christian parsonage
with Miss Imogene Davis of Nickerson, Kansas, and Mrs. Pingleton of
Panhandle, Texas, as witnesses.
Licenses were issued to:
G. E. Rush and Miss Ruth Curington, both of Charlie, Texas;
Home Smith and Miss Irene Bible, both of Allanreed, Texas;
Floyd Webb of Sweetwater and Miss Gwendolyn Rainey of Weatherford;
Vernon Johnson and Miss Laverne Biggs, both of McLean, Texas;
Barton Mitchell and Miss Marie Gibson, both of Pampa, Texas;
Henry H. Simpson of Cheyenne and Miss Nina Robertson of Sayre;
Mauldin Holsenbeck and Miss Inez Dowd, both of Brinkman;
Robert  Blackburn and Miss Vera Allison, both of Sayre;
R. H. Storey and Miss Nautella Crader, both of Shamrock, Texas;
Carl Alexander of Pampa, Texas and Miss Stella Johnson of LeFors, Texas;
Harold Coffer of Grimes and Miss Cleta Price of Mayfield;
L. L. Taylor Of Cheyenne and Miss Jewell Barnard of Reydon;
J. F. Graham of Erick and Miss Ethel Hill of Mt. Pleasant, Texas;
J. R. Dungan and Miss Gracie Williams, both of Sayre;
David M. Elms and Miss Eunice Miller, both of Erick;
Bruce Shifflett and Miss May Blossongame, both of Shamrock, Texas; and
Hubert Dodson of Oklahoma City and Miss Lucille Russell of Sayre.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Dec 1934):
DAY - WILLIAMS NUPTIALS ANNOUNCED.
Miss Thelma Joe Williams of Erick and Mr. Emery A. Day of Amarillo, Texas,
were quietly married in the study of the First Christian church with Rev.
J. E. Catron officiating, last Monday evening, December 24.  Mrs. Day is
employed in the Erick schools and is well known in Erick.  Their many
friends join in wishing them many years of married life.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Dec 1934):
TEXAS COUPLE MARRIED IN ERICK.
The Christian parsonage was the scene of a wedding on Christmas when Rev.
J. E. Catron united in marriage, Miss Gwendoline N. Ho--? of Shamrock,
Texas, and Harry Thompson, of Pampa, Texas.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Dec 1934):
ELMS - MILLER WEDDING ANNOUNCED.
The marriage of Miss Eunice Miller of Cordell to Mr. Mallory Elms of this
city, was solemnized Friday evening, December 21, in Elk City at the home
of the officiating minister, Rev. C. R. Taylor, of the Broadway Methodist
Church.
The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Kirschner of Bessie, the
latter a former roommate of the bride.  Mrs. Elms is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Miller of Cordell.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Dec 1934):
FORMER ERICK BOY'S WEDDING IS ANNOUNCED.
James H. Brooks, formerly of this city and son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M.
Brooks, who now reside in Carnegie, and Miss Gilbert Rose, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. K. D. Rose, Bristow, were united in holy matrimony Sunday,
December 16th.  The vows were read by the Rev. Lew C. Harris, pastor of
the Central Christian church in Waterloo, Iowa.
Attendants at the ceremony were Miss Helga Morrison, Waterloo; H. W.
Brooks, Des Moines.  The bride wore a gown of brown crepe and corsage of
yellow roses.  Miss Larsen was attired in a peacock blue crepe gown and
wore a corsage of Talisman and Sweetheart roses.
Out of town guests at the breakfast in the home of the bride's sister,
Mrs. L. E. Appleby, following the service were:  Mr. and Mrs. Howard W.
Brooks, Des Moines, and Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Rose, Bristow.
Mr. Brooks and his bride left immediately after breakfast for Carnegie,
Oklahoma.  it was announced that the newlyweds will be at home in
Waterloo, Iowa, after January 1.
Miss Rose is a graduate of Bristow high school and Gates Business college
and has been employed in the of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.  Mr.
Brooks, former student at the University of Oklahoma, is employed by Smith
Bros. Manufacturing Co., St. Joseph, Mo.

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