MARRIAGE: Charles BURKHART to Alga NEARHOOD, 1917, Blair County, PA

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Burkhart - Nearhood.

  Mr. Charles Burkhart, of 2302 Third avenue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl 
Burkhart, and Miss Alga Nearhood, of 528 Crawford avenue, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Nearhood, were united in marriage at the home of the 
bride's parents on Thursday evening at 8:30 o'clock by the Rev. I. E. 
Dubs Stover, pastor of the First United Evangelical church, the 
impressive ring ceremony being used.  The couple were attended by Mr. 
Oscar and Miss Ida Burkhart, brother and sister of the groom.  The 
bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white crepe de chine, and 
carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses.  About fifty of the 
immediate members and friends of the two families witnessed the 
nuptials.  A reception and sumptuous dinner followed the ceremony, 
during which time an orchestra rendered a number of popular selections.  
The couple received many handsome and useful gifts, such as a bed-room 
suit, cut glass, silverware and linens.  The bridegroom is employed at 
the Pennsylvania railroad machine shop.  He is a young man of ability 
and has a bright future before him.  The bride is a popular young lady, 
accomplished, and held in high esteem by all who know her.  The couple 
will reside with the bride's parents at 523 Crawford avenue.  A host of 
admiring friends will join in wishing them happiness and success.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday Morning, January 27, 1917

1920 Altoona Ward 6, Blair County census -
Charles E. Burkhart, 24  
Alda J. Burkhart, 20  
Catherine Burkhart, 2 7/12  
John R. Nearhood, 45  
Sarah C. Nearhood, 41