MARRIAGE: Michael G. GRESSLER to Wilhelmina H. SMITH, 1917, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ Engagement Announced. Mr. and Mrs. John Schimminger, of 1914 Seventh avenue, have announced the coming marriage of their daughter, Miss Wilhelmina Smith, to Mr. Michael G. Gressler, of 1411 Seventh avenue. The ceremony will take place at St. Mary's church, at 8 o'clock on the morning of February 6. Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, January 30, 1917 Gressler - Smith. Mr. Michael George Gressler, of 1432 Seventh avenue, and Miss Wilhelmina Helen Smith, daughter of Mrs. J. Schimminger, of 1914 Seventh avenue, were united in marriage with nuptial mass at St. Mary's German Catholic church yesterday morning at 8 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Father George J. Bock. They were attended by Mr. Frank Gressler, a brother of the groom, and Miss Gertrude Smith, a sister of the bride. Following the wedding mass, a reception was held and a wedding breakfast served at the home of the bride's parents. At 11 o'clock the young couple departed for a honeymoon to be spent in Detroit and other western cities. Mr. Gressler is employed as a machinist by the Pennsy company. His bride is a popular young lady of the city, well known in the younger social set. On their return they will make their home with the bride's parents. Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday Morning, February 7, 1917