MARRIAGE: Hillis E. McILNEY to Jean BARLEY, 1948, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ McILNEY - BARLEY A very pretty summer wedding was solemnized on July 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Barley of Roaring Spring, when their daughter Miss Jean Barley, became the bride of Hillis E. McIlney, son of Mrs. Bertha McIlney of Roaring Spring. Rev O. E. Feeman, pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran church, officiated using the impressive double-ring ceremony, before the fire place which was beautifully decorated with green fern, white sweet peas, lilies and candles in the presence of members of the immediate families. The bride, given in marriage by her father, made a lovely picture in an aqua street-length dress with gold leaf hat, matching gold accessories and a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Honore B. Mauk, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. She chose a street-length gown of pink bemberg sheer with gold accessories and a nosegay of multi-colored rosebuds. Roger C. Mauk was best man. A reception at the home of the bride followed the ceremony. The couple left for a honeymoon in Baltimore. The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of Roaring Spring High school. The bride is employed in Shaffer's store and the bridegroom is a senior at Indiana State Teachers' college and a veteran of World war II. Altoona Mirror, August 5, 1948, page 3