Family / Spouse 1 |
Clinton Asa Stringham, b. 9 Apr 1904, Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI, USA , d. 30 Jul 1994, Battle Creek Twp., Calhoun Co., MI, USA (Age 90 years) |
- From F. Jeanne Johnson, correspondent, note of October13th, 2007
The following is the article from the Battle Creek MoonJournal about their marriage:
Pretty June Wedding
A very pretty wedding occurred last evening at the home ofMr. and Mrs. W. J. Clark, Lakeview Avenue, when theireldest daughter, Miss Gracia Clark became the bride ofClinton Stringham. Promptly at eight o'clock, the bridalparty took its place beneath a bower of spirea and fernswhile Mrs. Hazel Gwinn played the Mendelson wedding march.T. Eldon Sprague, uncle of the bride, sang "I Love youTruly", after which the bride was given in marriage by herfather, with Rev. W. M. P. Jerrett, pastor of the UptonAvenue M. E. church, performing the ceremony. MissIsabelle Kirksteadt was bridesmaid, and Elmer Clark brotherof the bride, performed the duties of best man. The bridewore a lovely gown of flat crepe and lace over white satinand carried a bridal bouquet of roses. Just the immediatefamilies, numbering about fifty, witnessed the ceremony.An elaborate collation was served by the bride's sister,Miss Bernice clark, and four cousins, Misses Lillian andEvelyn Clark, of Lanisng, Miss Verl Clark and Miss BeatriceSprague, of this city. Errol Gwinn and Eldon Sprague gaveseveral vocal selections, which were enjoyed by all. Mr.and Mrs. Stringham left immediately on a wedding trip toIndiana. They will be at home to their friends at 100Summer Street after June 15. Many beautiful and usefulgifts were received, including a piano, linen, cut glassand generous cash gifts. The out of town guests were Mr.and Mrs. C. E. Clark and family of Lansing; Mr. and MrsL.R. Lambertson, of Albion; Mrs C. Lambertson, of Hersey;Mrs William Frazer, of Northville. A grandfather of thegroom, 89 years old, was also present. The bride is agraduate of the Lakeview High School, class of 1926, andthe groom is employed with the construction forces at thenew Sanitarium.
Battle Creek Twp., Calhoun Co., MI, USA
Battle Creek Twp., Calhoun Co., MI, USA [2]
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Children |
+ | 1. Barbara Ann Stringham, b. 7 Feb 1928, Battle Creek Twp., Calhoun Co., MI, USA , d. 15 Feb 2006, Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI, USA (Age 78 years) |
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