Saturday, February 27, 2010

It happened 39 years ago today

Liggett, McComb Vows Read

Miss Jean Liggett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Liggett of 617 Trenton Ave., Uhrichsville, became the bride of Donnie McComb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McComb of 230 S. Walnut. St., Gnadenhutten, in a. single ring wedding ceremony held Feb. 27 in the Uhrichsville Moravian Church. Rev. Fred Morganstern was officiant for the 2 p.m. vows

The altar of the church was decorated with palms and for the occasion, the organist, Mrs. Leah. Price, played the "Wedding March.”

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a blue street-length long-sleeved dress which
buttoned to the waist. Her pill. box headpiece held an elbow-length illusion veil and for her bridal  bouquet, she carried a nosegay of white carnations centered with roses.

She completed her attire with a cross necklace and a bracelet.

Mrs. Joyce Terazzi of  Portsmouth, 0., sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a Burgundy velvet dress with long sleeves and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and roses .

Serving as best man was Bill Friel of Gnadenhutten, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Bill Liggett, brother of the bride and Jim. Friel of Gnadenhutten, cousin of the bride.

For. her daughter's. wedding, Mrs. LIggett chose a navy blue suit with white accessories and a corsage.

The groom's mother wore a light blue ensemble with red accessories and  a carnation corsage.

Following the wedding, a reception was held in the church basement where a blue and white color scheme was carried out. Vicky Cox registered the guests, Gerry Tidrick cut the cake, and Elayne McComb served punch.

The bride is a student  at Claymont High School and her husband is a 1970 graduate of Indian Valley South High School. He is presently employed by Tusco Manufacturing.

They are now residing at 617 Trenton Ave., Uhrichsville.

Wedding guests were from Uhrichsville, Dennison, Gnadenhutten, and Portsmouth.

[Reprinted from a newspaper clipping in a Liggett scrapbook]