Replogle, Donald E. - 1946

Local Church Wedding Scene

A lovely wedding ceremony was solemnized in the Grace Lutheran church of Bellwood, at 8 P.M. Saturday evening when Miss Ella Mae Wakefield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wakefield of Bellwood, became the bride of Pvt. Donald E. Replogle, son of Mrs. Meda M. Replogle of 3008 Second avenue, Altoona.

The single ring ceremony was performed by candle light with the pastor of the church, Rev. Russell P. Knoebel, officiating.  The altar was beautifully decorated with flowers, and accentuated with lighted candelabras.

Prior to the ceremony an organ recital was presented by Miss Mary Wertz, church organist.  During the ceremony the favorite numbers of the couple were played, “Because” and “I Love You Truly”.  The traditional wedding marches were also used.

The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Joyce A. Wakefield, a maid of honor.  Mr. W. B. Replogle, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man.

The bride was attired in a teal blue suit with black accessories, and wore a shoulder corsage of red roses.  The maid of honor wore a powder blue suit and a corsage of yellow tea rose buds.

Both Pvt. And Mrs. Replogle are graduates of Bellwood – Antis High School.  Pvt. Replogle is on a 30-day furlough and will report back to Fort Slocum, N. Y. on February 11.  The newlyweds have taken a short wedding trip to Pittsburgh, Pa.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 31-Jan-1946, Page 1, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for Donald E. Replogle.