Knoebel, Russell P. (Rev.) - 1946

BELLWOOD COUPLE WED BY REV. R. P. KNOEBEL

Miss Eloise Kathryn Leach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leach of 715 N. Third St., became the bride of Mr. Melvin Ray Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Clark, 327 S. First St., in a lovely double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Russell P. Knoebel before an altar decorated with gladiolias and burning candles in the Grace Lutheran Church.

Prior to the ceremony an organ recital was presented by Miss Mary E. Wertz, church orgainst. <sic> Miss Gloria Knoebel sang two numbers "From All This World I Have Chosen You” and "Because". The traditional wedding marches also were used.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a gray suit with white accessories and wore a shoulder corsage of Talisman roses. She carried a white bible with streamers.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Dean Sissler, sister of the bride, wore an olive green suit, with black accessories and a corsage of pink rose buds.

The bridegroom's brother, Mr. Lawrence A. Clark, served as his attendant.

The bride's mother wore a black suit and a corsage of red roses, while the bridegroom's mother chose a gray suit and a corsage of red roses.

Following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride for the guests. Out of town guests were present from Pittsburgh, Phillipsburg and other surrounding towns.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 07 Feb 1946, Page 1, Column 5