Dethmers, John & Edna Griffith (Marriage 1931)

GRIFFITH, DETHMERS

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The Alton Democrat
July 3, 1931

BOYDEN: (Special Correspondence)

GRIFFITH—DETHMERS
At Rockwell City on June 16, Miss Edna Griffith of that place was married to
Mr. John Dethmers of Boyden. The ceremony took place at noon, with Rev. W.
L. Robinson officiating.

The bride was gowned in a white georgette, wore a tulle veil and carried a
bouquet of roses and lilies. Her matron of honor was Mrs. James McLafferty
of Davenport and her bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Taylor. Miss Mildred Neurman
of Marion played the wedding march. Sam Verhoef of Boyden was best man for
the bridegroom. Both young people are well known and liked here, the bride
having taught at Boyden for two years. They will reside on the farm near
Boyden.

Guests from here at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. A. Dethmers, Alverna and
Robert, Nancy and Gerrit Rens, Hildred Dykstra, Sam Verhoef, Paul Hein,
Gerhard Hein and Henry DeJong.