Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, July l6, l925

HENDERSON-GATES MARRIAGE.

MISS FLORENCE GATES, daughter of MR. S.A. GATES, was married at the home of her father last Saturday morning to MR. JOHN B. HENDERSON, of St. Louis, Mo., Rev. J.E. Habliston, Pastor of the Leon M.E. Church reading the marriage service in the presence of the families and a few immediate relatives.

The bride is one of Leon's most popular young ladies. After graduating from the Leon High School, she attended Parsons College at Fairfield, after which she accepted a position as music supervisor in the consolidated school at Mediapolis, Iowa. She is a talented musician and a fine lady.

The happy couple left immediately after the ceremony, for St. Louis, where they will make their home, MR. HENDERSON being manager of a shoe store in that city. MR. HENDERSON is a brother of MRS. CHET SMITH, of Leon.

Many friends in this city extend their congratulations and well wishes for their happiness and prosperity.

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"With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter"
October 22, 2002