Paul Gilman Manning ^2,6,46,47

   General Notes:

-

BRADFORD--NEWSPAPER--12 JULY 1928

YOUNG COUPLE WED IN PRETTY CEREMONY

The marriage of Miss Julia Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Blake and Paul Manning, son of Frank Manning was solemnized Thursday evening at 8:00 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church of this place in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. T.J.M. Crapp pastor, preformed the ceremony, using the beautiful and impressive single ring service.

The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by the Camp Fire girls under the direction of Mrs. Marcia Hay. Asparagus fern and yellow and white daisies were used in profusion. White lighted tapers in tall candle holders were also used.

Preceding the ceremony, Miss Marie Cain of Camp Grove sang, " I Love You Truly, " accompanied on the pipe organ by Harry Whitby. To the strains of Loheugrin's wedding march the bride and attendants, were met at the altar by the Rev. T.J.M. Crapp and the groom, attended by Melvin Enos. Miss Blake was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Isabelle Blake, as maid of honor and the brides maids were her sister, Miss Bertha Blake and Miss Marie Snyder, Little Joan Maddox was the little train Bearer and Betty Harris and Lucille Hanchett, nieces of the groom were the flower girls.

Mr. and Mrs. Manning are among Bradford's most estimable young people and are held in greatest respect by all who know them.

After a brief honeymoon the young bride and groom returned to Bradford and are now settled on the farm of the groom's father, west of town. Best wishes from a host of relatives and friends are extended them.
__________

KEWANEE STAR COURIER

MANNING RITES SET IN BRADFORD

BRADFORD--Services for Paul G. Manning, 65, of Chillicothe, formerly of Bradford, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Dunlap Funeral Home here. The Rev. Frank Rider will officiate.

Interment will be in the Bradford Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 tonight.
Manning died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan 25, 1975 in his home.

He was born April 22, 1909 near Bradford, the son of Frank and Viola Kitterman Manning. He married Julia M. Blake, July 12, 1928 in Bradford. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, David of Bradford and Jerry of Buda; three daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Lois) Martin of Chillicothe, Mrs. Tom (Viola) Folks of Colorado Springs, and Mrs. John (Colleen) Gerber of Washburn; 19 grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Arlene) Hanchett of Kewanee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Manning was a retired employee of Caterpillar Tractor Company.

   Marriage Information:

Paul married Julia Mildred Blake, daughter of Amos Russell Blake and Josephine Elmetta Shaw.

   Marriage Notes:

July 12, 1928

Young Couple Wed In Pretty Church Ceremony.

The marriage of Miss Julia Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Blake, and Paul Manning, son of Frank Manning, was solemnized Thursday evening at 8:00 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church of t his place in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. T.J. M. Crapp, pastor, performed the ceremony, using the beautiful and impressive single ring service.

The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by the Camp Fire girls under the direction of Mrs. Marcia Hay. Asparagras fern and yellow and white daisies were used in profusion. White lighted tapers in tall candle holders were also used.

Preceding the ceremony, Miss Marie Caln of Camp Grove sang, "I Love You Truly," accompanied on the pipe organ by Harry Whitby. To the strains of Lohegrin's wedding march the bride and attendants, were met at the altar by the Rev. T.J.M. Crapp and the groom, attended by Melvin Enos. Miss Blake was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Isabelle Blake, as Maid of Honor and the brides maids were her sister, Miss Bertha Blake and Miss Marie Snyder. Little Joan Maddox was the little train bearer and Betty Harris and Lucille Hanchett, nieces of the groom, were the flower girls.

The bride was gowned in white georgette, with long veil and carried a shower bouquet of pink bride's roses and baby breath. The Maid of Honor wore a deep pink georgette and carried sweet peas in pastel shades. Miss Bertha Blake was dessed in cocoa tan georgette and Miss Snyder in pale pink georette and they also carried sweet peas in pastel shades.

Immediately after the church services the bridal party, relatives and friends attended a reception in the church parlors, where delicious refreshments were served. The tables were decorated in yellow and white.

Mr. and Mrs. Manning are among Bradford's most estimable young people, and are held in greatest respect by all who know them.

After a brief honeymoon the young bride and groom returned to Bradford and are now settled of the farm of the groom's father, west of town. Best wishes from a host of relatives and friends are extended them.