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Richard Stealy

The following announcement was found in the Jan. 21, 1943, Lowell Tribune (page 1, column 4) in an article titled "U.S. Navy Men Take Brides: Popular Young Couples Choose Friday, Jan. 15, for Wedding Date":

    Petry - Stealy

    Miss Persis Petry, youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Petry, became the bride of Richard Stealy, son of Mrs. Effie Stealy of Goshen, at the Lowell Methodist church, the single ring ceremony being performed by Rev. W.L. Hargrave, the pastor, at 7 p.m.

    Attendants were Mrs. John Eskridge, matron of honor, and George Stealy, younger brother of the groom. The bride was accompanied to the altar by her father.

    Little Miss Jo Ann Petry carried her aunt's train, and little Bobby Petry carried the ring on a white satin pillow. Both are the children of Franklin Petry, Jr., of Hebron.

    Accompanied by Mrs. Franklin Petry, Jr., at the piano, Miss Dorothy Worley sang "At Dawning," "Because" and "I Love You Truly." Mrs. Petry also played the wedding march and recessional. Franklin Petry of Hebron, and Wayne Petry of Chicago, brothers of the bride, served as ushers.

    A reception was held at the Petry home following the wedding, after which the young couple left for a short honeymoon trip.

    The groom has reported at the Great Lakes naval training station for duty, and Mrs. Stealy returns to her duties as instructor in the Center school in Eagle Creek township this week.

The following article was found in the January 21, 1943, Lowell Tribune on page 5, column 3:
    Here for the Stealy-Petry wedding Friday were Mrs. Effie Stealy, Mrs. Charles Bowser, Miss Pauline Rambsy and George Stealy, of Goshen, Ind., all of whom were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Petry Friday and Saturday.
This February 18, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 5, column 3:
    Mrs. Richard Stealey, the former Persis Petry, joined her husband at Great Lakes Naval Station, where he is an instructor. They spent the week-end with his parents at Goshen.
Last updated on October 22, 2004.

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