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Newspaper Wedding Kathleen McBride & Leon Slesinski 1965Entry/Object ID
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Leon Slesinski, Lynn McBrideScope and Content
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This is a wedding announcement for Miss Kathleen McBride and Leon Slesinski, who were married on July 17 (the year "1965" is handwritten at the top) at the Hamptonburgh Presbyterian Church.
The Ceremony and Reception
Location: The ceremony was held at Hamptonburgh Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at Spruce Lodge.
The Bride's Attire: She wore a chapel-length gown of peau de soie with lace appliqués, pearls, and embroidery. Her ensemble featured a pearl and crystal crown with a butterfly veil, and she carried white daisies and philaenopsis.
The Wedding Party
The ceremony included a large group of family and friends:
Maid of Honor: Miss Karen Luthi (cousin).
Bridesmaids: Miss Sue Ellen Crist, Miss Sharon McBride, Miss Katherine Fitzgerald, and Miss Marie Wood.
Flower Girl: Miss Lynn McBride.
Best Man: Richard Slesinski (brother of the groom).
Ushers: Michael Kurdyla, Michael Slesinski, Terry Forrest, and Terry McBride.
Ring Bearer: Daniel Slesinski, Jr.
Background and Future Plans
Parents: The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland McBride of Campbell Hall. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Slesinski of Goshen.
Education & Career: * Kathleen: Graduate of Goshen Central High School and Orange County Community College; employed as a stenographer at Stewart Air Force Base.
Leon: Graduate of Goshen Central High School; employed by Florida Equipment Co.
Residency: Following the wedding, the couple planned to reside in Florida.