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- Wedding of Ed and Marge--December 1950: At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, Lacona, December 15, 1950, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Marjorie Jean Reid to Edwin Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meade Robbins of Lacona, Rev. Selden Ward, Pastor of the Sandy Creek Baptist church, officated at the single ring ceremony. The bride, who was attended by her sister, Mrs. Ellerd Kastler, Lacona, wore a floor length gown of white celanese taffetta, having a sweethart neckline. She wore finger-tip gloves. Her finger tip veil of white net was caught with orange ribbons. She carried lavender chrysanthemums and white carnations, tied with white satin ribbons. The matron of honor wore a pale sea green satin evening gown and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Lawrence Robbins, brother of the groom was best man. Mrs. Clarence Thompson and Mrs. Leon Nemier sang two selections, "I Love You Truly" and "Because." A reception at the home of the bride followed the ceremony, with Mrs. William Reid, Mrs. Ellerd Kastler, Mrs. Fay Reid and Mrs. Lawrence Remington as hostesses. Twenty-five attended. The large three tiered cake was decorated with a miniature bride and groom. The table was very attractive with candles surrounded by rose buds. When she left for her honeymoon, the bride wore a navy blue crepe dress with a silver beaded neckline and navy blue accessories. Mr. Robbins attended Sandy Creek School and is at present employed by the Stevens milling company of Lacona. The bride, a 1947 graduate of Sandy Creek Central School, has been employed by the Blount Parker Corporation.
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Obituary--November 1998: Edwin B. Robbins, 68, of 1195 County Route 15, Boylston, died Wednesday at Oswego Hospital. A life resident of Boylston, he owned Robbins Excavating Co. and also made and sold maple syrup. He was a member of the Mad River Fish and Game Club, Boylston, Sandy Creek Grange 127 and Cable Trail Post 8534 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lacona. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. A daughter Nancy Joss, died in 1980. Survivors--His wife, the former Marjorie Reid, a daughter Cindy Black of Long Lake, a son Danny of Boylston; six grandchildren. Services 11 A.M. Saturday at Summerville Funeral Home. Burial Wesleyan Cemetery, Lacona. Calling hours, 7 to 9 P.M. at the funeral home 1997 Harwood Drive, Sandy Creek. Contributions--Lacona Fire Department.
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