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Ruth Vogt - Leslie Corbin wedding story (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 29 Dec 1922, unknown page)

Supposed Mock Wedding Proves to be Real One
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The West Avenue Parent-Teachers Association held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bentley, 226 Niagara St., last night in honor of the fathers. A fine musical program was given by Miss Florence Bradley, piano, Merle Hollinshead, violin, and E. J. Washbon, tenor. Irving Roberts gave several of his fine readings. Mayor Crosby spoke on better citizens and Albert Gay, physical director in public schools spoke on "Hurdles of Life" after which Rev. Frank Hollinshead spoke on "Better Fathers and Mothers." All speakers gave some very interesting facts.
The big surprise of the evening was the supposed mock wedding which turned out to be a real one when Rev. Frank Hollinshead, pastor of the First Baptist church united in marriage Ruth E. Vogt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Vogt, 81 Pine street and Leslie Corbin of 142 Caledonia street. The bridal party entered preceded by flower girls, little Madaline Millnard and Dorothy Redhead and a mock best man and bridesmaid. Master William Bentley and Virginia Millnard and the groom and best man, Mr. Harold Wright, Newfane. The bride was given in marriage by her father and her maid was her sister, Mrs. Harold Wright. Clara Vogt and Merle Hollinshead played the wedding march. The bride carried white roses.
The wedding was a big surprise and all were fooled until the last few minutes when they saw it was a bonafide affair.
Announcement was made in last week's paper that this couple would be married in the near future but none expected it at this time until Rev. Hollinshead started the ceremony then they realized it was in earnest.
Some handsome gifts were received by the bride and groom. The committee in charge for the evening were Mrs. Fiddler, Mrs. Bert Dennis, Mrs. Wm. Bentley and Mrs. Cotters, Mrs. Olive Cline, Mrs. Wm. Redhead.
After the wedding Bert Dennis played Santa Claus and distributed gifts to each. The decorations were very artistic and colorful artificial flowers of different kinds were the work of Mrs. W. F. Bentley.
Mrs. Roy McCoy, president of the P. T. A., announced that supper would be served and the men were to buy lunch boxes for their partners for (illeg), which caused a great deal of amusement.

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