MAMA AND DADDY MEET AND MARRY

A friend of Daddy’s (Frank Daugherty, I seem to recall) told Daddy he knew a cute girl in Summerfield he thought Daddy should meet. A date and time was arranged for the introduction. All parties were a little bit nervous.

Keep in mind that Daddy was six feet five inches tall. Louise (our Mama) was five-three. Her daddy was about five-four or five-five. Her mother was a little taller than her daddy. The front porch roof the Perry home in Summerfield, as you came up the steps, was about six feet two or three inches high. Of course, Burton had his eye on Louise as he stepped forward and up to the porch. BAM! A six-five head against a six 2 header! Daddy found himself on his back on the walkway. Greetings, Louise. Welcome, Burton. Nice introduction.

Daddy meeting Mama!

I am happy to say the introduction stuck. Burton and Louise got their marriage license on the 2nd of December 1930. They were married the 3rd of December 1930.

Louise-Perry-and-Burton-Harrison-Marriage-Certificate-1Download

The wedding announcement appeared on the front page of the December 5, 1930 edition of the Wildwood Echo (middle of right column below the fold).

Wildwood Echo December 5, 1930 above the fold.
Wedding announcement is right-hand column of page below the fold.
Wedding Gift from Daddy’s mother, Nina Lee Smith Harrison.

LIFE AND FAMILY IN WILDWOOD IN THE 1930s TO 1970s

Mama was an attractive and smart person. She did not brag about her education and her accomplishments. She was a pleasant person and eager worker, a strong supporter of her church, civic groups and her family. She was a home room mother for every grade her children attended, from first grade thru graduation. She could sew – she made dresses, skirts, blouses and shirts. She could turn a chicken feed sack into a fashionable dress for Clara or an attractive shirt for me. Remember when scratch feed for your chickens came in cotton cloth sacks with patterns and colors suitable for making your clothes?

Scratch Feed Sacks

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY

I was living in Seattle at the time of our parents’ 40tn anniversary in December 1970. Clara hosted a big party for Mama and Daddy to celebrate the occasion. Here is the invitation.

INVITATION

Burton and Louise at their 40 year anniversary party.

PHOTO OF BURTON AND LOUISE

I was able to attend the party. Here are pictures of the party and many guests.

GALLERY OF GUEST PICTURES