Wedding Announcement: Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker

Loraine Anthony McDonald, the son of Robert Alphonsus McDonald and Winifred Agnes O'Neill, married Frances Philomena Selker, the daughter of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth, on 10 June 1919 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, June 12, 1919 - Page 5:

The Clarion Democrat
Thursday, June 12, 1919 - Page 5

McDONALD - SELKER

Happy wedding bells pealed forth their chimes at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Clarion, Pa., last Tuesday morning, June 10, 1919 when at 8:30 a.m., Miss Frances Philomena Selker, daughter of Mrs. J.W. Selker, one of our most charming and popular young ladies, was joined in the bonds of holy wedlock with Loraine A. McDonald a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McDonald, of Clarion, one of our rising young men. The bride was attended by Miss Helen McDonald, a sister of the groom, and the groom's best man was Vincent Selker, a brother of the bride. Full nuptial High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. George Winkler, who performed the marriage ceremony.

Following the marriage service the happy couple were driven to the bride's home where an elegant wedding breakfast was served to the immediate friends of the high contracting parties. It was a very happy and gay crowd that gave the bridge and groom a splendid "send-off" as they departed for the B. & O. train about noon. They will enjoy a short wedding trip after which they will be at home to their friends in Clarion.

The bride was the recipient of many handsome and useful presents.

A very extended circle of friends of these splendid young people unite with us in extending to them the most hearty congratulations and good wishes for their happiness and prosperity.

The couple celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary on 10 June 1954. Their children planned a celebration for the couple. To see photographs from the Anniversary celebration visit the post Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker - 35th Wedding Anniversary.

Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker

The photo was found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker are my great grandparents. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, Pennsylvania). Thu, Jun 12, 1919 · Page 5. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/309937121 Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018.

Four Generations of Maternal Ancestors - McDonald < Selker < Guth < Loll

On this Mother's Day a tribute to my Grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald and the three generations of women who came before her.

Mary Eugenia McDonald, the daughter of Frances Philomena Selker and Loraine Anthony McDonald, was born January 22, 1922 in Strattanville, Clarion, Pennsylvania.  She married Arthur Murosky August 9, 1941 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania at St John's Church. The couple raised ten children together. 

Frances Philomena Selker, the daughter of Frances Philomena Guth and Joseph William Selker, was born August 25, 1895 in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania. She married Loraine Anthony McDonald June 10, 1919 in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church. The couple raised nine children together. 

Frances Philomena Guth, the daughter of Theresa Loll and Leopold Guth, was born February 25, 1863 in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania. She married Joseph William Selker November 4, 1890 in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church. The couple raised ten children together.

Theresa Loll, the daughter of Mary Ann Jehl and Antonie Loll, was born June 16, 1803 in Marcholsheim, Alsace, France. She married Leopold Guth  January 20, 1853 in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church. The couple raised eleven children together.

These photographs were included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother. Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. Frances Philomena Guth is my 2nd great grandmother. Theresa Loll is my 3rd great grandmother. 

1970's - Color Snapshots - Frances, Teresa & Nelline

A few color snapshots from the early 1970's of Frances Philomena Selker, Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline.  The dates has been estimated as the early 1970's as there other photographs of these ladies dated April 1971. In the April 1971 photographs the ladies are wearing the same glasses and have similar hairstyles. To view the April 1971 photographs visit the blog post 1971 - Color Snapshots - Frances Philomena Selker.

The first photograph is Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller. Frances Philomena Selker's daughter Eleanor Lucille McDonald married Teresa Denise Kreller's son George Andrew Bowden. Frances was born August 25, 1895. She would have been between 74 and 76 years old in these photographs. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller

The second photograph is Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline (maiden name unknown). Nelline married John Philip Bowden, brother of George Andrew Bowden. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker, Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline

These two photographs were found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. She married Loraine Anthony McDonald. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

1971 - Color Snapshots - Frances Philomena Selker

A few color snapshots of Frances Philomena Selker. The date stamp on the right side of the photograph indicates April 1971. Frances was born August 25, 1895. She would have been 75 years old in these photographs.

The first photograph is Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline (maiden name unknown). Frances Philomena Selker's daughter Eleanor Lucille McDonald married Teresa Denise Kreller's son George Andrew Bowden. Nelline married John Philip Bowden, brother of George Andrew Bowden.

Frances is wearing gloves in this photograph. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker, Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline photographed April 1971

The second photograph shows Frances Philomena Selker at an airport. She is standing in front of an airplane being boarded outside. She is wearing the same jacket as shown above - but the jacket is unbuttoned. She has also removed her gloves. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker photographed April 1971

These two photographs were found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky. 

Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. She married Loraine Anthony McDonald. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

Family Photo: Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker

Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker photographed together.

The photo was found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky. 

Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker are my great grandparents. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

Family Photo: Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker

Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker photographed together.

The photo was found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky. 

Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker are my great grandparents. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald.