April 1972

Miss Nancy Jo Niswonger and Robert William Gerecke were married the night of April 8 at First Baptist Church here. The pastor, Dr. W. T. Holland, performed the double ring ceremony.The church was adorned with spring flower arrangements and nuptial music was provided by Otha Wingo, organist, and Charles Hailey, who sang.

The church was adorned with spring flower arrangements and nuptial music was provided by Otha Wingo, organist, and Charles Hailey, who sang.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Niswonger, 714 Watkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Gerecke, 1821 Huntington, are parents of the bridegroom.

Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a light pink double knit street-length dress with a matching vest trimmed in lace. She carried two long stemmed pink roses.

Mrs. Samuel E. McElyea of Meridian, Mississippi, was her sister's matron of honor, wearing a hot pink street-length dress similar to the bride's. She also carried a single long stemmed rose.

Gary Littleton was chosen by the bridegroom to serve as best man.

A reception and dinner followed in the home of the bride's parents, where a three-tiered wedding cake centered the table. Serving were the bridegroom's sister, Miss Beverly Gerecke and Mrs. Winfred Abernathy. Miss Jo Lynne Ford attended the guest book.

The new Mrs. Gerecke is a 1967 graduate of Central High School, and is a student at State College. Mr. Gerecke is also a 1967 graduate of the high school, and is a senior at the college. He is also employed by Horton Sales Co.