Paula Venturella Durston

• Name	Paula Venturella Durston
  Gender	Female
  Person ID	I24859	Rossville
  Last Modified	17 Apr 2018

  
  

  Father	Anthony J Venturella
  Mother	GeorgEllen DeGraff Venturella,   b. 5 Jan 1924, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 15 Mar 2017  (Age 93 years)
  Married	15 Jan 1944
  Documents		Marriage- DeGraff, George Ellen-Venturella, Anthony DeGraff-Venturella Mr. and Mrs. George DeGraff, Jr. announce the marriage of their daughter, George Ellen to Cpl. Anthony J. Venturella, son of Mrs. Rose Venturella, Pittsburgh, Pa. The nuptials were read at 8 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents, with Rev. harry Weed officiating. Mrs. James Wylie sang "O Promise Me," and "I Love You Truly." She was accompanied by Mrs. James Zimmerman, who also played Lohengrin's wedding march. The bride wore a blue wood tailored suit, with black accessories and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Hollis Bitner sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a grey crepe dress, with a corsage of red roses. Pfc. Harry Joeger acted as best man. Mrs. DeGraff wore an aqua crepe dress, with orchid corsage. Following the ceremony a reception was held. A three-tiered wedding cake in pink and white topped with a miniature bride and groom, centered the table. Mrs. Betty Hosford and Mrs. Wendell McCall served. Mrs. Venturella is a graduate of Topeka High School and is now employed at the Santa Fe offices. Corporal Venturella is a graduate of South High School in Pittsburgh, and was employed at the Drevo Shipyards, Neville Island, Pa., before entering the service. He is stationed at the Herrington Air Base. Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Venturella left for a short wedding trip to Pittsburgh. Out-of-town guests at the wedding were the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Strimple, of Rossville. -Capital.
  Family ID	F4432	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart