At St Mary’s Church, Bideford, on June 21st, the wedding took place of Mr Raymond Courtney Kerslake, only child of Mr and Mrs Kerslake, 16 Victoria Street, Holsworthy, and Miss Muriel Broad, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Broad, Upcott Cottage, Bideford.
The Rector of Bideford, Rev T Derwent Davies, conducted the service. Mr J R Trigger was at the organ. Mr J Hawkins, brother-in-law of the bride, undertook the duties of the best man and the ushers were Mr Leslie Broad and Mr Michael Harris. Attending the bride as matron of honour was her sister, Mrs J Hawkins.
The reception was held at the Athletic Club Room, Bideford, and Essex chosen for the honeymoon, the bride travelling in a coffee box suit.
Among many presents were a cheque and travelling clock from the management and patients at Dawfield Hospital, Holsworthy, where the bride has been employed. Good luck tokens were presented to the bride by Mrs Hope, Matron of Dawfield Hospital, and Miss June Broad.
The bridegroom is a well known member of Holsworthy Town Band and the Rhythmaires Dance Band.
Gazette article dated 4 July 1958