New Britain herald., 1929-09-23
Elite Assemble to Witt ness Function Uniting Son of Former Presi- dent and Daughter of Governor By Bonds of Marriage,
Major Coolidge and Miss Florence TrumbulI to Take NuptiaI Vows Church Transformed h. to Bower With Flowers From West and South.

Enshroudcd in an aura of TO- nance. with the eyes of q well wish ing nation turned upon them, the son of a former chief executive of the United States and the daughter Of Connecticut's flying governor and prominent manufacturer, Major John Coolidge and Florence Trum- bull will be united in wedlock this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Plain vile church at which two genera tions of her ancestors have wor- shipped
 Although regarded as simple family affair by the famous sweet hearts and their renowned parents, the wedding has taken on immense proportions and will be one of the greatest social events ever held in this state. Interest in the affair has gripped the entire country. The na- ton first turned it's eyes upon the couple early last year when it was electrified by the announcement that they were planning to hold a White iA'N'7N NNiAAAI@' t'iA 'tAlt'ii NiAt't tii' national capitol had not witnessed in years. Since that time eager and interested eyes of both young and old have watched the pretty TO- nance of John and Florence, the climax being reached last Novem- bor at the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Governor and Mrs. Trumbull when the enga cement was announced. Again the country was thrilled last month when the couple made public the date of their we'd ding day. Since then every move ofS John and Florence has been placed before the public through the news papers and the interest has be- como intense as the hour of the wedding draws near.
 Army Moves On Plainvillc
 An atmosphere of excitement pre- vailed in Planville today as towns people and visiting guests, pclud-
 ing many state and national digni- taries, made ready for the nuptial ceremony. The usual morning quiet and peace of the town was broken near noon and carly in the after noon as automobiles arrived from all directions, bearing the invited guests. ncWspapcrmen, photogra- phers and hundreds of curious peo- pie who are anxious to glimpse the nuptial couple and their parents. Many of the cars bore out-of-the- state license plates, giving evidence Of the widespread interest in the affair, Old residents of the town have never seen Plainville so full of actiTity and excitement before.
 state Police Arrived
 Early in the afternoon. a squad of % motorcycle state policemen sped into town 10 direct the traffic. Their appearance had thrilling effect on the gathered populace as it was realized that the long awaited affair was but a few hours away. It was probably the first affair of its kind to be protected by such a large squad of state officers.
 Practically all of the mounted po- liccmon lowered in the vicinity of the governors mansion on Farm ington avenue in order to keep the heavy traffic moving and prevent outsiders from attempting to gain admittance 10 the state executives home. Many cars drove down Pennington avenue with high hopes of Ghmpsing some Of the dignitaries who were expected to attend the NNrIl ,linrr NiSitnrS ctn I,- watch for the car bearing the for mcr president and his wife.
 The invited church guests started to arrive steadily around 1 o'clock. SoUthbound cars were directed into 2 lot east of the executive mansion while those Eorthbound were sent into q lot north of the home. Cars in both areas were given individual numbers so that when it comes time l for the guests to leave, each auto- mobile will drive to the door of the | home in the numbers given out. ! Governor Trumhull instructed the | state police to allow only his car and the Coolidge automobile to drive in | the driveway 0 the house during the 1 reception. Luncheon was served to the guests shortly after l o'clock. John and Florence Happy A spirit of pleasant anticipation existed within the Trumbull man. sion as the hour for the wedding ap- l preached. Tue prospective bride and bridegroom were very much in i evidence as they greeted the guests. { They were offered congratulations ! on all sides and wore happy smile on thFir faces. The governor and | hes wife were stationed near the | entrance of the mansion and re-
 ceiyed the guests as they arrived.
 Practically the entire second floor
 of tho mansion was given over to
 the display of gifts and attracted
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